WWE Extreme Rules 2016: 10 Things You Probably Missed
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There's so much to take in at every WWE pay-per-view, making it completely understandable that not everything can be processed upon first viewing. Extreme Rules had - amongst other things - gimmick bouts like a Submission Match, titular Extreme Rules Match and even a completely new Asylum Match created for Dean Ambrose and Chris Jericho.
It's only when looking back over the show that some things start to pop into focus, little nuances that actually make things more interesting once they become noticeable.
It's fair to say that many are split on Extreme Rules, believing that the return of Seth Rollins saved what had been only a decent show suffering from familiar showdowns. The Asylum Match is particularly guilty of raising fan ire, comments on social media were incredibly negative towards that one.
The audience in attendance at the pay-per-view weren't digging it either, which is why they began chanting for someone else who wasn't even involved in the match.
That, along with announcing gaffs, strange promos and even referees lending a helping hand make up this list. Let's look at the things you probably didn't pay too much attention to when watching Extreme Rules for the first time live...
10. The Miz's Bizarre Acting Promo
Since Maryse returned to WWE shortly after WrestleMania, The Miz has experienced a new lease of life. Previously, his cowardly heel character was going nowhere, but now the arrogant villain has someone to help him cheat to win. He also has someone who will encourage his deluded character.
During the Extreme Rules Kickoff show, The Miz was scheduled to deliver a promo hyping his WWE Intercontinental Title defence later that night. The whole thing could have been routine, just another heel promo shouting about walking out of the pay-per-view still as champion. Fans were gifted something else entirely.
Those who don't watch the Kickoff portion of the program will have missed the entire thing, which is a shame because Miz was on top form. Quoting the 2004 movie 'Miracle', he comically decided to redo the entire promo again, because he wasn't happy with his performance the first time.
Obnoxious behaviour should be the basis for any heel, and this was superb from The Miz. If there are more promos like this one, the Kickoff show will become much more essential.