WWE Extreme Rules 2018: Analysing and grading each match

#11 AJ Styles def. Rusev (WWE Championship)

Rusev failed to win the WWE Championship

Match: This back-and-forth contest was going Rusev’s way after he connected with a Machka Kick on AJ Styles following a distraction from Aiden English. However, in the end, English proved more of a hindrance than a help, as his decision to remove a turnbuckle led to Rusev being thrown into it. Moments later, Styles landed a top-rope 450 splash and a Phenomenal Forearm to retain his title.

Verdict: It seemed obvious before the match that Styles would emerge with the victory, so both guys did a good job to make it seem like Rusev really could get the win on a couple of occasions. Moving forward, it looks like “The Bulgarian Brute” and English will go their separate ways, while Styles will require a more credible challenger at SummerSlam.

Grade: B+