Product Description

For one night only the regular rules do not apply as the superstars
of Raw, Smackdown, and ECW battle in unique and sadistic matches.
Championships will be on the line and rivalries will come to a head when WWE Extreme Rules comes to DVD.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11878 in DVD
• Brand: GENIUS PRODUCTS INC
• Released on: 2009-07-07
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 180 minutes

Customer Reviews

WWE Extreme Rules 2009
This was a very newsworthy show from WWE as there had been 5 title changes during the night. I did not, however, think this was a great show. I did like it, but only mildly, because the two matches I was looking foreward too (the IC title match and the Ladder match) were both very good. I did not think it was nearly as good or as well-rounded as Backlash and Judgment Day, but it held its own. Personally, I would not purchase this on dvd, but it is worth a rental. Matches are rated out of 5 stars (*****).

1. United States Title Match
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. MVP vs. Matt Hardy vs. William Regal

Fast paced match to start, but it was rather short and felt rushed. There were botched spots aplenty in this one, but they pulled out some nice moves as well. Overall this was fine and the guys worked hard, and the match did it's job by getting the crowd pumped up. **

2. No Holds Barred Intercontinental Title Match
Rey Mysterio (c) vs. Chris Jericho

Another great match from these two. The crowd wasn't particularly into it at first, but by the end they were going insane, which is a tremendous credit to the workers. The pace was superb and they did their usual great moves, and I thought they worked the No Holds Barred stipulation in nicely by letting the fans know it was there but not going overboard with gimmicks (all they used was a steel chair). The finish was also brilliant and allows for this fued to continue. ***3/4

3. Samoan Strap Match
CM Punk vs. Umaga

There was not a lot of heat for this one. The match was OK and nothing more, but I will say the ending was good. Pretty average otherwise, not nearly as good as their match at Judgment Day. *3/4

4. ECW Championship Hardcore Triple Threat Match
Christian (c) vs. Tommy Dreamer vs. Jack Swagger

This was a pretty fun match, and was good for what it was. Fans wanted tables but they got trash cans and kendo sticks, and they used those two weapons for basically the entire match. Personally I thought it went a little long, but that's just me. Fans loved Tommy getting the win, and his celebration afterwards was really great. **1/2

5. Hog Pen Match
"Santina" Marella vs. Vickie Guerrero (w/ Chavo Guerrero)

I knew going in this was going to be bad, but this was SHOCKINGLY bad. They had an absolutely hideous match, one of the worst I've seen in years. Worst of all, with promos and the aftermath included, this probably wasted close to 20 minutes of ppv time. I want to hear someone from WWE try and justify fans paying money for this. - (negative) ***

6. WWE Championship Steel Cage Match
Randy Orton (c) vs. Big Dave Batista

This was the real shocker of the evening, as I did not think even for one second that Dave was going to win this match. Not to mention that he pinned Orton clean as a sheet in the middle of the ring after about 7 minutes of action. However, I do not have a serious issue with the length of the match, because for those 7 minutes it was all solid pro wrestling action instead of a long drawn out brawl. Again, this was too short to really be good, but for what it was I liked it. **1/4

7. Submission Match
John Cena vs. The Big Show

Very boring match. This was basically the exact same boring match they had last month, only there were no pin fall attempts and subsequent near falls. Big Show dominated Cena FOREVER with his slow plodding offense, and I was nearly dozing off. At the end, Cena tangled Show's foot in between the middle and bottom rope, which took care of the "t" in stf, and then he applied a crossface. Problem is, show's foot fell out and he had to pretend it was still there in that bent position. This was not good folks, I pray that this fued is over. 3/4*

8. World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match
Edge (c) vs. Jeff Hardy

Very good match, but not quite the classic I was expecting. They both worked really hard and tried some innovative moves, some of which were truly horrifying. Unfortunately they didn't have a whole lot of time because of all the other matches on the show, so they may have had to cut some things out. This match didn't blow me away like I thought it would, but like I said it was still very good and I was quite satisfied when it was over. The finish was also great. ***3/4

9. World Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Hardy (c) vs. CM Punk

Punk got a major mixed reaction coming out. Basically, Punk hit the GTS, hardy kicked out, place went insane, hardy rolled up Punk and Punk kicked out, place went nuts, then Punk hit another GTS for the pin, and the crowd died. The crowd was super into this untill the very end, and then there really wasn't a big pop for the title change. That being said, this was GREAT for the one minute that it lasted. (NR)

This show was a mixed bag. It was very newsworthy and interesting, because I really don't know where they are going from here. There were two great matches on the show and some fine little matches as well, but the middle of the card really dragged the show to a screeching halt, particularly the Hog Pen disaster and the Submission match. If you really enjoy gimmick matches then I'd consider picking this up, otherwise save your money and rent it for a rainy day. Overall I give this show a moderate thumbs up.

Middle of the Road, Yet Again
"Extreme Rules 2009" is par for the course this year in WWE PPVs. It neither blows your mind, nor does it bore the hell out of you. Oddly enough, the more family-friendly direction for an "Extreme Rules" event isn't the main problem. There are deeper issues in store:

1) United States Championship
Kofi Kingston (champion) v. William Regal v. Matt Hardy v. MVP
---In case you care, the only Extreme part here is that Fatal Fourway Matches are No-DQ, which doesn't even factor in anyway. Not to dismiss the work of these four men, but I bet you can guess what kind of match you're gonna see here. This opening contest isn't going to surprise you, but it's going to entertain you and set the tone. You're gonna see all four men bounce around the ring, get their one-on-one chances to shine, and get near-falls that you knew weren't gonna get a three-count. You're gonna see some suplexes from Regal & MVP, some one-handed action from Matt Hardy, and some Jamaican-Me-Crazy stuff from Kofi. It's forgettable, but it's fun, and it gets you ready for the rest of the event.
"6.5 / 10"
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2) No Holds Barred - Intercontinental Championship
Chris Jericho v. Rey Mysterio (champion)
---The first thing you need to remember is that this isn't one of those matches that rely on weapons or high-risk spots to get your attention. It's another strong wrestling match between two gifted veterans that includes a couple of "anything-goes" moments. But more importantly, it's Jericho and Mysterio putting on another impressive contest that surpasses their "Judgment Day" showdown, but doesn't quite match their "Bash" classic. Then again, does it really matter which match is best? These two have had the best in-ring rivalry so far this year, and I doubt there will be a better one.
"7.5 / 10"
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3) Samoan Strap Match
Umaga v. CM Punk
---Surprisingly boring considering the talent involved. Umaga is one of the more gifted larger athletes, and CM Punk is one of those performers you can't classify. I like four corners matches like this, but this one didn't do it for me. I think that's mainly due to Umaga being even more dominant than he was with the "Judgment Day" opener between these two. Plus, the Strap doesn't really come into play all that much. It's almost like these guys could've have the exact same match, except throw in a couple of tug-of-wars and the corner tapping feature. I admire that these two were going for something different (one of the central focuses is Punk trying to lift Umaga for the GTS). But in the end, my mind wandered more than it should have.
"4.5 / 10"
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4) Hardcore Match - ECW Championship
Christian (champion) v. Tommy Dreamer v. Jack Swagger
---Bad news first: This isn't an old-school ECW match where everyone becomes a broken, bloody and/or bruised mess. Now for the good news, it's still one entertaining ride. These three guys try very few traditional wrestling maneuvers. It's one of those blasts from the WWF past, where "hardcore" matches meant you grab a toy, and swing away. Jack Swagger is appropriately the least successful when using the weapons, but he's talented enough to pull off some impressive moves, not to mention tough enough to put up with the pain he did. Christian is the exceptional wrestler he's expected to be, with a good dose of wrestling and hardcore skills. But this is Tommy Dreamer's night, and what a glorious one. Dreamer gets to pull out all sorts of tricks we rarely get to see him use anymore, and his title victory is a much-deserved honor. The championship may be made of silver, but someone as humble and dedicated as Tommy Dreamer probably doesn't care. Besides, I'm sure all three men are just as proud of their Hardcore Match as we are pleased to have witnessed it.
"7.0 / 10"
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5) Hog Pen Match for the "Miss WrestleMania" Crown
Santina Marella v. Vickie Guerrero & Chavo Guerrero
---Why, oh why, oh f___king why? There are many reasons why this was a terrible reason to begin with, but I'll focus on two of them. First off, I'm all for comic relief and understand taking a break from hard-hitting action. But this Hog Pen disaster simply isn't funny, and it's another embarrassing attempt from the WWE to try to make us laugh. Secondly, the match doesn't `SOUND' good. Mud and hog pens are soft surfaces, so there's no sound to get us into the fight. You can't hear the punches, you can't hear the falls, and you can barely hear the dialogue. Now...combine these with every other insult that everybody else has hurled at this waste of time, and you've got a PPV catastrophe. It's not even "so-bad-it's-funny"...it's aggravatingly awful.
"1.5 / 10"
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6) Steel Cage Match - WWE Championship
Randy Orton (champion) v. Batista
---The build up was solid. The two rivals deserved a rematch. The match type was perfect. Unfortunately, we only got 7 minutes after all the hype. Some hardcore fans expected something like this; it was leaked that Batista was injured going into the match. Thankfully, Orton getting dominated hasn't hurt his career much. But it does hurt this PPV. Orton and Batista use a small number of moves to begin with, but there was hardly any sort of Cage suspense or brutality. I don't need blood, but I need to be surprised. I guess I didn't think WWE would surprise me like this. This Steel Cage Match is entertaining while it lasts, but leaves you feeling empty afterwards.
"6.0 / 10"
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7) Submission Match
Big Show v. John Cena
---`IF' you read my "Judgment Day 2009" review - (you faithful few) - you might remember that I hate when these two guys mix it up. You may also recall that I thought that particular match was god-awful. Well, they somehow managed to put on their best match together at "Extreme Rules". I'm dead serious; there is more back-and-forth battling between Big Show and Cena. The match is kept to a decent pace, and it's one of those rare underdog matches I wasn't bored by. The only real problem (and it's a big one) is that it's just too darn long. I can tolerate Cena constantly getting stopped in his tracks every time he gains momentum. After all, John Cena is 200 pounds lighter than Big Show. But it becomes repetitive after a while, which ruins a potentially `good' match. Plus, the finish was poorly-executed. I expected this match to ruin the PPV; instead, it kept it from getting any worse.
"6.0 / 10"
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8) Ladder Match - World Heavyweight Championship
Edge (champion) v. Jeff Hardy
---These two men are probably more responsible for the WWE's Ladder Match lineage than any other in the company's history. But after 10 years of innovation, it's sad to think that there's not much Edge or Jeff Hardy could've done to top themselves, let alone make the match fresh. As it stands, both guys put on a very solid match to end their rivalry, filled with a few Ladder spots I hadn't seen before. The New Orleans crowd was surprisingly quiet for most of this main event (most of the PPV, actually). But one thing that's been bothering me with Ladder Matches lately is that the wrestlers don't try to grab the belt often. It's almost like they're more focused on punishing the other guy for 20 minutes, rather than just knocking him down to grab the strap. That might not seem like a big deal, but it kinda took me out of this one from time to time. But don't let that last comment discourage you from checking this one out. Jeff Hardy and Edge took some serious risks (even by their standards), and put on one of the PPV's best matches. Just don't expect a show-stopper.
"7.5 / 10"
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As we all know, CM Punk cashed in his Money-In-The-Bank briefcase to win Jeff Hardy's hard-fought World Heavyweight Championship. I give a ton of credit to WWE for not trying to make us like CM Punk taking the strap from Jeff. His MITB win wasn't well-received at "WrestleMania", and even though his weekly efforts to get his title match were delayed, WWE wisely didn't ask us to celebrate Punk's opportunistic victory. Has there been a better character development in the past few years? Doubtful, in my book.
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You know, even with a handful of good matches, "Extreme Rules 2009" is probably my least favorite WWE PPV so far this year. Aside from the excellent Ladder Match and IC Title contest, not much really stands out. I think my 3-star score is mostly due to the Hog Pen Match, and also because the WWE Championship Steel Cage Match was really just a throwaway (Batista was written out of storylines the next night).

It's kinda frustrating for reviewers like me, because WWE's repeated middle-of-the-road quality forces me to write the same formulaic review:

"It's Not Bad, But It's Not Great Either."
"It Has Some Great Things, But It's Nothing To Go Out Of Your Way To See."

C'mon, WWE. Gimme something better to type, will ya? I don't mind a more PG version of "Extreme Rules", but I do mind when even 20 dollars seems too high for a WWE DVD.

The Best Extreme Rules Still a Weak PPV
1)Kofi Kingston,MVP,Matt Hardy,William Regal US Title 8/10
This match suffers from the time limit but it's a good match for the time it is given with only 8 minutes to work with all the competitors put on a nice show with Kofi being the most entertaining part of the match everyone gets some nice shots in the ending comes relatively quickly but its a decent match
2)Rey Mysterio vs Chris Jericho IC Title 9/10
This is my least favorite match in their feud with the best being at The Bash but with that being said this is still the 2nd best match on the card the action picks up quickly and doesn't slow down plenty of near falls and reversals the no DQ doesnt come into play much except for a chair shot i wasnt a big fan of the ending but it extended the feud so it works
3)CM Punk vs Umaga Samoan Strap Match 7/10
This match was better than expected Punk is one of the few people that can pull a good match out of Umaga this one is slightly better than their Judgment Day match IMO Umaga doesnt dominate as much Punk gets in some nice shots and there are alot of close finishes Punk finally hits the GTS to win
4)Christian vs Tommy Dreamer vs Jack Swagger ECW Title 8/10
This match disappointed me a little bit if you're expecting an ECW type weapons filled match you wont get it and it also suffers from what makes a triple threat great the near falls and saves which doesnt happen much but its still an enjoyable title match it gets a higher rating because of the emotional nature of the win for Dreamer
5)Vickie Guerrero vs Santina Marella 0/10
This is a huge waste of time that could have been added to other matches on the card why does this segment get more time than the US title match it makes no sense its not entertaining its not even funny its just boring and useless
6)Randy Orton vs Batista WWE Title 6/10
This match suffers because Batista was injured which begs the question why even give him the title in the first place it only lasts about 7 minutes and that mostly consists of Orton trying to run and escape so you get very little action this is probably the worst title match of the year so far
7)John Cena vs Big Show Submission Match 5/10
Just as boring if not more so than their Judgment Day match i wanted to take a 20 minute long nap while this match was going on this feud is not gonna work when is WWE gonna realize it Big Show dominates again then Cena fights back at the end to win with the worst submission ever Big Show's foot actually falls off the ropes so its basically just a weak crossface Cena wins again YAWN
8)Edge vs Jeff Hardy World Title 10/10
While this is not the best ladder match i've ever seen it is definately the best match of the night both men take some hard falls but why the ladder change they look like very cheap ladders as u can tell when Edge and Hardy snap the ladder like nothing Edge gets pulled through the rung while hardy wins the title once again then we all know what happens next Punk cashes in the Money In The Bank contract to take the title from Hardy another short reign no wonder he's unhappy with WWE