Bayley defeats Nikki Cross: Extreme Rules July 19

Result: Bayley defeats Nikki Cross

Match:

• Nikki Cross hit the neck breaker early in the match and nearly got the win.
• Bayley used the “Boss Knuckles” in Nikki Cross’ stomach to get the pinfall victory.
• Bayley retains the Smackdown Championship.

All Matches from Extreme Rules July 19

• Full Results
  • Kevin Owens vs. Murphy – Kick Off Show
  • Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins – Eye for an Eye Match
  • Bray Wyatt vs. Braun Strowman – Wyatt Swamp Match
  • Nakamura and Cesaro vs. New Day – Tag Team Title Tables Match
  • Apollo Crews vs. MVP – United States Championship – Doesn’t Happen.
  • Asuka vs. Sasha Banks – Raw Championship
  • Bayley vs. Nikki Cross – Smackdown Championship
  • Drew McIntyre vs. Dolph Ziggler – WWE Championship 

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Match Ratings

Six dimensions combine to make up the overall rating. Matches score ratings of 1-10 only if the match lasts for a minimum of 5 minutes.

1. Match Quality– Was the match well wrestled or sloppy?
2. Audience Engagement– Did the live audience care about the match?
3. Competitiveness– Was the match competitive or one-sided?
4. Stakes – Did the match matter?
5. Finish– Did the match end in a satisfying manner?
6. Performance: (1) Poor (2) Below Average (3) Average (4) Above Average (5) Excellent