WWE Extreme Rules 2012 Results: Ryback Impressive in Surprise PPV Appearance

Ryback dominated two local jobbers at WWE Extreme Rules 2012 in a performance that will not only force the fans to take notice of him, but also the rest of the WWE locker room.

Santino Marella and The Great Khali watched Ryback absolutely slaughter two men in an impromptu handicap match. Though the match was going to be an obvious squash to all involved, the supreme power and athleticism Ryback displayed in the match was simply jaw-dropping.

The best part of the match was actually the Chicago crowd chanting "Goldberg." Ryback and the WWE creative team may not be happy about that, but let's face it, folks, it's damn true at this point. Ryback is being presented as a machine-like animal, much in the same way Goldberg was during his prime in WCW.

Considering Goldberg was one of the most popular wrestlers in the world in the late 1990s, there could certainly be worse comparisons.

If WWE wants to avoid any more Goldberg chants in the future, they'll have to find a way to work him into a feud, quickly. Until then, the fans will continue to see him as nothing more than a rip-off that they can having fun abusing with their chants, no matter what Ryback does.

At the end of the day, though, Ryback should be happy with his performance. His signature moves, which included a lethal clothesline and a Ryback-Pack Stunner, among others, looked simply phenomenal. 

SmackDown has seen an influx of new superstars this month, including Antonio Cesaro, Damien Sandow, Titus O'Neil and Darren Young, but Ryback has the look and athleticism Vince McMahon covets and will push to the top.

Expect Ryback to make a massive impact in 2012.