WWE Extreme Rules 2015 Card: Latest Rumors and Predictions for PPV Event

The upcoming Extreme Rules show is one like no other on the WWE calendar. With so many stipulations planned, there is the potential for some real madness and some impressive matches to be on show.

Rumors are rife all over the Internet about what is going to happen at the show and even whether one of the biggest stars on the card will be able to compete.

That star is Daniel Bryan, who suffered an injury on the company's recent European tour and was even sent home from that particular trip.

Rumors have been rife since then about whether Bryan is going to be fit enough to defend the Intercontinental Championship he won at WrestleMania, with commentary on Raw suggesting that his match with Bad News Barrett may not happen.

Bleacher Report's Ryan Dilbert showcased the conflicting reports around Bryan's health.

It does seem more and more likely that the WWE is going to have to strip Bryan of the belt and pin it on Barrett, although it could change the match completely and throw some extra wrestlers in there.

But the big talking point is Bryan's health, and with it looking like he won't get to Extreme Rules to defend his IC title, it's going to be interesting to see where the Yes Man goes next from here. In this instance, though, expect him to not have the title around his waist come Raw on Monday night.

Another standout match on the card involves the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and Seth Rollins' defence against Randy Orton. 

The addition of Kane to the match makes things slightly more interesting, although it ultimately should not take the spotlight off two men who are on a real roll these days.

Orton has thrived since returning as a babyface, whilst Rollins has become the top heel in WWE in a matter of months.

There are question marks over whether that position could be weakened by the WWE reportedly giving Rollins a new finisher, though. Rollins' new finisher was debuted during Raw this past week, and it certainly didn't seem to have the same impact and showcase factor that his original move did.

PWInsider.com and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter (h/t WrestlingInc.com) reported that, while the Curb Stomp is not banned, Rollins will continue to use his new finisher.

Whether it weakens his position as a monster heel overall is up in the air, although some of Rollins' best moments have involved him stomping peoples heads into the mat, not least Brock Lesnar during the main event at WrestleMania.

Curb Stomp or no Curb Stomp, it seems too soon for Rollins to be dropping the title here. Expect a successful defence, even if it is via unclean circumstances.

Whether it's Kane, Triple H or even J&J Security (even though some of those guys are banned from ringside), Rollins has become a legitimate heel via his ability to win matches he really should be losing, and that trait could well continue at Extreme Rules.