: The signature stipulation where there are no disqualifications or count-outs, and weapons (like chairs and kendo sticks) are encouraged. Unlike some other hardcore matches, pinfalls and submissions must still occur inside the ring.
WWE Extreme Rules was an annual professional wrestling event produced by WWE from 2009 to 2022, characterized by matches contested under hardcore stipulations. The event served as a direct successor to , which originally focused on the gritty legacy of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) . Core Concept & Match Types WWE Extreme Rules
The "Extreme Rules" theme implies that the typical rulebook is discarded in favor of unpredictable, high-intensity action. : The signature stipulation where there are no
: In 2020, the event was uniquely branded as The Horror Show at Extreme Rules , featuring cinematic and horror-themed matches like the "Eye for an Eye" match. Iconic Matches & Moments The event served as a direct successor to
: While the titular match is the main attraction, most cards feature other specialized bouts, including Ladder matches , Steel Cage matches , Last Man Standing , and Tables matches .