WWE Extreme Rules: Rusev Vs. John Cena (Russian Chain Match For The US Title)

Russian Chain Match for the WWE United States Title: Rusev vs. John Cena

After a video package, we come back to Rusev making his way out. He's got the Russian flag in hand and a chain around his neck. Lana makes her way in the ring with him. Fans chant USA as we wait for Rusev's opponent. The music hits and out comes WWE United States Champion John Cena to a big mixed reaction.

We get formal ring introductions from Eden. The title is raised by the referee and it's time for the two to be hooked together with the chain. The bell rings and we start with a tug-of-war. Rusev sends Cena to the corner and splashes him. The green light comes on as the first corner has been touched. Rusev touches the second corner but Cena takes him out. Cena tags three turnbuckles but it's waved off as Rusev cuts his momentum off. Rusev works over Cena and tags two turnbuckles but Cena cuts him off. Rusev sends Cena over the top rope and uses the chain to pull Cena up by his arm. Rusev with kicks to the ribs.

Rusev comes back in and suplexes Cena into the ring. Rusev tags a turnbuckle but Cena attacks him with the chain. Rusev blocks an Attitude Adjustment and beats Cena down. Cena goes under the bottom rope to the floor. Rusev goes to the floor also but Cena pulls him into the ring post twice. Cena comes back in the ring and Rusev looks to be out. Cena hits the first two turnbuckles but can't drag Rusev to get to the third. Rusev holds onto the chain and Cena goes back to work on him. Rusev with a big heel kick off the ropes. Rusev with a chain shot to the gut. Rusev whips Cena over the back with the chain now. Rusev hits three corners but Cena rolls to the floor to stop him from hitting the fourth. Rusev reaches for it but Cena uses his strength to pull him back. They meet in the middle of the ring and trade shots now. Rusev with kicks to the ribs and Cena goes down to his knees. Rusev with more big punches. Rusev goes to the top and Cena yanks him to the mat.

Cena wraps the chain and clotheslines Rusev. Cena tags two corners but Rusev misses a clothesline. Cena with a shoulder tackle. Cena goes for another but Rusev catches him in a fall-away slam. Rusev with a big kick to the mouth. Fans chant for Lana and she gets on the apron to a pop. Lana acknowledges the chants and Rusev gets upset. He orders her to the back as fans boo. Cena ducks a chain shot and slams Rusev. Cena calls for the Five Knuckle Shuffle and nails it. Cena goes for the AA again but it's blocked. Rusev catches Cena with an Alabama Slam. Rusev stomps Cena in the back and he's out. Rusev goes for The Accolade but Cena counters with the STF. Cena tags three corners but Rusev goes to the floor to stop the fourth. Cena brings him back in and goes for another AA but Rusev slides out and hits a kick. Rusev with another stomp to the spine. He locks in The Accolade now.

Cena stands up and walks with Rusev still on his back with The Accolade. Cena thinks he's tagging the corners but Rusev gets credit for them. Cena realizes Rusev is about to win and hits the AA. The lights are all cleared back out. Rusev and Cena both tag one corner each. Cena tags a second as does Rusev. Cena hits a third corner as does Rusev. They turn and face each other now. Rusev goes for a corner but Cena pulls him in with the chain and nails the AA. Cena touches the fourth corner for the win.

Winner: John Cena

- After the match, Cena celebrates and grabs the title. He stands over Rusev and holds the title high as an American flag drops down over the ring.