The main event Fight Pit match between Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins and Matt Riddle at Extreme was the cherry on the cake after all the matches of the night were done. Moreover, with UFC legend Daniel Cormier as a special guest referee, the hype of the match was much higher among the Philadelphia crowd.
The King of Bros won the match after Rollins tapped out when locked into a Triangle Choke. There were many exciting moments in the match between Riddle and The Visionary with DC making his presence known as the match referee.
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The main event started with Daniel Cormier entering wearing a WWE match referee t-shirt followed by Matt Riddle. The first surprise of the main event was Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins cosplaying WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam. He wore a dragon-printed attire, tied his hair similarly to RVD, and did the WWE legend’s hand signs.
The Fight Pit match was an advantage to The King of Bros, as he could use his MMA style more. However, Rollins also gave tough competition. The Visionary did a 5* Frog Splash doing the RVD hand signs. Moreover, Cormier once pushed Riddle away from Rollins as he wasn’t listening to the instructions.
It is time for the FIGHT PIT!#ExtremeRules pic.twitter.com/ZVzQQqKjwp
— WWE (@WWE) October 9, 2022
Subsequently, later while DC was checking on Riddle, Rollins pushed the UFC legend to attack The Architect. However, Cormier made Rollins understand he is the referee and can show some MMA moves, too.
.@SuperKingofBros FROM THE TOP OF THE FIGHT PIT!!!#ExtremeRules pic.twitter.com/olOCf69jCK
— WWE (@WWE) October 9, 2022
At one point, Rollins and Riddle were fighting on the platform. After an RKO by Riddle, Rollins stumbled down. The King of Bros saw an opportunity and jumped on the ribs of Rollins from the planform. However, Riddle wanted to win this match and, with a little fighting spirit, stood up and locked The Visionary into a Triangle Choke to win the match.
WWE fans share mixed reactions to Seth Rollins vs Matt Riddle Fight Pit match
The Fight Pit match was an impressive one, as it allows the stars to use pro-wrestling and MMA styles in the match. However, a few fans didn’t like the match because of the ending and they shared their disappointment with it. Moreover, there are fans who loved and appreciated WWE for adding this match to Extreme Rules.
The fans loved the match and shared words of praise for Seth Rollins and Matt Riddle.
OMG THIS WAS SUCH A GREAT FUCKING MATCH #FightPit #mattriddle #sethrollins #ExtremeRules2022 https://t.co/kjoPJJXxmC
— Nymphy 🌈 (@PhoenixNymphy) October 9, 2022
Triangle submission to Rollins and Riddle picks up the win What a match #FightPit #ExtremeRules
— Kevin BlackBeard (@BlackBeardGuy) October 9, 2022
I love the “out of nowhere” submission, #MMA style. #FightPit #ExtremeRules
— Reverend (@TheArturoChapa) October 9, 2022
WWE Universe is happy for Riddle for giving an amazing performance and winning.
Riddle finally got the win he’s been looking for against Rollins in there battle in a #FightPit #ExtremeRules
— Anthony KT (@AnthonyKT1983) October 9, 2022
What a W for @SuperKingofBros; he gets @WWERollins to tap out!!! @WWE #FightPit #ExtremeRules
— Public Enemy-Chuck V.; LandBack; BLM 🇾🇪🇵🇸🇺🇦 (@charliethevern) October 9, 2022
And just like the #OriginalBro @SuperKingofBros takes it! The True King of the #FightPit @dc_mma #ExtremeRules #WWE WHAT A MAIN EVENT GREAT SHOW LADIES AND GENTS! pic.twitter.com/XqCg905hLs
— What Up Mach? (@JaysonWalken) October 9, 2022
Moreover, there are some fans who got disappointed by the match and its end result.
Not the best main event. #FightPit#WWE #ExtremeRules pic.twitter.com/UjWE2uHZcL
— Tots (@YummyTaterTots) October 9, 2022
#FightPit ending pic.twitter.com/U3hGKga8TX
— Krystal Uncensored Gaming (@KUncensored) October 9, 2022
A little bit underwhelming match. Was expecting more out it honestly #ExtremeRules #FightPit
— Nate Sherman (@NateESherman) October 9, 2022
This fan didn’t like Seth Rollins tapping out to Riddle in the match.
What the hell was that? Matt Riddle seriously needs more than just #RKO's in his matches. Really disappointed Seth Rollins tapped out ending the match very underwhelmingly. #FightPit #ExtremeRules
— Tashy (@TashyRR) October 9, 2022
I feel the #fightpit match could have been better. It was good. But there was room to be great. #ExtremeRules #WWE
— Kydd (@Kydd05021891) October 9, 2022
Furthermore, a few fans shared their views about Daniel Cormier’s involvement in the match.
Daniel Cormier's involvment ruined the whole match. – #FightPit #WWE #ExtremeRules #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/m7un3olq1s
— Andy Gibson (@AndyGibsonTV) October 9, 2022
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@dc_mma That was an awesome #FightPit match. Thank you for being apart of it. Kinda wish #SethRollins would've gotten on your bad side and you'll show him what you're capable of!
— Jeremy Baldwin (@JeremyBaldwin_9) October 9, 2022
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As with every match in WWE, this fight got mixed reviews, but the match has impressed many fans and critics. Furthermore, there were several surprising spots in the match that the fans won’t forget for a long time.
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