The following is from our play-by-play coverage of the WWE Extreme Rules PPV event:
WWE Title Match: Kofi Kingston © vs. Samoa Joe
They start brawling to begin the match. Joe took over as he locked in a sleeper then hit a head kick. Kingston fires back with a series of strikes then a drop kick. Kingston went for an outside dive but Joe caught him with a right hand. Joe with a series of kicks to the back of Kofi. Joe bent a finger back of Kofi’s then sent him into the steel steps.
Kofi fought back with strikes and hit a splash off the top rope for a near fall as he sold his injured finger. Joe caught him with a powerslam for 2. Kofi hit the SOS for a near fall.
Joe caught him with a slam out of the corner then a back splash for the near fall. Kofi hit Trouble in Paradise for the win.
Winner: Kofi Kingston ©
