WWE Extreme Rules- Layla VS Michelle McCool- No DQ- Loser Leaves WWE Match

[Mitch Henessey]

At Extreme Rules, Diva destruction is inevitable, as former BFFs Michelle McCool and Layla will square-off in a No Count-out, No Disqualification, Loser Leaves WWE Match.

When Michelle first fused her enormous talent with Layla to form Team Lay-Cool, SmackDown truly became flawless. The larger-than-life charisma of the two outspoken beauties made for very entertaining trash talking from day one. The dynamic duo grew so close, in fact, that they soon formed their own language, speaking as one voice that – although often mean-spirited and superior – was no doubt hilarious for the WWE Universe. And when they made history by becoming the self-professed "co-Divas Champions," things got real serious in a hurry.

However, nothing lasts forever and it wasn't long before the seemingly flawless team proved to have some major flaws indeed.

Following a string of loses by Layla, Michelle insisted that her English-born cohort was no longer worthy of her company. In an effort to patch things up, Layla insisted that they go to couples therapy. (WATCH) But, that only fueled the fire for two fiery Divas, who were destined to split as completely as they once split their championship gold.

After yet another loss by Layla on the April 25 edition of Monday Night Raw, Michelle attacked her, causing the brunette battler to unload on her former friend. (WATCH)

Four days later on SmackDown, when the two irate Divas fought to a double count-out, Layla challenged Michelle to a No Disqualification, No Count-out showdown at Extreme Rules. Not to be outdone, Michelle proposed that whoever is defeated at the pay-per-view must leave WWE. (WATCH)

On paper, Michelle will walk into the match much more accomplished, including the distinction of being the first Divas Champion, as well as the first to hold both the Divas and Women's Championships. But, Layla has learned much in her time in the squared-circle and has made it clear that she has no intention of leaving now.

Which Diva will stay and which Diva will go when WWE goes extreme? Watch Extreme Rules, Sunday May 1, only on pay-per-view.

There have been rumors about McCool leaving WWE, so I wouldn't be surprised if Layla picked up the win here. I really don't expect too much from this match. I hope it will be decent, and it'll be interesting to see where Layla goes from here. She's obviously on the path for a face turn. I wouldn't be surprised if Layla receives a hard push after this pay per view, because she should have some nice momentum after she takes out McCool on Sunday.

Who's your pick to win?

 

[hatehabsforever]

I could definitely see Layla defeating Michelle McCool, with McCool leaving WWE (for a while at least) because of it. It is also no DQ, so I could see a debuting Kharma playing a role here. I could see Kharma come out and smash McCool, resulting in her getting pinned by Layla. While still celebrating, I could see Kharma smash Layla as well, leaving both of them broken in the ring. Tearing the heads off of two diva dolls in the process, one brunette and one blonde. McCool could leave permanently because of this, or she could leave for a while and return as a face to avenge her loss. I see a lot of this diva destruction going on, until eventually, Kharma has to deal with Beth Phoenix.

 

[Nate DaMac]

Unless they're looking for an excuse to fire Layla, she's going to win this. The obvious dub job when McCool said WWE pretty much sets the fact that Michelle is leaving in stone.

As for the match, I'm not expecting a whole lot here. Just make it quick and painless so we can get on to the things that actually matter. Like Cole & Swagger vs King & Ross.

 

[A-Zone]

The results seem to favour Layla, especially after Wrestlezone reported Michelle was planning to go on a hiatus. I see Michelle McCool carrying Layla through this match as she's clearly the more technically gifted of the two. Like almost all diva matches, I'm certainly not expecting a show stealer however LayCool have proven they can give us great matches when they try. Take, for example, their TLC match against Natalya and Beth Phoenix. These 2 can get extreme and I certainly hope they do. Personally I feel that Layla really ought to lose if only for the reason that without Michelle McCool, I fear for the divas division on Smackdown as their only hope right now would be Natalya.

 

[#hamler]

As everyone else is saying, it seems very likely Layla will pull away with the victory here. I hated the build to this match. They started having tensions in the group all of a couple months or so ago, and they are rushing into a match with this type of stipulation to end a great tag team that was very sucessful. I for one, am very sad to hear about the splitting of Lay-Cool. I love both of these girls as divas but in my opinion, Layla has a better overall personality. Most won't care about this match, but I will as I am a huge fan of Lay-Cool. Maybe we might even see the debut of Kharma, who knows? But this match doesn't seem to bad but the obvious outcome kind of ruins it for me.

Hamler's Prediction- Layla

 

[Azane]

Internet spoils this one, 99% chance for Layla here
Diva No DQ is a little too PG as far as WWE goes so I expect it to basically just be an excuse for interference, having trouble with Layla playing a pathetic face off sympathy, so I don't like the direction she goes after this unless she gets a personal gimmick overhaul, hope she surprises me, but I don't see Layla standing out without McCool.
This definitely is a golden angle ruined by the rush for McCool to get off TV for a while, was one of the only interesting things going for the Divas in 2010.
Kharma theorys have popped up for every woman's match, but this one I see being more likely between Vignettes being shown for ~3 weeks, and the fact Layla's sympathy face isn't going to last when Michelle is out of the picture.

 

[1truefan]

I fear for the Divas division in general with the absence of Mccool its seems that with her they at least started halfway caring about the division. I am excited to see this match because I am one of the very few people who actually believe in the divas division. I like others am not expecting a show stealer but these two should have good chemistry in the ring. My hope is for layla to remain in prominance and not fade into obscurity w/o michelle she has improved very charismatic and is real easy on the eyes. I also believe that we will see the debut of kharma at ER and that she may be the determining factor in the winner of this bout.

 

[iamcountrymusic]

Yeah, i agree Layla will most definitely win. Not to be biased because of the serious jungle fever I have for her. She deserves it. Every match I've seen of Laycool Layla looks like she jobbing and I have yet to see Michelle be pinned. I understand Michelle being their favorite backstage and she has talent, but she even stole the spotlight from Layla when she won the Divas title. Plus she was injured at the time. Layla may not be a talented but she got the wins.
I'm not a fan of Mccool and think shes over rated. She has talen but her accent is annoying and feel marrying Undertaker helped her get her a push.
Let her get the time off. Then have her return to Raw with Taker on his last run.

 

[Good Golly It's Ollie]

I'm so certain Layla will win I would consider putting 50 quid on it, and I'm not a better man.

Kudos to Michelle for putting her former partner over on the way out.

Layla's not one of the best women's wrestlers but she does at least have a strong sense of character and isn't afraid of taking weapon-related bumps. Could be better than the average Divas match but also runs the risk of being a lot worse if some of the spots end up looking shit.

Gonna miss Michelle.

Of course I'm now wondering whether the division will even be bothered with until Kharma shows up. Michelle was one of the better women and a lot of focus was on her. I wonder also if Layla will even feel the benefits of this victory that much.

 

[Hardcore Heathen]

I think michelle will lose cos Undi wants his wife home while hes not being used.

 

[Stephen11]

Based on the latest rumors, Layla will definitely win this and get a huge push to be the biggest face diva on Smackdown. I would love to see Kharma debut at Extreme Rules to attack Layla (after she won) and then have Beth Phoenix (potential Kharma feuder) or Natalya (new Smackdown face) help Layla.

 

[Mustang Sally]

I'm so certain Layla will win I would consider putting 50 quid on it...

By rights, that's what should happen, but I want to say this; I've been resentful as hell that Michelle has gotten to work an easier schedule than all the other performers in the company (i.e., no house shows) simply because she's married to the Undertaker. What kind of garbage is that? It makes me think less of Mark Calaway that he'd use his influence that way.....and it makes me think less of Michelle that she wouldn't give a damn how her co-workers feel about her having it easier than them.

But that's what concerns me about this match: would Calaway's influence extend so far as to guarantee that his wife wins her farewell match? I can't believe he'd be so petty....but then, since he can be, maybe he would be.

I hope Layla wins, turns, and becomes a big hero. The women's division can do with one less heel since the biggest heel of all is about to arrive.

 

[ray kidman]

who ever lose will end up on raw is it me or did the wwe steal this from the b p on tna

 

[Good Golly It's Ollie]

By rights, that's what should happen, but I want to say this; I've been resentful as hell that Michelle has gotten to work an easier schedule than all the other performers in the company (i.e., no house shows) simply because she's married to the Undertaker. What kind of garbage is that? It makes me think less of Mark Calaway that he'd use his influence that way.....and it makes me think less of Michelle that she wouldn't give a damn how her co-workers feel about her having it easier than them.

But that's what concerns me about this match: would Calaway's influence extend so far as to guarantee that his wife wins her farewell match? I can't believe he'd be so petty....but then, since he can be, maybe he would be.

I hope Layla wins, turns, and becomes a big hero. The women's division can do with one less heel since the biggest heel of all is about to arrive.

Fair point MS, if what I've been hearing about Michelle's schedule is true, then she will go down in my estimation. No matter how talented you are, you are still part of a team. The "we are a team" feel is strong in this business, especially because 99% of the people in it care so much about it that if you aren't pulling your weight, you need to GTFO.

This "no house shows" thing, which I've only found out about today, is atrocious considering Michelle has been the most heavily-pushed woman in the division for damn near all of 2010. But there may be some other reason - she was working through a foot injury recently - okay, I'll admit that's just an excuse because I like Michelle's abilities.

I don't think Layla will lose, but if she does I'll be annoyed. It's an absolute travesty if WWE books a Layla loss then writes in some ass-pull clause that reverses the decision. Still, you never know what could happen until it's happened.

 

[EastCoastFan]

It's been reported that Michelle is leaving WWE, so by default, Layla wins the match.

Before that announcement, when the match was "loser leaves Smackdown", a lot of people thought Michelle would lose anyway, theory being that she'd go to Raw so she could still be with her husband, the Undertaker.

Since the match is no-DQ, no-CO, I had a feeling that this was where Kharma would debut by squashing Layla to a pulp.

 

[MargeraRVD316]

My take on this match is similar to something posted on Page 1. I believe Kharma's going to cost Michelle the match, lay Layla(put intended) out, and that will be the end of it.

 

[JWGunslinger]

Layla takes this one, if they sent Michelle off on a win because of influence from Taker I would be fuming. I'm already disgusted with her no doing house shows because her man can get her out of them. I am however ok with Kharma interfering and costing Michelle the match, I don't think she deserves it but then atleast she can leave without really losing herself. It sucks to see LayCool break up but should be a great match.

WINNER: Layla

 

[Daniel]

This feud has actually interested me. Layla and McCool are both at the talented end of the often maligned Diva spectrum. Layla appears to have taken the role of the face with gusto which is great. The match itself should be pretty decent. Both are capable of putting on a good match.

I am inclined to believe the rumour about Michelle McCool. It sounds plausible. Thus, I think Layla will win. And I want her to win, too. She could become my favourite Diva in her face role. She can wrestle, she can talk and she's beautiful. What more do you need?

 

[Darkshot77]

I honestly cant imagine either of these women using any sort of weapon, so the extreme rules stipulation is kinda...pointless. I thought their performance on Smackdown was much better than raw. Much better acting by both parties. So I legitimately think that this could actually be a good match. With McCool taking time off most certainly she will lose and hopefully put over Layla. But as stated before this could be the perfect jumping point for Kharma, which absolutely disappoints me. If Kharma interferes on Layla's behalf, that makes Layla seem incredibly weak, that she needed help to beat McCool. And then If she destroys Layla afterwords, This puts Layla back in the same spot she was and the match is a waste of time.

What I want: First I want Layla to come out to her own theme music. Please. I think these two should have a wrestling match no interference no nothing, with a clean pin for Layla. This would put Layla over and make her a decent face. I would like a table to be involved. But most of all, a clean pin for Layla. leading to a face push...on Smackdown where there is no divas title...so i don't know how far this is gonna go but still, Just get her over.

What I expect: This

I could definitely see Layla defeating Michelle McCool, with McCool leaving WWE (for a while at least) because of it. It is also no DQ, so I could see a debuting Kharma playing a role here. I could see Kharma come out and smash McCool, resulting in her getting pinned by Layla. While still celebrating, I could see Kharma smash Layla as well, leaving both of them broken in the ring. Tearing the heads off of two diva dolls in the process, one brunette and one blonde. McCool could leave permanently because of this, or she could leave for a while and return as a face to avenge her loss. I see a lot of this diva destruction going on, until eventually, Kharma has to deal with Beth Phoenix.

As long as Layla wins this will be good for the Diva's Division. McCool has been completely over exposed over the past few weeks, and from what i hear, the past few months months. Getting her off TV will be a breath of fresh air to the company. Though Layla should really win this match by herself and get a face push.

 

[L P]

After they made the King stop making comments about the "Puppies" Lay-Cool was all I had. The Lay-Cool gimmick was really good. I have one less reason to watch the divas now.

All that's left for me is Kelly Kelly and the occasional "Snu Snu" joke I make when Beth Phoenix wrestles.

 

[TheKingHustla]

Maybe this has something to do with The Undertaker's Wrestlemania moment. It seemed that it had Michelle shook up after and maybe this is the way she is going to get out of the ring for good. But idk, and honestly wouldn't care if I didn't have a thing for Layla. She's super hot and I want to keep seeing her on tv.

 

[Benstamania]

I gotta hand it to these two ladies, they were probably the most interesting diva's in the company for a while. I expect Layla to win (yay) but in a way it sucks that they're getting split up.

 

[RKOx7]

As far as the actual match goes. I really thought it was one of the better Divas matches... it could have ended a little bit more decisively with an exclamation point for Layla's win other than a reversal pin back roll... but Layla and Michelle worked hard in the match, and made a rivalry out of 2 therapy vignettes, a RAW episode, and SmackDown episode, and minor issues in LayCool in previous weeks really work to be something that was emotionally captivating... (or maybe I'm just a sucker for crying Layla) but anyway I liked the spots in the match... I LOVED that fact that Layla took Michelle's big boot of death (that helped Michelle win so many matches or come up on top in so many after match beat downs like nobody's business) and actually kicked out right away, I liked her top rope flipping stunner thing and that she reversed McCool's first faithbreaker into a LayOut because as much as I loved Layla I didn't foresee her shining that brightly in the ring WITH Michelle since Michelle has always cast a shadow on Lay.

Kudos to the WWE for also giving everyone watching the satisfaction of showing that Michelle McCool got her "Kharma" for being a bitch the past 2 years. Its always great to see when the top heel of a division get fed to a new monster heel... and Michelle sold her tears and facial expressions perfectly enough for me to feel extreme excitement of Kharma's debut... and with every step that she got closer to the ring and to Michelle, feel worse and worse for what was going to happen to Michelle.

 

[911 JP]

But idk, and honestly wouldn't care if I didn't have a thing for Layla. She's super hot and I want to keep seeing her on tv.

Same here, theonly thing that kep me interested in Laycool, was A, Laylas looks and B Michelles wrestling. But Layla has improved so much since her debut that she is a legitimate diva know (i mean wrestling wise.)

 

[LSN80]

LSN's Initial Pick: Layla El
Winner: Layla El

Probably the most predicatble match on the card with the rumors of McCool leaving WWE. A decent match from the two women, and an impressive debut from Kharma/Awesome Kong. Both women wrestled with a good deal of emotion, and it truly felt like they were wrestling for their careers rather then going through the motions o the typical Diva's match. Layla showed good confliction at the conclusion at the result of ending McCool's career, as did McCool before Kharma came out. Nice job by WWE as well showing the rest of the Divas grouped together in the ring looking on with concern over Kharma's debut. It will be interesting to see where Layla goes from hreafter both playing a heel and being McCool's sidekick for so long. *.75