WWE SmackDown 06 12 2009

June 12, 2009 – Biloxi, Mississippi
Announcers: Jim Ross & Todd Grisham

IN THE RING
World Heavyweight champion C.M. Punk + former champion Jeff Hardy + even former champion Edge: C.M. Punk said he’s heard some grumblings (some from the fans) that he cashed in his Money in the Bank against fan-favorite Jeff Hardy at Extreme Rules. Punk is doing a semi-heel thing to encourage fans to boo him. Punk said it was the entire purpose behind the contract that is in the Money in the Bank briefcase. Punk said he’s never done anything in his life just to be popular, he only does things just to be himself. Punk held up the World title and said it was the entire reason he was a WWE superstar. Punk said he would bring respect, honor (woohoo!), and integrity back to the championship. Jeff Hardy interrupted and said he wasn’t out there to complain, but did say he doesn’t think Punk earned the World Heavyweight title. Hardy told Punk that he cashed in on the wrong guy! Punk said he understands Hardy’s point of view. Punk said it was Jeff who put himself in a Ladder match, and when he did that a light went off in his head and he knew that would be the night to cash in. Hardy said it was selfish of Punk, and asked him if he cares about his fans. Hardy said he doesn’t walk the same path as Punk, but he wants his title rematch TONIGHT! Edge walked out and said if anyone was getting a rematch at the World Heavyweight title it was going to be HIM! Hardy said it wasn’t about Edge, it was about him and Punk. Edge said he knows what makes Hardy tick, but ever since Punk came on the scene he’s been trying to figure him out. Edge said he figured out who he was trying to emulate. Edge claimed Punk was trying to emulate him, but he never has been and never will be HIM. Edge said told Hardy to get behind him because if anyone gets a rematch tonight it’s him! Hardy bashed Edge with the microphone and then gave Punk the Twist of Fate, followed by a Swanton-bomb from the top rope! Theodore Long came out and said this Monday at the Three-For-All (RAW), C.M. Punk will face the winner of Edge and Jeff Hardy tonight!

OFFICE SEGMENT
Theodore Long & WWE Intercontinental champion Chris Jericho: Chris Jericho said he wanted to know why Long was denying him his chance at the World Heavyweight title. Jericho said he unmasked Rey Mysterio this past weekend and became nine-time Intercontinental champion. Jericho said he was dressed to compete and it was time to make things right. Long said they’ll see if Jericho is worthy of contention because tonight he’ll go one-on-one with C.M. Punk in a non-title match..

GRUDGE MATCH
Dolph Ziggler defeated The Great Khali w/Ranjin Singh by Countout: Dolph Ziggler wisely used his brains to outsmart the Great Khali!

DIVAS TAG TEAM MATCH
Michelle McCool & Layla El w/Alicia Fox defeated Melina Perez & Eve Torres:

TAG TEAM MATCH
John Morrison & R-Truth defeated Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas:

NON (WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT) TITLE MATCH
World Heavyweight champion C.M. Punk defeated Chris Jericho: Chris Jericho was carrying the Intercontinental title in one hand and Rey Mysterio’s mask in the other hand. They showed slow-motion video of Mysterio’s face at Extreme Rules, since he reportedly QUIT the WWE and now they have to humiliate him.. Jericho claimed that he set Rey Mysterio free, and instead of thanking him like a man he has disappeared because he is ashamed..

#1 CONTENDERS MATCH
Jeff Hardy defeated Edge by DQ when C.M. Punk attacked Edge: World Heavyweight champion C.M. Punk joined Jim Ross & Todd Grisham on commentary for the match… Late in the match, Edge shoved Jeff Hardy over the announce table onto the lap of C.M. Punk. Punk got up and jumped in the ring to attack Edge and cause the disqualification! Hardy got made and jumped on Punk’s back. Edge punched Hardy. Hardy took out Edge with a Twist of Fate! Punk took out Hardy with the Go-To-Sleep!