At SummerSlam the World Champion Jeff Hardy will put his title belt in a match with an opponent former World Champion CM Punk Tables, Ladder and Chairs Match.In the last match between them CM Punk lost his title belt after very closely inspected by the referee, it was found that Punk’s foot was under the bottom rope and out of bounds. Punk was disqualified from the match because he kicked the referee in the back. In one fell swoop Punk dropped the refree and crushed Hardy’s hopes of getting gold.
Jeff Hardy is a master of the Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match. The event itself, which Hardy helped to pioneer, is tailor-made for his Extreme personality. Although some claim that he is too careless and reckless and takes too many chances, it is his outrageous nature fused with Extreme matches like TLC that have gotten him to the top of the mountain. But, will the World Champion bring the same reckless intensity now that he has so much to lose?
CM Punk is The Straightedge Superstar with fury in his eyes, driven by an undeniable thirst to get his gold back. He has used his focus, dedication, and exceptional skill to conquer the Extreme before, winning two, back-to-back Money in the Bank Ladder Matches at , both of which led to World Championship reigns. The anger that he feels toward The Charismatic Champion, which has led directly to his recent acts of ruthless aggression, fully demonstrates his intention to win the title at any cost. Despite his proven skill with the ladder, how will he fair once the Extreme elements are intensified by the power of two?
