With Edge having announced his retirement on Monday’s RAW, the World Heavyweight Championship was vacated Friday night on SmackDown! from Albany, NY:
Christian triumphed in a No. 1 Contender’s World Heavyweight Championship 20-Man Battle Royal to face No. 1 contender Alberto Del Rio for the vacant World Title at Extreme Rules. The two will face off in a ladder match.
Below is the updated card for Extreme Rules, which takes place May 1.
WWE Championship Triple Threat Match:
The Miz (c) vs. R-Truth vs. John Cena
World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match:
Christian vs. Alberto Del Rio in a ladder match.
Jerry Lawler and Jim Ross vs. Jack Swagger and Michael Cole
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