Alberto Del Rio defending the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Rob Van Dam at the WWE Battleground PPV on 10/6 will now be under Battleground Hardcore Rules.
Here is the updated card for the show as of this weekend.
WWE Championship Match:
Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
WWE World Heavyweight Championship – Battleground Hardcore Rules Match:
Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. Rob Van Dam
CM Punk vs. Ryback
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