Edge vs Jeff Hardy – Ladder Match for the World Heavyweight Championship

Event WWE Extreme Rules 2009 📍 New Orleans, Louisiana 📅 June 7, 2009 Match Description This match was the emotional climax of the long-running rivalry between Edge and Jeff Hardy. Unlike their 1999 classic, this bout carried massive stakes — Jeff Hardy’s dream of becoming World Champion versus Edge’s ruthless determination to end Jeff’s rise. The match combined brutality, storytelling, and spectacle. Edge targeted Jeff relentlessly, trying to break him physically and mentally, while Jeff fought through punishment with pure heart and resilience. Every ladder spot felt desperate, painful, and meaningful. Jeff Hardy’s perseverance, fueled by the crowd’s belief in him, ultimately pushed him past the Ultimate Opportunist in a dramatic and emotional finish. Stipulation Ladder Match The World Heavyweight Championship was suspended above the ring Victory could only be achieved by climbing the ladder and retrieving the title Championship on the Line 🏆 World Heavyweight Championship (WHC) Competitors Edge (Champion) Jeff Hardy (Challenger)