WWE SummerSlam 2009 Line-up & Rumors

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The following matches have been announced for WWE’s SummerSlam 2009, taking place August 23 on pay-per-view…

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match
Champion Jeff Hardy vs. CM Punk

UNITED TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Champions Big Show & Chris Jericho vs. Cryme Tyme

INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Champion Rey Mysterio vs. Dolph Ziggler

DX vs. The Legacy

According to the August 4 F4W newsletter at F4Wonline.com, Hardy, Punk, Cryme Tyme and John Morrison have been getting praise behind-the-scenes, and it didn’t look at that point like – due to injuries, etc. – there would be a women’s match scheduled for the event. Morrison is the only one mentioned not on the card yet, although personally I can see him having a role in the Smackdown main event. As for the DX vs. Legacy match, if that didn’t happen, there was also talk about HHH vs. Ted DiBiase. There’s also a chance Maria will be at ringside with Ziggler, and that Khali vs. Kane will be added to the card.

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