It will be the formidable champion against a confident challenger; the brother daredevil against a family legacy; the aerial assault of United States Champion Matt Hardy against the self-proclaimed “Mexican Warrior” Chavo Guerrero. What better place for such tremendous forces to meet than Night of Champions?
The surprise match was announced on SmackDown by Guerrero himself, who emerged in the middle of the ring before Hardy’s match against Chuck Palumbo to proclaim that he would face the United States Champion. And that is not a challenge that should be taken lightly.
Since bursting into the Land of Extreme last year, Guerrero has become a Superstar who backs up his words. Last year, a similar situation preceded his victory over CM Punk, which earned him the ECW Championship. And after aligning himself with SmackDown’s World Heavyweight Champion Edge and “The Family,” he has become an even greater force to be reckoned with.
However, Guerrero will need every bit of skill and cunning he has to defeat the current champion. Matt Hardy’s fast-paced style combined with a high-flying assault has always made him a dangerous threat anywhere in the ring. But now that he has climbed to the top of the plateau, his commitment to establish himself as a fighting champion has made him an extremely fearsome competitor.
Will Hardy solidify his reign, or will Guerrero once again bring glory back to the Guerrero family? Find out Sunday, June 29, at Night of Champions.