World Heavyweight Title Match: Dolph Ziggler vs. Edge

Jerry Lawler and Matt Striker join Cole on commentary as the World Heavyweight Champion Edge makes his way out for tonight’s opening match. We cut to highlights from SmackDown where Vickie Guerrero banned the spear. Vickie comes out to the entrance way and as acting SmackDown GM, she’s here to remind everyone that the spear is illegal and dangerous, and officially banned. Vickie begs Edge to use it tonight. She tries to get the crowd to chant spear but they won’t. Vickie says Edge will lose the World Title by DQ if he uses it. She introduces Dolph Ziggler and out comes the challenger.

We get formal ring introductions before the bell. They lock up and Edge hits Dolph with a knee and right hands. Edge starts an offense but Ziggler makes a comeback and takes Edge to the corner. Dolph unloads with right hands. Edge comes back, drops a series of knees for a 1 count on Ziggler. Edge with a gutbuster for a 2 count. Edge continues the offense for a third pin attempt. Edge knocks Dolph around the ring with right hands. Edge pulls Dolph’s face down on the apron and throws him into the barricade outside of the ring.

Edge beats Ziggler up on the outside of the ring. Dolph comes back and brings it back in the ring for a 2 count, working on Edge’s neck. Ziggler stomps away on Edge’s back. Ziggler elbows Edge’s neck on the apron as the referee counts. Ziggler comes back in the ring and chokes Edge on the ropes. Ziggler with a 2 count. Ziggler goes back to working on Edge’s neck with a headlock. Edge fights out of it and whips Ziggler into the corner but runs into his boot. Ziggler with a sunset flip off the top but Edge rolls out of it. Edge slingshots Ziggler head first into the corner for a 2 count. Ziggler goes after Edge’s knee and drops him with a neckbreaker. 2 count.

Back and forth action. Ziggler goes back to work on Edge on the mat. A big elbow drop and a 2 count from Ziggler. Edge ends up on the apron. Ziggler runs and knocks him off, sending him into the fan barrier. Ziggler brings it back in the ring for a 2 count. Ziggler continues the attack on Edge and focuses on the neck. Edge fights to his feet again. Both men go for a crossbody and collide in mid-air. Ziggler charges Edge in the corner with a flying elbow but misses. Ziggler charges again but Edge drops him on his face. They run the ropes and Edge makes a comeback with a series of moves and a 2 count.

More back and forth. Ziggler goes for his leg drop finisher but Edge counters with a powerbomb and he only gets a 2. Edge climbs up to the top but Ziggler meets him. Ziggler climbs up and hits Edge with headbutts. Ziggler goes for a superplex but Edge fights back and knocks him to the mat. Edge hits a flying crossbody but Ziggler turns it into a close 2 count. They get to their feet and Ziggler dropkicks Edge for a 2 count. Edge eventually locks on a sharpshooter but Ziggler makes it to the ropes. Edge runs the ropes and gets hung up on the ropes. Ziggler hits the leg drop on Edge for a very close 2 count. Edge takes back control. He looks as if he’s going for a spear while Vickie screams. Ziggler takes advantage and goes for the sleeper hold. Edge counters and hits the big DDT for a 2 count as Vickie pulled the referee.

Vickie gets on the apron and slaps Edge. Dolph tries to come from behind but Edge moves and he almost hits Vickie. Edge rolls up Ziggler for a close 2 count. Vickie gets back on the apron and slaps Edge again. Kelly Kelly comes down and beats up Vickie Guerrero. Edge looks on. Ziggler hits his finisher on Edge from behind but still can only get a 2 count. They go for their feet. Ziggler applies the sleeper hold. Eventually Vickie and the referee go down. Edge hits the spear without anyone seeing it and lays Ziggler out. Edge drops Ziggler on his face for the pin and the win.

Winner: Edge