WWE Judgment Day - Rey Mysterio vs Chris Jericho - IC Title

Tommy Platinum · 05-12-2009, 08:47 AM

Intercontinental Championship
Rey Mysterio (Champion) vs Chris Jericho

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If you ask Chris Jericho, he’ll tell you that he should be competing for the World Heavyweight Title at Judgment Day. But he’d be better suited not to dismiss the Superstar he is facing at the pay-per-view — Rey Mysterio — for the Intercontinental Championship.

On last Friday’s SmackDown, Jericho marched into General Manager Theodore Long’s office, shoved Mysterio out of the way and demanded a World Heavyweight Championship Match. While he wasn’t given an opportunity flat-out, he was given a chance—if Jericho could defeat Jeff Hardy that night, then the main event of Judgment Day would become a Triple Threat Match between World Heavyweight Champion Edge, Jericho and Hardy.

However, when the first-ever Undisputed Champion and The Charismatic Enigma met in the ring later that night, Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio appeared at ringside and distracted Jericho, allowing Hardy to hit the Twist of Fate and a Swanton Bomb for the victory. Mysterio then scaled the top rope and launched himself onto the prone Jericho, scoring a measure of retribution for Jericho's insult earlier in the night.

Clearly, The Ultimate Underdog had enough of the loudmouthed, egotistical Jericho and wanted to send him a message. Since being drafted to SmackDown, Jericho has done nothing but insult the WWE Universe and claim that he is the most important Superstar on the roster. Mysterio, a Superstar who considers SmackDown his home, took it upon himself to put Jericho’s rampant ego in check, and he’ll get another chance to do just that when he defends his title against Jericho at Judgment Day.

This contest won’t be an easy one for The Master of the 619. While Rey wowed the WWE Universe when he won the Intercontinental Championship from JBL in an unbelievable 21 seconds at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, he is facing one of the greatest Intercontinental Champions of all time. No Superstar has held this title as many times as Jericho, and his amazing eight reigns are a testament to the fact that he rises to the occasion whenever gold is on the line.

Can The Ultimate Underdog repeat his showstopping WrestleMania performance and shut Jericho’s mouth, or will Jericho “Codebreak” his way to a ninth Intercontinental Title and move one step closer to finding the respect he demands?

Find out at Judgment Day, only on pay-per-view

King Steventon · 05-12-2009, 10:35 AM

Yeah, this should be a lot of fun right here. JD card shaping up nicely.

Tommy Platinum · 05-12-2009, 10:41 AM

I agree, I'm really looking forward to this. Rey has been pretty great in 2009 and Jericho is always good. Could be the best match on the card and if it gets time, could be one of the matches of the year. Also, good to see the IC title being defended again. Rey to retain and hold it for quite a long time to re-establish some of its credibility.

Internet God · 05-12-2009, 11:11 AM

Another great match added to Judgment Day. I'm very much so looking forward to this match along with Punk/Umaga and Swagger/Christian. These two had fantastic matches in WCW and I expect no different for this one which infact it will probably be better than their WCW matches. Can't wait to see this match!

KenTheKiller · 05-12-2009, 02:01 PM

Really looking forward to this. Since Armageddon Rey has been doing wonderfully and Jericho is Jericho. Should be very good.

The Postman · 05-12-2009, 05:06 PM

I'm surprised it's taken this long for the match to happen in the WWE. That being said, should be a treat.

CGS · 05-12-2009, 06:10 PM

This could easily be the MOTN for me. Hopefully they get decent enough time.

horrorfan_1986 · 05-13-2009, 06:43 AM

It's a step down (Where he should be) for Jericho, but it is a step up from battling legends. Either way, this has a lot of potential to steal the show. It's about time the WWE pulls the trigger for a Jericho/Mysterio WWE feud. They should of booked this a long time ago. Easily, the match I'm most looking forward to.

King Steventon · 05-13-2009, 11:58 AM

I wonder if they are going to make this a long-term fued (relatively speaking), I wouldn't be surprised at a non-finish here to set up rematches.

RaiZ-R · 05-13-2009, 03:06 PM

Jericho was the reason I kept watching Raw in 2008 and even with the terrible treatment he's recieved this year, he's still fantastic.

Rey has been on fire this year and to my knowledge hasn't had a single bad match. His contributions to PPV have been nothing short of stunning (except for 'Mania, which wasn't exactly down to him) and even on TV he brings his all.

This should be very good and will hopefully lead to a nice fued and a long reign for Rey. Establishing the IC title again would be something I'd certainly like to see.