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#4 Punk vs Hardy
At Extreme Rules 2009, Punk cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase on Jeff Hardy, who had just defeated Edge to win the World Heavyweight Title. This turned the fans on Punk, and he instantly gained heel heat.
Punk and Hardy kicked off a long program, with Punk referencing Jeff's history with substance abuse, compared to his straight edge lifestyle. These references injected a much-needed adrenaline shot of reality into the storyline, making it one of the best angles of the year.
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Punk came out on top at the end of the rivalry, when he defeated Hardy in a steel cage match on an episode of SmackDown, kicking Jeff out of the company as per the stipulation of the match. The feud was a major factor in turning Punk into one of the most hated heels in the company.
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