January 1 , 2010 Smackdown results The January 1 , 2010 Edition of Smackdown is a Professional wrestling television show of the WWE ' s Smackdown brand , it was taped on December 29 , 2009 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford , New Jersey . Summary . CM Punk emerged with Luke Gallows by his side and attempted to lead the WWE Universe in a pledge to take up the straightedge lifestyle as their New Year ' s resolution . The Second City Saint claimed that next week , his " Straightedge Society " will save one " lost soul " from the audience . SmackDown ' s self - proclaimed " savior " then went on to overcome the high - octane Matt Hardy and , with the help of the G . T . S . , set a formidable time of 7 : 20 in the first match of the Challenge . Once the straightedge smoke cleared , Gallows added his own intervention , decimating the war - torn Hardy . Punk moved even closer to his prophesized title opportunity later that night when the time expired in the explosive Challenge Match between The Big Red Monster and the ultra - confident Dolph Ziggler . Although the bell might have sounded to end the rip - roaring battle , Ziggler nevertheless felt compelled to ring in his own New Year ' s havoc with a post - match Zig Zag on his monstrous opponent . The excitement of the Challenge continued to build with masked fury as the high - flying Master of the 619 soared to the top of the proverbial mountain . With seconds to spare , Mysterio captured an astounding winning time over the self - proclaimed " best in the world at what he does " with a small package out of nowhere . Mysterio stuck around to watch his former comrade - in - arms Batista attempt to make short work of R - Truth in the final Challenge Match . But just when it appeared as if The Animal was about to pin The Rapping Superstar in time to beat Rey Mysterio ' s mark , the masked Superstar he once called brother surprised all by pulling the Official from the ring . Not only did the unorthodox move prevent the three - count , it also took away the precious seconds that would close the door of Batista ' s championship hopes . It appeared as if Mysterio had overcome the odds once again by becoming the official No . 1 Contender to The Deadman ' s World Title . But that all came to a screeching halt when SmackDown Consultant Vickie Guerrero suddenly interrupted his celebration . She informed Mysterio that because he broke the rules and denied the Challenge its clear victor , Mysterio would have to face The Animal in one week to decide who will face The Demon of Death Valley for the World Heavyweight Championship at Royal Rumble . The brutal Intercontinental Champion battled his gravity - defying predecessor in a furious contest of pure athletic excellence . But when The A - Lister paused to argue with the Pfficial , McIntyre suddenly pushed his adversary into him . The official thought Morrison had shoved him on his own accord and quickly disqualified the challenger . After the match ' s conclusion , things quickly turned into pandemonium as the outraged Friday Night Delight targeted McIntyre and ignited a fierce brawl . While trying to attack Mickie James during her match with Beth Phoenix , a shocked Women ' s Champion Michelle McCool instead connected with The Fabulous Firebird , allowing Mickie to roll her up for the victory . This mishap drew major retribution from the furious Glamazon , who turned the full force of her dominance on Michelle . And just when it looked like her wrath had subsided and that she and Mickie had joined forces to eradicate a common enemy , Beth suddenly hit the Glam Slam on the stunned Diva , assuring with supremacy over all . The Punjabi Playboy ' s opponent tried to make a statement with the East Rutherford members of the WWE Universe , wearing a jersey of the football team that just blew out their beloved Giants . But , his colors would be no help against The Great Khali , who swiftly decimated the local competitor with the devastating Punjabi Plunge .