After defeating John Cena at Backlash (PHOTOS), it didn’t take long for World Heavyweight Champion Edge to find out he would be defending his gold against the high-flying Jeff Hardy at Judgment Day. (Video preview)

On the first SmackDown after Backlash, Jeff Hardy won a No. 1 Contender Fatal-4-Way Elimination Match against formidable foes, Kane, Chris Jericho, and Rey Mysterio in Madison Square Garden. (PHOTOS) The victory officially gave Hardy the opportunity for a match with The Rated-R Superstar.

And on that same night in The Garden, Hardy delivered a Twist of Fate and Swanton Bomb to Edge, who found himself in a vulnerable position after losing a non-title match to CM Punk. (PHOTOS)

Hardy has made it clear. He wants gold – something that was taken from him at Royal Rumble by none other than Edge, after a shocking betrayal from his own brother, Matt Hardy. (PHOTOS)

At Backlash, Jeff finally got revenge on his brother by winning their emotion-charged “I Quit" Match. (PHOTOS)

Now, Hardy has set his sights on the world champion.

Can Edge find a way to beat Hardy like he did Cena at Backlash (PHOTOS), or will The Charismatic Enigma ride a wave of momentum into Judgment Day and leave with gold around his waist?

Don’t miss all the action live on pay-per-view on Sunday, May 17 at 8PM ET / 5PM PT. (How to watch)