Raw Preview 01.19.09

Tonight marks a major return for the WWE Raw program as the Chairman, Vincent Kennedy McMahon will make his presence felt. For weeks leading up to tonight, the show's been in a state of disarray with Mike Adamle in the GM spot, followed by a battle for power between Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Stephanie promptly rid the show of her brother, who told her she could see how Raw flops with her in the lead. Stephanie's been all business as the GM, but also made an enemy in Chris Jericho. Last week, tensions between the two boiled over. Jericho told Stephanie he refused to wrestle until it was for the World Heavyweight Title. He also let Steph know that nothing she said mattered since her father would be back to clean up her mess. Stephanie was pushed to the limit and told Jericho two words her father made famous, "Your'e Fired!" Jericho left the arena stunned. Now with Vince McMahon set to return on Raw, will the Chairman have a different opinion about the Jericho firing? Or will Jericho find he has "No Chance in Hell" of returning to Raw? What will Vince have to say about his daughter's job as GM?

Tonight will also be a special Raw for superstar CM Punk. Not only will Punk be wrestling in his home city of Chicago, Illinois, but he'll also be in his third and final match for the Intercontinental title. In his two previous attempts, Punk was on opposite ends of a DQ finish. Match one saw William Regal get disqualified to preserve his title. Match 2 had Punk disqualified for a low blow, which may have been more of an acting job by Regal. Stephanie McMahon informed Regal he would have to defend his title yet again, but tonight's match will be a No Disqualification contest. Will CM Punk be able to capture the title in his hometown? Or will William Regal continue to hold onto the belt in 2009?

Last week's Raw also saw the formation of Randy Orton's Legacy stable. At first it appeared that Ted Dibiase had returned and aligned himself with already-angry Manu and Snuka, who were looking for revenge on Orton. The 3 men stormed down to the ring ready to give Orton a beatdown, but Manu and Snuka found themselves ambushed as Rhodes, Orton and Dibiase all attacked them. The two were left layed out in the ring, as Orton, Dibiase and Rhodes proceeded up the ramp in all their glory. Will Snuka and Manu look for further retaliation on tonight's episode of Raw? What will be next for these superstars as the Royal Rumble approaches?

Catch all the action of Monday Night Raw tonight at 9PM EST on USA!