Raw Preview 04.27.09

Last night's Backlash Pay-Per-View definitely changed the Raw scene as the WWE fans know it. In the two main event matches, each of the two major titles that were on Raw were up for grabs, and both titles changed hands. First off, Randy Orton's plan finally helped him achieve the WWE Title, when he and his Legacy team effectively outdid Team HHH. Outside the ring, Rhodes and Dibiase managed to handle Shane and Batista, leaving HHH in the ring for Orton. When HHH looked to his pal Batista for the assist, Batista was unable to help, and Orton was able to score the moves to finally beat HHH for his title. After the RKO and a final Punt Kick to HHH's head, Orton has now become WWE Champion, which he stated as the final piece of his master plan for revenge on HHH. The question now becomes who will step up to challenge Orton first? Also, will Batista, Shane and HHH once again have differences amongst them that need to be resolved?

In the other main event match, Edge was able to re-capture the World Heavyweight title from John Cena in a Last Man Standing Match. He and Cena battled each other in a grueling match inside, outside and around the ring, as well as into the crowd and up the ramp. Edge didn't exactly win the match on his own doing though, as a former friend/nemesis showed up to assist. The Big Show came out to once again knock out an opponent, but this time costing Cena the championship. Show chokeslammed the champ through a nearby light, and that was enough to keep Cena down for the ten count. Edge now celebrates as he brings the title back to Smackdown. But the former champion Cena left the arena on a Stretcher with a neckbrace on. With Cena's status in question, it now seems like Big Show is pulverizing just about everyone he comes into contact with, from Rey Mysterio to Undertaker, to now John Cena. Will Big Show explain his motivation for the latest attack on Cena? And will John Cena be present on Raw to confront him, or will he be recovering from the vicious attack?

In a moment of comic relief during Backlash, "Santina" Marella made her highly-anticipated appearance on the Khali Kiss Cam. When Santina arrived to the ring she claimed she couldn't kiss The Great Khali, because she was really in love with someone else. Santina then confessed her undying love for commentator Jim Ross, much to JR's dismay. After Khali asked Santina to kiss JR to prove her love, Beth Phoenix and Rosa Mendes came to the ring to intervene. Beth told them to stop the nonsense and demanded that Santina grant her a chance at her Miss Wrestlemania crown. Unfortunately for Beth, she also made the mistake of insulting the Great Khali, prompting Khali to chop her down just as the bell rang to start the match. Santina took a very quick pin and retained her Miss Wrestlemania crown. Beth Phoenix won't be too happy with the results, but will she take it out on her boyfriend Santino, or the suspicious sister, Santina on Raw?

Tune in to Raw tonight at 9PM EST for all the follow up from the exciting Backlash PPV! See full results from Backlash here!