Raw Recap 04.27.09

Raw Recap from Bridgeport, CT:

Vickie Guerrero was already in the ring as Raw began. She talked about how great it was that her husband Edge beat Cena for the World Heavyweight title in last night's Last Man Standing Match. She then introduced the brand new WWE Champion, Randy Orton. Orton arrived to the ring carrying his new belt, flanked by Rhodes & Dibiase. He spoke about how he did exactly what he said he would, by annihilating HHH last night and taking his WWE title. Highlights were shown of each of Orton's punt kicks to Vince, Shane and last night's to HHH. Orton said he picked apart the McMahon's one by one, and now the entire Raw locker room needs to answer to him. Orton said the fans might not like him but they'll show him respect. Vickie announced a #1 contender match for tonight between Big Show and Batista to determine who Orton defends the title against at Judgement Day.

As Orton continued to brag about how everyone must respect him, he was interrupted as MVP's theme music came on. MVP came out onto the ramp with a mic in hand and told Orton he doesn't answer to him. MVP said it's not Orton's show, it's Monday Night Raw. MVP then said if Batista or Big Show don't defeat him at Judgement Day, MVP will step up to do it. Dibiase and Rhodes began to tell MVP to head backstage. Orton walked over and whispered something to Vickie. Vickie said in addition to tonight's #1 Contender match, Raw will have MVP going against Randy Orton for the first time ever.

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Kofi Kingston vs. The Brian Kendrick

Lillian Garcia introduced Kendrick as "Brian Kendrick" so he grabbed the mic to correct her when he got to the ring. In Kendrick's debut without Ezekiel Jackson on Raw, he faced the exciting high-flyer Kofi Kingston. Both men displayed impressive moves, with Kendrick getting chopped down by Kofi and then hit with a double leg drop. After the failed pinfall, Kendrick went for his finisher off the corner, but Kofi escaped it and flew back onto Kendrick. Kendrick reversed the pin and Kofi kicked out. After a spinning buzzsaw kick to Kendrick's head, Kofi finally got the winning pinfall.

Winner: Kofi Kingston wins via pinfall over The Brian Kendrick.

Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler discussed how emotional Backlash was, and showed slideshow pics of the Cena vs. Edge match. Big Show came out to interfere, throwing John Cena into a searchlight. Edge won the title as Cena failed to answer the ref's count. Lawler and Cole said it's doubtful Cena will show up tonight.

Backstage, Big Show and Vickie hugged in an office. Vickie thanked Big Show for what he did last night to help Edge. Show thanked her for the #1 contenders match and went for a kiss. Vickie turned her head and Show took exception. Vickie told him for the sake of Raw from here on out everything will be strictly professional. Show was upset, but said he understood and left the office.

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A replay was shown from last night's Khali Kiss Cam at Backlash. Beth Phoenix came to the ring to challenge Santina, and ended up insulting Great Khali. Khali clocked Beth on the head, knocking her down, which allowed Santina to score a pinfall on Beth.

Brie Bella, Kelly Kelly, Mickie James & Santina Marella vs. Maryse, Rosa Mendes, Jillian Hall & Beth Phoenix
8 Divas Tag Match

Santina started off against Beth for a few moments, until Beth slapped her causing Santina to rush over and tag in Brie. Beth continued the punishment by beating up Brie, before tagging in Jillian who missed on a leg dorp, Brie rushed out of the ring and as Rosa Mendes went after her, she went under the ring. Soon Brie popped her head back out as did her twin sister Nikki. Rosa fell backwards and just then Hornswoggle popped his head out in between the Bella Twins who kissed him. Hornswoggle began chasing Rosa Mendes who ran and fell on the ramp. As Horney came back to the ring area, Beth and Maryse started to go after him so he rushed under the ring. As the two divas pulled the apron cover up, they were sprayed with a fire extinguisher. As Jillian was in the ring looking out at the action, Santina had tagged in. Santina rushed over and grabbed Jillian for the rollup pin.

After the win the divas celebrated with Santina. Santina got on the apron to taunt the heel divas. Hornswoggle came out from under the ring again and looked up Santina's skirt shocked. Mickie James pulled the skirt up and Hornswoggle eventually fell back in horror.

Winner: Brie Bella, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly & Santina Marella win via pinfall over Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes, Jillian Hall & Maryse.

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Michael Cole & Jerry Lawler talked about how the recent WWE Draft really is paying dividends for Raw already. They showed the recent additions, the Bella Twins, Mr. Kennedy and Matt Hardy.

Goldust vs. Matt Hardy

Matt Hardy came down to the ring wearing an arm cast on his right arm. Slideshow pics were shown from the I Quit match at Backlash. Matt Hardy lost after Jeff had tied him down to a table. Matt tried to talk Jeff out of things and eventually yelled that he quit. Jeff still jumped off a ladder onto Matt even though he already won. Matt told the fans he suffered a broken hand due to Jeff's reckless actions last night. Matt said he didn't quit and has never quit anything in his life. Matt said after breaking his hand last night in the match, he had to quit. Matt said he's being forced to wrestle tonight despite the injury. Matt said he's wrestling under protest tonight.

Matt continually eluded Goldust during the match by escaping the ring. At one point Matt slid to the outside and the ref was talking to Goldust in the ring. Matt rushed back in and clubbed Goldust in the head from behind, then took the pinfall.

Winner: Matt Hardy wins via pinfall over Goldust.

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MVP vs. Randy Orton

In a non-title matchup, Raw's newest member, MVP, faced the brand new WWE champion, Randy Orton. After exchanging early arm holds, MVP took some control against Orton and was able to knock him to the mat. Orton regained control and forced MVP to the corner hitting him with a few forearm uppercuts. MVP responded by avoiding Orton charging at him in the other corner, then tossed him to the mat. Orton again regained control, but as he whipped MVP to the corner and went at him, MVP tripped Orton into the bottom turnbuckle, then ran over and kicked Orton over the ropes to the outside.

Raw returned from a break and Orton had MVP down in a headlock. MVP got back to a vertical base, but Orton again brought him down, trying for a pinfall, then reapplying a headlock. Orton and MVP started exchanging punches back and forth, then MVP kicked Orton down. Eventually MVP had serious momentum as he hit a Facebuster then did his "Ballin" elbowdrop on Orton. Orton kicked out at 2. MVP had Orton in the corner and rushed at him, but Orton dodged his boot then grabbed MVP's leg and tossed him out over the ropes. Orton started to recover in the ring as MVP was layed outside.

Just then, Shane McMahon rushed into the ring with a Kendo stick. Shane began cracking the stick across Orton repeatedly before clocking him on the head. Shane did a flying elbow drop off the corner just as Rhodes and Dibiase came running to the ring, steel chairs in hand. Shane quickly escaped the ring then ran up the stairs into the audience. Shane then stood up with a spotlight on him from the crowd pointing and taunting Orton & Legacy in the ring.

Winner: No winner announced due to Shane McMahon's interference. DQ on MVP.

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Again highlights were shown of what Big Show did to John Cena last night. Highlights were also shown of what just went down between Shane McMahon and Randy Orton with Legacy also getting involved.

Lawler and Cole continued to talk about the various superstars the WWE Draft brought to Raw including Big Show and Divas champion Maryse.

John Cena vs. The Miz

Mike The Miz Mizanin came to the ring and told everyone he was the most valuable draft pick in the draft. Miz started bragging about his accomplishments, including the fact he has phone numbers of various women such as Hilary Duff and Paris Hilton. The Miz suggested the fans should Google him to see the proof of how great he is. Miz said he's now here to take on the biggest and baddest superstars on Raw. Miz said he's here to challenge John Cena on his first night and demanded a referee come to the ring. Miz kept calling out Cena to come out. Cena's music finally hit and the fans started going wild. The music stopped and Miz got on the mic again asking Cena if he was scared to fight.

Miz continued taunting Cena as the fans chanted. Miz began complaining that the same superstars are in main events year after year. Miz pretended that John Cena chose not to show up, so Miz won by forfeit. Miz said "Miz 1, John Cena 0". Miz told Lillian to announce Miz the winner by forfeit. Miz left the ring and grabbed the mic to announce himself as winner. Lawler and Cole discussed the fact that everybody knew Cena wasn't going to be here tonight.

Winner: The Miz declares himself winner due to forfeit by John Cena.

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Highlights were shown of the recent WWE European tour in England, Wales, Germany, Austria, Ireland and France.

The Colons vs. Jamie Noble & Chavo Guerrero

This Thursday Carlito will wrestle solo against Ted Dibiase of Legacy. At one point in the match, both Noble and Chavo were on the outside. Noble rushed into the ring then back outside to distract Primo, allowing Chavo to sneak behind him and shoved him out. Chavo took control when Primo was back in the ring, applying the headlock.

Chavo and Noble started to doubleteam and keep Primo away from Carlito. Chavo tried to jump off the corner at Primo, but Primo jumped up to dropkick him in the air. Primo managed to tag in Carlito who rushed in as Noble tagged in. Carlito had momentum. At one point Carlito had Chavo knocked outside and pinned Noble inside. Chavo was able to pull Carlito off the pin, but Primo soon jumped off the apron onto Chavo outside. Carlito grabbed Noble and hit the Backstabber.

Winner: The Colons win via pinfall over Jamie Noble & Chavo Guerrero.

Batista was shown walking down a hallway backstage on his way out for the main event. Josh Matthews caught up to Batista asking if he felt responsible for HHH's loss last night. Batista looked into the camera saying he feels for HHH but is going to pay him back by beating Big Show, then hurting Orton and then taking Orton's title away.

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Vickie Guerrero was introduced and came onto the ramp to announce something. She showed highlights of Orton's recent rampages against the McMahons, including the Punt kicks to Shane and Vince, and last night to HHH. Vickie announced that next week it will be Randy Orton vs. Shane McMahon. Big Show arrived out and gave Vickie a look, then walked to the ring all business.

Batista vs. Big Show
#1 Contender's Match

After several lockup attempts, Show went for the early Chokeslam, but Batista countered and tried for a Batista Bomb. Show countered that and the two men stared at one another as Raw went on break. Raw returned with Show picking Batista apart, and chopping him down to the mat. Batista responded back with a Spear on Show in the corner, but Show hammered him back down then stood on him. Show continued to smash his hand down on Batista around the ring, then hit a scoop slam. Show put Batista in a Boston Crab type submission to wear The Animal down. Batista tried to fight back as Show put a Bear Hug on him.

Batista finally escaped Show by punching at him and raking his eyes. He delivered a double boot at Show as he came at him in the corner, then started to work to chop him down. Despite Batista fighting back, Big Show grabbed him and Chokeslammed him. Batista rolled to the outside with Show following him to continue working on him. Suddenly, John Cena came hobbling out from backstage to the ramp with a referee trying to hold him back from heading to the ring. Cena was visibly still injured, but Show noticed him and started up the ramp towards him. As the ref continued the countout, Batista had rolled back into the ring. Show realized the count was at 8-9 and tried to run back to slide into the ring. Show failed to get in the ring before 10, and the ref awarded Batista the victory.

As Big Show looked out of the ring at Cena who was smirking up on the ramp, Batista had got back up and ran over to Spear Big Show down, then rolled out of the ring. Raw ended with an angry Big Show glaring out of the ring and yelling at Cena who was on the ramp.

Winner: Batista wins via countout over Big Show to become the #1 Contender against Randy Orton at Judgement Day.

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