Raw Recap 06.22.09

Raw Recap from Green Bay, WI:

Raw opened with highlights from last week's show including Randy Orton winning the WWE Title in a Fatal Fourway, Vince McMahon selling Raw to Donald Trump, Triple H winning a 10 man Battle Royal to become #1 Contender for WWE Title, and Donald Trump announcing they would decide the title on Raw in a Last Man Standing Match.

Cole and Lawler reminded fans that tonight's Raw is commercial free, owned by Donald Trump and will feature Triple H vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Title in a Last Man Standing Match. Lillian Garcia introduced the new owner of WWE Raw, Donald Trump. Trump was escorted from backstage by Kelly Kelly. Trump told the fans this is their show not his. Trump said the fans in attendance would get a full refund of their ticket money after the show was over. The fans cheered with a standing ovation. Trump said he was returning approximately $245,000, and told the fans to enjoy the show.

John Cena came to the ring next and said hats off to Mr. Trump. Cena said Trump booked him in a match with the Big Show. Cena said Trump did what each of the superstars do week in and out, make a statement. Cena had footage shown of The Miz constantly berating and insulting Cena in the ring. Cena invited Miz to come out and say something this week. The Miz emerged from backstage to the ramp with a mic in hand. Miz said there was nothing left to say because he's constantly called out Cena and Cena's done nothing. Miz called Cena a coward, and Cena challenged Miz to come to the ring.

Miz walked all the way down to the ring, got in Cena's face and again called him a coward. Cena said normally he'd knock Miz' teeth in, but not tonight. Cena congratulated Miz for getting a main event match at a PPV, because this Sunday he'll be facing Cena. Cena then told Miz he doesn't get rattled, but described to Miz what rattled is. Cena told Miz he's not a reality show has-been, but a "WWE never was". Cena told Miz to put his tail between his legs now and head backstage. Miz turned to leave, then threw his mic at Cena and punched him in the face before running out of the ring.

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Lawler and Cole showed footage of Mr. McMahon's limo broken down, with the chaffeur trying to fix the engine. Vince was outside on a cell phone saying Trump took his limo, and Vince got the backup. Vince asked the chaffeur what their plan was. The chaffeur suggested they walk to the arena. Vince told the man to start walking then hopped on his back. The man fell down and Vince kicked him, then yelled at him to call his boss and tell him to have Vince picked up.

Jim Ross and Todd Grisham were present at Raw, with a bucket of KFC chicken, saying they were asked to be part of tonight's show. Ross and Grisham announced that Mr. McMahon's Farewell address will be later tonight.

Jeff Hardy, the Great Khali & Rey Mysterio vs. Chris Jericho, Dolph Ziggler & Edge
Six Man Tag Match

Footage was shown from last Friday's Smackdown, where Mysterio showed up from ringside to cost Chris Jericho a match against Jeff Hardy. Before the match could even start, CM Punk emerged from backstage to come do guest commentary with JR and Grisham.

At one point in the match, Hardy had Ziggler, Edge and Jericho all on the outside and dove onto them in a pile. Khali had Mysterio get on his shoulders, then Mysterio jumped off onto them as well. Khali prepared to jump off the ropes, but Jericho was back in the ring to attack. As the match moved forward, it came down to Jeff Hardy with the advantage on Ziggler. Edge rushed in and Speared Jeff down. Khali came in and picked up Edge to Punjabi Plunge him, but Jericho kicked Khali then tried a Codebreaker. Khali staggered back and Edge spear tackled him down. Mysterio came in and dropkicked edge onto the ropes, then Jericho and hit a double 619. With the ring cleared, Jeff was still legal and eventually hit a Swanton on Ziggler to win.

Winners: The Great Khali, Rey Mysterio and Jeff Hardy win via pinfall over Edge, Chris Jericho and Dolph Ziggler.

After the match, Jeff was in the ring celebrating solo, when CM Punk got up and went into the ring behind him unnoticed. Punk held up Jeff's arm in victory along with the World Heavyweight title. Jeff turned and saw him, then yanked his hand away and left the ring, giving Punk a look.

Backstage, Vince McMahon was shown going to Donald Trump's office. Vince went to open the door and it was locked. Vince knocked asking if Trump was in there. Suddenly a hand tapped Vince on the shoulder and it was Santina. Santina said it was great to finally meet Vince. Vince told her about being locked out of his office and Santina said he should share an office with Donald, and they could use the sign "Mc-Donald's". Trump finally came out of the office and told Vince he now owns that office, so Vince's is down the hall. Trump then asked Santino who she was. Santina told Trump she works there, and Trump said he owns the show now so she's fired. Santina left the camera shot and Santino was shown. Santino said "well she had a good run" then walked off.

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Carlito and Primo came to the ring to cut a promo about their match against Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase. Primo promised that the Colons will still have the tag titles after this Sunday.

Cody Rhodes vs. Primo Colon

During the match, a countdown timer was shown with about 12 minutes until the Orton-HHH Last Man Standing Match.

Ted Dibiase and Carlito watched from ringside as the match went forth. Primo had the momentum in his favor after a small package attempt. Primo did a flying cross body off the ropes onto Rhodes, but Rhodes reversed the pin and pulled on Primo's tights to secure it.

Winner: Cody Rhodes wins via pinfall over Primo Colon.

Vince McMahon ventured through the back locker room area trying to find his office. Goldust and Hornswoggle came up to joke with him by putting Goldust's old wig on Vince. Vince threw the wig off and yelled at them to get out, as Goldust pointed to his office. Vince found a bathroom stall with his name on it, as his office. Vince leaned against a wall and said for his Farewell address he just wants one shred of dignity. Suddenly the toilet flushed and the bathroom stall with Vince's name on it opened, as Festus came out. Festus stopped by Vince and slapped a Wall Street Journal against him, then walked out. Vince threw the paper down angrily.

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A promo video was shown regarding the Triple H and Randy Orton buildup to tonight's Last Man Standing Match.

Triple H vs. Randy Orton
WWE Title Last Man Standing Match

Lillian gave the rules that the only way to win is to incapacitate your opponent so they can't answer the ref's 10 count. Early on Triple H beat up Orton outside the ring into the crowd. Orton got up before a 5 count, and HHH started pounding on him some more. Things remained on the outside and Orton gained control as he smashed the steep steps into HHH's head. HHH beat a ref's count, and back in the ring Orton began methodically stomping on HHH, especially his knee and leg.

The match progressed to the outside once again, and HHH prepared for a Pedigree on Orton on the commentator's table. Orton reversed it and hit the RKO, which kept HHH down until 9. Orton was up with his back to HHH who got on his feet just before 10. Orton rushed HHH and was tossed onto the table. The ref started counting again with both men down. HHH delivered a shot from a small TV monitor to Orton's skull. The two men ended up fighting up the ramp, with HHH hitting a Spinebuster. HHH prepared for a Pedigree, with Orton reversing to backdrop HHH on the ramp.

Orton continued to beat up HHH against the side of the ramp, and then stalked him on the pavement, ready for the RKO. As HHH got up, he shoved Orton over the crowd barricade to avoid the RKO. The ref started counting both men down. Orton got over the barricade at 8, and HHH picked up a ladder to rush at him. Orton avoided it and HHH took out a nearby WWE staff member by accident. Orton shoved away the WWE personnel so he could get the ladder, then used it to clip HHH's leg up on the ramp. Orton put HHH's leg inside the ladder and repeatedly stomped away on it. HHH struggled to get up before 8, but Orton walked over and hammered on him some more, then set up the ladder. Orton stood up HHH and then went up the ladder to try an RKO off the ladder. HHH countered it and shoved Orton to the ramp. HHH finally hit the Pedigree, but his hurt knee also hit the steel ramp. Both men were down as the ref counted. Triple H tried to use the ladder to get to his feet, but it slid forward and he fell. The ref told Lillian neither man answered the 10 count, so Orton retained.

Winner: Draw when neither man could answer the ref's 10 count, so Orton retains the WWE Title.

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Maryse was shown backstage, when The Miz came up to her. Miz told her he gets the whole hard to get routine but it doesn't work on him. Maryse told Miz to not even try for her until he's done something impressive to John Cena.

It was announced that Jeff Hardy and Rey Mysterio will team up to face Chris Jericho and Edge in a "Rage in the Cage" match on Friday's Smackdown.

Donald Trump came out again from backstage, this time escorted by Maria and Eve Torres. Earlier today, Trump gave a press conference at Green Bay International Airport, with Vince McMahon and the divas there.

In the ring, Trump said there's nothing like good ownership. Trump reminded fans that everyone was getting their money back. Trump brought up the concept of GM's and said he doesn't believe in that, so instead each week he'll appoint a celebrity in charge of Raw. Trump said the fans can plan on getting lots of freebies from him. Trump brought up Wrestlemania 26, but just then Vince McMahon's music hit and Vince came out from backstage.

Vince confronted Trump about giving the fans back their money and having commercial free Raw. Vince said if Trump keeps doing this, in 6 months Vince will be bankrupt. Trump told Vince he payed a big price for Raw so he can do whatever he wants to now. Vince realized that Trump played him. Vince offered to buy back Raw for what Trump bought it for, so they could make things fair. Trump said no, and Vince kept trying to up the buyback price. Trump kept refusing to make a deal. Vince offered Trump double his money back for Raw and finally Trump agreed to it and shook on it. Vince then told Trump if he ever sees him or his logo again Vince will knock him on his billionaire butt. Trump walked up to Vince and after a few moments slapped Vince in the face. Vince became enraged and several men in suits came down to make sure he wouldn't go after Trump. Eventually, Vince stormed backstage with Trump smirking in the ring.

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Cole and Lawler revisited the various events that have built up the Big Show vs Cena feud, starting at Backlash when Show smashed Cena into a huge searchlight, which caused Cena to lose the World Heavyweight Title.

Backstage, Orton was being attended to for a shoulder injury with Legacy standing by. Mr. McMahon angrily came in and told the doctors to get out, then told Rhodes and Dibiase to get lost too. Vince told Orton if he thinks he's in pain now, wait until the Bash Sunday. Vince told Orton he'll face HHH again at The Bash in a best of 3 falls match. Fall 1 will be regular match, fall 2 will be falls count anywhere and fall 3 will be a stretcher match. Vince told Orton it will be the "3 Stages of Hell".

Cole announced that Thursday Kofi Kingston will defend his US Championship in a Triple Threat match against Matt Hardy and MVP.

Mickie James & The Bella Twins vs. Maryse, Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes

Rosa and Mickie started things off, but Beth tagged herself in since Rosa had trouble. Beth shoved Mickie down towards her corner and one of the Bellas tagged in. Beth drug her over to her corner and Rosa tagged in to start pummeling on her. The Bella twin gained control after whipping Rosa to her corner, then tagged in her twin. Things got out of hand though as Maryse came over to taunt Mickie on the apron, and the ref turned his back. Beth Phoenix smashed one of the Bellas into the ring corner, then Rosa came over to stomp on her. Maryse tagged in to continue beating up one of the Bellas. Things got chaotic, as all six divas came into the ring. The Bellas did a double dropkick on Beth and took her to the outside. Mickie was left inside the ring with Rosa. Rosa hit Mickie, causing Mickie to angrily turn and superkick Rosa down for the pinfall.

After the win, Mickie and the Bella Twins looked outside the ring at Maryse up the ramp. Maryse shoved Rosa blaming her for the loss.

Winners: Mickie James & The Bella Twins win via pinfall over Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes and Maryse.

A promo video was shown of John Cena, and how Chicago Cub player Alfonso Soriano does the "You Can't See Me" signal. Cole and Lawler got in the ring to discuss this Sunday's Pay-Per-View, The Bash. They ran down the various matches including Punk vs. Hardy for the World Heavyweight Title, Mysterio vs. Jericho in a Mask vs. Title match, and Orton vs. HHH in a 3 Stages of Hell match for the WWE Title.

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John Cena vs. Big Show

Early on in the contest, Cena managed to knock Show outside the ring with a shoulder block. Cena went out after Show, and Show dropped Cena face first on a crowd barricade. Back in the ring, Cena kept punching Show, but as Cena went against the ropes, Show speared him down. From here, Show started to dominate things as he beat Cena around the ring, slapping his chest in the corner. Show continued manhandling Cena in and out of the ring. Show prepared for a knockout punch, but Cena jumped up and put a headlock on Show. Show slammed Cena back, and Cena kicked out of the pin.

Show set Cena in a corner and did a hip slash against him to continue the punishment. Show tried to do the same thing again, but this time Cena avoided it. Show leveled Cena yet again to the mat. Show once again tried to rush Cena in the corner, but Cena stuck both boots up, then with Show stunned jumped off the corner with a legdrop on Show's head. Cena hit the Five Knuckle Shuffle, but as he went back towards Show, Show grabbed him and Chokeslammed him. Cena barely escaped the pin. Show continued to punish Cena, and eventually went for a Submission hold. Cena avoided it and slapped in the STF. Show was ready to tap out but just then, The Miz came rushing down the ramp and got on the apron. Cena released the hold and ran over to take a swipe at Miz. Miz ducked and dropped off the apron. Cena turned and ducked Show's punch attempt and then hoisted him up for the Attitude Adjustment. Cena had Show on his shoulders close to the ropes, so Miz got back on the apron and shoved Cena, causing Show to topple on top of him for a winning pinfall.

After Show was declared winner and left the ring, Miz got in the ring to taunt Cena.

Winner: The Big Show wins via pinfall over John Cena.

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A hurting Randy Orton was shown exiting the arena, limping on his way over towards a waiting car with the trunk open. As Orton got to the car with his luggage, all of a sudden Triple H came out and attacked from behind. HHH put Orton laying face first in the trunk, and slammed the trunk door on his back. HHH told Orton "it's not over" and that this Sunday he's going to hell.