Raw Recap 09.07.09

Raw Recap from Chicago, IL:

Announcer The Fink introduced WWE Raw, and then tonight's special guest host, nine-time Emmy award winner and author, Bob Barker. Barker came to the top of the ramp which was decorated like the Price is Right game show. The fans gave Barker a roaring ovation for several minutes. Barker said he would be playing a pricing game on Price is Raw, but needed four contestants first. The Fink called out Santino Marella's name and Santino came rushing out of the crowd. Next out was Jillian Hall, and then I.R.S. Finally, Fink called out Chris Jericho who wasn't showing up. Finally, Chris Jericho came waltzing out from backstage looking unhappy to be there. All four of the WWE personalities stood at game show podiums to bid on the Smackdown Anniversary DVD presented by diva Rosa Mendes.

Santino was first to bid, and asked for a vowel, with Barker reprimanding him. Santino bid $1,465. Next up was Jillian who professed her love to Barker by singing Celine Dion's "I Will Always Love You". Jillian sang her bid of $75. I.R.S. was next and asked if the bid includes taxes. IRS bid $50 including taxes. Finally was Chris Jericho who was looking upset. Jericho refused to bid then walked up on the ramp towards Barker. Jericho began to confront Barker and told him to show him respect. Jericho started to say he was 1/2 of the tag champions, but Barker cut him off with 1 and made that Jericho's bid. Jericho won the bid with his bid of $1, so Barker told him to get in the ring. Fink announced Jericho had a chance to win a trip to Hawaii next. The Bella Twins were shown in Hula outfits dancing in front of the Greetings from Hawaii postcard. Barker said all Jericho has to do is beat his opponent, MVP.

MVP vs. Chris Jericho

The two superstars had a rematch from last week. Both men exchanged holds early, with Jericho able to throw a shoulder and knocked MVP down. MVP came back and started building momentum as he rammed Jericho in the corner. After a series of elbows and punches, Jericho started to fight back with headbutts, then tried to send MVP to the ropes. MVP tripped him down and hit a low dropkick. Jericho knocked MVP onto the apron, then tried to jump at him from the ropes, with MVP moving away. Jericho fell to the outside as Raw went to commercial.

Raw returned with Jericho in control in the ring as he locked a headlock on MVP. The fight continued with MVP rushing towards Jericho to boot him, but Jericho moved causing MVP to fall outside. Jericho went for a pin putting a foot on the ropes, and the ref refused to count it. MVP nearly stole the match with a surprise pin, but Jericho kicked out. Jericho had a near fall as well, then yelled at the ref. Jericho came back again after some MVP offense, and hit a bulldog. Jericho went for a Lionsault, with MVP avoiding it and Jericho landing on his feet. MVP was about to hit the Ballin' Elbow, but Jericho avoided it and locked MVP into Walls of Jericho. MVP managed to counter it though and rolled up Jericho for a pin. After a near pinfall, MVP leveled Jericho for another pinfall attempt.

Jericho shoved MVP hard to the corner, then tried for the Codebreaker. MVP held himself up with the ropes to prevent it, then flipped onto Jericho grabbing his legs for a solid pinfall.

Winner: MVP wins via pinfall over Chris Jericho.

Cole and Lawler introduced highlights of last week's Raw with special guest host Dusty Rhodes. Rhodes granted his son Cody Rhodes a WWE Title match against his mentor Randy Orton, with special guest ref, John Cena. As the main event match was about to start, Dusty stopped it and a beatdown ensued with Legacy attacking Cena 3-on-1. DX ran down to the ring for a save, with Dusty Rhodes using his boot to clock HHH. All four men stood with their arms raised over the fallen superstars as Raw ended, right before Orton RKO'd Dusty Rhodes.

Due to last week's set up, John Cena will challenge Cody Rhodes tonight.

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Kelly Kelly was backstage with Bob Barker and a set up of his new book. She asked about the charity that proceeds would be going to, and he explained it was for helping pets. Just then, DX came walking up to tell Barker how much they were fans of him. Barker had them come over to a special wheel to spin and determine who their opponents would be tonight. Michaels kept complaining about it then finally spun the wheel and came up with Chris Masters. Triple H went next and his spin revealed Randy Orton. DX thanked Bob and told him they'd be back later for the Showcase Showdown.

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Highlight footage was shown from last week's match where Hornswoggle hogtied Chavo Guerrero who had to wear a full cow costume. Hornswoggle had the help of Evan Bourne to complete a Tadpole Frogsplash on Chavo.

Evan Bourne vs. Chavo Guerrero

Bob Barker came up on the Titantron to reveal that Chavo could win a Corvette if he won the match. The Bella Twins were shown sitting in the car modeling it.

Chavo gained the upperhand early as he locked in a hold to stretch Bourne's arm back. Evan tried to stretch to the ropes with Chavo trying to flip him. Bourne fell on top of Chavo instead, but Chavo got out and continued trying to dominate Bourne. Bourne used kicking strikes to fight back, despite his hurt midsection. Bourne with a headscissors and then fast paced moves to take Chavo down. Chavo got back in control and went on to the corner, with Bourne climbing up and trying for a move. Chavo avoided it and Bourne fell from the ropes to the mat. Chavo with the Tres Amigos suplexes, and then returned to the corner for his attempted Frogsplash. Hornswoggle came out from under the ring with a squirt gun and got in the ring to start spraying Chavo. Chavo jumped down and went after Horney, eventually shoving him down. Bourne came over to grab Chavo for a roll up pin to grab the win.

Winner: Evan Bourne wins via pinfall over Chavo Guerrero.

Cole and Lawler hyped up the upcoming Breaking Point Pay-Per-View, and the theme song "Still Unbroken" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

John Cena was shown walking backstage en route for the next match.

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Raw Rewind showed Orton's maniacal attack on Dusty Rhodes last week when he RKO'd him right in front of Cody. Cody was beside himself but stayed near the corner, showing his frustration, as Orton kept his cold look.

Members of the Chicago White Sox were shown in the Raw audience.

John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes

This Sunday, DX faces Legacy in a Submissions count anywhere match. Rhodes got on the mic prior to the match to let people know he's still a member of Legacy. Rhodes said it doesn't mean he agrees with what Orton did to his dad. Cody said his dad didn't make him a main eventer, but Randy Orton did. Cody said his father has always been excellent. Rhodes said he had to choose between family and career, so this Sunday it will be shown that he made the right choice. Rhodes said he'll make Cena tap out to prove himself tonight. Rhodes said there's nothing this son won't do for his career.

Rhodes was able to knock Cena to the outside halfway through the match, and went out to beat on him further. Back in the ring, Cena tried to mount offense with Rhodes taking control again. Rhodes started to work on Cena's left leg and was about to go for a figure four, but Cena kicked him away. Cena prepared for a STF with Cody kicking out. After a Russian Leg Sweep, Rhodes went for a pinfall but Cena kicked out. Rhodes continued to try various holds such as wristlocks and chinlocks to wear Cena down.

Cena again had his burst of offense with shoulder blocks and a flipping bulldog move. He tried for the legdrop off the corner with Rhodes avoiding it. Rhodes tried for a Figure Four leglock again. Cena countered by grabbing Rhodes' ankle and twisting it around, then reversing the move into the STF. Rhodes was ready to tap but Randy Orton came rushing into the ring. Cena eluded Orton and tripped him down for another near STF. Orton slithered away outside the ring and up the ramp. Meanwhile, Cena grabbed Rhodes, held him up and finally did a Attitude Adjustment to make a statement to Orton.

Winner: John Cena wins due to disqualification when Randy Orton interfered.

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An advertisement showed that Batista will be back on Monday Night Raw next week in what could be a "career altering announcement".

Barker came back out to the ramp, escorted by Rosa Mendes. Jillian, Santino and IRS awaited Fink to call another player. Fink called out Chicago White Sox catcher AJ Pierzynski who came jumping out of the audience and rushed up to the podiums area. The four contestants had to bid on a Wrestlemania 26 Travel package for next year's event. Santino won the bid and ran up to hug Bob Barker on stage. Barker revealed Santino's possible next prize, a new hot tub. The Bella Twins were shown in red bikinis inside the tub on the Titantron. Santino asked Barker if the Bella Twins come with the Hot Tub. Barker said Santino will need to bodyslam his opponent in the next match to win the prize. Barker revealed Santino's opponent to be The Big Show.

Santino Marella vs. Big Show
Bodyslam Match

Santino tried to run up and grab Big Show for a slam fast. Santino hurt his back and Show picked him up for the very quick slam to win the match. Barker seemed to be baffled over who won and kept asking if the match was over. Finally he realized it was, and then said Big Show has another opponent. Mark Henry was introduced and came to the ring as Raw went to break.

Winner: Big Show wins the Bodyslam match over Santino Marella.

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Mark Henry vs. Big Show

Raw returned with the match in progress as Henry pummeled Show until he left the ring. Show got back in and started to take control until Henry battled back with a combo of moves including a headbutt. Show elbowed him in the back and started to punch away on Henry. Show and Henry each tried for bodyslam attempts but couldn't budge the other. Show tried to pick up Henry and Henry fell on top of him. As Show got back up, Henry tried again to slam Show. Show countered and sent Henry to the corner but got a boot to the face when he charged. Henry charged Show and got an elbow to the face. Show went for the slam with Henry bashing him on the back. Henry mustered up all his strength and was able to pick up Show to slam him down. MVP came to the ring to celebrate with his tag team partner. Cole said he thinks Henry and MVP have a shot to win the titles on Sunday.

Winner: Mark Henry wins the bodyslam match against BIg Show.

Josh Matthews interviewed Bog Barker backstage, about his new book "Priceless Memories". Barker recalled one contestant who got called down to the stage and lost her tube top on the way. He then discussed the various injuries he got from different contestants rushing up to hug and greet him.

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Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole were in the ring as Raw returned to announce next week's guest host will be Trish Stratus. The commentators hyped up Breaking Point PPV next, saying all main events need to end by submission and ran down the lineup of matches including Cena vs. Orton and CM Punk vs. Undertaker.

Barker was sitting backstage with a pile of his new books. Chavo came rushing in and complained that Hornswoggle and Evan Bourne cheated him out of the match plus the car. Chavo started to threaten Barker, so Barker punched him in the gut, then karate chopped him on the back.

Randy Orton and Chris Masters were shown talking strategy backstage.

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D-Generation X vs. Chris Masters & Randy Orton

Cole and Lawler discussed the Submission match for the WWE Title coming up at Breaking Point, as Orton entered the ring and hoisted up the championship belt. HBK and Masters started off the match, with Masters using his power to gain control. HBK went for an early Superkick and Masters slid down then escaped the ring. Orton went over to help Masters regroup as Raw went to commercial.

Raw returned with Orton pounding on Triple H in the corner. As Orton, sent HHH to the opposite corner, HHH came back at him with a hard clothesline. HHH wrenched Orton's arm back to make a tag to HBK. HBK looked to work on Orton's arm, but Orton punched him down. Michaels was able to turn it around though and tagged Hunter back in to take control. HHH went for a near Pedigree, with Orton backflipping him. Orton waited for HHH to stand and tried for the RKO with HHH shoving him away. HHH knocked Randy to the mat for a knee to the face, and threw him into HBK's boot for another tag.

Masters was able to tag back in and took control against Michaels. He began stomping away on him and dropped an elbow with Orton watching closely. Orton backed up then ran and jumped to knee Michaels in the face, before making another tag to Masters. Masters and Orton started the doubleteam strategy on Michaels. Masters eventually tossed HBK to the ouside then argued with the ref, allowing Orton to go over and kick Michaels some.

With Orton back in the ring he hit a standing dropkick to bring HBK down. Orton with a headlock as Michaels fought to his feet. HBK gained momentum and rushed against the ropes to come flying at Masters with a forearm. Both men were down as the ref counted. Eventually Masters was up to make a tag. Michaels did his flip to his feet from the mat, and made the hot tag to HHH. The Game with a series of moves on Masters including a Facebuster and Spinebusters to take Masters down. Michaels tagged in and went off the corner for an elbow drop. Michaels prepared for Sweet Chin Music, but Orton came over on the apron. Michaels knocked him down, so HHH ran over and tackled Orton over the commentators' table. Michaels went for Sweet Chin Music on Masters, who ducked it and put the Masterlock on Michaels.

Michaels struggled but couldn't break the hold. Finally, HHH rushed in and smashed Masters from behind. Orton came in and HHH clotheslined him down. In unison, Michaels and HHH locked Figure Fours on both men. Michaels got Masters to tap out to win it. As the bell had sounded, Legacy rushed to the ring to save Orton and get him out of the ring. They proceeded up the ramp, but DX chased them up near the crowd and started to give them a beatdown. Michael Cole said this is what you may see Sunday, since Falls count anywhere in the building. Orton was hiding behind a curtain and looked to have escaped trouble as he got up on the stage. Orton began to sneak around the ramp area. DX and Legacy were shown brawling throughout the building and outside. Dibiase handed a chair to Rhodes who swung at the door as DX came through. Michaels and HHH ducked it.

Rhodes and Dibiase then grabbed a bystanders car and took off as DX rushed after them.

Winners: D-Generation X wins via submission over Chris Masters and Randy Orton.

Randy Orton stood in the ring thinking he was safe, and grabbed a mic. Orton said to get used to looks of disappointment on the faces of DX, because they will submit at Breaking Point. Orton promised to retain the title at the PPV this Sunday, then started to address John Cena. Before he could say a word, Cena's music hit and out came Cena. Cena stared down at the ring then rushed it and tackled Orton inside. The two began rolling around, with Orton rolling to the outside. Cena followed him and tossed Orton back in the ring. As Cena tried to get back in the ring, Orton grabbed him through the ropes for a DDT. Orton went out and grabbed a chair then returned to the ring with it. Orton set the chair up, then brought Cena to his feet. After a few moments, Orton RKO'd Cena headfirst onto the chair seat. Orton yelled at Cena down on the mat, saying Cena will say "I Quit" on Sunday.

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