Raw Recap 09.14.09

Raw Recap from Toronto, Ontario:

Raw opened with highlights from last night's WWE Title "I Quit" match at Breaking Point between Randy Orton and John Cena. Orton used handcuffs to restrain Cena against the ringpost and beat him unmercifully. However, Cena refused to quit, and managed to get the keys to the handcuffs so he could cuff he and Orton together. Cena used the STF submission and put the handcuff chain on Orton's neck to make him yell out "I Quit".

Lillian Garcia was in ring to start off Raw and asked the fans to welcome "The Animal" Batista back to Raw. Batista came out with a arm brace/sleeve on his left arm. Michael Cole said Batista has some "career-altering" info to discuss. Highlights were shown from 3 months ago when Orton and Legacy injured Batista's arm, including Orton snapping it. Cole said Batista suffered a torn left triceps. Batista started off thanking all the fans in the arena and all watching at home. Batista said this isn't how he wanted to come back, but he came back to say "goodbye". As Batista was continuing to discuss his retirement, he was suddenly interrupted by Randy Orton's theme musc. Orton made his way down the ramp to the ring.

Orton went into the corner of the ring and said he's not happy about losing the WWE Title last night. Orton said the fact Batista is retiring cheers him up though. Orton said nobody cares to hear Batista's retirement speech, then suggested Batista is retiring because of him, not due to his health. Batista started laughing and Orton became upset. Batista said it's funny how predictable Orton is, and then pulled off his arm brace, revealing he wasn't hurt. Batista proceeded to clothesline Orton down, then bodyslammed him, before clotheslining him out of the ring. Batista got back on the mic and said he wasn't there to announce retirement, but that he was going to Smackdown. Batista said he also spoke to tonight's guest host, and she booked him a "No Holds Barred" match tonight on Raw, against Orton.

Also tonight, Shawn Michaels faces Ted Dibiase in singles action. Batista was shown staring out of the ring up the ramp where Orton had stumbled backwards after hearing the announcement.

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As Raw returned with a shot of Toronto, Lawler and Cole replayed the footage of what Batista just did in the ring to Randy Orton.

Lillian Garcia was back in the ring to introduce Raw diva of the decade and seven-time Womens champion, Trish Stratus. Trish came out sporting a new look, including brown hair. Trish said she thinks she'll make a good host tonight, and discussed how she knows the show. Trish said she decided that Orton will get his rematch against Cena at the next PPV in a "Hell in a Cell" match. Trish said the fans will see plenty of her tonight so it's time to launch into the first match. Kofi Kingston made his way out from backstage.

Primo & Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger & The Miz

Highlights were shown from when these four clashed on WWE Superstars last week. Miz picked up the victory when he hit the Skull Crushing Finale. Miz earned a shot at the US Title at last night's PPV due to the win.

Late in the match, Kingston was able to do a unique DDT-style move on Swagger to take him down. Kofi sent Swagger into the corner. With Swagger in the corner, Kofi jumped up and went for 10 punches. Miz was over on the side area and took the United States Championship belt, causing Kingston to be distracted. Swagger took control from there as he picked up Kofi and threw him into the turnbuckle. From there, Swagger hit the Gutwrench Powerbomb for the pinfall victory. Miz walked up the ramp carrying the belt on his shoulder.

Winners: Jack Swagger & The Miz win via pinfall over Kofi Kingston & Primo.

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Raw returned with Michael Cole talking up last night's Pay-Per-View as being controversial. Lawler sent out thanks to Lynyrd Skynyrd for the song "Still Unbroken" the PPV theme song.

WWE Divas Champion Mickie James came down to ringside in street clothes to join Cole and Lawler on commentary.

Gail Kim vs. Alicia Fox
Match for #1 Contender Status

The winner of this match would be #1 Contender for Mickie James' WWE Divas Championship. Mickie James discussed both women as top competitors who have had success against her in the past.

Alicia Fox took control in the match as she locked a leg scissors hold around Gail's torso in the ring. Gail elbowed her way out, but Alicia slammed her face first into the mat. Alicia shot a glare over towards Mickie then slammed Gail to the mat. Alicia went for her scissors kick, but Gail avoided and hit a neckbreaker. Gail gained momentum as she started to clothesline Alicia and then went at her in the corner. Gail with a reverse crossbody as she jumped off the middle ropes of the corner. Alicia tossed Gail to another corner then charged but Gail moved. Gail went to the corner for a jumping move, with Alicia moving out of the way. With Gail semi-stunned on the mat, Alicia recollected herself and ran over to deliver her kick to the back of Gail's head. Alicia Fox with the pinfall win then glared at Mickie James.

Winner: Alicia Fox wins via pinfall over Gail Kim to become #1 Contender for the WWE Divas Championship.

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As Raw returned, Cole and Lawler discussed the big match tonight involving Batista and Orton. Footage was replayed from when Orton first injured Batista on Raw with a vicious punt kick to his head in the ring.

Trish Stratus was backstage lighting relaxation candles in an office when Beth Phoenix came in. Beth confronted Trish for not putting her in the #1 Contenders Match earlier. Before Trish could explain, Chris Jericho was also there. Jericho started to insult Trish and said she's bitter from when he sent her packing. Beth suggested that Trish retired so she wouldn't have to face her, and then said at least Jericho has guts. Trish said she was going to face Jericho and Beth tonight, and would find herself a partner for the match tonight. Before leaving, Jericho told Trish he could take Bob Barker anytime anyplace.

Cole and Lawler talked over highlight slides from last night's "Submissions Count Anywhere" match at Breaking Point. DX and Legacy fought all over the arena and backstage. It came down to Legacy knocking out Triple H backstage, then making Michaels submit around the ringpost. Triple H couldn't get to the ring in time to make a save. Legacy was shown walking backstage all smiles.

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Shawn Michaels vs. Ted Dibiase

Cody Rhodes accompanied Dibiase to the ring. The duo grabbed mics to speak before the match. Rhodes did a mock DX intro asking the fans "Are you ready?!", then discussed the dawning of a new era in WWE. Rhodes said they didn't just beat DX, they made them tap out. Rhodes said Rock, Stone Cold, Undertaker, Edge and even Orton never made DX tap out. Rhodes said only Legacy has. Dibiase then took over saying how last night's win was historic. Dibiase said last night was just the start, and they won't stop until DX is out of Raw and their lives forever. Rhodes said they will no longer be known as the sons of Dusty Rhodes and Million Dollar Man, because they are known as the Fathers of The Legacy.

Shawn Michaels and Triple H were shown watching the Legacy ring speech on a flat screen backstage. DX started on their way out for the match as Raw went to break. Triple H began to stalk Rhodes outside the ring as the bell sounded with Dibiase going at HBK in the corner. This would be HBK's first action in 6 months time. A brief "you screwed Bret" chant broke out in the crowd as Michael Cole reminded viewers Raw is the longest running weekly episodic on cable.

Late in the match, HBK started to build momentum in his favor, after two atomic drops, a flying forearm from the ropes and chest chops. Dibiase reverse-whipped Michaels to the ropes, and HBK flew back at him with another forearm. Michaels flipped up from the mat then pounced on Dibiase to punch away. HBK climbed the corner and hit an elbow drop on Dibiase. Michaels was still hurting from last night and from Dibiase's attack on his left eye in tonight's match. He stumbled to the corner and began to wind up the band for Sweet Chin Music. Before he could start towards Dibiase, Rhodes yanked Michaels down and pulled him towards the ringpost. The ref called for the bell for a DQ on Legacy.

Triple H attacked Rhodes on the outside, but Rhodes fought back. Michaels went after Dibiase near the crowd barrier and the two wound up fighting into the crowd, as HHH continued brawling with Rhodes ringside. Lillian Garcia ended up running out of her seat as HHH attacked Rhodes near the time keeper aarea. The two wound up in the crowd as well, with HHH seeming to toss Rhodes into a camera. Raw went to commercial with the fight still going.

Winner: Shawn Michaels wins due to disqualification of Ted Dibiase when Cody Rhodes interfered.

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Raw returned with no conclusion of the DX-Legacy brawl. Cole and Lawler showed footage again of the finish of the match, where Rhodes interfered, and the brawl broke out. Lawler claimed that at the point the Raw cameraman was knocked down, they lost pictures on their TV monitors and had no transmission anymore.

Hornswoggle & Evan Bourne vs. Chavo Guerrero & Carlito

Highlights were shown of Chavo Guerrero playing Price is Raw last week, and trying to win his match against Evan Bourne to win a brand new car. Hornswoggle came out with a squirt gun which distracted Chavo, allowing Bourne to roll up Chavo for the pin. Rosa Mendes escorted the team of Chavo and Carlito to the ring.

Hornswoggle got things started against Carlito. Carlito walked up with an apple in hand. Horney ran over and rammed into Carlito, then stole his apple, before quickly tagging out to Bourne. Bourne landed a Sunset Flip as Carlito was poking his head through the ropes going at Hornswoggle. Carlito escaped the pin, but was hit by Bourne's drop toehold and low kick to the head. Carlito managed to get over to tag in Chavo. Chavo managed to yank Bourne down across the top rope by his neck, but as Chavo was on the apron, Hornswoggle did a sliding kick into him. Chavo fell and hit chin first on the apron, allowing Bourne to regain control.

Carlito and Chavo started to work on Bourne, as Rosa yelled in Spanish from ringside. Bourne tried to fight back until he was leveled again, with Chavo taking control of things. Bourne started to kick back then ducked a clothesline and hit the headscissors. Bourne with momentum as he knocked Carlito off the apron. He was met by Chavo's elbow in the corner, but still recovered to kick Chavo. Carlito came back in the ring and went for a sneak attack Backstabber. Bourne eluded it and sent Carlito to the outside. He pulled Chavo over towards the corner, then tagged in Horney. Hornswoggle climbed the corner turnbuckle with the apple still in hand. Bourne ran over to jump over the ropes onto Carlito on the outside. Chavo was back on his feet and climbed to go after Horney, but Hornswoggle had eaten some apple and spit the chunks in Chavo's face. Chavo fell to the mat, allowing Hornswoggle to hit the Tadpole Splash for the win.

After the match, Bourne and Hornswoggle were up on the ramp celebrating. Chavo got on the mic and told Hornswoggle "You win, I give up".

Winners: Hornswoggle & Evan Bourne win via pinfall over Carlito and Chavo Guerrero.

Cole and Lawler revisited the Steel Cage match for the WWE Title between Orton and Batista months ago at the Extreme Rules PPV 3 months ago. Batista won it with a Batista Bomb in the ring for the pinfall. The next night on Raw he was injured at the hands of Orton and Legacy, forcing The Animal to relinquish the title.

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Josh Matthews interviewed the new WWE Champion John Cena backstage. Matthews asked Cena how he withstood all that punishment from Orton last night. Cena said some people just talk, while others back up what they say. Cena said despite Orton continuously saying the WWE Title was his life, he gave in last night. Cena said 2 weeks ago he made a promise to the WWE Universe "I Will not quit" and at Breaking Point he wanted to give up, but he gave his word and kept it. Cena then said Orton will probably continue to make false promises up until Hell in a Cell. Cena told Orton at Hell in a Cell he promises that Orton will see a more intense, brutal and savage side to him. Cena finished off with "The Champ is Here!"

Cole and Lawler discussed Hell in a Cell. They announced that DX will also face Legacy in a Hell in a Cell match to settle their feud once and for all.

Trish Stratus came out for the mixed tag team match. Her surprise partner was revealed to be Montell Vontavius Porter.

Trish Stratus & MVP vs. Beth Phoenix & Chris Jericho

Trish and Beth started off the match. Beth picked up Trish on her shoulder and quickly rammed her to the corner, followed by a bodyslam. Trish with the recovery and a series of forearm shots and chops to the chest in the corner. Beth came back at her and tried for a hard clothesline, with Trish doing a Matrix style duck move. The two continued to fight with Trish attempting a pin. Jericho rushed in to break it up, so MVP came in and took him out over the ropes. MVP sent Jericho into the crowd barrier. The two divas continued fighting in the ring. Suddenly, Big Show came rushing over to attack MVP ringside. The ref called for the bell for the DQ.

Mark Henry came out to chase off Show and beat on Jericho. The heels soon escaped up the ramp, as Lillian announced Trish and MVP as winners due to DQ. Trish shook her head and requested a mic. She said if Show wants to get involved they'll make this a six person tag match, right now.

Winners: Trish Stratus & MVP win due to disqualification of Chris Jericho and Beth Phoenix.

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Trish Stratus, Mark Henry & MVP vs. Beth Phoenix, Big Show & Chris Jericho

When Raw returned the match was in progress. Jericho was in control against MVP, and took several moments to raise his arm for the home territory fans. Jericho continued to dominate, with Trish and Henry trying to rally the crowd. Jericho ran over to strike Henry, causing the ref to have to hold Henry back from entering. MVP started to gain momentum finally, so Jericho made a quick tag out to Beth. Beth started to taunt MVP shoving him and telling him to look at her. MVP kept pointing to Jericho. Beth went for a kick move with MVP grabbing her leg and holding it, then pulling her over so he could tag in Trish. Trish immediately ran and tackled Beth with a series of punches. From there, she called MVP back in and they did a double Ballin' Elbow drop on Phoenix.

Jericho pulled Beth out of the ring, so MVP ran and jumped over the top rope to land on Jericho. Meanwhile, Trish prepared to run against the side rope to run and jump out at Beth, but Big Show tripped Trish down. Mark Henry rushed over to knock Big Show down. Beth quickly crawled over in the ring to pin Trish, who got her shoulder up before 3. Beth was furious and started kicking Trish then tried to whip her to the corner. Trish reversed and charged with Beth elbowing her. Beth sat on the corner, but Trish recovered then did her handstand to throw Beth from the corner. From there, Trish hit her finisher on Beth to win it with 100% Stratusfaction.

Winners: Mark Henry, MVP & Trish Stratus win via pinfall over Chris Jericho, Big Show & Beth Phoenix.

Highlights were shown from 3 months ago when Legacy attacked Batista in the ring, and injured his arm, forcing the Animal to go to the hospital. The WWE title was vacated and won by Orton in a Fatal Fourway match the next week.

Batista was shown walking in a hallway backstage. According to Lawler this is Batista's last match on Raw.

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When Raw returned, Cole and Lawler announced that next week's celebrity guest host will be comedian/actor Cedric the Entertainer. Michael Cole called him Cedric the "Sports Entertainer".

Batista vs. Randy Orton
No Holds Barred Match

Batista made his entrance and stared down Orton from up on the corner as Orton stayed safe outside the ring. As the match started, Orton slid to the outside and went for a steel chair. Batista came to the outside and knocked it out of his hands. The two fought with Batista gaining the advantage and putting Orton back in the ring. Orton went for his RKO as Batista tried to come in through the ropes, but Batista escaped it. Orton again escaped outside and went for a weapon under the ring, but Batista was back out to level him.

Orton ultimately took control back in the ring, and began to stomp away on Batista. With Batista down, Orton went outside and got the chair to bring in the ring. Batista was ready and quickly hit a Spear to take Orton down. Orton went outside, with Batista going out to beat him down. Cole noted that Batista bashed Orton's skull off the crowd barricade. Batista continued to punish orton near the barrier by standing on his head. Batista whipped Orton into the steel steps before tossing him back in the ring. Orton went for a RKO as Batista got in the ring with him, but Batista countered to slam Orton down. Orton started to back up the ramp, but as he got up towards the top, Cena's music hit. Cena came out and clotheslined Orton down, then tossed him back into the ring for The Animal.

Batista hit a quick Spinebuster on Orton then gave the thumbs down symbol. He picked up Orton for the Batista Bomb and hit it for the win. Cole said this has been a long time coming, and Smackdown needs to watch out. Raw ended with The Animal posing in the ring corner.

Winner: Batista wins via pinfall over Randy Orton in a No Holds Barred match.

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