WWE Monday Night Raw 9/21/09
From Little Rock, Arkansas
Announcers: Jerry Lawler and Todd Grisham
We see a limo arrive and it isn’t the Undertaker coming out of the driver’s seat. Cedric The Entertainer is joined by the Bellas and his associates. Cedric has some people in football uniforms come out of the limo as well as a friend of the ‘Suck It Granny’. We even have a mohel and a farmer with a goat.
Degeneration X come out and they have something to say before our first match. Hunter asks if we are ready and then he yells at everyone to be ready. Hunter brings up Hell in a Cell in two weeks and he asks Shawn about the first Hell in a Cell match involving Shawn Michaels. Shawn asks Hunter who has won more Hell in a Cell matches than anyone and Hunter reminds us it was him. He says that he is a five time winner. Then they point out that Cody and Ted have never been in a Hell in a Cell match and then they talk about how they don’t know what to expect. Hunter talks about their opponents the last time and how they were beaten and battered. Shawn says Vince was in the match and they like him. However, they don’t like Cody and Ted. Hunter says that they will get the beating of their lives at Hell in a Cell and on that night, it ends.
Match Number One: Triple H with Shawn Michaels versus Cody Rhodes with Ted DiBiase
Ted gets on the apron and that distracts Hunter and Cody punches and kicks Hunter. The referee pulls Cody away and that allows Hunter to send Cody into the corner. Cody with a punch and kicks. Hunter charges into a boot from Cody and Cody with a double sledge to the back followed by punches and a choke in the corner. Cody is sent into the ring post and then Hunter does it again. Hunter with a third attempt and then he puts Cody in the Crippler Crossface. Cody makes it to the ropes and the referee tells Hunter to release the hold. Cody rolls to the floor and Ted checks on Cody but Hunter with a baseball slide to Cody and he sends Ted into the ringside barrier.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Cody with a rear chin lock on Hunter. Hunter punches Cody but Cody with a neck breaker and a near fall. Cody with a forearm to the head. Cody with a punch and then he chokes Hunter in the ropes. Ted punches Hunter while the referee was with Cody and Cody gets a near fall. Cody with a side Russian leg sweep for a near fall. Cody with a cravate and kick. Cody goes up top and hits a moonsault for a near fall. Cody stares at Shawn and that allows Hunter to recover and punch Cody. Cody with a kick but Hunter sends Cody over the top rope to the floor. Shawn stands next to Cody and Cody slaps Hunter. Shawn chases Cody and he avoids Ted but he punches Ted. Ted with a flap jack to Shawn onto the announce table and then Cody and Ted with a high low to Shawn. Hunter sets for a pedigree but Ted gets a chair and the referee calls for the bell. Winner: Triple H by disqualification
After the match, Ted hits Hunter in the head with the steel chair. Rhodes gives Hunter CrossRhodes and then Ted gives Hunter Dream Street. Cody and Ted aren’t done and they put the chair on Hunter’s head but Shawn gets the GameHammer and Cody and Ted leave the ring.
We go to commercial and we have a contract signing coming up.
We are back and it is time to bring out Cedric the Entertainer. Cedric says that tonight is going to be off the chain. Cedric says that everyone asked him why he would be a good guest host and he says that he is the real deal and he is a WWE fan. Cedric jokes that Big Show drives a Prius. Cedric talks about the second and third generation superstars. We see some comparisons, even Mark Henry and the Kool Aid Man.
Santino comes out and he talks about how honored he is to be with Frederick the Entertainer. Santino has Frederick’s new DVD and he wants to do stand up comedy. Santino bombs on his first joke and Cedric pulls a Kanye.
Chavo Guerrero comes out and Cedric says that Chavo is funny because anyone who lets a leprechaun beat him up every week is hilarious. Santino tells Cedric that Chavo didn’t let Hornswoggle win. Chavo says that Hornswoggle isn’t the problem. The problem is that punk guest hosts put him in a no win situation. He says that he is sick and tired of the celebrity host junk. Cedric says that Chavo being karate chopped by Bob Barker was pathetic. Chavo asks Cedric if he is a tough guy now. Chavo says that he is out here to make a challenge to Cedric. He challenges Cedric to a match tonight. Cedric talks about a battle he has with his movie star. Santino tells Chavo that Fredrick the Entertainment accepts the challenge of Chavo the Leprechaun Loser.
We see footage from last week when Miz took the US Title while Jack Swagger pinned Kofi.
Josh Mathews is with The Miz and The Miz has Kofi’s title belt. Miz says that he took what is going to be his. He says that he shocks audiences all over the world and he is the reason why people watch. Miz says that the United States Champion should be from the United States. Kofi attacks Miz from behind and takes back his belt after asking Josh what’s up.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that more people watched Raw than the major networks (of course we don’t want to mention Monday Night Football).
Match Number Two: Evan Bourne versus The Miz
Bourne asks Miz where his belt is and then they lock up. Miz with a clean break and then they lock up again. Bourne sends Miz into the corner but Miz sends Bourne into the turnbuckles followed by punches. Bourne with a drop kick and kick to the leg. Miz drops Bourne on the top rope. Miz with a kick to the head followed by a camel clutch. Bourne with kicks to the leg but Miz with a knee and kicks to the back. Miz with an Irish whip but he misses a clothesline and Bourne with a rollup for a near fall. Miz with a neck breaker for a near fall. Miz chokes Bourne in the ropes and kicks him in the head. Miz with a suplex for a near fall. Miz returns to a modified camel clutch. Miz pulls Bourne to the apron and he connects with forearms to the back of the head followed by a running knee lift. Miz returns to a Tiger Clutch but Bourne sends Miz into the turnbuckles and then he follows with kicks. Miz with the running clothesline into the corner. Miz goes up top but Bourne crotches Miz and Bourne with a rana from the turnbuckles and then it is time for Bourne to go up top and he misses the Shooting Star Press when Miz moves. Bourne lands on his feet but Miz hits his version of The Stroke for the three count. Winner: The Miz
Cody and Ted are in the locker room and Randy Orton enters and he wants to talk about tonight. Randy says that he wanted Cody and Ted at ringside for the contract signing, but after what they did to DX, he wants them to rest for their match at the pay per view. Randy says that he has everything taken care of because it is only a contract signing.
We go to commercial.
We are back and the Official Contract Signing Table is in the ring and Jerry Lawler brings out the participants in the Raw main event on Hell in a Cell. Out first is Randy Orton. We see footage from last week when Batista defeated Randy Orton. Out next is John Cena. Jerry tells John and Randy that there is a No Physicality Order in effect. Jerry tells Randy he can accept the match or give up his rematch clause. Randy signs the contract. Orton tells Lawler to get out of the ring.
Orton tells Cena that he thinks he has him all figured out and at his lowest point and his weakest. Randy stands up and he says that he is more dangerous than he has ever been. He will do whatever it takes to get his title back. Randy points out that Cena has never been in a Hell in a Cell match, but he has been in one. Randy says that he knows what it takes to win. Orton tells Cena that he will never be the same.
Cena stands up and throws his hat into the crowd and then he asks Orton if he was saying something. Cena goes to the video tape of Orton saying ‘I Quit’ at Breaking Point. Orton asks Cena if he wants to turn it into a joke. Cena says that he already said what Orton would do and Randy has done that. Cena says that Orton has punished him more than any other Superstar. Cena says that he made it through that. Cena says that Orton has scared him into surrendering the title after what Orton said about Hell in a Cell, but then Cena laughs and says that was ridiculous. Cena signs the contract and says that is the funny part because the match is now official. Cena says that if Orton does not win, he is done with title matches. Cena says that he has looked in Orton’s eyes and he knows what Randy is capable of. He says that Randy should be worried because Randy does not know what Cena is capable of. Cena says that when they lock the door at Hell in a Cell, he will DESTROY Randy Orton.
Orton says that he would love to RKO Cena through the table, but legally he cannot do that. Orton says that Cena’s arrogance has caused people to despise him. Hell in a Cell might be coming in a few weeks, but he has no problem getting a few people to put Cena through hell, right now.
It isn’t LackeyMania coming out, it is the Undisputed Tag Champions, Big Show and Chris Jericho. Randy watches from the announce table.
Show gets rid of the table and Show and Jericho attack Cena. Mark Henry and Montel Vontavious Porter come out to make the save.
Cedric appears on the TitanTron and he has an idea. Cedric decides that there will be a six man tag match with Big Show, Chris Jericho, and Randy Orton facing Mark Henry, Montel Vontavious Porter, and John Cena.
We are back with the Slam of the Week: Alicia Fox defeating Gail Kim last week.
Alicia Fox is at ringside to watch the next match.
Match Number Three: Mickie James versus Beth Phoenix
They lock up and Beth sends Mickie to the mat. Beth tries for a slingshot suplex but Mickie avoids it and then Mickie with a neck breaker and a drop kick that sends Beth to the floor. Mickie with a Thesz Press and then she gets in Alicia’s face. Beth sends Mickie into the ring post. Beth with the Implant Buster for the three count. Winner: Beth Phoenix
After the match, Alicia takes the title belt and brings it into the ring. Alicia with a scissors kick.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Four: Kofi Kingston versus Jack Swagger for the United States Title
Swagger with a kick and forearms to the back. Swagger with a key lock but Kofi with an arm drag to escape. Kofi with chops but Swagger catches Kingston and puts him on the turnbuckles. Swagger throws Kofi away on a tornado DDT attempt but Swagger with a big boot.
Miz comes to the ring and he takes the title belt. Swagger goes after Miz and hits a Northern Lariat on Miz and Swagger leaves with the title belt and Swagger gets counted out.
We go to commercial.
We are back and did you know that a lot of homes can get WWE?
Match Number Five: Chavo Guerrero versus Cedric the Entertainer with The Bellas with Guest Referee Santino Marella
Cedric puts on his mask before the match, but he keeps his cape on. They lock up to a stalemate. Chavo takes Cedric’s hat and stomps on it. Cedric is furious and leaves the ring. Cedric goes under the ring and Chavo knows that Hornswoggle is under there. Chavo goes to the other side to wait for Cedric to come out. Suddenly Cedric is bigger and Chavo chuckles. Chavo slaps new Cedric and then new Cedric chases him. New Cedric slams Chavo back into the ring. Chavo tells Santino that it is not Cedric. New Cedric with a clothesline. New Cedric with a splash in the corner and then he goes under the ring one more time. Now Cedric III is short and white. Cedric III with a frog splash. Cedric Classic returns to get the three count. Winner: The Cedric Trilogy
We go to commercial.
We are back and The Reverend Al Sharpton is the guest host next week.
It is time to run through the card for Hell in a Cell and it is Rawcentric.
Cedric is with Kelly Kelly in the locker room and Cedric is hitting on her. Chris Jericho is in the office behind Cedric and Chris stares at Cedric before telling him that they need to talk. Cedric says that he is busy with Kelly and comments on Chris’ breath. Big Show emerges and says that they need to talk and apparently size matters.
Jerry Lawler is at the announce table and he points out that tonight is the final night for one of the Divas. Jerry thanks Lillian for more than ten years of service in the WWE. Lillian gets on the mic and she says that when she signed up for this ten years ago and she never expected this type of adventure. She says that she has been all over the world and she talks about performing the National Anthem, especially in front of the troops. She says that it has been amazing working for this company. She talks about the people she has worked with. She says that she will miss the fans, but her heart will always be in the ring.
We go to commercial.
We are back and Chris Jericho is in the ring with a mic and he says that they dislike John Cena as much as him. That is why they went to Cedric the Entertainer to have them up the ante for the match. Chris says that if they lose the match, then next week, Randy has to face Mark Henry, John Cena, and Montel Vontavious Porter in a gauntlet match. Show says that he needs to trust them. If they win then John Cena will be in a gauntlet against the three of them.
Match Number Six: Randy Orton, Big Show, and Chris Jericho versus John Cena, Mark Henry, and Montel Vontavious Porter
Cena and Jericho start things off and they lock up and Cena with a clean break but Jericho with a punch and forearm. Orton makes a blind tag and Cena with a shoulder to Jericho but Orton comes in and Cena gets Orton on his shoulders. Orton leaves the ring and Cena chases after him and Show gets in the way. Jericho with a vintage sneak attack. Orton works over Cena in the ring. Orton with a punch but Cena punches back. Orton with a power slam followed by a leaping knee drop. Show tags in and he connects with a head butt. Show with a punch to the midsection and Jericho is tagged in. Jericho punches Cena followed by a back elbow. Orton tags in while Jericho stands on Cena’s neck. Cena with a belly-to-belly suplex. Porter and Jericho tag in and Porter with a belly-to-belly throw and thrusts to Jericho followed by a flying clothesline. Porter with a facebuster and it is time for some Ballin’ and Show and Orton stand on the apron watching the move. Show stops the Playmaker and head butts Porter in the back of the head. Show tags in and slams Porter. Show with a head butt followed by a clothesline. Orton slithers into the ring and he has Porter in a reverse chin lock. Porter with elbows and punches but Orton with a drop toe hold and knee to the back. Jericho tags in and chokes Porter in the ropes and misses a splash into the ropes and both men are down. Orton tags in and he stops Porter from making the save. Orton with the Garvin Stomp. Porter blocks punches from Orton and hits a few of his own. Porter with a punch and then Henry makes the tag as Porter goes by him. Henry with a head butt to Orton and then he knocks Show off the apron and brings Jericho into the ring. Henry with a body block to Orton. Cena sends Show over the top rope to the floor. Jericho clips Henry and then Orton hits the RKO on Henry for the three count. Winners: Chris Jericho, Randy Orton, and Big Show
