Monday Night RAW
January 26, 2009
Monday Night RAW opens up with Mr. Kennedy and Shane talking backstage in Shane's office.
Kennedy: I'm disappointed, I'm not going to lie to you, Shane. I know, I know it's not your fault, things just didn't pan out how they were meant to.
McMahon: Ken, I'm really sorry but at this point in time, there's nothing I can do. If you want, I can give you a match with the reason this didn't pan out right, tonight.
Kennedy: I don't want a match with Ron Killings, Shane. I punished him backstage last night and I want to do it again. I want him NOW!
McMahon: Sorry, Ken but he hasn't arrived yet and for some weird reason; neither has Dad.
The usual RAW Intro Video plays as the pyro then goes off in the arena.
JR: Ladies and Gentleman welcome to Monday Night RAW!
King: Yes, welcome but I have something else on my mind. What were Mr. Kennedy and Shane McMahon talking about? And why isn't Mr. McMahon here yet?
JR: Well yes, King. Those are two big questions that everyone would want to find the answers to, no doubt. I guess we'll have to wait and see. Anyway, coming up tonight; our Main Event, Chris Jericho defends his World Heavyweight Championship right here tonight on RAW against John Cena! This was punishment for Jericho after Mr. McMahon had finally had enough with the way Jericho mistreats members of backstage.
'Voices' hits to a chorus of boos. 'The Legend Killer' and 2009 Royal Rumble Winner Randy Orton makes his way down to the ring in his usual casual attire along with Mike Adamle. Orton soaks in the boos with a smile on his face enraging the crowd, wanting them to get their negative message across more.
JR: Well what a positive reception Randy Orton is gaining.
King: Cut the sarcasm, JR! Orton is hated here!
Randy Orton stands in the middle of the ring with Mike Adamle. Both men have a microphone in their possession.
Orton: Why don't you shut up and pay some respect to the 2009 Royal Rumble winner? You all witnessed more greatness last night, another accolade to add to my already enormous list. I'm still one of the youngest on the roster but have already established myself as one of the greatest. When I take advantage of the spot I have won and go on to Wrestlemania 25 and claim the World Championship of my choosing then I will have it set in stone - Randy Orton, the greatest. I outlasted 29 other men back there last night so I think you should all show me respect.
Crowd boos more.
Orton: I now have the opportunity to regain something I have held before and like I said before, cement me, have it set in stone that I am the best this business has to offer. Whether you nobodies like it or not!
Orton lowers the microphone and Mike Adamle prepares to speak.
Adamle: Now Ladies and Gentleman, first of all, welcome to RAW. You're all probably wondering why I'm out here with Mr. Orton well, you see it's for one reason. Since he won the Royal Rumble he gets to choose a World Championship to compete for. Now, the WWE Championship is vacant which leads to another thing I need to say. I, have a little announcement. In tonight's Main Event, the WWE Championship will be on the line also, so basically, it's a winner takes all match. Randy Orton though, will get a shot at whichever title he chooses. So Randy, which one?
Orton: Mike, I was never informed of those circumstances. I shouldn't have to work for the championship. I won the Royal Rumble. It's times like these Mike, where I wonder how you have a job and I wonder if you watch your back. Because you should.
Adamle: Randy, that isn't needed. Just give us your answer.
Orton: It's something I need to think about, Mike; since you changed the circumstances dramatically to what I was expecting.
Adamle: I'm sorry Randy, but nothing's certain in this business.
Orton: That's not necessarily true, Mike.
Adamle: And Why's that Randy?
Orton: One thing that is certain, is that I will become the new World Heavyweight Champion in time.
The crowd boos.
Adamle: That's your answer?
Orton: It is.
'Voices' hits to a chorus of boos as Orton makes his way back up the ramp.
Commercial Break
JR: Ladies and Gentleman if you've just joined us, Randy Orton opened the show along with Mike Adamle where two major announcements were made. The WWE Championship has been added to tonight's Main Event; making it a Winner Takes All Match and second of all, Randy Orton has made the decision as to which title he will challenge for thanks to winning the Royal Rumble, the World Heavyweight Championship.
King: What a show we have in store tonight! The Main Event should be unbelievable!
'Ain't No Stoppin' Me!' hits and Shelton Benjamin makes his way down to the ring.
JR: Our opening match Ladies and Gentleman, a rematch of one of RAW's all-time classics - Shawn Michaels versus Shelton Benjamin!
King: These two are unbelievable athletes, two of the best in history in my own personal opinion and if this match is even half as good as their encounter a few years back, we're in for a great match.
'Sexy Boy' hits and 'The Heartbreak Kid' Shawn Michaels makes his way down to the ring with a massive pop as usual.
JR: 'The Heartbreak Kid'. There's not much you have to say about Shawn Michaels. The man has done it all and more. A future hall-of-famer for certain.
King: No doubt about that, JR.
Match 1
Shawn Michaels vs Shelton Benjamin
The two stand on their sides of the ring, opposite each other. They both know exactly the abilities of the other. Michaels begins to move around the ring as does Shelton. They move in a counterclockwise motion around the ring before moving in to the center for a lock-up. Michaels and Benjamin eventually lock up. Neither gains an inch momentarily until Michaels goes for an arm twist before Shelton quickly reverses aggressively. Michaels walks towards the ropes and grabs them. The rope break forces Benjamin to release the hold. Michaels charges towards Benjamin but Benjamin catches him with an armdrag and locks in an armbar. Michaels showcases the pain via the expression on his face. Benjamin adds more pressure to the hold and this triggers Michaels to get out of the hold quicker. Michaels begins to stand up as the crowd get behind him as vigorously as Michaels tries to get out of the hold. Michaels gets to a more higher position on his knees and counters the painful predicament into an armdrag. He tends to his arm with the short amount of time he has as Benjamin gets back to his feet. Michaels retreats back to the ropes.
Right as Benjamin gets up Michaels rebounds off the ropes and plants a clothesline on him with the healthier arm. He stays down on the ground in a seated position, nursing the arm. He gets back up to his feet and awaits Benjamin. Benjamin gets back up, fully recovered and Michaels seemingly is too. Benjamin makes a right swing that Michaels blocks and lands a few snap jabs to the face of Benjamin in return. Benjamin stumbles groggily as Michaels unloads with another big right hand that knocks Benjamin about more. Michaels rebounds off the ropes and charges at Benjamin, Benjamin though counters into another Irish Whip. Michaels rebounds off the ropes and explodes with a flying forearm, knocking Benjamin down. After a short delay, Michaels nips back up to his feet with the crowd behind him. He takes advantage of his time and really gets the crowd behind him, he turns around though into a kick to the gut that he catches; Benjamin performs a dragon whip leg lariat though and that knocks Michaels seemingly unconscious down on the canvas. Benjamin takes advantage and covers Michaels with the leg hooked, 1...2... Michaels just kicks out!
Benjamin seems to be gaining the momentum now and he knows it and shows it. He taunts the crowd cockily to a mixed reaction. As Michaels gets to his hands and knees he grabs him by the head and guides him back up to is feet. He positions him in the corner and retreats backwards towards the opposite corner. He sizes Michaels up before exploding out of the corner and heading for Michaels in search of his variation of the Stinger Splash.. Michaels drops to the right side at the last minute and Benjamin flies into the turnbuckles. Benjamin comes off second best with the turnbuckles and lands down on the canvas close to Michaels. The referee begins the count, 1...2...3... Michaels is first up followed very closely by Benjamin. Michaels turns around and greets Benjamin with a knife-edge chop to the chest. Benjamin showcases the pain via the expression on his face as Michaels adds a few more to Benjamin's collection. Benjamin cringes as each makes contact. Michaels then goes for an Irish Whip and whips Benjamin to the ropes; Michaels bends forward awaiting a back body drop. Benjamin rebounds off the ropes and comes to his senses before coming into contact with Michaels.
He stops in his tracks and plants a kick to the face of Michaels, the force knocking Michaels back upright. Benjamin then charges forward and plants Michaels with an inverted facelock backbreaker. Michaels is out and Benjamin goes for the cover confidently, 1...2... Michaels kicks out. Benjamin cannot believe it and tries again, this time with more authority, 1...2... Michaels kicks out again. The crowd begin to get behind Michaels again as he struggles to get back to his feet via his hands and knees. He uses the ropes to lift himself up. Benjamin is measuring him from behind, waiting for Michaels to turn around. Michaels turns around and Benjamin tries for a T-Bone Suplex but Michaels elbows him in the side of the head and Benjamin is forced to release the attempted power move. Benjamin then tries to catch Michaels off-guard and perform a roundhouse kick out of nowhere but Michaels ducks and performs an inverted atomic drop followed by a diving clothesline; taking out himself and Benjamin. Michaels however, is the first up and heads towards the turnbuckles, signaling for the elbow drop. The crowd cheer as he eventually gets to the top.
Michaels nurses his neck before leaping from the top and connecting with the elbow drop! The crowd pop massively as Michael stays down on the canvas with his opponent. As the crowd's feet rumble and their hands clap it begins to go through Michaels and suddenly all of the momentum becomes apparent to The Show Stopper and he begins to make his way up, not without help from the crowd though as usual. He gets to two feet and goes to the corner; the place where only one thing happens. The band tunes up, 1...2...3...4...5 Benjamin makes it up and turns around but ducks the Sweet Chin Music! Michaels is off-balance and Benjamin turns him around quickly and attempts the Paydirt but Michaels lands a knee to the gut of Benjamin and escapes quickly. Michaels attempts another clothesline but Benjamin ducks and Michaels turns around into a roundhouse kick. He falls down to the canvas and Benjamin begins measuring him as he struggles his way back up. He crawls over to the corner and staggers up. Benjamin finds the position very convenient and retreats back to the opposite corner like earlier in the match.
Michaels is nursing his neck with his left hand while his right is on the top rope and keeps him standing. Benjamin explodes out of the corner much like earlier and looks to nail his variation of the Stinger Splash again and he leaps in the air and... Sweet Shin Music! Michaels nails Sweet Chin Music to an airborne Benjamin! Benjamin collapses down to the canvas and Michaels stumbles forward onto him and the referee makes the count, 1...2...3
Winner - Shawn Michaels via Pinfall
JR: Good lord what a superkick! What a match also!
King: Like we said, this was sure to be an unbelievable match and the ending certainly was unbelievable.
Commercial Break
'I Walk Alone' hits to massive cheers as 'The Animal' Batista makes his way down to the ring in his usual smart-looking suit and sunglasses. He enters the ring with a microphone.
Batista: Thank you, thank you. Now, I'm sure you all know what happened last night. I was unsuccessful in my objective to claim the World Heavyweight Championship from Chris Jericho. He defeated me after his usual dirty tactics. When the referee wasn't looking he kicked me below the belt and nailed me with a Codebreaker followed by a Lionsault. Hardly a clean win by our champion. That match last night was a big learning curve. I learned a lot from that match, about myself, about the business and about Chris Jericho. So Ladies and Gentleman, I would like to call Chris Jericho; The World Champion out.
The crowd chatters as they anticipate and wonder whether Y2J will answer Batista's call..
'Break Down the Walls' hits and the World Heavyweight Champion appears at the top of the ramp in his signature stance wearing casual street clothes. He makes his way down to the ring, not taking his eye off Batista. Jericho enters the ring and stands right in front and close up to Batista, showing no intimidation.
Batista: Welcome, Chris or should I say, Champ?
Jericho moves the microphone slowly up to his lips without losing eye-contact with Batista.
Jericho: Don't kid around, Dave. What do you want?
Batista: I called you down, I wanted to see if you had the courage to come down here and two; well, we both know why we're down here. Like it said on the internet; we've been talking a lot on the phone and backstage. The rumors about that are true.
Jericho looks around and the serious expression on his face becomes more calm.
Jericho: Indeed they are...
'My Time is Now' hits and John Cena appears at the top of the ramp.
Cena: What the hell? Jericho, I really suggest you get ready for our match later tonight. I mean, I am really pumped up and ready to go and you two.. well I don't even get what's going on here. One thing's for certain though..
Cena points at Jericho.
Cena: You need to shut up.
Cena then points at Batista.
Cena:.. and you need to accept you lost and that by the end of the night, The Champ WILL Be Here!
Jericho: Shut the hell up! The reason I'm out here is I don't have to prepare for a life-size kid's action figure like you! And right now, as far as you and I am concerned, the Champ is Here. Right here, John. So you and your army of 10 year-old's can go backstage. Hell, maybe even one of them will lend you their plastic spinner-belt and you can pretend with them while you pretend wrestle. Cena, you're a joke!
Cena: Chris, insult me one more time, I dare you. I'll be in the ring before you can get your hair gel out.
Jericho: You're a joke.
Cena bolts down the ramp and slides in. He goes straight to Jericho and unloads some right hands followed by a clothesline. Batista looks on from behind as Cena celebrates with the crowd and throws his shirt out to them. Cena then turns around and.. Spear! Cena is taken out with a spear from Batista! The crowd can't believe it and are confused. Cena is laid out in the ring and Batista helps Jericho back up to his feet and grabs a microphone.
Batista: .. As we were saying. We had been having some phone conversations and backstage conversations and that's when I came to the conclusion and reminisced on something I learned back with Evolution. 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.' and that's what also made me and Chris realize something else. We are the two best in the business bar none; why not join forces.
Jericho: We will take over WWE and unfortunately for John Cena, he was the first of our many victims.
'Break Down the Walls' hits and Jericho and Batista make their way back up the ramp to boos.
King: JR, what just happened?!
JR: I don't understand. Batista and Jericho hate each other; well at least that's what I had gathered.
Commercial Break
'Axeman' hits and Evan Bourne appears at the top of the ramp as the crowd pop.
JR: Evan Bourne, one of the youngest and exciting talents in the WWE.
King: I completely agree, JR. Bourne has a bright future here in the WWE.
'I'm Comin'!' hits and MVP comes down the ramp to heat.
Match 2
Evan Bourne vs MVP
The match starts immediately, MVP moves in for the kill as soon as the bell rings. MVP charges towards Bourne and goes for a clothesline but Bourne showcases his speed and ducks it, then explodes to the ropes and rebounds off with a jumping double axe-handle to the head of MVP. MVP falls to the ground and Bourne continues his quick start to the match with another massive momentum gainer. He runs to the ropes and springboards off with a corkscrew senton, nailing MVP with it. Bourne then hooks the leg of MVP, 1...2... MVP just kicks out. The crowd are completely behind Bourne as he gets back to his feet and awaits MVP. MVP begins to stagger back to his feet, nursing his abdomen; showing his underestimation towards Evan Bourne also. Bourne retreats back to the ropes facing MVP and rebounds off them again and blistering speed attempts another high-flying move towards MVP but this time MVP sidesteps and lands a punch to the gut of the oncoming Bourne. Bourne drops to his knees after receiving the fist and MVP recovers against the ropes. Bourne gets back up to his feet and approaches MVP only to receive a kick to the gut exactly where he was hit previously.
Bourne is bent forward nursing his stomach when MVP plants a kick to the face of Bourne, knocking him back up vertical. MVP then whips Bourne to the corner strongly and follows it up with a running bog boot to the face of Bourne. The momentum is shifty seemingly towards MVP, unlike the beginning of the match. Bourne stumbles forward onto his knees and MVP grabs him by the head and shoves him to the middle of the ring. Bourne lays on his back as MVP performs the theatrics for the Ballin' Elbow and rebounds off the rope before nailing it. MVP covers Bourne confidently as the referee makes the count, 1...2... Bourne kicks out. MVP hooks the leg this time, 1...2... Bourne kicks out. MVP is frustrated but doesn't showcase it; instead his cockiness is showcased as he stands back up and kicks Bourne on the side and then taunts the crowd and gains heat in return. MVP stands Bourne back up and whips him to the ropes. Upon his rebound Bourne is greeted with a bent forward MVP. MVP tries for a back body drop but Bourne nails a kick to the face of MVP knocking him back upright. Bourne then leaps up onto the shoulders of the groggy MVP.
While on his shoulders, Bourne performs a hurracanrana. MVP is down and Bourne attempts a standing moonsault but MVP rolls out of the way immediately and gets back up. Bourne is on his hands and knees and MVP tries for a Playmaker but Bourne slips out of the predicament and appears behind MVP. Bourne goes for a roundhouse kick and nails it on MVP. He quickly runs to the ropes and exits to the apron and begins to climb to the top rope. As he reaches the top MVP is back to his feet and approaches Bourne who sits back down on the top and blocks his rights and lefts with his knees before nailing an Enzuigiri from the top. MVP stumbles to the ropes and bounces off before stumbling back down to the canvas. Bourne stands back up with the crowd behind him and nails an AirBourne! The referee makes the count, 1...2...3
Winner - Evan Bourne via Pinfall
Commercial Break
Backstage
Mr. Kennedy is seen backstage in Shane McMahon's again with Shane McMahon.
Kennedy: Will I can't punish him now, can I?
McMahon: Ken, it's not my fault he still hasn't arrived and what's even more concerning for me is why Dad hasn't arrived yet. He won't pick up his cellphone and for some reason tonight he insisted he drive one of his own cars.
Kennedy: But what about Killings? Where is he?
McMahon: I don't know, Ken. I don't frickin' know! Dad's my biggest concern over Ron.
Ringside
King: Where's Mr. McMahon? He's scheduled to be here.
JR: I know, King. I don't know though. I don't think anyone does by the sound of it. Ron Killings also, where is he? Kennedy wants him, but not in a match.
King: Why is Kennedy talking to Shane-O-Mac about being disappointed and it not being his fault? Fault about what?
Commercial Break
Backstage
John Cena is seen warming up backstage when Shawn Michaels walks in.
Michaels: Cena, I saw what happened out there. You know and I know, that we both respect each other and I want to let you know; I got your back partner.
Michaels extends his back to Cena.
Cena: Thanks. I won't need it though.
Team Priceless' theme hits and they make their way out to the ring with heat and the WWE Tag Team Titles around their waist.
JR: The new tag team champions, Team Priceless! And they will be accompanie..
BOOM! Kane's music hits and he appears at the top of the ramp in his old mask. The crowd don't know how to react or perhaps are to scared to react. He makes his way down to the ring with authority.
King: Kane's in his old mask and perhaps back to his old ways! An even more uncontrollable monster than what he is now.
JR: I dread to think, King.
Cryme Tyme's music hits and they come out to the ring accompanied by Jeff Hardy.
King: If I was Jeff Hardy, I'd be scared, JR.
JR: You're not alone there, King. I can't imagine anybody wanting to mess with the Big Red Monster and Team Priceless; JTG and Shad shouldn't be to happy with how last night panned out either!
Match 3
Team Priceless & Kane vs Cryme Tyme & Jeff Hardy
JTG starts off in the ring with Cody Rhodes. Rhodes has a cocky smile expressed on his face, he signals a title around his waist. Just as the gesture concludes JTG charges at Rhodes and nails a leg lariat, taking him out. He then leaps on top of him for a quick cover and count, 1...2 Rhodes kicks out. Both men are back up but they're in Priceless' corner and DiBiase lands a cheap shot from behind on JTG that catches him off-guard and takes JTG's attention. JTG turns around and swings at DiBiase but DiBiase hangs back using the ropes to stay on the apron and not get hit. JTG turns right around into a dropkick that knocks him into the corner. DiBiase grabs the string from the top and chokes JTG while kneeing him in the gut as Rhodes distracts the referee. The referee and Rhodes conclude their conversation and DiBiase releases the choke. Rhodes then charges into the corner and plants a hard clothesline on JTG then guides a groggy JTG out of the corner and whips him to the ropes. Upon JTG's return off the ropes, Rhodes greets him with a back body drop followed by a knee drop; all in smooth succession. He then proceeds to tag in his partner, Ted DiBiase.
DiBiase surveys the beaten up JTG before planting some stomps to the midsection of Shad's partner. DiBiase then allows time for the fallen JTG to get back to his feet. He stands back and observes him getting up, selecting a new part of the body to pinpoint and try to injure. JTG comes off the ropes and blocks a right hand from DiBiase and counters it with a kick to the gut but DiBiase catches. JTG hops on one foot before unloading an Enzuigiri to the back of DiBiase's head. DiBiase collapses and JTG crawls over to his corner. DiBiase recovers as JTG is almost at his corner and cannot make it in time to prevent JTG from tagging in Jeff Hardy. Hardy comes in the ring to a massive pop. DiBiase charges at him with a clothesline but Hardy ducks and DiBiase continues on to the ropes. He keeps the momentum of the run and rebounds off the ropes and nails a shoulder block, knocking Hardy down. DiBiase then runs to his right and rebounds again; Hardy is almost the victim of a running elbow drop from DiBiase. Hardy though, rolls out of the way. DiBiase crashes down to the canvas and Hardy gets back up to his feet. He measures DiBiase as he stumbles back up.
Hardy lands a kick that DiBiase catches and then counters with a mule kick, knocking DiBiase into Hardy's corner. Hardy tags in Shad. Shad unloads some massive right hands to the cornered DiBiase as Hardy watches on. Shad then pushes a groggy DiBiase out of the corner and Hardy sets him up for the Twist of Fate only for Rhodes to run in and land a clothesline on Hardy before he can pull the trigger on the deadly move. Shad is distracted by Rhodes and DiBiase that he doesn't realize that DiBiase has made it over to his corner and tagged in.. Kane! Kane steps over the ropes and approaches Shad. Shad tries to attack first but Kane blocks the right hand and plants a massive uppercut, big boot combination on Shad, knocking him down. Rhodes and Hardy continue to brawl in the ring and Kane notices. Kane goes straight over and throws Rhodes over the ropes, then grabs Hardy by the throat and throws him over the ropes also. Kane then exits the ring and joins Hardy on the outside. He garbs him by the throat and chokeslams him through the Spanish Announce Table. The referee rings the bell.
Winners - Cryme Tyme & Jeff Hardy via Disqualification
Kane continues his onslaught. He picks Hardy up by the hair and stands him up. He then grabs him by the throat again and throws him against the side of the ring until Shad and JTG come and try to restrain Kane but they are unsuccessful as his amazing force and strength overpowers them and he lands some massive right hands on Hardy. Shawn Michaels then appears at the top of the ramp and runs down to the aid of Hardy, he unloads some right hands to the head of Kane as security and referees run down the ramp and eventually make it down and help JTG and Shad restrain the Big Red Monster and Michaels.
JR: Good lord! Kane is out of control!
King: This is what I feared would happen, JR.
Commercial Break
JR: Ladies and Gentleman if you've just tuned in you missed the outburst we just witnessed.
Video recap of what happened before the break plays.
King: Kane is out of control, JR. Jeff Hardy needs to invest in 24-Hour Security.
JR: Well at least he is restrained for now and right now, is something big. Just twenty four hours after already defending it, Chris Jericho is about to defend the World Heavyweight Championship and go for the WWE Championship against John Cena. This should be huge!
'My Time is Now' hits to a massive pop and John Cena walks down to the ring.
JR: There's no need to go into detail about this man's accolades. He's a globally known face known as John Cena.
King: Here he is! John Cena! I'm excited, JR!
5...4...3...2...1...0...'Break Down the Walls' hits and Chris Jericho appears at the top of the ramp doing his signature stance with his World Heavyweight Championship around his waist.
JR: This man too, has many notable accolades. The first ever Undisputed Champion in WWE history and two time World Heavyweight Champion.
King: Chris Jericho certainly has achieved a lot in WWE. He holds the record for most Intercontinental Title reigns too.
Main Event
World Heavyweight & WWE Championship
Chris Jericho(c) vs John Cena
The referee holds up Chris Jericho's World Heavyweight Championship and then the vacant WWE Championship before the bell. Cena stands in his corner stretching his legs but still keeping his eyes on Jericho the whole time. Jericho maintains his eyes on Cena too. The bell is rung and the two men gradually move to the center of the ring. There is no more than two meters between them when they begin moving around the ring in an anti-clockwise motion. Still, maintaining their eyes on the other one's eyes. Cena teases an attempt at a lock-up but steps back. Jericho chuckles at Cena before suddenly exploding out of his area and running into Cena, clubbing away at him, trying to knock him down but Cena pushes Jericho off and charges at him with a shoulder block but Jericho sidesteps and Cena turns around into a dropkick from the World Champion, knocking him back onto the ropes. Jericho goes for a clothesline over the ropes but Cena ducks and low-bridges Jericho. Jericho lands awkwardly on the outside and Cena soon joins him there. Cena stands Jericho up and grabs his head as a guide before unloading some right hands to the face of Jericho.
Cena then lifts Jericho up horizontally and tries to drop him over the barricade but Jericho rakes the eyes of Cena just in time and Jericho escapes and rolls back in the ring while Cena stumbles around tending to his eyes. Jericho taunts the crowd while he awaits Cena to reenter the ring. Cena rolls back in and Jericho takes to him as quick as possible and stomps away at Cena, not even allowing him to get back in the ring properly, nor get back to his feet. The referee eventually steps in and separates Jericho from Cena. Jericho laughs at the fact the referee had to step in, which doesn't impress the referee. Cena gets back up to his feet and Jericho is back at him, planting some knife-edge chops to the chest of Cena before attempting to whip him to the corner only for Cena to reverse the move. Jericho is whipped to the corner and then the victim to a massive powerful clothesline from the fan-favorite Cena. Jericho staggers out of the corner groggily. Cena lands a punishing kick to the gut of Jericho before running to the ropes behind the Champion and rebounding off. Cena performs a throwback on Jericho, driving his face down to the canvas.
Cena taunts the crowd, signaling a title around his waist before going to the ropes and exiting to get on the apron. He then proceeds to climb the turnbuckles and reach the top. Cena watches Jericho as he gets to his hands and knees and then jumps from the top in search of a leg drop to the back of Jericho's head but Jericho rolls out of the way. Cena lands on the canvas uncomfortably and Jericho continues to recover. Jericho is the first up but Cena soon follows not to far behind. Cena begins to approach Jericho but Jericho reacts ahead of schedule and surprises Cena with an immediate step-up Enzuigiri. Cena collapses down to the canvas and this buys Jericho some time. As Jericho recovers once he gets back up to his feet again. Cena is beginning to get back to his feet again and Jericho is aware. Cena turns around off the ropes and staggers into a kick to the gut from Jericho who then runs to the ropes behind Cena and connects with a running one-handed bulldog on Cena. Cena rebounds and turns to his back. Jericho then runs to the ropes to his left and springboards off with a Lionsault. It connects and Jericho confidently hooks the leg of Cena, 1...2... Cena kicks out!
Jericho is shocked that Cena kicked out of the Lionsault but doesn't let it show to much. He gets back up and begins measuring Cena to attempt yet another move to finally put away Cena. Cena stumbles back up to his feet nursing his stomach when he turns around into Jericho who knees him in the stomach and puts him in a double underhook position and attempts to lift Cena up but Cena counters into a back body drop. As Jericho begins to get to both feet Cena rebounds off the ropes behind him, timing it perfectly to connect with a Lou Thesz Press followed by multiple punches. Cena gets back up banging his chest with his fists, getting the crowd behind him. He begins measuring the Ayatollah of Rock N Rolla as he stumbles back up and Jericho walks into a spin-out powerbomb. Cena then looks around as he stands at the head of Jericho and then performs the 'You Can't See Me' taunt before running to the ropes and rebounding off with the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Jericho nurses his face and cries out in pain as he stumbles back up to his feet. He walks into Cena who lifts him over his shoulders in position for an FU.
Jericho wriggles out of it though and lands on his feet behind Cena and performs a roll-up, 1...2... Cena kicks out and Jericho shows his frustration. Both men get up at the same time. Jericho lands some knife-edge chops to the chest of Cena before going for a whip but Cena reverses and Jericho gets whipped to the ropes, he rebounds and catches Cena with a spinning wheel kick that knocks him down. Jericho gets back up energetically and stands at the feet of Cena and grabs them. The two then begin struggling as Jericho tries to lock in the Walls of Jericho on the challenger. Cena struggles as Jericho tries to twist him over onto his front. Cena tough, eventually overpowers Jericho and kicks him away into the corner. Cena gets back to his feet and Jericho emerges out of the corner and charges at Cena and Cena is fully prepared and nails a fisherman suplex out of nowhere and turns over to hook the leg of the champion, 1...2.. Jericho kicks out. Jericho rolls over and gets back up to his feet as does Cena. Cena looks to capitalize on the momentum he's building up and approaches Jericho again. He kicks him in the gut and tries to lift him up for an FU.
But as he lifts Jericho up, Jericho knees him in the jaw and Cena drops him. Cena tends to his jaw and for that one moment his attention is on his jaw and not Jericho. Jericho capitalizes and performs a Codebreaker... but Cena somehow avoids the match-ending move and pushes Jericho away in midair. Jericho lands properly though and charges back at Cena who quickly turns to the side and lifts Jericho up onto his shoulders and slams him down with an FU. Cena drops to his knees and hooks the leg of Jericho, 1...2...3
Winner & New World Heavyweight Champion and WWE Champion - John Cena via Pinfall
Cena gets handed the two World Championships by the referee and celebrates in the ring. He climbs the corner turnbuckles and holds both titles up.. Cena is interrupted though. While he stands on the turnbuckles Batista slides in the ring behind him. He undoes his top button and throws away his tie. He plants a low blow on Cena who drops down from the turnbuckles and nurses that area. Batista then turns him around and positions him for the Batista Bomb; lifts him up and SLAM! Cena is planted with a Batista Bomb in the middle of the ring and is seemingly unconscious. Batista grabs one of the belts and bashes Cena's face with it until he is busted open.
Randy Orton then appears at the top of the ramp with Mike Adamle! The crowd boo as Orton walks down the ramp. Orton slides in casually and surveys what's happened to Cena and then says something to Adamle.
Adamle: I now permit there to now be a World Heavyweight Championship Match! Ref, ring the bell!
Match 5
World Heavyweight Championship
John Cena(c) vs Randy Orton
Orton picks up the lifeless Cena and plants him with a sinful RKO and then hooks the leg, 1...2...3
Winner & New World Heavyweight Champion - Randy Orton
JR: This is despicable!
Orton celebrates in the ring emotionally with Batista and a now recovered Chris Jericho. They then turn around and continue their assault on Cena. Orton stands him up and pushes him into Jericho who connects with a Codebreaker on the bloody WWE Champion. The assault continues until Shawn Michaels runs down the ramp. Michaels runs down the ramp and slides in the ring. He unloads right hands on Batista and Orton at the same time until Jericho interferes in between them and takes out Michaels with a spear-like takedown.
Jeff Hardy then runs down the ramp battered and bruised. He slides in and performs a mule kick on Batista, knocking him back. Orton then appears behind Hardy looking to set up for a RKO and then.. the bell rings. The lights go out. They come back on and Orton is laid out on the outside. Michaels overpowers Jericho and gets back to his feet. Jericho joins him and Michaels attempts a superkick but Jericho leaps through the ropes to avoid it. Hardy performs a running dropkick on Batista and knocks him to the outside. Orton, Batista and Jericho look on from the outside as Michaels and Hardy hold up Cena and look them directly in the eyes as RAW goes off the air.
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