RAW LIVE Coverage & Discussion Thread - 13th April, 2009

[Kellie]

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RAW Results - 13th April 2009
Location - Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA
Announcers - Michael Cole, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Jim Ross, Todd Grisham, Josh Mathews, & Matt Striker

Dark Matches

Dolph Ziggler v. Goldust. Ziggler won with a reverse neckbreaker

Kurt Hawkins (no Ryder) vs. Jimmy Wang Yang. Hawkins won with a Moonsault




Here are the current rosters (new members in bold)

RAW
Montel Vontavious Porter
Big Show
Triple H
Matt Hardy
The Miz
Maryse
Batista
Beth Phoenix
Candice
Charlie Haas
Cody Rhodes
Dolph Ziggler
Goldust
Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Jamie Noble
Jerry Lawler
Jillian
John Cena
JTG
Kelly Kelly
Kofi Kingston
Layla
Lilian Garcia
Michael Cole
Mickie James
Mike Knox
Mr. McMahon
Randy Orton
Rosa Mendes
Santino Marella
Shad
Shawn Michaels
Sim Snuka
Ted DiBiase
Vickie Guerrero
William Regal

SMACKDOWN
Melina
CM Punk
Kane
Chris Jericho
Rey Mysterio
Brie Bella
Carlito
Chavo Guerrero
Curt Hawkins
DH Smith
Edge
Eve
Ezekiel Jackson
Festus
Gail Kim
Hurricane Helms
Jeff Hardy
Jesse
Jim Ross
Jimmy Wang Yang
Justin Roberts
Kung Fu Naki
Maria
Michelle McCool
Mr. Kennedy
Natalya
Nikki Bella
Primo
R-Truth
Ranjin Singh
Shelton Benjamin
The Brian Kendrick
The Great Khali
Theodore Long
Umaga
Undertaker
Zack Ryder

ECW
Vladimir Kozlov
Alicia Fox
Christian
DJ Gabriel
Evan Bourne
Finlay
Hornswoggle
Jack Swagger
John Morrison
Katie Lea Burchill
Mark Henry
Matt Striker
Paul Burchill
Ricky Ortiz
Tiffany
Todd Grisham
Tommy Dreamer
Tony Atlas
Tony Chimel
Tyson Kidd









In Ring Batista, HHH, Shane McMahon, Vickie Guerrero

Batista's music hits. With a mic in hand, "I can't even tell you how good it feels to be back" with a roar from the crowd to follow, "it took me almost 4 months to get back in this ring. The one thing that drove me, was retribution, for this..." splits to screen of Orton punting Batista 4 months ago. "The worst part, was waiting. Sitting around and waiting. Waiting to get my hands on Randy Orton. But now, I am BACK! No more waiting. So Orton, stop being a little punk, and get out here and face me like a man. If you don't, I will tear apart every inch of this arena to find you!" A quick pause, and Shane McMahon's music hits. Shane enters the ring and grabs the mic. "With malicious intent Randy Orton has done to myself, my father, and my sister. There are no words to describe what I want to do to Orton, and if anyone is getting retribution tonight, it's me." HHH's music hits and with championship belt in hand, Shane's brother-in-law heads to the ring. HHH takes the mic from Shane McMahon, "The reason for all the stuff with Orton, what's gone down with you, your dad... it was all to get to me. It's all my fault. With all due respect to you, and everything Orton has done to you and put you through... He tried to take out my wife, the mother of my kids. This was all because of me. I started it, and I am damn well going to finish it. I'm not asking you, I'm telling you. Randy Orton is mine." Vickie Guerrero comes out in a wheelchair interrupting, "Excuse me! Excuse me! The only person who will determine who and when anyone will face Randy Orton is me! The new GM of RAW!" Crowd rawring with a united "You Suck!!" Vickie continues, "Randy Orton could be the new WWE Champion if any of you are counted out or disqualified at Backlash's 6 man match. I have given Orton a well deserved night off tonight. So tonight, we will have a 3 on 2 handicap match. The three of you (Shane McMahon, HHH, and Batista) will team up to face Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase. The one that earns the pin fall tonight will earn a match against Randy Orton next week. Thank you for your time, and good night."


Draft Match:
Rey Mysterio (RAW) vs. Evan Bourne (ECW)

Rey Mysterio's music and pyro hit as Mysterio walks out with his International Championship belt around his waist. Next up Evan Bourne's music begins and he runs to the ring. Bell rings. Early headlock between the two, Bourne trying to take Mysterio down. Bourne trying to get Mysterio out of the ring, but Mysterio held on to the top rope. Mysterio throwing Bourne into the sidebar then throwing him back in the ring for a two count, but Bourne kicks out shockingly. Bourne has Mysterio in a headlock on the ground in the ring Mysterio throwing elbows into Bourne's chest. Another 2 count kickout. Mysterio throwing Bourne across the ring and another two count. Mysterio with a 619 and splash three count, Mysterio wins. (So RAW gets the first draft pick)

Winner: Rey Mysterio


WWE DRAFT PICK NUMBER ONE:
RAW Gets - U.S. Champion MVP


Draft Match:
Kane (RAW) vs. The Brian Kendrick (Smackdown!)

Kane's music sounds as the arena turns black and red, he slowly struts to the ring. Brian Kendrick's music sounds next as he walks to the ring w/ Izeikel Jackson. Brian runs from the ring immediately. Izeikel Jackson attempting to intimidate Kane outside of the ring, to no avail as Kane throws Brian back in the ring. Kane with a choke slam. Three count.

Winner: Kane


WWE DRAFT PICK NUMBER TWO:
RAW Gets - Big Show


Backstage
Vickie Guerrero talking to Chavo about being new GM. Knock at the door, Randy Orton comes in complaining about Vickie's match for tonight made for HHH. If Rhodes and DiBiase win tonight, whoever they beat has to face all of Legacy in a 3 on 1 match next week.

Cena backstage, Jack Swagger walks up. Basically arguing about tonights match and the "All American". Cena calling Swagger a punk kid telling him tonight he will get a lesson in respect.


Mickie James, Melina, and Kelly Kelly walking to the ring for a 6-woman tag match up next....


Draft Match
Mickie James, Melina, and Kelly Kelly (RAW) vs. Michelle McCool, Natalya, and Mayrse (Smackdown!)

All girls come to the ring. Divas arguing in the ring, all 6 begin to brawl and go outside of the ring. James and McCool start the fight as the bell rings. McCool with an early lead. James gets the upper hand momentarily, getting a one count on McCool. Mickie James goes up top but McCool got a kick to the face and three count.

Winner: Michelle McCool, Natalya, and Mayrse


WWE DRAFT PICK NUMBER THREE:
Smackdown! Gets - The Women's Champion Melina


John Cena is seen walking to the ring....


2-Pick Draft Match
John Cena (RAW) vs. Jack Swagger (ECW)

John Cena's music hits first. Cena comes out smiling, with his championship belt around his waist and he salutes then runs to the ring. Jack Swagger's music hits next. Jack Swagger showing off his belt to the crowd while standing in the ring. Bell rings. Match begins. Two draft picks on the line. Swagger knocking Cena to the ground early on in the match. Swagger leading the match, Cena quickly retaliates and Swagger jumps out of the ring. Cena following him out. Two count take out by Swagger. Swagger kicking Cena in the chest. Another 2 count pin fall. Cena seeming to be losing momentum in the ring, Swagger strutting the ring looking at Cena's near-lifeless body on the mat. Taking too much time for the cover, Cena getting out on a 2 count. Crowd with "Let's go Swagger!!" Cena trying to muscle his way out of Swagger's full nelson. Cena with two crazy drop kicks and five knuckle shuffle. Swagger getting out of the F U. Both laid out on the mat, both getting up at the 7 count. Cena puts on the STF. Win by submission.

Winner: John Cena



WWE DRAFT PICK FOUR AND FIVE:
Raw Gets - Matt Hardy
Raw Gets - HHH


After the match
Edge coming through the crowd and jumping Cena.


Backstage
Orton is in the locker room and has a word with Rhodes and Dibiase. He reminds them of the stips tonight, and wants to know their strategy. Rhodes says create more animosity between them, and Dibiase says they're planning on winning by DQ because they're all hot heads. He also says that's how he'll win the WWE Title at Backlash. Orton says he likes it.

Santino walks to the ring for a match as we go to commercial.


Santino Marella (Raw) vs. The Great Khali (Smackdown)

Well it's the rematch we've waited years for. Or three days. Well at least Smackdown will get a pick. Beth Phoenix comes out before the bell with Rosa, and lets Santino know that she talked to Vickie earlier. Tonight if Khali beats Santino then Santina will be a guest on the Khali Kiss cam next week. Santino stalls screaming he's not ready, and then gets up in Khali's…chest. Santino gets thrown to the mat, and then clutches the ropes as Khali tries to choke him. Santino hits the ropes, but runs right into a shoulder block from Khali.

Winner: The Great Khali



WWE Draft Pick Number Six
Smackdown Gets - CM Punk


Draft Match
The Miz (ECW) vs. Kofi Kingston (RAW)

Miz grabs a side headlock, and Kofi quickly rolls out of it. Kofi delivers a shoulder block off the ropes, but Miz goes right back to the headlock. Miz hits the ropes with a shoulder block, but Kofi comes back with a dropkick for two. Kofi grabs an armbar, but Miz comes out of that. Miz grabs an armbar, and Kofi counters sending Miz to the floor. Kofi delivers a baseball slide, and then fires Kofi back inside. Morrison tries a sneak attack, but Kofi sees it coming. Miz takes advantage of the distraction and delivers a baseball slide of his own. Back inside Miz gets a one count, and grabs a chinlock. Miz delivers a series of knees and then switches to a headlock. Kofi tries to elbow out, but Miz rams him into the top buckle for two. Miz chokes out Kofi on the second rope, and catapults over the top to drop Kofi's throat across the ropes. Miz rolls back inside and grabs a neck vice. Kofi counters out of that, and then comes back with a pair of rights. Jumping clothesline connects for Kofi off the ropes, but Miz rolls out of the way before the double leg drop attempt. Miz fires Kofi into the buckle, and tries a charge, but Kofi ducks out to the apron and delivers a kick. Kofi heads to the top with a crossbody, but Miz rolls through for two. Miz drives Kofi face first into the mat for two, and then sends Kofi into the ropes. Kofi comes back with a Side Russian Legsweep, and this time the double legdrop connects for two. Kofi goes for a spinning kick, but Miz ducks it and gets a two count. Miz goes for a rollup, but Kofi rolls through and gets two. Kofi gets thrown into the buckle, and Miz charges into a boot. Kofi goes to the second rope, but Morrison tries to push him off. The ref turns around to see it and that draws the DQ at 8:52. Match started horribly slow, but really picked up at the end. That is until the bullshit ending, but of course the ending plays in to what came next.

Winner: Kofi Kingston (Disqualification)


WWE Draft Pick Number Seven
Raw Gets - The Miz




Fifteen Man Tri-Branded Battle Royal (For 2 Picks): Team Raw- Montel Vontavious Porter, JTG, Shad Gaspard, Mike Knox, & The Big Show Team ECW-Tyson Kidd, Paul Burchill, Finlay, Mark Henry, & Ricky Ortiz Team Smackdown Edge, Chavo Guerrero, R-Truth, Carlito, & Primo

Big brawl to start. Stunning I know. Impossible to recap, but you know how these works. Lots of guys punch and kick and hang out on the ropes. Ricky Ortiz shockingly is the first to go, and he's followed quickly by Paul Burchill both at the hands of Big Show. Knox gets tossed by Mark Henry, and Chavo goes out at the hands of Show. Henry tosses Shad, and Show fires Primo out. R-Truth gets tossed at the hands of Henry, and Show tosses Kidd. Henry throws R-Truth out, and JTG goes out as well thanks to the silverback. The story of this battle royal is becoming clear as Show throws Carlito out. MVP gets tossed by Henry, as we get down to the final four of Show, Henry, Finlay, and Edge. Edge quickly disposes of Finlay, and takes a second to celebrate before realizing who he's in the ring with. Edge tries to reason with both guys to no avail. Show chokeslams Edge, and Henry attacks him from behind. Show picks up Henry and sets him on the apron. Henry tries to pull Show over the top ala Benoit in the 2004 Rumble, but Show breaks the grip with a headbutt. Show finally delivers the knockout punch sending Henry to the floor. That leaves Edge and Show in the ring. Show charges at Edge, but Edge drops down and pulls the top rope down to eliminate Show and gain a pair of picks for Smackdown

Winner: Edge


WWE Draft Pick Number Eight
Smackdown! Gets - Kane
Smackdown! Gets - Chris Jericho



Draft Match
Christian (ECW) vs. Shelton Benjamin (Smackdown!)


Christian comes out first to his music blaring. Next Shelton Benjamin. Bell rings. Match begins. Benjamin with an early lead. Quick two count. Christian trying to hit the kill switch. Mid-match Christian seems to be making a comeback with full momentum, knocking Benjamin to the mat. Christian once again attempting the kill switch, Benjamin countering and getting a two count on Christian. Benjamin leading the match once again, but Christian finally gets the kill switch and the three count.

Winner: Christian


ECW Draft Pick Number One
ECW Gets - Vladimir Kozlov


Backstage
Shane McMahon walks in to talk to HHH. HHH lets Shane know that Orton is his, and to stay out of it and he'd tell Batista the same thing. Batista walks in behind HHH and says 'then why don't you tell me'. Batista intentionally bumps into HHH as he walks out of the locker room.



Draft Pick Match
CM Punk (Smackdown!) vs. Matt Hardy (RAW)

CM Punk comes to the ring first as his music plays. Next to the ring is Matt Hardy with an attitude. Bell rings. Match begins. CM Punk takes an early lead and gets a two count on Hardy early on. CM Punk with several knees to Matt Hardy's chest. Matt attempts to pin CM Punk after Matt almost breaks him in half, but Punk kicks out. Another two count. Matt beginning to look discouraged. Matt putting Punk in an abdominal stretch and a couple punches to the chest. CM Punk refusing to tap out. Punk with elbows to Hardy's leg and getting out. CM Punk kicking Matt Hardy in the face and another two count. Jeff interrupts the match and attacks Matt Hardy. CM Punk wins by DQ.

Winner: Matt Hardy


After the match
Jeff chases Matt backstage.



WWE DRAFT PICK Number Ten
Raw Gets - Maryse


Chris Jericho (Smackdown!) vs. Tommy Dreamer (ECW)

Chris Jericho's music sounds as he comes to the ring. Following next, Tommy Dreamer heads to the ring as his music sounds. Bell rings. Match begins. Very first match ever between Jericho and Dreamer. Jericho gets knocked out of the ring. The match continues outside of the ring as Dreamer hops out of the ring following. Both get back in the ring and Jericho takes a slight lead in the match. Jericho with a boot to Dreamer's face. Jericho trying to put Dreamer in a submission. Dreamer gets back to his feet and dominates Jericho. Jericho attempting to put Dreamer in the Walls of Jericho but Dreamer kicks out and a quick two count. Both men back to their feet. Another questionable two-count by Tommy Dreamer. Jericho attempting to suplex Dreamer but Dreamer pushes Jericho off the ropes. Jericho with an amazing counter wins the match.

Winner: Chris Jericho


WWE Draft Pick Number Eleven
Smackdown Gets- Intercontinental Champion Rey Mysterio


Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes vs. Shane McMahon, Batista, and HHH

Legacy comes to the ring first, leading into a commercial. HHH comes out next. Followd by Shane McMahon then Batista. Shane beating Rhodes. Batista taps himself in as Shane is dancing. Batista fighting DiBiase. DiBiase with a bit of an advantage. HHH almost gets a pin but Batista pulls HHH off DiBiase. DiBiase with a perfect drop kick on HHH then tagging in Rhodes. DiBiase with another two count on HHH. HHH gets the pedigree on Rhodes.

Winner: HHH


Randy Orton comes out and stares down HHH. Show ends.



DRAFT RECAP
Pick One- MVP to RAW
Pick Two- The Big Show to RAW
Pick Three- Melina to Smackdown!
Pick Four- Matt Hardy to RAW
Pick Five- HHH to Raw
Pick Six- CM Punk to Smackdown!
Pick Seven- The Miz to RAW
Pick Eight- Kane to Smackdown!
Pick Nine- Chris Jericho to Smackdown!
Pick Ten- Vladimir Kozlov to ECW
Pick Eleven- Maryse to Raw
Pick Twelve- Rey Mysterio to Smackdown!

[JohnCenaFan28]

Goldust better be on RAW... let alone any of the 4 upcoming WWE TV Shows!:pullhair:

[John]

I can't wait for Raw Tonight.....It'll be a great show, filled with drafting, shame i won't be on tho, i'll download tomorrow and post links here......I heard rumours about Jeff or Matt moving brands which i hope it true, Jeff to ECW would be good hopefully to restore some ECDub into ECW, I also think Orton will move over to SD and Edge over to Raw.

[tommy]

My predictions for the show (since 12 drafts for the show were confirmed):
To Raw:
1. Jeff Hardy
2. Christian
3. JR
4. Edge
5. MVP
6. Maryse
7. Triple H

To Smackdown:
1. Michael Cole
2. Rey Mysterio
3. Melina
4. John Cena

To ECW:
1. Mr. Kennedy

That's not necessarily what I want, it's just my predictions.

[JohnCenaFan28]

^ Everything there would be great except Melina's move to SD!

[Nick, Your Indie Lover]

Predictions:

SD Gets: Jericho, Christian, John Morrison, Kofi, Melina, Candice, Mike Knox, Mysterio

Raw Gets: Edge, Matt Hardy, Henry, Big Show, MVP, Maryse, R-Truth, The Miz, The Brian Kendrick

ECW Gets: Zack Ryder, Vlad Kozlov, Ken KEnnedy, Sim Snuka, Jamie Noble

[christianedge]

damn, kane goes back to sd...after he gets a pick for raw lol, oh well...

[Kenpachi Zaraki]

Interesting Show. I didnt expect RAW to end up with 2 World Champs but Punk might bring a title back to SD I guess.

Tommy is a bloody necromancer :o