The 809’th Edition of WWE RAW came to you, live, from the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI.
Match Results
- Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio (RAW) def. The Miz & John Morrison (ECW) by Rey Mysterio pinning The Miz with a sunset flip powerbomb.
- Opening Round of the 8-Man Intercontinental Title Tournament: Kofi Kingston def. Kane by DQ after Kane ignored the referee’s 5-count.
- #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match for the World Title: Chris Jericho def. Batista & Randy Orton by pinning Randy Orton following a Spear by Batista to earn the right to challenge John Cena for the World Title at Armageddon.
- Goldust (in his in-ring return to RAW) def. Santino Marella by pin following the Final Cut.
- Opening Round of the 8-Man Intercontinental Title Tournament: CM Punk def. Snitsky by pin following the GTS.
- 6-Diva Tag: Melina (in her return to RAW), Mickie James, & Candice def. Beth Phoenix, Katie Lea, & Jillian by Melina pinning Katie Lea with the LA Splits.
Match Quality
- #1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match
- Shawn Michaels & Rey Mysterio Vs. The Miz & John Morrison
- Goldust Vs. Santino Marella
- CM Punk Vs. Snitsky
- Kane Vs. Kofi Kingston
- 6-Diva Tag Match
Note(s)
New World Heavyweight Champion John Cena also made an appearance on RAW and assaulted #1 Contender Chris Jericho.
The 8-Man Intercontinental Title Tournament will decide the next challenger for William Regal’s Intercontinental Title- The original eight competitors are- Kane, Kofi Kingston, Snitsky, CM Punk, Rey Mysterio, The Miz, Finlay, & John Morrison.
It was announced on RAW that on next week’s show, World Champion John Cena will face Kane.
The return of the WWE Slammy Awards was also announced to take place two weeks from tonight in a three hour special starting at 8/7c.