Episode
Raw: May 4, 2009
Overview
When Batista and United States Champion MVP come to Shane McMahon's aid during his match against WWE Champion Randy Orton, both men try to earn their way into the main event by taking on Legacy's Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase in singles action. Despite being unable to wrestle, John Cena finally responds to The Miz's recent taunts.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 2009-05-04
- Runtime
- 92 min
Episode context
May 4, 2009 is Episode 18 in 2009 of Raw. It aired on 2009-05-04. The runtime is 92 min.
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Episode 17: April 27, 2009
Batista and Big Show clash in the main event to determine the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Championship. Randy Orton takes on United States Champion MVP. Plus, The Miz looks to make an impact at the expense of John Cena, The Brian Kendrick goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston, and much more action.
Episode 19: May 11, 2009
Batista takes on Legacy's Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase in a Handicap Match. A confrontation on MVP's VIP Lounge leads to Kofi Kingston teaming with United States Champion MVP to battle Matt Hardy & William Regal. In a special Exhibition Match, The Miz battles John Cena. Plus, Beth Phoenix in action, Carlito faces The Brian Kendrick, and more.
More episodes from this season
Episode 16: April 20, 2009
Following the 2009 WWE Draft, Chris Jericho bids farewell to Raw by going one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion John Cena. WWE Champion Triple H battles Randy Orton in a No Disqualification Match. Batista makes an example out of Raw's newest acquisition, Kane and CM Punk clash in singles action, and much more.
Episode 20: May 18, 2009
Randy Orton learns he will defend the WWE Championship against Batista in a Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules. The Animal finds himself teaming with John Cena to take on The Viper and both members of Legacy a Handicap Match. Plus, Matt Hardy challenges MVP for the United States Championship and much more.
Episode 15: April 13, 2009
The landscape of WWE is once again reshaped as Raw hosts the 2009 WWE Draft. While Superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and ECW compete against each other to earn their brand's draft picks, the stakes are raised in a 15-Man Tri-Branded Battle Royal. Batista, Shane McMahon, and WWE Champion Triple H team up to face Legacy in a Handicap Match and more.
Episode 21: May 25, 2009
After being forced to relocate Monday Night RAW's venue due to controversy surrounding the 2009 NBA Playoffs, WWE rebounds from this personal foul with a full-court press on the owner of the Denver Nuggets and a special 10-Man Tag Team Match main event featuring an all-star lineup of WWE's finest.
Episode 14: April 6, 2009
Randy Orton's rivalry with the McMahon family rages on when The Viper faces Mr. McMahon in the main event. In a special WrestleMania All-Star Tag Team Match, World Heavyweight Champion John Cena partners with Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat & CM Punk to take on Kane, Big Show, Edge, Chris Jericho & Matt Hardy.
Episode 22: June 1, 2009
Before challenging Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules, Batista steps inside the unforgiving Steel Cage a little early when he goes one-on-one with a member of Legacy. Fresh off of becoming No. 1 Contender for the United States Championship, Kofi Kingston challenges MVP for the gold. Plus, Matt Hardy in action and more.
Episode 13: March 30, 2009
Randy Orton finds himself in a dangerous situation when he becomes the guest of honor at a McMahon family reunion. Before battling The Undertaker on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Shawn Michaels looks to lay The Deadman's Undefeated Streak to rest a little early. Plus, Chris Jericho battles another WWE Hall of Famer and much more.
Episode 23: June 8, 2009
Despite losing the WWE Championship to Batista at Extreme Rules, Randy Orton takes The Animal to the breaking point before challenging him for the gold in the main event. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase continue to prove effective as a team when they take on Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Primo & Carlito.
Episode 12: March 23, 2009
Randy Orton takes his ongoing rivalry with WWE Champion Triple H to uncomfortable limits. While The Undertaker reminds Shawn Michaels of their previous encounters, The Heartbreak Kid takes to hallowed ground to send a message to The Deadman. Plus, the participants in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match compete in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match.
Episode 24: June 15, 2009
With Batista forced to vacate the WWE Championship due to injury, the title is up for grabs in a Fatal 4-Way Match between Triple H, Randy Orton, Big Show, and John Cena. Mr. McMahon makes an announcement that reshapes Raw. CM Punk puts the World Heavyweight Championship on the line in a Triple Threat Match against Edge and Jeff Hardy.