Episode
Raw: May 18, 2009
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 20
- Air date
- 2009-05-18
- Runtime
- 91 min
Episode context
May 18, 2009 is Episode 20 in 2009 of Raw. It aired on 2009-05-18. The runtime is 91 min.
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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.
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.
More episodes from this season
Episode 18: May 4, 2009
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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 25: June 22, 2009
As the new owner of Monday Night RAW, Donald Trump vows to show the WWE Universe the appreciation that they deserve by making some drastic changes. Triple H challenges Randy Orton for the WWE Championship in a Last Man Standing Match. John Cena goes one-on-one with Big Show. Plus, CM Punk, Chris Jericho and much more.
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 26: June 29, 2009
With Mr. McMahon buying back Monday Night Raw from Donald Trump, The Chairman shakes things up by introducing the first of many RAW Guest Hosts, Batista. WWE Champion Randy Orton is forced to run the Gauntlet. Several Superstars compete in a tournament to see who will face The Viper for his title at Night of Champions.