
Raw Results – August 31st 2009
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The show opens with Lilian Garcia introducing tonight’s guest host, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. Dusty talks about how he was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2003. He then says he loves his son Cody Rhodes, and says “I know” before the crowd has a chance to boo. He says there is nothing a father wouldn’t do with his son. He talks about the Randy Orton vs. John Cena “I Quit” match at Breaking Point. Dusty makes a match for tonight – Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton for the WWE title. He says he’ll be in Cody’s corner during the match. He also says the special referee will be John Cena. This cues Randy Orton’s music as he makes his way to the ring. Orton tells Dusty he thinks he’s jealous of him because his son Cody loves him more than his own father. He asks Dusty what makes him think Cody will even accept the match. Orton says he should kick Dusty in the skull again. This cues Cody Rhodes’ music and out comes the Legacy member to the ring. Cody tells Orton this man you happened to kick in the head two years ago happens to be his father. He tells Orton they’re associates, perhaps even friends. He says but this is a golden opportunity and one he will not pass up. He says he intends to become the youngest WWE champion in history tonight. He tells Orton it isn’t personal – it’s strictly business.
Backstage we see Ted DiBiase and Cody Rhodes. DiBiase asks him if he really wants to go through with this. Rhodes says when DiBiase’s dad was host he got a nice spotlight, tonight he’s going to make the most of this opportunity. Randy Orton walks in and asks Cody if he’s really going through with this. Rhodes says yes. Orton says just like you said earlier, no matter what happens in this ring tonight – it’s only business, not personal.
Randy Orton vs Cody Rhodes
WWE Championship Match
Dusty Rhodes is on the outside in Cody’s corner for this match. Before the match even begins, Dusty gets on the microphone and apologizes to Cena. He says like he mentioned earlier – there is nothing a father wouldn’t do for his son. With that said, Orton and Rhodes attack Cena. DiBiase runs down to join in on the fun. They continue the beat down until D-X’s music hits. HBK and HHH come out and clean house. They looked to have finished things up until Dusty comes in and whacks HHH with his boot. Orton and Legacy come back in the ring and beat down D-X and Cena some more. Loud “Cena, Cena” chant from the crowd. Orton, Legacy and Dusty join hands and raise their arms up in victory. The crowd boo’s. Orton turns around and RKOs Dusty out of nowhere. “I don’t think that was part of the plan” says Lawler as Rhodes looks insanely pissed. Orton does the slow stare to Rhodes. The show ends on that note.
Winner: No Contest