Raw: 2009
Expect the unexpected on Raw in 2009 as Special Guests Hosts take the reins as the power on the red brand. Don't miss such memorable Guest Hosts as Seth Green, Bob Barker, Shaquille O'Neal, and more.
Season 17 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Raw Season 16.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Expect the unexpected on Raw in 2009 as Special Guests Hosts take the reins as the power on the red brand. Don't miss such memorable Guest Hosts as Seth Green, Bob Barker, Shaquille O'Neal, and more.
Episode Guide
Season 17 Progress Shield
January 5, 2009
Jan 5, 2009 · 94 min
Randy Orton & Chris Jericho take on John Cena & Shawn Michaels in the main event. Plus, William Regal defends the Intercontinental Championship against CM Punk, World Tag Team Cham
January 12, 2009
Jan 12, 2009 · 92 min
John "Bradshaw" Layfield orders Shawn Michaels to make WrestleMania come early when he goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion John Cena. With anticipation building over Mr
January 19, 2009
Jan 19, 2009 · 100 min
Mr. McMahon's return to Raw is met with a cold reception from Randy Orton. Alongside Shawn Michaels, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and World Heavyweight Champion John Cena sign the cont
January 26, 2009
Jan 26, 2009 · 84 min
With his victory in the 2009 Royal Rumble and recent attack on Mr. McMahon putting WWE in an unprecedented dilemma, Randy Orton takes some special precautions to prevent Stephanie
February 2, 2009
Feb 2, 2009 · 90 min
World Heavyweight Champion John Cena battles Y2J in the main event. Shane McMahon accepts Randy Orton's challenge. JBL evaluates HBK.
February 9, 2009
Feb 9, 2009 · 90 min
With Stephanie McMahon nearly becoming a victim of Randy Orton's unpredictable mean streak, The Undertaker comes to Raw to lay The Viper to rest. After Chris Jericho gets on the wr
February 16, 2009
Feb 16, 2009 · 93 min
Following his capture of the World Heavyweight Championship just hours after losing the WWE Championship at No Way Out, Edge is confronted by John Cena. Shane McMahon challenges Ra
February 23, 2009
Feb 23, 2009 · 93 min
With Randy Orton's actions leaving a trail of McMahon family casualties in his wake, WWE Champion Triple H teaches The Viper a lesson. John Cena's quest to reclaim the World Heavyw
March 2, 2009
Mar 2, 2009 · 94 min
John Cena challenges Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. In light of WWE Champion Triple H's recent actions, Randy Orton takes legal action against The Game. While looking
March 9, 2009
Mar 9, 2009 · 90 min
Despite being scheduled to face Legacy's Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase in the main event, WWE Champion Triple H brings his rivalry with Randy Orton right to The Viper's front door. A s
March 16, 2009
Mar 16, 2009 · 89 min
Vickie Guerrero serves as the special guest referee in a bout between John Cena and World Heavyweight Champion Edge. There is no escape for Cody Rhodes when he goes one-on-one with
March 23, 2009
Mar 23, 2009 · 85 min
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 K
March 30, 2009
Mar 30, 2009 · 91 min
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,
April 6, 2009
Apr 6, 2009 · 88 min
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 Cham
April 13, 2009
Apr 13, 2009 · 133 min
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 pi
April 20, 2009
Apr 20, 2009 · 90 min
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 Di
April 27, 2009
Apr 27, 2009 · 89 min
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
May 4, 2009
May 4, 2009 · 92 min
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 tak
May 11, 2009
May 11, 2009 · 87 min
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 battl
May 18, 2009
May 18, 2009 · 91 min
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
May 25, 2009
May 25, 2009 · 92 min
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 ow
June 1, 2009
Jun 1, 2009 · 93 min
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 Le
June 8, 2009
Jun 8, 2009 · 101 min
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 Rhod
June 15, 2009
Jun 15, 2009 · 136 min
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. McMah
June 22, 2009
Jun 22, 2009 · 125 min
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
June 29, 2009
Jun 29, 2009 · 94 min
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 i
July 6, 2009
Jul 6, 2009 · 89 min
"The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase returns as the evening's Guest Host and gives Legacy a chance to prove themselves in singles action. The Night of Champions Tournament to see w
July 13, 2009
Jul 13, 2009 · 88 min
Raw Guest Host Seth Green teams up with John Cena & Triple H to take on Legacy a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event. Chavo Guerrero is forced to battle Hornswoggle with one arm tied
July 20, 2009
Jul 20, 2009 · 92 min
Triple H & John Cena take on WWE Champion Randy Orton and his Legacy in a Handicap Match. In honor of ZZ Top serving as Raw Guest Hosts, Hornswoggle goes one-on-one with Chavo Guer
July 27, 2009
Jul 27, 2009 · 98 min
On the orders of Raw Guest Host Shaquille O'Neal, a series of Beat The Clock Challenges are held to see who will face Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. However, t
August 3, 2009
Aug 3, 2009 · 91 min
After bringing The Miz back to the real world, Raw Guest Host Jeremy Piven concedes to his demands by having him face John Cena in a Lumberjack Match. Triple H takes on Legacy's Co
August 10, 2009
Aug 10, 2009 · 91 min
Big Show goes one-on-one with WWE Champion Randy Orton. Chris Jericho takes on John Cena. Triple H travels to Texas to find fellow D-Generation X member, Shawn Michaels. To secure
August 17, 2009
Aug 17, 2009 · 90 min
John Cena & WWE Champion Randy Orton take on Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Jeri-Show in a Lumberjack Match. Actor Freddie Prinze Jr. finds himself in hot water by serving as Raw G
August 24, 2009
Aug 24, 2009 · 91 min
Mr. McMahon celebrates his birthday with D-Generation X by partnering with Shawn Michaels & Triple H to take on WWE Champion Randy Orton and Legacy. An old rivalry is revisited whe
August 31, 2009
Aug 31, 2009 · 89 min
Raw Guest Host Dusty Rhodes gives his son, Cody, an opportunity to challenge Randy Orton for the WWE Championship with John Cena serving as the special guest referee. While Big Sho
September 7, 2009
Sep 7, 2009 · 98 min
TV's Bob Barker shakes things up by serving as the evening's Guest Host. Santino Marella learns the hard way that the best things in life really aren't free. In the main event, DX
September 14, 2009
Sep 14, 2009 · 93 min
When Batista delivers a major announcement regarding the future of his in-ring career, Randy Orton finds himself facing The Animal in a No Holds Barred Match. Shawn Michaels goes o
September 21, 2009
Sep 21, 2009 · 93 min
Raw Guest Host Cedric The Entertainer makes a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event, where WWE Champion John Cena partners with MVP & Mark Henry to take on Randy Orton and Unified WWE
September 28, 2009
Sep 28, 2009 · 91 min
Raw Guest Host Reverend Al Sharpton joins the VIP Lounge and orders Jeri-Show to defend the Unified WWE Tag Team Championships against Mark Henry & MVP. WWE Champion John Cena comp
October 5, 2009
Oct 5, 2009 · 90 min
When Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Jeri-Show receive a lesson in team spirit from Raw Guest Host and Pittsburgh Steeler Ben Roethlisberger, Big Show & Chris Jericho find themselve
October 12, 2009
Oct 12, 2009 · 93 min
Problems within Legacy arise when WWE Champion Randy Orton finds himself partnering with John Cena to take on Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. Also, dissension brews between Unified WWE
October 19, 2009
Oct 19, 2009 · 90 min
Snoop Dogg brings his unique style to the WWE Universe as the evening's Guest Host. In what could be his final appearance on Raw, John Cena takes on Triple H. WWE Champion Randy Or
October 26, 2009
Oct 26, 2009 · 94 min
After turning on Team RAW to ensure an opportunity at The Undertaker's World Heavyweight Championship, Big Show faces Triple H in a Lumberjack Match. After losing the WWE Champions
November 2, 2009
Nov 2, 2009 · 86 min
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne serve as Raw Guest Hosts. WWE Champion John Cena finds himself competing in a Triple Threat Match against Big Show and Chris Jericho. A one-on-one battle b
November 9, 2009
Nov 9, 2009 · 90 min
Big Show and Chris Jericho take on D-Generation X's Shawn Michaels & Triple H. Chavo Guerrero gets on the wrong side of Raw Guest Host and Boxing Champion Ricky Hatton. Plus, MVP w
November 16, 2009
Nov 16, 2009 · 100 min
WWE Champion John Cena partners with World Heavyweight Champion The Undertaker to take on D-Generation X and Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Jeri-Show in a Triple Threat Tag Team Ma
November 23, 2009
Nov 23, 2009 · 133 min
Raw Guest Host Jesse "The Governor" Ventura shakes things up by having Superstars compete in a series of matches to qualify for a Battle Royal to determine a new No. 1 Contender fo
November 30, 2009
Nov 30, 2009 · 89 min
As the rivalry between D-Generation X and Unified WWE Tag Team Champions Jeri-Show rages on, Triple H faces Chris Jericho. With his eyes set on challenging John Cena for the WWE Ch
December 7, 2009
Dec 7, 2009 · 99 min
The owner of the Dallas Mavericks and RAW Guest Host Mark Cuban mediates a face-to-face confrontation between Sheamus and WWE Champion John Cena. Chris Jericho takes on Shawn Micha
December 14, 2009
Dec 14, 2009 · 137 min
Special Guest Host of Raw Dennis Miller celebrates 2009's best Superstars and moments in WWE during "The Slammy Awards." John Cena, Undertaker, CM Punk, and Randy Orton compete in
December 21, 2009
Dec 21, 2009 · 90 min
To help WWE ring in the holiday season, World Series Champion Johnny Damon serves as Raw Guest Host. While several Superstars turn to Santa Claus to grant their Christmas wishes, B
December 28, 2009
Dec 28, 2009 · 94 min
Timbaland hosts the final Monday Night RAW of 2009, John Cena invokes his rematch clause to challenge Sheamus for the WWE Championship. Despite the WWE Universe's wishes, Mr. McMah