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< American nightmare By: Aubrey Sitterson August 31, 2009 Raw's special guest host, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, celebrates with The Legacy before finding himself on the receiving end of a vicious RKO. Related Content Full Raw coverage WWE Championship Match preview Unified WWE Tag Team Championship Match preview Full WWE Breaking Point coverage More D-Generation X Order Legacy's crest shirt Galleries WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes opens Raw WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes MVP vs. Chris Jericho Mark Henry vs. Big Show Hornswoggle vs. Chavo Guerrero - Bull Rope Match Fatal Four Way for the U.S. Title Divas Championship Match "American Dream" Six-Diva Battle Royal Videos Matches WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes ended in a no contest Divas Champion Mickie James def. Beth Phoenix United States Champion Kofi Kingston def. The Miz, Jack Swagger and Carlito Mark Henry def. Unified WWE Tag Team Champion Big Show by disqualification Hornswoggle def. 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WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes ended in a no contest when The Legacy attacked guest referee John Cena, drawing out D-Generation X (PHOTOS | WATCH) Before Raw’s main event between WWE Champion Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes could begin, special guest host Dusty Rhodes reminded John Cena and the WWE Universe that there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for his son. Following his declaration, both Orton and Cody Rhodes turned on The Viper’s WWE Breaking Point opponent. The third member of Legacy then joined his associates in attacking Cena. The treacherous act got the attention of D-Generation X, however, who rushed to the ring in spite of the three-on-two odds. After Dusty Rhodes clobbered Triple H with his boot, the multi-generational Superstars got the best of DX. But as Legacy stood proud over Cena, The Game and HBK, yet another double-cross occurred, with Orton hitting Hall of Famer Rhodes with a lightning-quick RKO. 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While ‘Swoggle came to the ring dressed for success as a rope wielding cowboy, Guerrero was forced to either wear a cow costume including oversized head, or forfeit the match. As both Superstars struggled to attain victory by tying up their opponent, the self-proclaimed “Mexican warrior” grew frustrated with his outfit, removing the cow head and going after Hornswoggle. Luckily, another Superstar rushed to the leprechaun’s aid – the high-flying Evan Bourne helped distract Guerrero, insuring ‘Swoggle’s victory. To add insult to injury, the mischievous Hornswoggle climbed to the top rope, where Bourne placed the cow head on the leprechaun, who then landed a Tadpole Splash on his opponent. Unified WWE Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho def. MVP (PHOTOS | WATCH) After being defeated by MVP & Mark Henry during a tag team match on the previous Raw, Unified WWE Tag Team Champion Chris Jericho was eager to get payback on The Ballin’ Superstar. The nefarious Superstar pulled out all the stops during their match, pinning MVP for the win and sending a clear message to Porter & Henry, who will challenge Jericho & Big Show for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championships at WWE Breaking Point. Beth Phoenix def. Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, Rosa Mendes, Jillian and Alicia Fox in an “American Dream” Six-Diva Battle Royal, earning a Divas Title match (PHOTOS | WATCH) As decreed by special guest host Dusty Rhodes, not only would there be a United States Title Match on Raw, but Mickie James would also defend her Divas Championship. To determine which of WWE’s sexy, smart and powerful Divas would have the title opportunity, an “American Dream Six” Diva-Battle Royal was held. Making use of her amazing strength and power, Beth Phoenix bulldozed the competition, becoming the last Diva standing and earning the right to face Divas Champion Mickie James later in the show. Raw’s special guest host, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, announced a WWE Title Match between champion Randy Orton and "The American Dream’s" son, Cody Rhodes (PHOTOS) Before Raw’s special guest host, WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes, even took to the ring, the WWE Universe knew they were in for a special night. Announced were both a Fatal Four Way for the United States Title in which champion Kofi Kingston would defend against The Miz, Jack Swagger and Carlito, as well as a colossal contest pitting The World’s Strongest Man, Mark Henry against The World’s Largest Athlete, Big Show. Once the dancing and gyrating WWE Legend made his way to the ring and quieted down the WWE Universe in attendance, Rhodes announced that though he recognizes that his son, Cody, is arrogant, the second-generation ring warrior is well on his way to becoming a star. To prove his point, "The American Dream" set a WWE Championship Match as the night’s main event, in which his son will challenge his mentor Randy Orton for one of WWE’s most coveted titles. To make the contest even more interesting, the Hall of Famer announced that he would be in his son’s corner as the No. 1 contender to the WWE Title, John Cena, acted as guest referee. This shocking decision lured out not only The Viper, but also Cody Rhodes, who stood side-by-side with his father in defiance of the leader of The Legacy. p>

- Lawler and Cole hype more of the celebrities in attendance, Maria Menounous, Slash, and Robert Patrick. This, somehow, leads us into a ..."adlinkMouseClick(event,this,0);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,0);" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,0);" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink0">video package about DX and Legacy.

DX vs. Legacy

Shawn Michaels and Triple H as DX are out first to a huge pop, lots of pyro and a new theme song. A US Army Jeep rolls out and 'soldiers' make their way out, 'shooting' up into the ..."adlinkMouseClick(event,this,1);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,1);" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,1);" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink1">rafters. Hunter and Shawn finally show up at the top of the stage riding in on a tank. Wild stuff here.

Hunter and Shawn pose on the tank, which shoots it's cannon as they do their crotch chop. DX throw out glow sticks to the crowd and they pop huge again as Lilian announces them. Hunter grabs a mic a says it's been a long time coming, so 'are you ready?' he does the typical 'for the thousands in attendance' speech, throwing in Cody and Ted saying 'you girls want a war, you got a war, so let's get ready to SUCK IT'. Michaels grabs the mic and says if you're not down with that, they have two words for you, letting the crowd finish it off. Long entrance. Legacy make their way out to the ring in much less impressive fashion. Hunter and Ted are going to be the two men to start things out tonight.

The two men lock up, going into the ropes a ..."adlinkMouseClick(event,this,2);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,2);" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,2);" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink2">couple of times, forcing a break from the ref. DiBiase sends HHH into the corner, but Hunter comes right back out with a big lariat before taking DiBiase down with a suplex and hitting a running knee drop. DiBiase makes the tag, but Rhodes runs straight into a big knee from Hunter. Rhodes stands up and finds himself in between Hunter and Shawn. Rhodes slaps Michaels, prompting HBK to tag into the match. HBK takes Rhodes down immediately with a shoulder block, but Rhodes is able to duck a ..."adlinkMouseClick(event,this,3);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,3);" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,3);" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink3">right hand and slap Michaels again.

DiBiase tags back into the ring, where he falls victim to chops from Michaels in the corner. Michaels is caught off guard though, and DiBiase takes advantage, sending him into the corner with a hard Irish whip. DiBiase tags out to Rhodes, who comes in and tries to make a quick ..."adlinkMouseClick(event,this,4);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,4);" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,4);" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink4">pin, but can only come up with a two.

DiBiase makes his way back into the match and he locks in a rear chin lock. It's not long though, before HBK is able to fight his way out of the submission attempt and catch DiBiase with a neckbreaker. This allows HBK to tag out to Hunter who comes in and cleans house on both members of Legacy. Rhodes is able to distract Hunter though, who falls victim to a slingshot into the corner. HHH is fast to recover though, hitting spinebusters on both members of Legacy.

DX sends Rhodes to the floor, they follow it up with HHH back body dropping Michaels over the top rope on top of Rhodes. DiBiase is able to take advantage of Hunter though while he's distracted, and he and Rhodes double team HHH, stomping away on him in the corner. Ted locks in a rear chin lock and Michaels tries to get the crowd going. Hunter is almost able to make the tag, but Ted cinches in on the hold and takes HHH down to the mat.

Hunter is able to fight his way out of the submission attempt with a side belly to back suplex. DiBiase is able to make the tag first though and Rhodes makes his way in and hits a quick DDT on Hunter before locking in a front face lock. HHH continues to try and reach his corner but Rhodes will not let up on his front face lock. HBK is able to get the crowd behind Triple H, who lands a big overhead suplex on Rhodes. Rhodes is able to make the tag first and DiBiase runs in and quickly takes out Michaels on the ring apron.

Hunter and DiBiase trade right hands in the middle of the ring, with HHH getting the advantage by sending Ted to the outside. Rhodes sends DiBiase back into the ring where he makes the tag, but it's too late as HHH is able to make the hot tag. HBK comes in and makes quick work of both members of Legacy. The numbers game catches up with Michaels though, as he's caught from behind with a lariat by DiBiase.

Rhodes goes up top and tries for the flying elbow, but HBK rolls out of the way and Rhodes crashes and burns. Michaels goes up to the top himself, but he ends up getting crotched on the top turnbuckle by Rhodes. Rhodes attempts a superplex, but Michaels fights his way out, sending Rhodes to the mat. Michaels goes for the flying elbow himself, but Rhodes is able to get up his knees. Rhodes goes for a pin, but HBK kicks out at two.

HBK locks in the figure four out of nowhere, but DiBiase is able to make his way in and break it up. HHH goes for the pedigree on DiBiase, but Rhodes is able to break it up and hit a neckbreaker on Hunter. Rhodes hits the cross Rhodes on HBK, but Hunter is able to break up the pin attempt.Hunter makes his way in and hits the pedigree on Rhodes, but then Dibiase makes his way in and hits the dream street on Michaels. Hunter and Dibiase brawl to the outside where they end up on the wrong side of one of the broadcast booths. Both men are able to make it up before the ..."adlinkMouseClick(event,this,5);" onmouseout="adlinkMouseOut(event,this,5);" onmouseover="adlinkMouseOver(event,this,5);" oncontextmenu="return false;" id="KonaLink5">ten count. HBK hits sweet chin music on Rhodes out of nowhere, he goes for the pin, and wins the match for his team.

Winners: DX