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00:00And a slammy for the 2009 Superstar of the Year is on the line in this match.
00:31Your winner, from Westonbury, Massachusetts,
00:37weighing 240 pounds, John Cena!
00:48And Cena relying on the backing of the WWE Universe.
00:52Earlier on tonight, John Cena came to the ring and admitted his pride was hurt.
00:57He was embarrassed last night when he lost the WWE Championship to Sheamus.
01:02But he made a vow.
01:03He made a vow to the WWE Universe that he won't lose another match
01:08until he regains the WWE Championship.
01:11And that does not bode well for Randy Orton to become the Slammy Award winning Superstar of the Year, does it?
01:19John Cena also mentioned that a man's character is judged by how a man deals with adversity.
01:25Right now, John Cena is standing across the ring from a legendary storied rival in Randy Orton.
01:33This matchup between Cena and Orton will determine the 2009 Superstar of the Year
01:39as we wrap up this special three-hour Slammy Award Monday Night Raw.
01:44Now it is only appropriate, ladies and gentlemen, that this great rivalry,
01:48perhaps the greatest of 2009, will determine the Superstar of the Year.
01:53These men have been in matches that have been so personal.
01:56Hell in a Cell, I Quit, a 60-minute WWE Iron Man match that came down to the final fall.
02:03And of course, let's not forget, let's thank our special guest host, Dennis Miller.
02:07And here we go.
02:08The prestige and honor of being called Superstar of the Year on the line, live on Monday Night Raw.
02:14Hey, King, we mentioned earlier, sorry, but John Cena really, he's got the credentials to be Superstar of the Year.
02:18He certainly does.
02:21Let's look at Randy Orton.
02:23Look at how many of these Slammys rolling against cover.
02:25Look at the leg by Orton, and off the fisherman's a kick out.
02:28I think if you look back, Randy Orton may have been in the running for almost all of the Slammys tonight.
02:34Match of the Year, Superstar of the Year here, of course, and shocker, I mean, all sorts of Slammy nominees.
02:42Randy Orton also won the championship three times this year.
02:45John Cena earlier on defeated CM Punk, and we mentioned as Cena goes into the cover and hooks the leg, and a kick out.
02:51We mentioned Cena vowed not to lose again until he regains the WWE Championship.
02:55What about the passionate words of John Cena earlier this evening, saying that the WWE Universe is all John Cena has.
03:02The Universe is John Cena's everything.
03:04Yeah, but let's not forget about Randy Orton.
03:06Randy Orton has a new lease on life, so to speak.
03:09With Sheamus winning the WWE Championship last night,
03:13Randy Orton can now battle for that title once again, because Cena's the one and the champ.
03:17You're right, as long as Cena held that title, Orton was shut out.
03:20You may have a possible counter, now we're at Randy Orton.
03:24Well, this is about being Superstar of the Year, and Randy Orton-
03:27I don't understand this strategy on the part of Orton.
03:29Still stinging from that Iron Man match lost a couple of months ago.
03:33Well, now I do.
03:34Ladies and gentlemen, this is Monday Night Raw.
03:37We are live tonight with the 2009 Slammy Awards, and our guest host, Dennis Miller.
03:41This matchup to determine the Superstar of the Year.
03:45It'll be Cena or Orton.
03:48All the regalia, all the pageantry, all the stars came out tonight.
03:53Randy Orton, Cena back into the ring.
03:56Orton will shoot the half into the cover.
03:58Hooks the leg.
03:59Referee's there.
04:00Shoulders down and a kick out.
04:01Close.
04:02Breakout Star of the Year was named tonight.
04:04Sheamus, Tag Team of the Year was named, as well.
04:08Here's Jericho and the Big Show.
04:10Match of the Year.
04:11Shawn Michaels versus The Undertaker for the 25th anniversary of WrestleMania.
04:15King, what about Shawn Michaels?
04:17Shocking challenge that came after accepting that award.
04:21He wants to try to end that Undertaker's win streak at WrestleMania.
04:25Oh, but look at Orton here.
04:30John Cena, perhaps still suffering the effects of the loss last night at the tables.
04:34Match to Sheamus.
04:35Randy Orton.
04:38Let me ask both of you guys this.
04:39What effect would it have on John Cena after the impassioned statements we heard from him earlier
04:45if he lost this match now for Randy Orton?
04:48Who knows?
04:49Again, it would be another disappointment.
04:51John Cena apologized to the WWE Universe for letting down the Universe,
04:56but John Cena also said,
04:58for those of you who still stand behind me,
05:00for those of you who still believe,
05:02never give up.
05:03That's been John Cena's motto for as long as I've known him.
05:06Yeah, he said, this is my everything.
05:08This means everything to me.
05:11As Randy Orton continues the methodical attack on the former champion.
05:19One thing you gotta keep in mind is that
05:21as passionate as John Cena feels about the WWE Championship,
05:26I think Randy Orton feels the same way.
05:29You get inside Randy Orton's mind, I bet you he feels exactly the same way.
05:34And Orton knows a victory over Cena here tonight
05:36would propel him perhaps into number one contender stance.
05:39Oh, I think without a doubt.
05:41Cena.
05:44That's it.
05:45Feet off the WWE fans.
05:46There's the Bulldog.
05:48And Cena trying to pull out all the stops.
05:50Heads toward the top rope.
05:53Cena hits this.
05:54Orton's in trouble.
05:55There's that leg drop to the back of the neck.
05:56You got it.
05:57Cena, quickly, like a cat, into the cover.
05:59Hooks the leg.
06:00There's two.
06:01Got him.
06:02No!
06:03Oh, man.
06:09Again.
06:10Look at John Cena.
06:11I was gonna make mention.
06:13Perhaps doubt creeping into his mind.
06:17Is he second-guessing himself?
06:19Again, 24 hours removed from being hurled through a table.
06:23Vintage Orton.
06:29So sinister is Randy Orton.
06:32Let's talk about the momentum factor.
06:33Cena, last night, coming up.
06:35Uh-oh, look at this.
06:36Both legs by Orton.
06:37Cena's in trouble.
06:39That's right.
06:40Randy Orton was victorious last night.
06:41Yeah, Cena coming up with one of the biggest losses of his career.
06:43Orton, a huge win.
06:45And an emotional win for Orton as well.
06:47In a very personal rivalry with Kofi Kingston.
06:54And Cena almost looks spent here, guys.
06:57Look at Cena's left hand.
06:58It's still clenched.
06:59There's still fight left in John Cena.
07:02Randy Orton.
07:03And you know how the Viper is when he gets the upper hand.
07:07Methodical.
07:08Almost a disturbing pace.
07:10What about...
07:11Remember that RKO on the Undertaker earlier?
07:13Yes.
07:14Cena!
07:15Cena's got a goblin here!
07:16And a kick out at two.
07:19And off the clothesline.
07:20Orton quickly crawls to the cover.
07:22Hooks the leg.
07:23Both legs of Cena.
07:24Yet again.
07:25And Cena has the power out at two.
07:28You gotta believe Randy Orton perhaps has doubts
07:30if he can actually beat John Cena.
07:33I don't know if I agree with that statement, Michael.
07:35He went through a 60-minute WWE Ironman match
07:37and didn't get the job done, Matt.
07:39It was a classic, but Cena prevailed.
07:41Right.
07:42But you know what?
07:43I'm beginning to have second thoughts
07:45about Cena prevailing here tonight.
07:47I mean, I don't know if he's gonna be able to keep that bow.
07:50There's a difference between not giving up
07:53and being out-fought.
07:55I mean, and you know, I mean...
07:57It's not beyond a stretch of imagination
07:59for Randy Orton to out-fight John Cena.
08:01Orton adjusting the knee pad.
08:05With a purpose.
08:09Oh, and Cena rolls out of the way.
08:10Orton took a little too much time.
08:12This is how well these superstars know each other.
08:15And Cena with the shoulder block.
08:16And suddenly, ladies and gentlemen,
08:17you feel the momentum beginning to shift.
08:19Yes, you do.
08:20I know Orton feels it.
08:21Look out!
08:22Oh!
08:26The universe has come alive!
08:29I saw Cena!
08:31You can't see me!
08:32Here it comes!
08:35There it is!
08:39Five knuckles double!
08:42Cena measuring Orton.
08:44Attitude adjustment time.
08:45Randy Orton slithers away.
08:48Went for the RKO.
08:49Blocked by Cena.
08:50Drop toe hold!
08:52Whipped the STF and Orton countered.
08:54Back and forth.
08:55A counter by Orton.
08:56Here we go!
08:57Attitude adjustment!
08:58From out of nowhere,
08:59the Snake has been slain!
09:02And Orton grabbed the bottom rope.
09:04And again, the long limbs of Randy Orton saves him.
09:08Perfectly done.
09:09And you have to believe
09:10that the Viper knew exactly where he was.
09:14But I think John Cena just now realizes
09:16that he didn't win.
09:17Oh!
09:18Look at Orton!
09:19Not here!
09:20Come on, come on, come on!
09:21Do it!
09:22Knee to the floor!
09:27At what cost,
09:28Randy seemed to bump the back of his head as well.
09:30Oh, man.
09:34Vicious DDT!
09:36If we see that again, yes, we can.
09:38Watch John Cena's head,
09:39but also watch Randy Orton's head.
09:42Yeah, but that's how personal,
09:43how emotional this rivalry is for both of these men.
09:47Randy Orton's up on his feet.
09:48Cena is still out.
09:50Bang!
09:51Randy Orton would love to pin John Cena
09:54in the middle of the ring.
09:55When he gets back in the ring,
09:56he's gonna do it, Matt.
09:57Cena's, he hasn't moved.
09:59Bang!
10:00Cena has not moved.
10:01Orton back into the ring.
10:02Looks to take advantage.
10:04Has to shoot the half of that big body.
10:06Hooks the leg!
10:07He's got him here!
10:08And John Cena powers out!
10:10On instinct, perhaps alone.
10:13For the first time ever,
10:16a match to determine the Superstar of the Year.
10:19It only happens once a year,
10:21and it only happens on Monday Night Raw.
10:23Look at the face of the Viper.
10:27Does he just realize that he gave it his best shot
10:30and didn't get it done,
10:31or is he thinking of something even more evil?
10:34He's gotta be thinking of something else.
10:36Look into the cold, steely blue eyes of Randy Orton.
10:43Sick.
10:44Desperate times call for desperate measures,
10:46and Randy Orton looks desperate right now.
10:49As Cena pushes himself up,
10:50he puts himself into a position.
10:52Randy Orton looking to end the career of John Cena,
10:55who ducks out of the way!
10:57On the shoulders!
10:59Attitude adjustment with authority!
11:01Cover!
11:03Cena's done it!
11:05Cena backs up in style tonight,
11:07and he's Superstar of the Year!
11:10And Superstar of the Year,
11:13John Cena!
11:16This, ladies and gentlemen,
11:17that is the description of a gut check!
11:20Wow.
11:21This is a new John Cena,
11:23a renewed intensity and, dare I say it,
11:26a renewed aggression
11:27in the 2009 Superstar of the Year,
11:30John Cena.
11:31He bowed, and that was the match again.
11:33Joey wins the WWE title.
11:35John Cena is on his way.
11:38Look at this.
11:39It looked like Randy Orton was about to pump John Cena
11:42in the next week,
11:43but no.
11:44Cena moved.
11:45Attitude adjustment, as you said,
11:47with authority.
11:48The immediate hook of the leg.
11:50One, two, three.
11:53Cena, Superstar of the Year.
11:54No apologies after this matchup
11:57for John Cena.
11:59What an incredible night, gentlemen.