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The Best Episodes of Raw

Every episode of Raw ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Raw!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Raw Season 7 Episode 1 - January 4, 1999
    9.3/10(138 votes)

    #1 - January 4, 1999

    S7:E1

    Mankind cements his legacy in WWE history as he battles The Rock for the WWE Championship. Commissioner Shawn Michaels turns the tables on Mr. McMahon and The Corporation with the help of some old friends, but soon learns what goes around comes around. Plus, Ken Shamrock faces Steve Blackman and Chyna has a special friend for Mark Henry.

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  2. Raw Season 13 Episode 46 - Raw - Nov. 14, 2005
    9.3/10(128 votes)

    #2 - Raw - Nov. 14, 2005

    S13:E46

    In the wake of the sudden and tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero, Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown come together to mourn the loss of Latino Heat and pay tribute to his legacy. From Rey Mysterio going one-on-one with Shawn Michaels to WWE Champion John Cena taking on Randy Orton, the Superstars of WWE pay homage to their fallen brother.

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  3. Raw Season 15 Episode 17 - Raw - Apr. 23, 2007
    9.2/10(63 votes)

    #3 - Raw - Apr. 23, 2007

    S15:E17

    Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion John Cena relive their unforgettable battle for the WWE Title at WrestleMania 23 when they step into the ring once again to go head-to-head. With recent humiliations weighing on his mind, Shane McMahon decides to make an example out of a fan. Plus, Melina defends the Women's Championship against Maria and more.

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  4. Raw Season 22 Episode 22 - June 2, 2014 (Indianapolis, IN)
    9.2/10(89 votes)

    #4 - June 2, 2014 (Indianapolis, IN)

    S22:E22

    Tonight's episode of Raw is being broadcast live from the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Tag Team Match - Bad News Barrett & Cesaro (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Rob Van Dam & Sheamus Singles Match - Bo Dallas vs. Kofi Kingston Singles Match - John Cena vs. Kane Tag Team Match - 3MB (Drew McIntyre & Heath Slater) (w/Hornswoggle & Jinder Mahal) vs. Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/El Torito) Two On One Handicap Match - Aksana & Alicia Fox vs. Nikki Bella Singles Match - Adam Rose vs. Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter) Non Title Tag Team Match - The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) vs. The Wyatt Family (Erick Rowan & Luke Harper) Money In The Bank Qualifying Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Dolph Ziggler Tag Team Match - Goldust & Sin Cara vs. RybAxel (Curtis Axel & Ryback)

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  5. Raw Season 24 Episode 30 - July 25, 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA)
    9.2/10(79 votes)

    #5 - July 25, 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA)

    S24:E30

    After two grueling Fatal 4-Way Matches set the stage for an intense Raw main event clash between Finn Bálor and Roman Reigns, it was the athletic Irishman who put away The Big Dog, earning the right to face Seth Rollins for the newly created WWE Universal Champion at SummerSlam. Find out how Reigns congratulated Bálor after the bout, four weeks before The Biggest Event of the Summer.

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  6. Raw Season 19 Episode 26 - Raw - Jun. 27, 2011
    9.1/10(122 votes)

    #6 - Raw - Jun. 27, 2011

    S19:E26

    On a night where everything is left up to chance with Raw Roulette deciding the stipulations of every match, the WWE Universe expects the unexpected. However, nothing will prepare the WWE Universe for what CM Punk has to say when The Straight Edge Superstar sits down to give everyone a piece of his mind. Plus, John Cena and more.

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  7. Raw Season 32 Episode 13 - March 25, 2024
    9.1/10(171 votes)

    #7 - March 25, 2024

    S32:E13

    The Rock leaves Cody Rhodes bloody in parking lot attack.

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  8. Raw Season 11 Episode 25 - Raw - Jun. 23, 2003
    9.0/10(41 votes)

    #8 - Raw - Jun. 23, 2003

    S11:E25

    Kane puts his mask on the line against Triple H for The Game's World Heavyweight Championship. In blast from the past, Shawn Michaels & Kevin Nash team up to take on Evolution's Ric Flair & Randy Orton. Plus, Rodney Mack's "White Boy Challenge" is answered by Goldberg, Mick Foley is honored by his peers as a true Hardcore Legend, and much more.

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  9. Raw Season 19 Episode 24 - Raw - Jun. 13, 2011
    8.9/10(59 votes)

    #9 - Raw - Jun. 13, 2011

    S19:E24

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin takes control Raw. While Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown find themselves at the mercy of The Rattlesnake, CM Punk's Nexus is banned from ringside when he takes on WWE Champion John Cena in the main event. A confrontational Piper's Pit leads to The Miz and "Rowdy" Roddy Piper facing off in match. All this and more.

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  10. Raw Season 33 Episode 46 - November 17, 2025
    8.8/10(131 votes)

    #10 - November 17, 2025

    S33:E46

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  11. Raw Season 10 Episode 12 - Raw - Mar. 25, 2002
    8.7/10(52 votes)

    #11 - Raw - Mar. 25, 2002

    S10:E12

    History is made as the first ever WWE Draft pits SmackDown General Manager Mr.McMahon against RAW General Manager Ric Flair in a battle over the superstars that will belong to their brands. From The Rock and Hulk Hogan to the Undertaker and Rob Van Dam, the destination of WWE's top superstars will be decided in the birth of the WWE Brand Extension.

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  12. Raw Season 22 Episode 15 - April 14, 2014 (Birmingham, AL)
    8.7/10(52 votes)

    #12 - April 14, 2014 (Birmingham, AL)

    S22:E15

    Tonight's episode of Raw is being broadcast live from the BJCC in Birmingham, AL. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: WWE Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership Tournament Quarter Final Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Rob Van Dam Tag Team Match - Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. RybAxel (Curtis Axel & Ryback) Non Title Match - Alicia Fox vs. Paige Non Title Tag Team Match - Batista & Randy Orton vs. The Usos (Jey Uso & Jimmy Uso) WWE Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership Tournament Quarter Final Match - Cesaro (w/Paul Heyman) vs. Mark Henry Singles Match - Alexander Rusev (w/Lana) vs. Xavier Woods (w/R-Truth) WWE Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership Tournament Quarter Final Match - Jack Swagger (w/Zeb Colter) vs. Sheamus Mixed Tag Team Match - Fandango & Layla vs. Emma & Santino Marella WWE Intercontinental Title #1 Contendership Tournament Quarter Final Match - Bad News Barrett vs. Dolph Ziggler

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  13. Raw Season 32 Episode 25 - June 17, 2024
    8.7/10(112 votes)

    #13 - June 17, 2024

    S32:E25

    Uncle Howdy terrorizes WWE in shocking return.

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  14. Raw Season 32 Episode 49 - December 2, 2024
    8.7/10(87 votes)

    #14 - December 2, 2024

    S32:E49

    Fallout from Survivor Series continues. The Women's IC Tournament begins, and CM Punk kicks off RAW.

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  15. Raw Season 33 Episode 16 - April 21, 2025
    8.7/10(164 votes)

    #15 - April 21, 2025

    S33:E16

    Raw kicks off a new explosive era after WrestleMania 41. Betrayals, unexpected returns, and surprising alliances redefine the rules of the game in an intense and unpredictable episode.

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  16. Raw Season 20 Episode 30 - Raw - Jul 23, 2012
    8.6/10(71 votes)

    #16 - Raw - Jul 23, 2012

    S20:E30

    After much anticipation, Raw's Monumental 1000th Episode surpasses the hype! Stars, legends and celebrities converge to celebrate history.

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  17. Raw Season 23 Episode 13 - March 30, 2015 (San Jose, CA)
    8.6/10(53 votes)

    #17 - March 30, 2015 (San Jose, CA)

    S23:E13

    Tonight's episode of Raw is being broadcast live from the SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Intercontinental Title Match - Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler Eight Man Tag Team Match - The Ascension (Konnor & Viktor), Cesaro & Tyson Kidd (w/Natalya) vs. The New Day (Big E & Kofi Kingston) & The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) (w/Xavier Woods) Singles Match - Damien Mizdow vs. Stardust Singles Match - Curtis Axel vs. Neville WWE United States Title Match - John Cena (c) vs. Dean Ambrose Six Man Tag Team Match - AJ Lee, Naomi & Paige vs. Natalya & The Bella Twins (Brie Bella & Nikki Bella) Singles Match - Goldust vs. Rusev Six Man Tag Team Match - Randy Orton, Roman Reigns & Ryback vs. The Authority (Kane, Seth Rollins & The Big Show)

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  18. Raw Season 23 Episode 33 - August 17, 2015 (Minneapolis, MN)
    8.6/10(36 votes)

    #18 - August 17, 2015 (Minneapolis, MN)

    S23:E33

    Tonight's episode of Raw is being broadcast live from the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Tag Team Match - Cesaro & Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens & Sheamus Singles Match - Luke Harper (w/Bray Wyatt) vs. Roman Reigns (w/Dean Ambrose) Singles Match - Becky Lynch (w/Charlotte & Paige) vs. Tamina (w/Naomi & Sasha Banks) Singles Match - Mark Henry vs. Rusev (w/Summer Rae) Non Title Match - Ryback vs. The Miz Eight Man Tag Team Match - Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) & The New Day (Big E & Kofi Kingston) (w/El Torito & Xavier Woods) vs. The Lucha Dragons (Kalisto & Sin Cara) & The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O'Neil) Non Title Match - Nikki Bella (w/Alicia Fox & Brie Bella) vs. Sasha Banks (w/Naomi & Tamina)

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  19. Raw Season 24 Episode 35 - August 29, 2016 (Houston, TX)
    8.6/10(49 votes)

    #19 - August 29, 2016 (Houston, TX)

    S24:E35

    Triple H resurfaced on Raw to dramatically alter the complexion of its Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match main event, attacking both Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins to pave the way for a Kevin Owens WWE Universal Championship victory! Why did The Game choose The Prizefighter to be the new standard-bearer for Team Red?

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  20. Raw Season 32 Episode 32 - August 5, 2024
    8.6/10(95 votes)

    #20 - August 5, 2024

    S32:E32

    Wyatt Sicks debut. Awesome Truth vs A-Town Down. We hear from Gunther.

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  21. Raw Season 5 Episode 36 - September 8, 1997
    8.5/10(66 votes)

    #21 - September 8, 1997

    S5:E36

    Commissioner Slaughter learns an injured Rattlesnake's strike is the most vicious when he suspends "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The Undertaker warns Shawn Michaels their rivalry will not rest in peace. Plus, WWE Champion Bret Hart takes on Vader in a No Disqualification Match and a Tournament for the vacant Intercontinental Championship kicks off.

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  22. Raw Season 12 Episode 42 - Raw - Oct. 18, 2004
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #22 - Raw - Oct. 18, 2004

    S12:E42

    While awaiting the WWE Universe's decision on who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at Taboo Tuesday, the three potential challengers meet in a Triple Threat Match. Eric Bischoff orders Eugene to face Gene Snitsky. Plus, Randy Orton & Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho take on Evolution's Batista & Ric Flair, and more.

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  23. Raw Season 23 Episode 29 - July 20, 2015 (Kansas City, MO)
    8.5/10(38 votes)

    #23 - July 20, 2015 (Kansas City, MO)

    S23:E29

    Tonight's episode of Raw is being broadcast live from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Singles Match - Brie Bella (w/Alicia Fox & Nikki Bella) vs. Charlotte (w/Becky Lynch & Paige) Non Title Tag Team Match - Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) (w/El Torito) vs. The Prime Time Players (Darren Young & Titus O'Neil) Singles Match - The Big Show vs. The Miz Singles Match - Luke Harper (w/Bray Wyatt) vs. Roman Reigns (w/Dean Ambrose) Tag Team Match - Becky Lynch & Paige (w/Charlotte) vs. Naomi & Sasha Banks (w/Tamina) Six Man Tag Team Match - Cesaro, John Cena & Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens, Rusev & Sheamus (w/Summer Rae)

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  24. Raw Season 7 Episode 39 - September 27, 1999
    8.4/10(59 votes)

    #24 - September 27, 1999

    S7:E39

    Mankind gives The Rock a surprise of a lifetime. WWE Champion Triple H must defend his title, but which top contender will get their chance first? Plus, D-Lo Brown defends the European Championship, Chris Jericho takes on the Big Show, and Mr. McMahon again tries to derail "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. All this and more.

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  25. Raw Season 9 Episode 28 - Raw - Jul. 09, 2001
    8.4/10(35 votes)

    #25 - Raw - Jul. 09, 2001

    S9:E28

    WWE's war with WCW is taken to the extreme after ECW gets involved. While WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin campaigns to lead Team WWE at Invasion, The Rattlesnake convinces Kurt Angle to challenge Booker T for his WCW Championship. Plus, The Undertaker battles Diamond Dallas Page in a Street Fight, Chris Jericho in action, and more.

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Best Episodes Summary

"January 4, 1999" is the best rated episode of "Raw". It scored 9.3/10 based on 138 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/4/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Raw - Nov. 14, 2005".