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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Raw Season 5 Episode 51 - December 22, 1997
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - December 22, 1997

    S5:E51

    When DX gives the WWE Universe a special Christmas present, Commissioner Slaughter gives the duo a gift of his own by ordering Shawn Michaels to defend his European Championship against Triple H in the main event. Plus, the New Age Outlaws search for Mankind, Ken Shamrock battles D'lo Brown, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Raw Season 5 Episode 52 - December 29, 1997
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - December 29, 1997

    S5:E52

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust. With Triple H out of action due to a knee injury, Commissioner Slaughter orders Shawn Michaels to take his place in the main event against Owen Hart and puts HBK's WWE Championship on the line. Plus, one of Mick Foley's alter egos is reunited with an old friend and more.

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  3. Raw Season 26 Episode 48 - November 26, 2018 (Milwaukee, WI)
    3.5/10(49 votes)

    #3 - November 26, 2018 (Milwaukee, WI)

    S26:E48

    Baron Corbin took his authority over Monday Night Raw to new levels, naming himself “General Manager-Elect,” putting his adversaries in unfair Handicap Matches and ensuring himself a forfeit victory over an injured Braun Strowman at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. Who can stop the power-hungry Lone Wolf?

    Director:Unknown
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  4. Raw Season 31 Episode 14 - April 3, 2023
    4.2/10(91 votes)

    #4 - April 3, 2023

    S31:E14

    On a tremendous Monday Night Raw, Brock Lesnar assaulted his would-be partner Cody Rhodes, absolutely decimating The American Nightmare! Plus, Damian Priest sent Bad Bunny though an announce table, Riddle made his stunning return, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat The Street Profits, Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan earned a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match and so much more!

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Raw Season 27 Episode 18 - May 6, 2019 (Cincinnati, OH)
    4.4/10(44 votes)

    #5 - May 6, 2019 (Cincinnati, OH)

    S27:E18

    With Mr. McMahon’s “Wild Card Rule” allowing a limited number of Superstars to cross brands for a night, Raw was host to a WrestleMania rematch when SmackDown LIVE’s Kofi Kingston defended his hard-earned WWE Championship against “The New” Daniel Bryan. Did Bryan cause Kingston’s 11-year journey to the WWE Title to end in heartbreak? Also on Raw, Universal Champion Seth Rollins teamed with AJ Styles in an impromptu tag team match, Ricochet put his Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match opportunity on the line and much more!

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Raw Season 29 Episode 16 - April 19, 2021
    4.4/10(38 votes)

    #6 - April 19, 2021

    S29:E16

    Asuka looks for payback against Charlotte Flair. Drew McIntyre demands answers from MVP after being attacked by MACE & T-BAR. The Miz & Maryse host a Miz & Mrs. celebration on "Miz TV."

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  7. Raw Season 29 Episode 23 - June 7, 2021
    4.6/10(34 votes)

    #7 - June 7, 2021

    S29:E23

    RAW #1463 Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre sign their WWE Championship Match contract ahead of WWE Hell in a Cell. Shayna Baszler stops by "Alexa's Playground." A Tag Team Battle Royal determines the next challengers to AJ Styles & Omos’ Raw Tag Team Titles.

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  8. Raw Season 13 Episode 51 - Raw - Dec. 19, 2005
    4.7/10(26 votes)

    #8 - Raw - Dec. 19, 2005

    S13:E51

    From Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, WWE superstars are once again given the honor of performing for members of the U.S. Armed Forces with the holiday tradition of Tribute to the Troops. Witness WWE Champion John Cena, Triple H, Trish Stratus, and many more give a special thanks to our service men and women.

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  9. Raw Season 26 Episode 49 - December 03, 2018 (Houston, TX)
    4.7/10(43 votes)

    #9 - December 03, 2018 (Houston, TX)

    S26:E49

    After Nia Jax & Tamina prevented Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey from helping Natalya fight off The Riott Squad, The Baddest Woman on the Planet got some backup in the form of The War Goddess, Ember Moon. Find out how Hot Ronda put The Irresistible Force on the defensive en route to their title collision at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs.

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  10. Raw Season 2 Episode 41 - Technical Difficulties
    4.8/10(34 votes)

    #10 - Technical Difficulties

    S2:E41

    As the road to Survivor Series draws to a close, Todd Pettengill gives his report while the problems between Bret Hart and Bob Backlund continue. The King's Court plays host to another member of the Hart family who sides with his brother's nemesis. Plus, Double J, Mabel and more on this edition of Monday Night RAW.

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  11. Raw Season 14 Episode 42 - Raw - Oct. 16, 2006
    4.8/10(51 votes)

    #11 - Raw - Oct. 16, 2006

    S14:E42

    Triple H faces Randy Orton. Mr. McMahon gathers ECW Champion Big Show and World Heavyweight Champion Booker T together with WWE Champion John Cena for some news regarding Cyber Sunday. Jeff Hardy defends the Intercontinental Championship against Super Crazy, Shelton Benjamin, and Chris Masters in a Fatal 4-Way Match. All this and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Raw Season 29 Episode 13 - March 29, 2021
    4.8/10(37 votes)

    #12 - March 29, 2021

    S29:E13

    WWE Champion Bobby Lashley offers a title opportunity at WrestleMania to anyone who can take down Drew McIntyre before The Show of Shows. Raw Women's Champion Asuka and Rhea Ripley make their WrestleMania showdown official with a contract signing. United States Champion Riddle looks for payback against Sheamus in a non-title match.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Raw Season 30 Episode 52 - December 26, 2022
    4.8/10(38 votes)

    #13 - December 26, 2022

    S30:E52

    The final Raw of 2022 highlights the best matches and moments from an unforgettable year in a special episode.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Raw Season 14 Episode 43 - Raw - Oct. 23, 2006
    4.9/10(44 votes)

    #14 - Raw - Oct. 23, 2006

    S14:E43

    While preparing to face ECW Champion Big Show and World Heavyweight Champion Booker T at Cyber Sunday, WWE Champion John Cena turns his attention to Johnny Nitro, as Nitro battles Cena on behalf of his celebrity friend, Kevin Federline. Randy Orton faces Triple H. Plus, the tournament to crown a new Women's Champion continues, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Raw Season 29 Episode 12 - March 22, 2021
    5.0/10(35 votes)

    #15 - March 22, 2021

    S29:E12

    Randy Orton summons The Fiend after his adversary's horrifying return at WWE Fastlane. A new challenger emerges for Raw Women's Champion Asuka. WWE Champion Bobby Lashley collides with Sheamus in a non-title match. Kofi Kingston goes one-on-one with AJ Styles. Jeff Hardy battles The Miz.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Raw Season 29 Episode 22 - May 31, 2021
    5.0/10(31 votes)

    #16 - May 31, 2021

    S29:E22

    RAW #1462 Drew McIntyre and Kofi Kingston battle in a rematch to determine the challenger to WWE Champion Bobby Lashley. AJ Styles & Omos take on Elias & Jaxson Ryker in a Raw Tag Team Title Match. Raw Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley and her WWE Hell in a Cell opponent Charlotte Flair join “Miz TV.” Reginald faces Shayna Baszler.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Raw Season 2 Episode 23 - Battle of the Big Men
    5.1/10(36 votes)

    #17 - Battle of the Big Men

    S2:E23

    Bam Bam Bigelow and Mabel collide in a battle of the big men. The war between Jerry 'The King' Lawler and Duke 'The Dumpster' Drose continues to escalate. Newly crowned King of the Ring, Owen Hart, makes a special appearance. The Headshrinkers defend the WWE Tag Team Titles. Also features Lex Luger, I.R.S., and many more.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Raw Season 14 Episode 49 - Raw - Dec. 04, 2006
    5.1/10(33 votes)

    #18 - Raw - Dec. 04, 2006

    S14:E49

    DX teams with The Hardy Boyz to take on Rated-RKO & MNM in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match. Despite a recent challenge from Umaga, John Cena puts the WWE Championship on the line in Chris Masters' Masterlock Challenge. Eugene is featured on the Kiss Cam. Plus, Shelton Benjamin faces Super Crazy, Cryme Tyme visits a retirement community, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Raw Season 28 Episode 12 - March 23, 2020
    5.1/10(38 votes)

    #19 - March 23, 2020

    S28:E12

    The Viper accepted The Ultimate Opportunist’s WrestleMania challenge, AJ Styles challenged The Undertaker to a “Boneyard Match,” Becky Lynch took out Shayna Baszler in a brutal sneak attack and more as The Road to WrestleMania heats up.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Raw Season 28 Episode 13 - March 30, 2020
    5.1/10(36 votes)

    #20 - March 30, 2020

    S28:E13

    The last Raw before WrestleMania 36 – The ONLY WrestleMania Too Big for Just One Night – features WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Raw Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, WWE Hall of Famer Edge and The Undertaker. The Superstars of Raw make their final statements before a historic two-night WrestleMania.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Raw Season 29 Episode 11 - March 15, 2021
    5.1/10(39 votes)

    #21 - March 15, 2021

    S29:E11

    WWE Champion Bobby Lashley's All Mighty Era begins. Riddle battles Mustafa Ali for the United States Championship. The Hurt Business defend the Raw Tag Team Championship against The New Day. Asuka returns to the ring seeking payback against Shayna Baszler.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Raw Season 2 Episode 24 - Happy Birthday, America!
    5.2/10(33 votes)

    #22 - Happy Birthday, America!

    S2:E24

    This special Independence Day episode of Raw features Tatanka battling Jeff Jarrett. Jerry 'The King' Lawler hosts The King's Court with special guest, 1-2-3 Kid. The Undertaker, Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart, Duke 'The Dumpster' Droese, and many more in this freedom filled RAW.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Raw Season 4 Episode 35 - September 9, 1996
    5.2/10(38 votes)

    #23 - September 9, 1996

    S4:E35

    The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Salvatore Sincere. Savio Vega faces off against Faarooq in first round matchup in the Intercontinental Championship Tournament. As Brian Pillman continues to make claims about Bret Hart, he is joined by an old friend. Plus, The Stalker takes on T.L. Hopper, Crush battles Freddie Joe Floyd, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Raw Season 26 Episode 27 - July 2, 2018 (Sioux Falls, SD)
    5.2/10(36 votes)

    #24 - July 2, 2018 (Sioux Falls, SD)

    S26:E27

    Braun Strowman has used all manner of implements to brutalize his enemies, but on Monday Night Raw, a portable toilet came into play. Get all the details on the altercation that had Kevin Owens down in the dumps.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Raw Season 28 Episode 33 - August 17, 2020
    5.2/10(30 votes)

    #25 - August 17, 2020

    S28:E33

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Worst Episodes Summary

"December 22, 1997" is the worst rated episode of "Raw". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/22/1997. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "December 29, 1997".