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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 25

Every episode of Raw Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 25!

The Best Episodes of Raw Season 25

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
  1. Background image for January 2, 2017 (Tampa, Florida)
    6.3/10(33 votes)

    #1 - January 2, 2017 (Tampa, Florida)

    S25:E1

    As Goldberg returned on the debut edition of “The Kevin Owens Show” during the first Raw of 2017, several Superstars announced their intention to dominate the Royal Rumble Match. Find out who’s joining Goldberg, Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman in this year’s over-the-top-rope classic, and why U.S. Champion Roman Reigns teamed up with Goldberg to take down The Monster Among Men.

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for January 9, 2017 (New Orleans, Louisiana)
    6.6/10(29 votes)

    #2 - January 9, 2017 (New Orleans, Louisiana)

    S25:E2

    Drink it in, maaaan: Chris Jericho is the new United States Champion after he and WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens defeated Roman Reigns in Raw’s Handicap Match main event. Find out how the curator of “The List of Jericho” snared the title that has eluded him throughout his career.

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  3. Background image for January 16, 2017 (Little Rock, Arkansas)
    6.6/10(29 votes)

    #3 - January 16, 2017 (Little Rock, Arkansas)

    S25:E3

    Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Sami Zayn joined forces against WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens, United States Champion Chris Jericho & Braun Strowman in a massive Six-Man Tag Team Match, but the action didn’t stop when the bell rang. Find out what steel-bending carnage unfolded after the match.

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  4. Background image for January 23, 2017 (Cleveland, Ohio)
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #4 - January 23, 2017 (Cleveland, Ohio)

    S25:E4

    For the first time since Goldberg defeated and humiliated Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, the WCW icon and The Beast Incarnate stood face-to-face in the center of the ring in an intense preview of what we might see this Sunday in the Royal Rumble Match. As if that weren’t enough, The Undertaker mysteriously emerged to stare down both titans! Will one of these three Superstars win Sunday’s over-the-top-rope extravaganza to go on to the main event of WrestleMania?

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  5. Background image for January 30, 2017 (Laredo, Texas)
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    #5 - January 30, 2017 (Laredo, Texas)

    S25:E5

    Last night at Royal Rumble, the Raw Tag Team Titles fell into the hands of two “good brothers,” The King of the Cruiserweights was crowned and Kevin Owens retained the WWE Universal Championship under monstrously questionable circumstances. How will the Raw landscape continue to change tonight? WWE.com has some ideas.

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  6. Background image for February 6, 2017 (Portland, Oregon)
    6.5/10(36 votes)

    #6 - February 6, 2017 (Portland, Oregon)

    S25:E6

    Goldberg answers Brock Lesnar's challenge as the road to WrestleMania begins.

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    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #7 - February 13, 2017 (Las Vegas, Nevada)

    S25:E7

    On Raw tonight, Charlotte defends her Women’s Championship against Bayley tonight in a Royal Rumble rematch, while Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho are set to have Festival of Friendship. Can Bayley overcome the woman that has bested her more than once over the years? Bayley is the ultimate underdog but maybe she can pull out a win tonight, or a few weeks down the line at Fastlane. Regardless, Nia Jax casts an ominous shadow over the entire division. And what exactly is a Festival of Friendship? Well we have no idea but there will undoubtedly be streamers, party hats, and maybe even a conga line. The festival aims to reaffirm the deep bond between Owens and Jericho but maybe we’ll see the ice start to crack, setting-up a WrestleMania showdown. Or maybe Goldberg will run down and Spear them both into a giant cake!

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  9. Background image for February 20, 2017 (Los Angeles, California)
    6.4/10(37 votes)

    #8 - February 20, 2017 (Los Angeles, California)

    S25:E8

    As the ring strained under their combined weight, Big Show and Braun Strowman locked up in a main event of titanic proportions, but only one of these behemoths was left standing when all was said and done. Find out which juggernaut was victorious, and how Roman Reigns factored into the post-match calamity.

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  10. Background image for February 27, 2017 (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
    6.1/10(35 votes)

    #9 - February 27, 2017 (Green Bay, Wisconsin)

    S25:E9

    Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman's WWE Fastlane contract signing broke down quickly, as both Superstars tore apart the ringside area and the ring itself to assert dominance before their match this Sunday. Despite suffering the full onslaught of The Monster Among Men, The Big Dog signed on the dotted line for what’s sure to be one of the most brutal matches of his career.

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  11. Background image for March 6, 2017 (Chicago, Illinois)
    7.2/10(38 votes)

    #10 - March 6, 2017 (Chicago, Illinois)

    S25:E10

    Roman Reigns showed no fear while confronting the returning Undertaker on Raw, but that defiance in the face of true darkness came at great cost to The Big Dog. What might this chilling encounter mean on The Road to WrestleMania?

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  12. Background image for March 13, 2017 (Detroit, Michigan)
    6.6/10(34 votes)

    #11 - March 13, 2017 (Detroit, Michigan)

    S25:E11

    Saving Raw General Manager Mick Foley from annihilation at the hands of Triple H, a seemingly recovered Seth Rollins emerged to get some payback against The Game, but The Architect’s assault was ultimately cut short. Find out how the cunning Cerebral Assassin made “The Kingslayer’s” anticipated appearance at this year’s WrestleMania even more unlikely.

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  13. Background image for March 20, 2017 (Brooklyn, New York)
    6.2/10(35 votes)

    #12 - March 20, 2017 (Brooklyn, New York)

    S25:E12

    One week after Roman Reigns claimed he would retire The Undertaker at WrestleMania, The Deadman emerged on Raw during The Big Dog’s main event clash with Braun Strowman. Find out how Reigns and The Phenom altered the already treacherous course of The Ultimate Thrill Ride.

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  14. Background image for March 27, 2017 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
    6.1/10(36 votes)

    #13 - March 27, 2017 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

    S25:E13

    Universal Champion Goldberg showed no fear as he met Brock Lesnar face-to-face just six nights before their anticipated title bout at WrestleMania, The Ultimate Thrill Ride. Find out what “ride” The Beast Incarnate took during the final moments of Raw and why their Show of Shows battle will be their most intense match yet.

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  15. Background image for April 3, 2017 (Orlando, FL)
    7.4/10(44 votes)

    #14 - April 3, 2017 (Orlando, FL)

    S25:E14

    On the first Raw after The Ultimate Thrill Ride, Finn Bálor made his incredible return, Raw Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz flew high above Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson, and WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle became the General Manager of WWE’s flagship show.

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  16. Background image for April 10, 2017 (Uniondale, NY)
    7.0/10(44 votes)

    #15 - April 10, 2017 (Uniondale, NY)

    S25:E15

    As Roman Reigns addressed his victory over The Undertaker at WrestleMania and weighed in on a potential Universal Championship Match against Brock Lesnar, the seemingly unstoppable Braun Strowman emerged to lay waste to The Big Dog. Get the details on the brutal assault that concluded when The Monster Among Men tipped over an ambulance with Reigns inside it!

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  17. Background image for April 17, 2017 (Columbus, OH)
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #16 - April 17, 2017 (Columbus, OH)

    S25:E16

    If you thought a WWE ring wasn’t enough to contain Raw’s colossal main event pitting Big Show against Braun Strowman, you were right. Find out how these juggernauts destroyed their battleground at the close of Raw, and how Strowman shocked the WWE Universe moments later.

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  18. Background image for April 24, 2017 (Kansas City, MO)
    6.3/10(39 votes)

    #17 - April 24, 2017 (Kansas City, MO)

    S25:E17

    Following Kalisto’s surprise victory in Raw’s first-ever Dumpster Match, Braun Strowman trapped the luchador in the receptacle and hurled it off the stage. Will Roman Reigns end The Monster Among Men’s horrific rampage this Sunday at WWE Payback?

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  19. Background image for May 1, 2017 (Sacramento, CA)
    6.8/10(39 votes)

    #18 - May 1, 2017 (Sacramento, CA)

    S25:E18

    During an intense Triple Threat Match to determine whether Finn Bálor, Seth Rollins or The Miz will challenge Dean Ambrose for the Intercontinental Championship, Samoa Joe ambushed The Kingslayer while Bray Wyatt incapacitated the Irishman, helping The Miz become No. 1 contender to Dean Ambrose’s Intercontinental Championship in the process. How will The Lunatic Fringe respond?

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  20. Background image for May 8, 2017 (London, England)
    6.7/10(39 votes)

    #19 - May 8, 2017 (London, England)

    S25:E19

    Just seven nights before Dean Ambrose defends his Intercontinental Championship against The Miz next Monday night on Raw, Bray Wyatt preyed on The Lunatic Fringe … but he didn’t do it alone. Are Ambrose’s days with the workhorse title numbered?

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  21. Background image for May 15, 2017 (Newark, New Jersey)
    6.5/10(39 votes)

    #20 - May 15, 2017 (Newark, New Jersey)

    S25:E20

    Raw’s main event clash between Seth Rollins and Bray Wyatt proved that Team Red’s elite will do whatever it takes to dominate in the historic Extreme Rules Fatal 5-Way Match at WWE Extreme Rules. Find out why both The Kingslayer and Samoa Joe felt sister Abigail’s kiss.

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  22. Background image for May 22, 2017 (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
    6.1/10(42 votes)

    #21 - May 22, 2017 (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

    S25:E21

    With the historic Extreme Rules Fatal 5-Way Match on the horizon at Extreme Rules, Seth Rollins joined forces with Roman Reigns against Bray Wyatt & Samoa Joe in a chaotic Raw tag team main event. Plus, Elias Samson debuted against Dean Ambrose and Matt Hardy won the right to choose the stipulation for the Raw Tag Team Title Match on June 4 in a heated showdown against Sheamus.

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  23. Background image for May 29, 2017 (Greenville, South Carolina)
    5.7/10(38 votes)

    #22 - May 29, 2017 (Greenville, South Carolina)

    S25:E22

    Six nights before Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins battle Finn Bálor, Bray Wyatt and Samoa Joe in an Extreme Rules Fatal 5-Way Match to determine who will challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship, the two former Shield “brothers” collided in an intense main event matchup. Could The Big Dog finally defeat The Kingslayer in singles combat?

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  24. Background image for June 5, 2017 (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)
    6.0/10(37 votes)

    #23 - June 5, 2017 (Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)

    S25:E23

    After Samoa Joe ruthlessly attacked Paul Heyman and threatened to do the same to anyone that stands in his way, Seth Rollins willingly impeded the path of his longtime nemesis and battled The Samoan Submission Specialist in an intense Raw main event. Find out if The Architect could take down the new No. 1 contender to Brock Lesnar’s Universal Championship. and which intervening Superstar played a role in the bout’s unusual conclusion.

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  25. Background image for June 12, 2017 (Lafayette, Louisiana)
    6.2/10(40 votes)

    #24 - June 12, 2017 (Lafayette, Louisiana)

    S25:E24

    One week after Samoa Joe put Paul Heyman to sleep with the incapacitating Coquina Clutch, Universal Champion Brock Lesnar got a piece of The Samoan Submission Machine in a wild brawl that required virtually the entire Raw locker room to break up. Find out what went down four weeks before these two juggernauts clash for Team Red’s grandest prize at the WWE Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view.

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  26. Background image for June 19, 2017 (Evansville, Indiana)
    6.8/10(37 votes)

    #25 - June 19, 2017 (Evansville, Indiana)

    S25:E25

    Security footage unearthed by Corey Graves revealed that Big Cass was behind the mysterious attacks on his supposed best friend Enzo Amore, and no one could have predicted what transpired moments after the truth came to light.

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"January 2, 2017 (Tampa, Florida)" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 25. It scored 6.3/10 based on 33 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/2/2017. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "January 9, 2017 (New Orleans, Louisiana)".