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The Best Episodes of WWE Raw

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

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Best Episodes Summary

"RAW is WAR 291" is the best rated episode of "WWE Raw". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 12/21/1998. This episode scored 0.6 points higher than the second highest rated, "RAW is WAR 293".

  • RAW is WAR 291
    10.0/101 votes
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    #1 - RAW is WAR 291

    Season 6 Episode 51 - Aired 12/21/1998

    As Triple H & X-Pac are set to take on Test & The Rock in the main event, the New Age Outlaws are put in singles competition against the Big Boss Man & Ken Shamrock. Plus, Shane McMahon is in a giving mood, but he may go too far when he challenges Mankind to a match. Mark Henry, The Brood, Al Snow, and more are in action.

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  • RAW is WAR 293
    9.4/1095 votes
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    #2 - RAW is WAR 293

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1999

    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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  • RAW 651
    9.4/1097 votes
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    #3 - RAW 651

    Season 13 Episode 46 - Aired 11/14/2005

    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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  • Episode #729
    9.1/1048 votes
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    #4 - Episode #729

    Season 15 Episode 17 - Aired 4/23/2007

    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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  • Raw Roulette
    9.0/1065 votes
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    #5 - Raw Roulette

    Season 19 Episode 26 - Aired 6/27/2011

    Match #1: Kane vs CM Punk Match #2: Sin Cara vs Evan Bourne Match #3: Kofi Kingston vs Dolph Ziggler Match #4: Cage: Big Show vs Alberto Del Rio Match #5: Submission: Kelly Kelly vs Nikki Bella Match #6: Tornado Tag Match: Rey Mysterio & Alex Riley vs Jack Swagger & The Miz Match #7: Tables: John Cena vs R-Truth

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  • July 25, 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA)
    9.0/1058 votes
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    #6 - July 25, 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA)

    Season 24 Episode 30 - Aired 7/25/2016

    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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  • All Star Raw
    8.9/1045 votes
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    #7 - All Star Raw

    Season 19 Episode 24 - Aired 6/13/2011

    Match #1: Kane vs Alberto Del Rio Match #2: Daniel Bryan, Sin Cara & Ezekiel Jackson vs Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase & Ezekiel Jackson Match #3: Santino Marella vs Sheamus Match #4: Rey Mysterio vs Christian Match #5: Kofi Kingston & Evan Bourne vs Jack Swagger & Dolph Ziggler Match #6: Rowdy Roddy Piper vs The Miz Match #7: Kelly Kelly, Beth Phoenix, AJ, Kaitlyn Natalya, Eve & Gail Kim vs The Bella Twins, Melina, Rosa Mendes, Tamina, Maryse & Alicia Fox Match #8: John Cena vs CM Punk.

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  • March 25, 2024
    8.9/10118 votes
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    #8 - March 25, 2024

    Season 32 Episode 13 - Aired 3/25/2024

    The Rock leaves Cody Rhodes bloody in parking lot attack.

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  • June 17, 2024
    8.8/1096 votes
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    #9 - June 17, 2024

    Season 32 Episode 25 - Aired 6/17/2024

    Uncle Howdy terrorizes WWE in shocking return.

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  • RAW #461 - Draft 2002
    8.7/1047 votes
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    #10 - RAW #461 - Draft 2002

    Season 10 Episode 12 - Aired 3/25/2002

    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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  • 1000th Episode
    8.7/1063 votes
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    #11 - 1000th Episode

    Season 20 Episode 30 - Aired 7/23/2012

    Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara & Sheamus vs Chris Jericho, Dolph Ziggler & Alberto Del Rio Brodus Clay vs Jack Swagger Intercontinental Championship - Christian vs The Miz Heath Slater vs Lita WWE Championship - CM Punk vs John Cena Plus many special guests from the past.

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  • March 30, 2015 (San Jose, CA)
    8.7/1046 votes
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    #12 - March 30, 2015 (San Jose, CA)

    Season 23 Episode 13 - Aired 3/30/2015

    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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  • August 5, 2024
    8.7/1076 votes
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    #13 - August 5, 2024

    Season 32 Episode 32 - Aired 8/5/2024

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

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  • RAW 526
    8.6/1027 votes
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    #14 - RAW 526

    Season 11 Episode 25 - Aired 6/23/2003

    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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  • RAW 595
    8.6/1020 votes
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    #15 - RAW 595

    Season 12 Episode 42 - Aired 10/18/2004

    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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  • RAW 611
    8.6/1022 votes
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    #16 - RAW 611

    Season 13 Episode 6 - Aired 2/7/2005

    For the first time, Raw emanates from Japan. Triple H defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Edge. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Shawn Michaels. While deciding who he will face on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Batista takes to the ring to battle Maven. Plus, Randy Orton faces Tyson Tomko, a special fashion show, and more.

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  • November 15, 2010 (Hershey, PA)
    8.6/1034 votes
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    #17 - November 15, 2010 (Hershey, PA)

    Season 18 Episode 46 - Aired 11/15/2010

    Who needs a DeLorean that can hit 88 mph to travel back in time? Instead, Raw kicked off Old School night with a battalion of WWE Alumni and Hall of Famers. And although the classic Raw graphics and ring ropes were evident, there was still a lot of brand new developments leading up to this Sunday’s Survivor Series.

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  • April 14, 2014 (Birmingham, AL)
    8.6/1046 votes
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    #18 - April 14, 2014 (Birmingham, AL)

    Season 22 Episode 15 - Aired 4/14/2014

    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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  • RAW 616
    8.5/1021 votes
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    #19 - RAW 616

    Season 13 Episode 11 - Aired 3/14/2005

    Randy Orton is the guest on a new edition of Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. With eyes set on his upcoming World Heavyweight Championship Match against Triple H, Batista takes on Gene Snitsky. Plus, Shawn Michaels teams with an old friend to take on Sylvain Grenier & Rob Conway, Kane battles both Christian and Tyson Tomko, and much more.

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  • RAW #475
    8.4/1035 votes
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    #20 - RAW #475

    Season 10 Episode 26 - Aired 7/1/2002

    As Paul Heyman continues to unleash Brock Lesnar on the WWE, Ric Flair looks to stop The Next Big Thing's path of destruction. Dissent is brewing within the New World Order but Shawn Michaels reveals he has a solution. In an epic main event, Jeff Hardy challenges Undertaker for the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Ladder Match. Plus, Rob Van Dam and more.

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  • September 13, 2010 (Cincinnati, OH)
    8.4/1026 votes
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    #21 - September 13, 2010 (Cincinnati, OH)

    Season 18 Episode 37 - Aired 9/13/2010

    With just six days until Night of Champions, several competitors in that night’s Six Pack Elimination Challenge pushed their luck with Raw’s Roulette Wheel. Some hit the jackpot in their matches, while others saw their fortunes dwindle at the tables.

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  • September 8, 2014 (Baltimore, MD)
    8.4/1034 votes
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    #22 - September 8, 2014 (Baltimore, MD)

    Season 22 Episode 36 - Aired 9/8/2014

    Tonight's episode of Raw is being broadcast live from the Baltimore Arena in Baltimore, MD. The scheduled matches for tonight’s card are: Steel Cage Match - Bray Wyatt (w/Erick Rowan & Luke Harper) vs. Chris Jericho Tag Team Match - AJ Lee & Paige vs. Natalya & Rosa Mendes Non Title Match - Seth Rollins vs. Sheamus Tag Team Match - Adrian Neville & Sami Zayn vs. Tyler Breeze & Tyson Kidd Tag Team Match - Goldust & Stardust vs. Los Matadores (Diego & Fernando) Singles Match - Adam Rose vs. Titus O'Neil (w/Heath Slater) Singles Match - Randy Orton vs. Roman Reigns

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  • RAW is WAR 331
    8.3/1046 votes
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    #23 - RAW is WAR 331

    Season 7 Episode 39 - Aired 9/27/1999

    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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  • RAW is WAR 424
    8.3/1029 votes
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    #24 - RAW is WAR 424

    Season 9 Episode 28 - Aired 7/9/2001

    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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  • RAW is WAR 425
    8.3/1032 votes
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    #25 - RAW is WAR 425

    Season 9 Episode 29 - Aired 7/16/2001

    Team WWE has their back against the wall in the fight against the ECW and WCW invaders. Will anyone be able to get through to a despondent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before it's too late? The Dudley Boyz deliver a painful message to their brother Spike. Booker T defends the WCW Championship against Chris Jericho and much more.

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