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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 16

Every episode of Raw Season 16 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 16!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Raw Season 16 Episode 49 - Raw - Dec. 08, 2008
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    S16:E49

    On a special edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE presents the 2008 Slammy Awards. As the year's biggest, baddest, and best moments are celebrated, WWE superstars including John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho, and many more compete in an unforgettable evening of action and excitement.

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  2. Raw Season 16 Episode 19 - Raw - May. 12, 2008
    7.6/10(25 votes)

    S16:E19

    After standing up to Raw General Manager William Regal, John Cena faces Randy Orton. Shawn Michaels proves the extent of his injury to Chris Jericho. Hardcore Holly & Cody Rhodes defend the World Tag Team Championship against Santino Marella & Carlito. Jeff Hardy battles Umaga. All this and more.

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  3. Raw Season 16 Episode 16 - Raw - Apr 21, 2008
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    S16:E16

    All of the main events of Backlash are represented in an Eight-Man Tag Team main event. Superstars compete to become King of the Ring.

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  4. Raw Season 16 Episode 21 - Raw - May. 26, 2008
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    S16:E21

    Mr. McMahon shows the WWE Universe the appreciation that they deserve with a million dollar announcement. Randy Orton and WWE Champion Triple H come face-to-face. Shawn Michaels competes against Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho. Plus, John Cena & Jeff Hardy team up to take on Umaga & John “Bradshaw” Layfield and much more.

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  5. Raw Season 16 Episode 13 - Raw - Mar. 31, 2008
    7.1/10(36 votes)

    S16:E13

    After retaining the WWE Championship at WrestleMania, Randy Orton finds himself faced with new challengers to his title before he goes one-on-one with Matt Hardy. The WWE Universe bids an emotional farewell to “The Nature Boy.” CM Punk takes on Chris Jericho. Plus, Big Show comes face-to-face with another giant, Cryme Tyme in action, and more.

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  6. Raw Season 16 Episode 25 - Raw - Jun. 23, 2008
    7.1/10(25 votes)

    S16:E25

    In the annual WWE Draft, Superstars from Raw, SmackDown, and ECW compete against each other in a series of Inter-promotional Matches in the hopes of earning their brand a draft pick. After weeks of giving the WWE Universe what they deserve with his Million Dollar Mania, Mr. McMahon’s benevolence unexpectedly comes crashing down

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  7. Raw Season 16 Episode 26 - Raw - Jun. 30, 2008
    7.1/10(23 votes)

    S16:E26

    CM Punk uses his Money in the Bank Contract to challenge Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship. After capturing the Intercontinental Championship, Kofi Kingston puts the gold on the line against Chris Jericho. Plus, Shane McMahon addresses Mr. McMahon’s accident, Santino Marella gets on the wrong side of Rey Mysterio, and more.

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  8. Raw Season 16 Episode 44 - Raw - Nov. 03, 2008
    7.1/10(22 votes)

    S16:E44

    WWE celebrates the record-breaking feat of 800 episodes with an evening of unparalleled action and excitement. Shawn Michaels & Triple H reunite under the DX banner to take on The Miz & John Morrison. Batista defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Jericho in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, CM Punk, Randy Orton, and many more in action.

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  9. Raw Season 16 Episode 2 - Raw - Jan. 14, 2008
    7.0/10(21 votes)

    S16:E2

    Jeff Hardy defends the Intercontinental Championship against Randy Orton. While Shawn Michaels competes to qualify for a spot in the upcoming Royal Rumble, Triple H’s frustrations over not being in the match lead Mr. McMahon to make a difficult decision. Plus, Ric Flair fights for his career once again and much more.

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  10. Raw Season 16 Episode 18 - Raw - May. 05, 2008
    7.0/10(32 votes)

    S16:E18

    Raw General Manager and current King of the Ring William Regal orders Mr. Kennedy and WWE Champion Triple H to team up against the entire ECW roster in a Handicap Match. Shawn Michaels & Chris Jericho take on WWE Tag Team Champions The Miz and John Morrison. Plus, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper joins Carlito’s Cabana and much more.

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  11. Raw Season 16 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 29, 2008
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    S16:E52

    A Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match main event to determine the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble. World Heavyweight Champion John Cena partners with Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, and Cryme Tyme to take on Kane, Mike Knox, Dolph Ziggler, and World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison.

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  12. Raw Season 16 Episode 17 - Raw - Apr. 28, 2008
    6.9/10(30 votes)

    S16:E17

    Randy Orton takes advantage of his rematch clause by challenging Triple H for the WWE Championship. After winning the King of the Ring Tournament, Raw General Manager William Regal looks to take his rightful place on the throne of WWE. Chris Jericho makes light of Shawn Michaels’ apparent knee injury on The Highlight Reel and much more.

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  13. Raw Season 16 Episode 20 - Raw - May. 19, 2008
    6.9/10(25 votes)

    S16:E20

    John Cena & WWE Champion Triple H face Randy Orton & John “Bradshaw” Layfield. Raw General Manager William Regal and Mr. Kennedy battle for their careers in WWE. Batista goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho for an opportunity to face Shawn Michaels in a Stretcher Match at One Night Stand. Plus, Piper’s Pit and more.

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  14. Raw Season 16 Episode 27 - Raw - Jul. 07, 2008
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    S16:E27

    SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero comes to Raw to protest CM Punk’s recent capture of the World Heavyweight Championship. John Cena battles John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Kane, and Batista in a Fatal 4-Way main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for the gold. Plus, Shawn Michaels accepts Chris Jericho’s recent challenge and more.

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  15. Raw Season 16 Episode 29 - Raw - Jul. 21, 2008
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    S16:E29

    After failing to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at The Great American Bash thanks to Kane, Batista seizes another golden opportunity by challenging CM Punk for the title in the main event. John “Bradshaw” Layfield teams up with Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase once again to take on John Cena and Cryme Tyme. Plus, Beth Phoenix and more.

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  16. Raw Season 16 Episode 31 - Raw - Aug. 04, 2008
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    S16:E31

    With both Chris Jericho and John “Bradshaw” Layfield looking to challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle gives Y2J and JBL a unique chance to become the No. 1 Contender when they face The Straight Edge Superstar in a Handicap Match. All this and much more

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  17. Raw Season 16 Episode 32 - Raw - Aug. 11, 2008
    6.9/10(23 votes)

    S16:E32

    Despite recently capturing the World Tag Team Championship, tensions between John Cena and Batista continue to rise when they defend the title against Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. John “Bradshaw” Layfield tries to test World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk’s moral character by offering The Straight Edge Superstar a toast. Plus, Kane and much more.

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  18. Raw Season 16 Episode 11 - Raw - Mar. 17, 2008
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    S16:E11

    John Cena and WWE Champion Randy Orton find themselves as unlikely partners when they compete in 17-On-2 Handicap Elimination Match. Mr. McMahon looks to end Ric Flair’s career himself by battling “The Nature Boy” in a Street Fight. Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against Big Show. Plus, CM Punk faces Carlito and more.

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  19. Raw Season 16 Episode 15 - Raw - Apr. 14, 2008
    6.8/10(32 votes)

    S16:E15

    Triple H faces John "Bradshaw" Layfield in the main event. William Regal takes on WWE Champion Randy Orton. After taunting Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against Umaga. Plus, Mickie James challenges Beth Phoenix for the Women's Championship, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan in action, and much more.

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  20. Raw Season 16 Episode 24 - Raw - Jun. 16, 2008
    6.8/10(21 votes)

    S16:E24

    John Cena battles Umaga in a Street Fight. WWE Champion Triple H clashes with Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho. Mr. McMahon continues to show the WWE Universe some appreciation with his Million Dollar Mania. Plus, Mr. Kennedy and Women’s Champion Mickie James take on Paul and Katie Lea Burchill in a Mixed Tag Team Match and more.

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  21. Raw Season 16 Episode 33 - Raw - Aug. 18, 2008
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    S16:E33

    World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk takes to the ring for main event action before the eyes of his hometown of Chicago when he goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho. John Cena takes on World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase in a Handicap Match. Plus, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle reveals a new match concept for Unforgiven and much more.

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  22. Raw Season 16 Episode 10 - Raw - Mar. 10, 2008
    6.7/10(30 votes)

    S16:E10

    The Superstars of WWE relive anew some of their classic battles from previous WrestleManias. From The Undertaker battling Mark Henry in a Casket Match, to Shawn Michaels and John Cena recreating their classic bout, these WrestleMania Rewind Matches are must see. Plus, Big Show and Floyd “Money” Mayweather weigh-in for their upcoming match.

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  23. Raw Season 16 Episode 37 - Raw - Sep. 15, 2008
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    S16:E37

    CM Punk looks to regain the World Heavyweight Championship when he challenges Chris Jericho for the title in a Steel Cage Match. However, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Batista each look to find their own golden opportunities. Plus, Manu and Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes take on Kof Kingston, Jerry "The King" Lawler & Charlie Haas.

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  24. Raw Season 16 Episode 38 - Raw - Sep. 22, 2008
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    S16:E38

    Shawn Michaels & Batista take on John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Lance Cade & World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho in a Handicap Match. After being suspended for violating Raw General Manager Mike Adamle's recent decree, CM Punk is saved by an unlikely source and given a chance to take out his frustrations in a match against Cody Rhodes and more.

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  25. Raw Season 16 Episode 6 - Raw - Feb. 11, 2008
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    S16:E6

    Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy. In retribution for his recent actions, Hornswoggle is forced compete in a No Disqualification Match against his father Mr. McMahon. WWE Champion Randy Orton takes a front row seat to witness John Cena in action against Mark Henry. Ric Flair gives Mr. Kennedy a history lesson.

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Season 16 Ratings Summary

"Raw - Dec. 08, 2008" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 16. It scored 7.7/10 based on 35 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/8/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Raw - May. 12, 2008".