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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 21

Every episode of Raw Season 21 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 21!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Raw Season 21 Episode 14 - Raw - Apr. 08, 2013
    8.2/10(41 votes)

    S21:E14

    On the first night of John Cena's 11th WWE Championship reign, which new contender will emerge? Plus, The Shield has a new target and Dolph Ziggler shocks the WWE Universe and so much more.

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  2. Raw Season 21 Episode 24 - Raw - Jun. 17, 2013
    8.2/10(34 votes)

    S21:E24

    The three new champions crowned at WWE Payback begin their title reigns. A night after teaming together, Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton oppose each other one-on-one in a No Disqualification match. And is one Superstar's 17-year career coming to an end?

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  3. Raw Season 21 Episode 16 - Raw - Apr. 22, 2013
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    S21:E16

    Paul Heyman has a special message to Triple H from Brock Lesnar. Antonio Cesaro faces R-Truth. Chris Jericho goes one on one with Dolph Ziggler. Team Hell No and the Undertaker go up against The Shield in a special Six-Man Tag Team Match. Mick Foley, John Cena, and much more.

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  4. Raw Season 21 Episode 15 - Raw - Apr. 15, 2013
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    S21:E15

    WWE Champion John Cena responds to being blitz attacked by the montrous Ryback. What was the motivation for the attack? Also, what will CM Punk have to say in his first appearance since becoming Undertaker's latest WrestleMania victim? And both Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger seek the first shot at Dolph Ziggler's World Heavyweight Championship.

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  5. Raw Season 21 Episode 8 - Raw - Feb. 25, 2013
    7.8/10(36 votes)

    S21:E8

    John Cena and CM Punk collide in one of the most high stakes showdowns in their storied rivalry, where the winner meets The Rock for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 29. Mr. McMahon returns for the first time since sustaining a broken hip to brawl with Paul Heyman. MizTV aims to address the controversy surrounding Jack Swagger.

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  6. Raw Season 21 Episode 27 - Raw - Jul. 08, 2013
    7.8/10(29 votes)

    S21:E27

    Who will be the next Mr. Money in the Bank? Vickie Guerrero receives word on her job status from Mr. McMahon. The Wyatt Family arrives.

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  7. Raw Season 21 Episode 28 - Raw - Jul. 15, 2013
    7.8/10(28 votes)

    S21:E28

    In the aftermath of two pulse racing Money in the Bank Ladder Matches, what will Randy Orton and Damien Sandow do with their newly earned briefcases? How will CM Punk react to the shocking betrayal of his 'best friend' Paul Heyman? And for the first time in nearly six years, Rob Van Dam competes on Raw.

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  8. Raw Season 21 Episode 5 - Raw - Feb. 04, 2013
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S21:E5

    After the shocking return of Brock Lesnar, what is the condition of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon? Former WWE Champion CM Punk must face a previous WrestleMania opponent chosen by the WWE Universe. An epic announcement is made regarding the WWE Hall of Fame, and John Cena calls out The Shield.

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  9. Raw Season 21 Episode 10 - Raw - Mar. 11, 2013
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S21:E10

    The road to WrestleMania continues. WWE honors the memory of Paul Bearer, but the disrespect by a certain former WWE Champion sends the Brothers of Destruction into a fury. Chris Jericho brings back his infamous talk show The Highlight Reel. And WWE's resident powerhouses Ryback and Mark Henry continue their game of one-upmanship.

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  10. Raw Season 21 Episode 32 - Raw - Aug. 12, 2013
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S21:E32

    With SummerSlam just days away, tensions rise in the seemingly friendly rivalry between John Cena and Daniel Bryan. WWE COO Triple H makes a shocking announcement. And CM Punk springs a surprise for 'The Beast', Brock Lesnar.

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  11. Raw Season 21 Episode 49 - Raw - Dec. 09, 2013
    7.7/10(27 votes)

    S21:E49

    Superstars & Divas celebrate those who thrilled, shocked, and amazed in 2013 with the annual WWE Slammy Awards. Legendary Superstars Bret Hart, the New Age Outlaws, Shawn Michaels, and more return to WWE to celebrate this historic evening.

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  12. Raw Season 21 Episode 9 - Raw - Mar. 04, 2013
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S21:E9

    WWE goes Old School as several Legends return for a night marked by a tribute to Raw and monster WrestleMania implications. The iconic Undertaker returns, but who will challenge his incomparable streak at WrestleMania XXIX. Triple H lays down the gauntlet for Brock Lesnar. And WWE Champion The Rock renews his epic war of words with rival John Cena.

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  13. Raw Season 21 Episode 23 - Raw - Jun. 10, 2013
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    S21:E23

    WWE Champion John Cena and his challenger Ryback confront each other six days before their 3 Stages of Hell Match at WWE Payback. A McMahon family feud is brewing between WWE COO Triple H and his father-in-law, Mr McMahon. Dolph Ziggler returns, and Kaitlyn's secret admirer is finally revealed.

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  14. Raw Season 21 Episode 25 - Raw - Jun. 24, 2013
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    S21:E25

    WWE Champion John Cena responds to Mark Henry's deceptive attack after his faux retirement speech the week before. CM Punk confronts Paul Heyman regarding his involvement in an ambush from Brock Lesnar. And still determined to prove he is not the 'weak link'. Daniel Bryan battles The Viper Randy Orton.

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  15. Raw Season 21 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec 30, 2013
    7.5/10(22 votes)

    S21:E52

    CM Punk issues a challenge to The Shield, but which member will step up? Will Daniel Bryan be able to overcome the odds of the authority?

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  16. Raw Season 21 Episode 17 - Raw - Apr. 29, 2013
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    S21:E17

    WWE Champion John Cena battles through injury to join Tag Team Champions Team Hell No in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against The Shield. Can the three champions stop the Hounds of Justice from extending their winning streak? Plus, Alberto Del Rio sets a stipulation for his upcoming match with Jack Swagger and World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler.

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  17. Raw Season 21 Episode 18 - Raw - May. 06, 2013
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    S21:E18

    Triple H reacts to Brock Lesnar's shocking invasion of WWE headquarters. The 'Human Wrecking Ball' Ryback names the stipulation for his Extreme Rules showdown with hobbled WWE Champion John Cena. Mark Henry lays down a challenge for Sheamus.

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  18. Raw Season 21 Episode 20 - Raw - May. 20, 2013
    7.4/10(27 votes)

    S21:E20

    In the aftermath of Extreme Rules brutality, Ryback emerges to lay down another sadistic challenge for WWE Champion John Cena. The Shield is in action for the first time with all three members showing off their newly-won championships. And after watching his client, Brock Lesnar, defeat Triple H, Paul Heyman unveils the next 'Paul Heyman guy'.

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  19. Raw Season 21 Episode 21 - Raw - May. 27, 2013
    7.4/10(24 votes)

    S21:E21

    The rivalry between WWE Champion John Cena and Ryback intensifies. Cena goes one-on-one with Paul Heyman protégé Curtis Axel. Bret Hart is honored in his home town of Calgary. Kofi Kingston gets his rematch with The Shield's Dean Ambrose. Chris Jericho brings back the world famous Highlight Reel.

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  20. Raw Season 21 Episode 26 - Raw - Jul. 01, 2013
    7.4/10(28 votes)

    S21:E26

    It's a Money in the Bank melee as Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, Sheamus and the rest of the ladder match contestants look to prove their worth on Raw before their pay-per-view showdown. One of the most dominant Superstars in WWE falls victim to a surprising upset. And champions clash as John Cena takes on Alberto Del Rio.

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  21. Raw Season 21 Episode 13 - Raw - Apr. 01, 2013
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    S21:E13

    In the final Raw before WrestleMania, both The Rock and John Cena vow to walk out of Met Life Stadium with the WWE Championship around their waist. CM Punk strikes at the heart of the Undertaker six days before attempting to end the streak. Shawn Michaels returns to lend support to Triple H for his upcoming battle with Brock Lesnar.

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  22. Raw Season 21 Episode 19 - Raw - May. 13, 2013
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    S21:E19

    John Cena and Team Hell No get another chance to hand The Shield their first defeat, but with Extreme Rules a week away, a beast is lurking in the shadows waiting to unleash a fury on the Champ. Triple H calls out Brock Lesnar for a Steel Cage preview. And Chris Jericho cuts a rug in an attempt to upstage rival Fandango.

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  23. Raw Season 21 Episode 30 - Raw - Jul. 29, 2013
    7.3/10(21 votes)

    S21:E30

    WWE Champion John Cena battles Ryback in a McMahon-mandated Tables Match. Daniel Bryan tries to prove his 'ruthless aggression' when he tangles with his former tag team partner, Kane. And how will CM Punk attempt to further get under the skin of Paul Heyman?

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  24. Raw Season 21 Episode 38 - Raw - Sep. 23, 2013
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    S21:E38

    WWE COO Triple H and Stephanie McMahon hold a Town Hall Meeting with the Superstars who came to Daniel Bryan's aid and schedule an enormous 11-on-3 Handicap Match. CM Punk is welcomed with open arms for the first time since his controversial defeat at Night of Champions. The WWE Universe chooses Randy Orton's opponent via the WWE APP and much more.

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  25. Raw Season 21 Episode 40 - Raw - Oct. 07, 2013
    7.3/10(19 votes)

    S21:E40

    What is the aftermath of Battleground? Big Show faces the music from one of the principal owners of WWE, Stephanie McMahon, for his involvement in the previous night's main event. Ryback calls out CM Punk. Plus, The Rhodes family is back and a shocking announcement is made regarding the World Heavyweight Championship.

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Season 21 Ratings Summary

"Raw - Apr. 08, 2013" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 21. It scored 8.2/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2013. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Raw - Jun. 17, 2013".