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The Best Episodes of Raw Season 8

Every episode of Raw Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Raw Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Raw Season 8 Episode 1 - Raw - Jan. 03, 2000
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #1 - Raw - Jan. 03, 2000

    S8:E1

    Triple H goes after the Big Show's WWE Championship once again as they face off in a match for the gold. The Rock's future in WWE is put in jeopardy once again when he takes on X-Pac & the New Age Outlaws in a "You're Fired" Handicap Match. Plus, Jeff Hardy battles Al Snow inside a Steel Cage, Hardcore Holly faces Chyna & Chris Jericho, and more.

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  2. Raw Season 8 Episode 2 - Raw - Jan. 10, 2000
    6.9/10(39 votes)

    #2 - Raw - Jan. 10, 2000

    S8:E2

    After The Rock and his fellow superstars make them an offer they can't refuse, WWE Champion Triple H and Stephanie McMahon are forced to reinstate Mick Foley. As Mankind returns, he and The Great One make some special matches for every member of DX including an Eight-Man Tag Team Match against The Acolytes and The Rock 'N' Sock Connection and more.

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  3. Raw Season 8 Episode 3 - Raw - Jan. 17, 2000
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    #3 - Raw - Jan. 17, 2000

    S8:E3

    Cactus Jack sends a message to WWE Champion Triple H regarding their upcoming Street Fight. The Rock and the Big Show put aside their differences to take on the New Age Outlaws. Plus, Chris Jericho defends the Intercontinental Championship against Rikishi, an update on the condition of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and much more.

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  4. Raw Season 8 Episode 4 - Raw - Jan. 24, 2000
    6.6/10(39 votes)

    #4 - Raw - Jan. 24, 2000

    S8:E4

    Despite winning the 2000 Royal Rumble Match, The Rock's chance at Triple H's WWE Championship is not secure when the Big Show makes a shocking claim to dispute his victory. Plus, Kane faces off with X-Pac, Edge & Christian in action, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Raw Season 8 Episode 5 - Raw - Jan. 31, 2000
    7.7/10(39 votes)

    #5 - Raw - Jan. 31, 2000

    S8:E5

    Things take a radical turn for the McMahon-Helmsley Regime when four familiar faces from WCW make a lasting impression their first WWE appearance by siding with Cactus Jack against WWE Champion Triple H. Kurt Angle goes one-on-one with The Rock. Plus, X-Pac battles Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho, the Big Show takes on Too Cool, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Raw Season 8 Episode 6 - Raw - Feb. 07, 2000
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Raw - Feb. 07, 2000

    S8:E6

    When The Radicalz decide that its better to play the game than stand against the McMahon-Helmsley Regime, Cactus Jack ends up paying the price for bringing them to WWE. However, retribution is not out of sight for the Hardcore Legend as he teams with The Rock, Rikishi, and Too Cool to take on The Radicalz and DX in a 10-Man Tag Team main event.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Raw Season 8 Episode 7 - Raw - Feb. 14, 2000
    6.9/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Raw - Feb. 14, 2000

    S8:E7

    Having successfully taken out Cactus Jack with help from The Radicalz, the McMahon-Helmsley Regime and their allies look to reckon with each of their enemies including The Rock, Rikishi, and more by placing them in a series of matches. WWE Champion Triple H teams with a mystery partner to take on Kane in a Handicap Match and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. Raw Season 8 Episode 8 - Raw - Feb. 21, 2000
    6.9/10(35 votes)

    #8 - Raw - Feb. 21, 2000

    S8:E8

    With his career at stake in his Hell in a Cell match against WWE Champion Triple H at No Way Out, Cactus Jack gives the WWE Universe a preview of things to come as he teams with The Rock & Kane to face The Game, X-Pac, and the Big Show in a Six-Man Tag Team main event. Plus, Chyna & Chris Jericho battle Kurt Angle & the British Bulldog and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Raw Season 8 Episode 9 - Raw - Feb. 28, 2000
    6.3/10(32 votes)

    #9 - Raw - Feb. 28, 2000

    S8:E9

    After retiring Mick Foley, Triple H turns his attention to defending his WWE Championship against Big Show at WrestleMania 2000. Meanwhile, The Rock begins a journey back into the WWE Championship picture. Things get out of hand with Mae Young's pregnancy. Plus, Kurt Angle defends his European Championship against Rikishi, Tazz in action, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Raw Season 8 Episode 10 - Raw - Mar. 06, 2000
    6.7/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Raw - Mar. 06, 2000

    S8:E10

    The main event at WrestleMania 2000 gives way to sibling rivalry as Big Show and WWE Champion Triple H become victims of Shane McMahon and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's disdain for each other. However, the one thing both McMahons agree on is how to punish The Rock as they make him compete against one of The Radicalz in a Steel Cage main event.

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  12. Raw Season 8 Episode 11 - Raw - Mar. 13, 2000
    7.0/10(34 votes)

    #11 - Raw - Mar. 13, 2000

    S8:E11

    The Rock puts his career on the line for an opportunity at the WWE Championship at WrestleMania as he battles Big Show. But when the McMahon-Helmsley Regime stack the odds in their favor by having Shane McMahon serve as the special referee, The Great One receives some Corporate assistance. Plus, DX faces Too Cool & Rikishi and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Raw Season 8 Episode 12 - Raw - Mar. 20, 2000
    7.3/10(33 votes)

    #12 - Raw - Mar. 20, 2000

    S8:E12

    Triple His forced to defend his WWE Championship against both Big Show and The Rock in a Triple Threat Match. Another McMahon makes a change to the main event at WrestleMania for the good of mankind. Too Cool takes on Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn, Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 Contenders for the Tag Team Championships, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Raw Season 8 Episode 13 - Raw - Mar. 27, 2000
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Raw - Mar. 27, 2000

    S8:E13

    As the road to WrestleMania 2000 winds down, the situation within the McMahon family deteriorates into a battle between two eras. With a score to settle, Mr. McMahon & The Rock team up to take on Big Show & Shane in the main event with Mick Foley and Triple H serving as special referees. Plus, Kane faces "Eurocontinental" Champion Kurt Angle.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Raw Season 8 Episode 14 - Raw - Apr. 03, 2000
    6.6/10(33 votes)

    #14 - Raw - Apr. 03, 2000

    S8:E14

    After betraying The Rock at WrestleMania 2000, Mr. McMahon vows to push The Great One out of WWE and orders him to face Shane McMahon in the main event. Despite winning the Tag Team Championships in an epic Ladder Match, Edge & Christian resolve to show their opponents just how much respect they have for them. Plus, Eddie Guerrero, Tazz, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Raw Season 8 Episode 15 - Raw - Apr. 10, 2000
    6.9/10(31 votes)

    #15 - Raw - Apr. 10, 2000

    S8:E15

    Mr. McMahon begrudgingly gives The Rock an opportunity to challenge Triple H for the WWE Championship if he can first defeat both Bull Buchanan and the Big Boss Man in a Steel Cage main event. Taka Michinoku faces Triple H. Plus, Big Show reveals another side of himself, Edge & Christian defend their Tag Team Championship, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Raw Season 8 Episode 16 - Raw - Apr. 17, 2000
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #16 - Raw - Apr. 17, 2000

    S8:E16

    Linda McMahon turns the tables on The McMahon-Helmsley Faction with a stunning announcement. Chris Jericho proves his weight in gold in one of the most memorable upsets in WWE history. New ECW Champion Tazz sets his sights on the Hardcore Championship when he takes on Crash Holly and Perry Saturn in a Triple Threat Match. Plus, Kurt Angle and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Raw Season 8 Episode 17 - Raw - Apr. 24, 2000
    7.0/10(31 votes)

    #17 - Raw - Apr. 24, 2000

    S8:E17

    With Stone Cold Steve Austin set to be in The Rock's corner when he takes on Triple H for the WWE Championship at Backlash, Mr. McMahon reminds The Great One about the troubled history between The Rattlesnake and The Brahma Bull. Chris Jericho's disrespect for the McMahon family leads Shane to challenge Y2J to a Tag Team main event.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Raw Season 8 Episode 18 - Raw - May. 01, 2000
    6.9/10(31 votes)

    #18 - Raw - May. 01, 2000

    S8:E18

    New WWE Champion The Rock is faced with his first challenger when the McMahon-Helmsley Regime orders him to defend his title against Shane McMahon inside a steel cage. Mr. McMahon reprimands Earl Hebner for his officiating. Plus, Eddie Guerrero defends his European Championship against Essa Rios, X-Pac battles Chris Jericho, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Raw Season 8 Episode 19 - Raw - May. 08, 2000
    6.8/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Raw - May. 08, 2000

    S8:E19

    Triple H resolves to challenge The Rock to an Iron Man Match at Judgment Day. But in the absence of The Great One, Chris Jericho becomes the object of the McMahon-Helmsley Regime's wrath as he is forced to defend his Intercontinental Championship against multiple opponents. Plus, The Radicalz, Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Raw Season 8 Episode 20 - Raw - May. 15, 2000
    7.2/10(31 votes)

    #20 - Raw - May. 15, 2000

    S8:E20

    Commissioner Shawn Michaels returns with some shocking news about his future in WWE and the upcoming Iron Man match between Triple H and The Rock for the WWE Championship. While The Great One prepares to go the distance in defending his title, he must first survive a Submission Match in the main event. Plus, The Dudley Boyz and more in action.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Raw Season 8 Episode 21 - Raw - May 22, 2000
    6.8/10(31 votes)

    #21 - Raw - May 22, 2000

    S8:E21

    After losing the WWE Title to Triple H at Judgment Day, The Rock looks for payback on the McMahon-Helmsley Faction. Plus, much more!

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Raw Season 8 Episode 22 - Raw - May. 29, 2000
    6.9/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Raw - May. 29, 2000

    S8:E22

    Mr. McMahon orders The Rock and The Undertaker to face each other in a Lumberjack Match main event. Shane McMahon battles Rikishi in a match to qualify for the 2000 King of the Ring. Plus, Kurt Angle challenges Eddie Guerrero for the European Championship, Edge & Christian defend the Tag Team Championship against Too Cool, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Raw Season 8 Episode 23 - Raw - Jun. 05, 2000
    6.4/10(28 votes)

    #23 - Raw - Jun. 05, 2000

    S8:E23

    The Rock faces both Kane and The Undertaker in a Triple Threat Match to see who will next challenge Triple H for his WWE Championship. Plus, Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to take on The Dudley Boyz & Chris Jericho, the Qualifying Matches for the 2000 King of Ring Tournament begin, and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Raw Season 8 Episode 24 - Raw - Jun. 12, 2000
    7.1/10(29 votes)

    #24 - Raw - Jun. 12, 2000

    S8:E24

    After CEO Linda McMahon announces that The Rock will join forces with Kane and The Undertaker to face the McMahon-Helmsley Faction at King of the Ring, Mr. McMahon orders The Great One to face off with the Big Red Machine in a No Holds Barred Match. However, the tables are turned when The Chairman and Shane McMahon have to face The Dudley Boyz.

    Director:Unknown
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  26. Raw Season 8 Episode 25 - Raw - Jun. 19, 2000
    7.5/10(29 votes)

    #25 - Raw - Jun. 19, 2000

    S8:E25

    On a night where 16 WWE Superstars including Riksihi, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, and more look to advance in the 2000 King of the Ring tournament, CEO Linda McMahon announces that Triple H's WWE Championship will be on the line in less than a week when the McMahon-Helmsley Faction takes on the team of The Rock, Kane, and The Undertaker.

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Raw - Jan. 03, 2000" is the best rated episode of "Raw" season 8. It scored 7.2/10 based on 44 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/3/2000. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Raw - Jan. 10, 2000".