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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Raw Season 4 Episode 51 - Raw - Dec. 30, 1996
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Raw - Dec. 30, 1996

    S4:E51

    Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart come face-to-face in a special interview. When "Stone Cold" Steve Austin teams up with Faarooq to battle Jesse James & Savio Vega. Plus, Goldust takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler in the main event, Hunter Hearst Helmsley squares off against Flash Funk, and more.

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  2. Raw Season 5 Episode 51 - Raw - Dec. 22, 1997
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - Raw - Dec. 22, 1997

    S5:E51

    When DX gives the WWE Universe a special Christmas present, Commissioner Slaughter gives the duo a gift of his own by ordering Shawn Michaels to defend his European Championship against Triple H in the main event. Plus, the New Age Outlaws search for Mankind, Ken Shamrock battles D'lo Brown, and more.

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  3. Raw Season 5 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 29, 1997
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - Raw - Dec. 29, 1997

    S5:E52

    "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces The Artist Formerly Known as Goldust. With Triple H out of action due to a knee injury, Commissioner Slaughter orders Shawn Michaels to take his place in the main event against Owen Hart and puts HBK's WWE Championship on the line. Plus, one of Mick Foley's alter egos is reunited with an old friend and more.

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  4. Raw Season 6 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 28, 1998
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - Raw - Dec. 28, 1998

    S6:E52

    The Corporation looks for revenge on DX by placing them in some brutal matches including forcing Road Dogg to defend his Hardcore Championship against Mankind. The WWE Universe gets a look at Mr. McMahon's Royal Rumble training as the boss fires Shawn Michaels as Commissioner. Also, Luna targets Sable, The Acolytes kidnap Dennis Knight, and more.

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  5. Raw Season 7 Episode 51 - Raw - Dec. 20, 1999
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #5 - Raw - Dec. 20, 1999

    S7:E51

    Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley get into the giving spirit by ordering a series of unique matchups on a special Raw Christmas. But when Mankind objects to The Game and his blushing bride's actions, he is forced to compete in a Boiler Room Brawl against a familiar holiday icon. The Rock faces Al Snow in a Brahma Bull Rope Match and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Raw Season 7 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 27, 1999
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - Raw - Dec. 27, 1999

    S7:E52

    Triple H battles the Big Show for the WWE Championship in a No Disqualification Match. Stephanie McMahon-Helmsely puts a Superstar's job at risk when The Rock battles Mankind in a Pink Slip on a Pole Match. Mark Henry and Harvey Whippleman go on a double date with Mae Young and Fabulous Moolah. Plus, Kurt Angle takes on The Headbangers and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Raw Season 8 Episode 51 - Raw - Dec. 18, 2000
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #7 - Raw - Dec. 18, 2000

    S8:E51

    Mr. McMahon shares his true feelings about his marriage to CEO Linda McMahon. But when Commissioner Mick Foley and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley take offense to his actions, The Chairman finds himself in the main event against WWE Champion Kurt Angle. Plus, The Rock teams with The Undertaker to take on Edge & Christian and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Raw Season 8 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 25, 2000
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - Raw - Dec. 25, 2000

    S8:E52

    Stephanie McMahon-Helmsely takes control of this special holiday edition of Raw. In the spirit of the season, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gives Kane a Christmas present when he goes one-on-one with the Big Red Machine. Plus, WWE Champion Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to take on Chris Jericho & The Dudley Boyz and more.

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  9. Raw Season 11 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 29, 2003
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Raw - Dec. 29, 2003

    S11:E52

    The WWE Board of Directors convene for a special meeting to decide "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's fate. Shawn Michaels receives another chance at glory when he challenges Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Randy Orton defends his Intercontinental Championship against Booker T, Rob Van Dam goes one-on-one Scott Steiner, and more.

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  10. Raw Season 12 Episode 51 - Raw - Dec. 20, 2004
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - Raw - Dec. 20, 2004

    S12:E51

    Join Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jonathan Coachman as they look back on Raw's best matches and moments from 2004. From Randy Orton being excommunicated from Evolution to Lita and Trish Stratus' main event battle for the Women's Championship, all the action from throughout the year is featured.

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  11. Raw Season 12 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 27, 2004
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - Raw - Dec. 27, 2004

    S12:E52

    Several Raw Superstars including Chris Jericho, Triple H, Shelton Benjamin, and more try to earn the best spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship by competing in a series of Beat The Clock Matches. However, General Manager Eric Bischoff throws a curve ball at the challengers' championship aspirations.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Raw Season 13 Episode 52 - Raw - Dec. 26, 2005
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #12 - Raw - Dec. 26, 2005

    S13:E52

    Before battling for the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber at New Year's Revolution, John Cena, Kurt Angle, and more compete in a series of Beat The Clock Matches. Mr. McMahon looks to ring in the New Year by interviewing potential candidates for the vacant Raw General Manager position and indulges in an unusual Christmas present.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Raw Season 33 Episode 51 - December 22, 2025
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #13 - December 22, 2025

    S33:E51

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  14. Raw Season 33 Episode 52 - December 29, 2025
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - December 29, 2025

    S33:E52

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  15. Raw Season 26 Episode 48 - November 26, 2018 (Milwaukee, WI)
    3.7/10(46 votes)

    #15 - November 26, 2018 (Milwaukee, WI)

    S26:E48

    Baron Corbin took his authority over Monday Night Raw to new levels, naming himself “General Manager-Elect,” putting his adversaries in unfair Handicap Matches and ensuring himself a forfeit victory over an injured Braun Strowman at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. Who can stop the power-hungry Lone Wolf?

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Raw Season 30 Episode 52 - December 26, 2022
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - December 26, 2022

    S30:E52

    The final Raw of 2022 highlights the best matches and moments from an unforgettable year in a special episode.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Raw Season 31 Episode 14 - April 3, 2023
    4.2/10(84 votes)

    #17 - April 3, 2023

    S31:E14

    On a tremendous Monday Night Raw, Brock Lesnar assaulted his would-be partner Cody Rhodes, absolutely decimating The American Nightmare! Plus, Damian Priest sent Bad Bunny though an announce table, Riddle made his stunning return, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn beat The Street Profits, Raquel Rodriguez and Liv Morgan earned a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match and so much more!

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Raw Season 27 Episode 18 - May 6, 2019 (Cincinnati, OH)
    4.4/10(44 votes)

    #18 - May 6, 2019 (Cincinnati, OH)

    S27:E18

    With Mr. McMahon’s “Wild Card Rule” allowing a limited number of Superstars to cross brands for a night, Raw was host to a WrestleMania rematch when SmackDown LIVE’s Kofi Kingston defended his hard-earned WWE Championship against “The New” Daniel Bryan. Did Bryan cause Kingston’s 11-year journey to the WWE Title to end in heartbreak? Also on Raw, Universal Champion Seth Rollins teamed with AJ Styles in an impromptu tag team match, Ricochet put his Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match opportunity on the line and much more!

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Raw Season 29 Episode 16 - April 19, 2021
    4.4/10(36 votes)

    #19 - April 19, 2021

    S29:E16

    Asuka looks for payback against Charlotte Flair. Drew McIntyre demands answers from MVP after being attacked by MACE & T-BAR. The Miz & Maryse host a Miz & Mrs. celebration on "Miz TV."

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Raw Season 26 Episode 49 - December 03, 2018 (Houston, TX)
    4.7/10(43 votes)

    #20 - December 03, 2018 (Houston, TX)

    S26:E49

    After Nia Jax & Tamina prevented Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey from helping Natalya fight off The Riott Squad, The Baddest Woman on the Planet got some backup in the form of The War Goddess, Ember Moon. Find out how Hot Ronda put The Irresistible Force on the defensive en route to their title collision at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs.

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  21. Raw Season 29 Episode 13 - March 29, 2021
    4.7/10(35 votes)

    #21 - March 29, 2021

    S29:E13

    WWE Champion Bobby Lashley offers a title opportunity at WrestleMania to anyone who can take down Drew McIntyre before The Show of Shows. Raw Women's Champion Asuka and Rhea Ripley make their WrestleMania showdown official with a contract signing. United States Champion Riddle looks for payback against Sheamus in a non-title match.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Raw Season 14 Episode 42 - Raw - Oct. 16, 2006
    4.8/10(50 votes)

    #22 - Raw - Oct. 16, 2006

    S14:E42

    Triple H faces Randy Orton. Mr. McMahon gathers ECW Champion Big Show and World Heavyweight Champion Booker T together with WWE Champion John Cena for some news regarding Cyber Sunday. Jeff Hardy defends the Intercontinental Championship against Super Crazy, Shelton Benjamin, and Chris Masters in a Fatal 4-Way Match. All this and much more.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Raw Season 14 Episode 43 - Raw - Oct. 23, 2006
    4.8/10(45 votes)

    #23 - Raw - Oct. 23, 2006

    S14:E43

    While preparing to face ECW Champion Big Show and World Heavyweight Champion Booker T at Cyber Sunday, WWE Champion John Cena turns his attention to Johnny Nitro, as Nitro battles Cena on behalf of his celebrity friend, Kevin Federline. Randy Orton faces Triple H. Plus, the tournament to crown a new Women's Champion continues, and more.

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Raw Season 29 Episode 23 - June 7, 2021
    4.8/10(33 votes)

    #24 - June 7, 2021

    S29:E23

    RAW #1463 Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre sign their WWE Championship Match contract ahead of WWE Hell in a Cell. Shayna Baszler stops by "Alexa's Playground." A Tag Team Battle Royal determines the next challengers to AJ Styles & Omos’ Raw Tag Team Titles.

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Raw Season 2 Episode 41 - Raw - Nov. 14, 1994
    4.9/10(31 votes)

    #25 - Raw - Nov. 14, 1994

    S2:E41

    As the road to Survivor Series draws to a close, Todd Pettengill gives his report while the problems between Bret Hart and Bob Backlund continue. The King's Court plays host to another member of the Hart family who sides with his brother's nemesis. Plus, Double J, Mabel and more on this edition of Monday Night RAW.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Raw - Dec. 30, 1996" is the worst rated episode of "Raw". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 12/30/1996. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Raw - Dec. 22, 1997".