Raw
A USA Network Original
Raw is a live, year-round wrestling program that brings WWE Superstars into weekly primetime broadcasts, combining in-ring matches with promos and backstage segments. Each episode pushes ongoing rivalries and character arcs forward, mixing athletic displays with scripted drama to keep viewers... Read more
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About Raw
Raw is a live, year-round wrestling program that brings WWE Superstars into weekly primetime broadcasts, combining in-ring matches with promos and backstage segments. Each episode pushes ongoing rivalries and character arcs forward, mixing athletic displays with scripted drama to keep viewers invested in who wins and who rises. Because it's produced live, outcomes feel immediate and momentum can swing week to week, with fragments of longer storylines revealed across months. The show prioritizes personality and spectacle, turning simple bouts into episodes of serialized entertainment where performers sell angles as much as they sell moves. It also serves as WWE's flagship platform, introducing new talent and sometimes hosting title changes on-air. Episodes often build toward pay-per-view cards and major story beats.
Created by Paul Levesque and Vince McMahon, Raw debuted in 1993 as WWE's flagship live series, and it has been produced continuously by WWE and reached international audiences.
While Raw hasn't been a major presence at mainstream television awards, its longevity and fan support have earned recognition within wrestling circles. The show is often noted in fan-voted polls and industry lists, reflecting sustained popularity rather than formal awards pedigree. It also performs well in fan engagement metrics online.
Raw helped make sports entertainment appointment television, turning performers into cross-over celebrities and creating moments that get replayed across pop culture. Its mix of spectacle, backstage storytelling, and live surprises influenced other reality and live formats, while merchandising and catchphrases extended its reach beyond the ring. Highlights circulate widely online.
Critical responses to Raw are mixed to positive, reflected in a 6.796/10 vote average from 348 votes. Viewers praise its character work, spectacle and unpredictability, while critics point to uneven match quality and overlong segments. The show emphasizes rivalry, image, and serialized storytelling as its core drivers. Fans tune in.
Details
- Release Date
- January 11, 1993
- Episode Length
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- TV-14
- User Ratings
- 348 votes
- Type
- TV Series
- Seasons
- 34
- Episodes
- 1712
- Network
- USA Network, Spike, Netflix, The New TNN
- Status
- Returning Series
- Genres
- Reality
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- WWE Home Video +1 more
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Seasons (34 seasons, 1712 episodes)
1993
45 episodes - 1993
1994
47 episodes - 1994
1995
48 episodes - 1995
1996
51 episodes - 1996
1997
52 episodes - 1997
1998
52 episodes - 1998
1999
52 episodes - 1999
2000
52 episodes - 2000
2001
53 episodes - 2001
2002
52 episodes - 2002
2003
52 episodes - 2003
2004
52 episodes - 2004
2005
52 episodes - 2005
2006
52 episodes - 2006
2007
53 episodes - 2007
2008
52 episodes - 2008
2009
52 episodes - 2009
2010
52 episodes - 2010
2011
52 episodes - 2011
2012
53 episodes - 2012
2013
52 episodes - 2013
2014
52 episodes - 2014
2015
52 episodes - 2015
2016
52 episodes - 2016
2017
52 episodes - 2017
2018
53 episodes - 2017
2019
52 episodes - 2019
2020
52 episodes - 2020
2021
52 episodes - 2021
2022
52 episodes - 2022
2023
52 episodes - 2023
2024
53 episodes - 2023
2025
52 episodes - 2024
2026
8 episodes - 2026
