Raw — 2012

Jan 20121h 29m

RAW kicks off 2012 with a bang from Memphis, TN! John Cena delivers a special message to Kane. Cody Rhodes clashes with Daniel Bryan. CM Punk defends the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler. The Bella Twins are in action against Kelly Kelly and Eve. John Cena, Big Show, and Zack Ryder face Mark Henry and Jack Swagger in a Handicap Match.

Jan 20121h 29m

Kane looks to spread the hate, Chris Jericho makes his second return appearance on Raw, Brodus Clay finally debuts, and the first two members of the 2012 class of the WWE Hall of Fame are revealed.

Jan 20121h 36m

WWE Champion CM Punk rails against Interim GM John Laurinaitis stacking the deck for Punk's WWE Championship defense against Dolph Ziggler at the Royal Rumble in two weeks, while a former WWE Champion attempts to become one of the 30 competitors in the Royal Rumble Match.

Jan 20121h 35m

With less than a week until the Royal Rumble, CM Punk must deal with Interim GM John Laurinaitis's pledge to screw Punk during his WWE Championship Match with Dolph Ziggler at the Rumble, John Cena and Kane continue to clash, and Chris Jericho finally speaks.

Jan 20121h 36m

General Manager John Laurinaitis kicks off the show by announcing the participants in this year's Elimination Chamber match. Randy Orton collides with Dolph Ziggler. CM Punk battles Daniel Bryan to determine who really is the best in the world. The return of the Undertaker and much more!

Feb 20121h 28m

Triple H addresses the WWE Universe about his confrontation with the Undertaker last week. Big Show goes one on one with World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan. CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, The Miz, and Chris Jericho face off in a Six-Pack Challenge with the winner advancing into the last spot in the Elimination Chamber.

Feb 20121h 28m

Six days before they must enter the sadistic Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and the five challengers to his title each make their case as to who will emerge from the dreaded structure as the victor. Kane continues to play mind games with John Cena, and Shawn Michaels makes a rare appearance to deliver a message to Triple H.

Feb 20121h 35m

WWE Champion CM Punk looks on from ringside as ten Superstars from Raw and SmackDown compete in a Battle Royal to determine his challenger for the ultimate prize at WrestleMania XXVIII. Undertaker emerges to entice The Game, Triple H, into a rematch on the world's grandest stage. John Cena has some harsh words for The Rock.

Feb 20121h 44m

The Rock and John Cena exchange heated words as their 'Once in a Lifetime' match at WrestleMania draws closer. Cena and The Miz reprise their encounter from last year's big event. WWE Champion CM Punk faces World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Kane returns to spread his message of hate.

Mar 20121h 30m

Just 27 days away from WrestleMania, Raw kicks off with a bang as Shawn Michaels delivers a message to the Boston crowd and entire WWE Universe. John Cena and The Rock exchange a war of words leading up to the big event. Sheamus joins forces with CM Punk to take on Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho. Big Show and much more.

Mar 20121h 27m

Before they meet in one-on-one action at WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena come face-to-face in a different competition. The Undertaker lets the world know exactly how he feels about Shawn Michaels getting involved in his upcoming battle with Triple H. WWE Champion CM Punk battles The Miz. All this and much more.

Mar 20121h 28m

Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels meet in a heated confrontation and offer their predictions for the End of an Era Hell in a Cell Match. Chris Jericho continues to cross personal lines with CM Punk. The Rock delivers a rousing speech proclaiming that he will conquer John Cena at WrestleMania.

Mar 20121h 35m

In the final Raw Supershow before WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena have one more face-to-face encounter before their Once in a Lifetime Match. CM Punk becomes unhinged by the biting words of Chris Jericho. Team Johnny and Team Teddy make some high profile, last-minute additions. Plus, many more top Superstars are in action.

Apr 20121h 38m

WWE caps off an earth-shattering week in Miami, Florida with a historic Raw the night after WrestleMania XXVIII. Brock Lesnar makes his shocking return to WWE to bring the pain to John Cena. Fans also witness the reemergence of Alberto Del Rio. Plus, The Rock declares his intention to bring the WWE Championship back to Team Bring It.

Apr 20121h 28m

General Manager John Laurinaitis recaps last week's confrontation between John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Will Brock bring the pain to Cena once again? Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger take on Brodus Clay & Santino Marella. R-Truth faces Cody Rhodes. Chris Jericho looks to degrade CM Punk. A special appearance from The Three Stooges and more.

Apr 20121h 29m

From London, England, John Cena faces Lord Tensai in an Extreme Rules Match set up by RAW GM John Laurinaitis. WWE Champion CM Punk squares off against Mark Henry and is later confronted by Chris Jericho about their upcoming Chicago Street Fight at Extreme Rules.

Apr 20122h 21m

John Cena demands revenge from Brock Lesnar, but a certain WWE Hall of Famer has something else in store for Cena. Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. Tensai takes on R-Truth. CM Punk continues his war of words with Chris Jericho. Mark Henry looks to induct Sheamus into the Hall of Pain and much more.

Apr 20121h 37m

General Manager John Laurinaitis and COO Triple H confront Brock Lesnar after his loss to John Cena. Chris Jericho, Big Show, Daniel Bryan, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Randy Orton, and Jack Swagger look to set the fastest time as all six Superstars compete in a Beat the Clock Challenge to become the No. 1 Contender for CM Punk's WWE Championship.

May 20121h 34m

General Manager John Laurinaitis addresses the WWE Universe, but WWE Champion CM Punk is ready to drop a verbal pipe bomb on the GM. Kofi Kingston takes on Dolph Ziggler. John Cena has a special message. Sheamus & Randy Orton join forces to take on Alberto Del Rio & Chris Jericho. CM Punk faces Daniel Bryan & Tensai in a Handicap Match.

May 20121h 41m

Triple H addresses his altercation with Brock Lesnar. Big Show squares off with Kane, while the purveyor of People Power John Laurinaitis still seeks an apology from Big Show for mocking him. Two No. 1 Contenders for the World Heavyweight Championship go head-to-head with reigning champ Sheamus looking on from ringside.

May 20121h 29m

John Cena addresses the controversy surrounding last night's match against John Laurinaitis at Over the Limit. Alberto Del Rio collides with Randy Orton. Kane goes one on one with Daniel Bryan. Kelly Kelly faces Beth Phoenix. John Cena and Sheamus join forces to take on Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, and Tensai in a Lumberjack Handicap Match.

May 20121h 29m

Big Show talks about his upcoming match with John Cena at No Way Out, then later squares off against Brodus Clay. CM Punk faces Daniel Bryan, and tensions mount between the struggling tag team of Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger.

Jun 20121h 34m

Sheamus goes one-on-one against Dolph Ziggler. Kane faces CM Punk. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth are in tag team action. John Cena faces Tensai in the main event and more.

Jun 20122h 18m

Is it the end of People Power? WWE CEO Vince McMahon has GM John Laurinaitis under his radar. Sheamus battles Tensai. Daniel Bryan continues his war of words with CM Punk over AJ Lee. Kofi Kingston battles Big Show in a Steel Cage Match. It's Time for Heath Slater to meet his match when he faces a legendary WWE and WCW Superstar.

Jun 20121h 29m

Mick Foley serves as guest GM, while Cyndi Lauper and Wendi Richter make a guest appearance. Two World Champions team up as CM Punk and Sheamus take on Daniel Bryan and Kane, while John Cena faces John Laurinaitis and David Otunga in a 2-on-1 Handicap match.

Jun 20121h 26m

Chris Jericho returns to action to face John Cena. CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Kane reprise their recent Triple Threat Match while their unstable love interest, AJ, contemplates a decision between the three of them. Speaking of unstable, another surprise blast from Raw's past returns to celebrate the upcoming 1000th episode.

Jul 20121h 28m

A star-studded tag team main event features John Cena, WWE Champion CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho. With Punk and Bryan in the same ring, will AJ be lurking at ringside to influence the outcome? Alberto Del Rio makes a statement toward his contendership for the WWE Title, and Paul Heyman addresses Triple H's challenge to Brock Lesnar.

Jul 20121h 36m

As Raw's 1000th episode draws closer, tensions heat up for the richest prizes in WWE and shocking secrets are revealed. Will AJ become the fiancé of CM Punk or Daniel Bryan? Who will gain momentum headed into Money in the Bank? And after all this time, who is the Anonymous Raw General Manager? All this and more.

Jul 20121h 35m

In the final 2-hour episode of Raw, John Cena reveals his intentions for cashing in the Money in the Bank contract for a WWE Title Match.

Jul 20122h 21m

After much anticipation, Raw's Monumental 1000th Episode surpasses the hype! Stars, legends and celebrities converge to celebrate history.

Jul 20122h 13m

Following a fire scare on the WWE's famed Titantron, new General Manager AJ Lee delivers a match with huge SummerSlam implications between John Cena and Big Show and the first-ever RawActive match featuring Sheamus and Daniel Bryan. Plus, CM Punk explains his GTS on The Rock.

Aug 20122h 12m

New GM AJ Lee allows the WWE Universe to choose the opponent for WWE Champion CM Punk in an innovative RawActive Match. WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels appears in his hometown of San Antonio with a warning for Triple H's SummerSlam opponent, Brock Lesnar. And John Cena is in action against Daniel Bryan.

Aug 20122h 8m

Just 6 days before SummerSlam, the perfect storm is building as Brock Lesnar and Triple H sign a contract making their match official. Raw General Manager AJ Lee pairs WWE Champion CM Punk with bitter rival John Cena to take on Big Show and the unhinged Daniel Bryan. Plus, the WWE Universe goes RawActive to pick the next guest on Piper's Pit.

Aug 20122h 19m

In the aftermath of the perfect storm at SummerSlam, what will Triple H's defeat at the hands of Brock Lesnar mean for the future of the WWE? Who will be the next number one contender for the WWE Championship? And Chris Jericho puts his career on the line for chance to win Dolph Ziggler's Money in the Bank contract.

Aug 20122h 18m

CM Punk issues a special challenge to Jerry "The King" Lawler. The Miz goes one-on-one with John Cena. Team Rhodes Scholars battle Brodus Clay and Sin Cara. Team Hell No seek group counseling with Dr. Shelby. Daniel Bryan takes on R-Truth. The Viper Randy Orton teams with Sheamus to face Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler.

Sept 20122h 17m

WWE Champion CM Punk continues his quest for respect in his hometown of Chicago, while a pair of number one contenders, John Cena and Alberto Del Rio, meet in an unpredictable main event. Who will build momentum leading up to Night of Champions? Also, Daniel Bryan and Kane attempt to settle their issues with anger management and each other.

Sept 20122h 21m

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart is on hand for Raw in Montreal, Canada. The "Excellence of Execution" interviews WWE Champion CM Punk and his challenger at Night of Champions John Cena. The ongoing case against The Brogue Kick continues when Sheamus is deposed by David Otunga and Ricardo Rodriquez. CM Punk faces an opponent chosen by the WWE Universe.

Sept 20122h 15m

Following the confusion and controversy at Night of Champions, WWE Champion CM Punk faces John Cena once more, this time in tag team action with partner Alberto Del Rio against Cena and his counterpart, Sheamus. Plus, WWE's odd couple Kane & Daniel Bryan defend their Tag Team Championship against Kofi Kingston and R-Truth.

Sept 20122h 15m

CM Punk and Paul Heyman seek retribution for the controversial end to last week's main event, but John Cena and a certain hardcore legend have other plans for the WWE Champion. The WWE Universe receives a welcomed message from Jerry "The King" Lawler, who continues to recover in his Memphis home. Plus, Kofi Kingston battles Dolph Ziggler and more.

Oct 20122h 15m

The new WWE Tag Team Champions, Team Hell No, must find their in ring chemistry to take on the team of Dolph Ziggler and WWE Champion CM Punk. It's Jim Ross Appreciation Night in Oklahoma City. What does Good Ol' JR have to say about the proposed Punk vs. Cena match at Hell in a Cell? Plus Sheamus, Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, and more!

Oct 20122h 15m

Mr. McMahon pays a rare visit to the RAW ring to deliver the State of WWE Address, but WWE Champion CM Punk has his own message for the Chairman. John Cena is in the building, but will Punk finally accept his challenge for a match at Hell in a Cell? Plus Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara, The Rhodes Scholars, Team Hell No and more!

Oct 20122h 17m

After weeks of speculation, who will be named as CM Punk's challenger for The WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell? Big Show looks to build momentum toward his showdown with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus by facing the man who ruined his previous title reign, Daniel Bryan. And the rivalry between The Miz and Kofi Kingston gets more heated.

Oct 20122h 12m

The two WWE World Champions who are set to defend their titles in mere days at Hell in a Cell are surrounded by fellow Superstars for a main event Lumberjack Match. Why was AJ Lee summoned to meet with the WWE Board of Directors? Who will face Team Hell No for the WWE Tag Team Championship?

Oct 20122h 15m

Did WWE Champion CM Punk survive his collision with the monster Ryback inside Hell in a Cell? Mick Foley is back to confront the battered and bruised WWE Champion. Who came out on top in the World Heavyweight Championship battle between Sheamus and The Big Show? Plus Team Hell No, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback and more!

Nov 20122h 17m

Team Punk gets a major shake up just weeks before Survivor Series and its namesake finds himself in a massive tag team match with the newly teamed John Cena & Ryback. Vickie Guerrero escalates her accusations against Cena and former General Manager AJ Lee. Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Kane, Daniel Bryan and more are in action.

Nov 20122h 14m

One week before Survivor Series, CM Punk and John Cena look to gain momentum heading into their Triple Threat Match by going one-on-one with Mick Foley as the special guest enforcer. Plus, lineups for Team Foley and Team Ziggler are finalized, Jerry "The King" Lawler makes his emotional return to Raw after suffering a heart attack, and much more.

Nov 20122h 20m

The fallout from a shocking Survivor Series! Did CM Punk survive to see another day as WWE Champion? Who were the mysterious vigilantes that attacked Ryback in the Triple Threat WWE Championship Match? What will be the result of the controversy and chaos that transpired in the World Heavyweight Championship battle between The Big Show and Sheamus?

Nov 20122h 9m

Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Dean Ambrose have made a devastating impression on Ryback. What is their connection to WWE Champion CM Punk? The John Cena and AJ story has reached a boiling point thanks to Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler. How will Ziggler and Cena settle the score?

Dec 20122h 15m

John Cena and Sheamus team up to take on their rivals, The Big Show and Dolph Ziggler. Who will feel The Shield's wrath next?

Dec 20122h 7m

The members of The Shield continue their onslaught with only six days remaining until their Six-Man TLC Match at Tables, Ladders & Chairs. John Cena and Big Show renew their earthshaking rivalry. Plus, Mr. McMahon gives former Raw GM AJ Lee a chance to finally get her hands on Vickie Guerrero.

Dec 20122h 15m

The WWE Superstars celebrate those who thrilled, shocked and amazed in 2012 with the annual WWE Slammy Awards. Legendary Superstars Ric Flair, Triple H, Ricky Steamboat, as well as many more WWE Legends returned to WWE. Plus, what was the aftermath of the stunning turn of events regarding John Cena and AJ Lee at WWE: TLC?

Dec 20122h 13m

On a special Christmas Eve edition of RAW, will a Street Fight between John Cena and Alberto Del Rio be the setting for a holiday miracle? Plus, World Heavyweight Champion Big Show attempts to ice Sheamus in a non-title Lumberjack Frost Match. AJ Lee cozies up to Dolph Ziggler as they reminisce over the events of 2012.

Dec 20122h 13m

As the ball prepares to drop on 2012, WWE ends the year by putting all championships on the line! John Cena & The Miz team up to face vs Team Rhodes Scholars. The status of CM Punk's match with Ryback comes into question. And WWE's new power couple, Dolph Ziggler and AJ Lee, have a New Year's toast for the WWE Universe.