- This article is about the television program. You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game. WWF RAW is a Video game World Wrestling Federation, released for the SNES, Sega 32X, Mega Drive/Genesis consoles WWE Raw (also known as WWF Raw) is a Video game released on the Xbox console and the PC by THQ
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| Format | Sports entertainment Professional wrestling |
| Created by | Vince McMahon |
| Starring | Raw Brand |
| Opening theme | "…To Be Loved" by Papa Roach |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. Sports entertainment is a type of Spectacle which presents an ostensibly competitive event using a high level of theatrical flourish and extravagant presentation Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr This is a list of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE employees, organized by role within the promotion and assigned brands including its developmental ".To Be Loved " is the first single from Papa Roach 's fourth album The Paramour Sessions (2006 and ninth released single in total Papa Roach is a four-piece rock band from Atlanta Georgia. They broke into the mainstream with their three times platinum major-label debut album Infest The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of episodes | 785 (as of June 9, 2008) |
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| Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
| Running time | Approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes per episode (1 hour 35 minutes and commercials) |
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| Original channel | USA Network (1993 – 2000, 2005 – Present), TNN/Spike TV (2000 – 2005) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV), 1080i (HDTV)[1] |
| Original run | January 11, 1993 – Present |
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History
Original format
Beginning as WWF Monday Night Raw, the program first aired on January 11, 1993 on the USA Network for one hour. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire. The year 1993 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1993. USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005 The original Raw broke new ground in televised professional wrestling. Traditionally, wrestling shows were taped on sound stages with small audiences or at large arena shows. The Raw formula was very different than that of its predecessor, Prime Time Wrestling. WWF Prime Time Wrestling (also known to fans as simply Prime Time or PTW) was a TV wrestling program that aired on the USA Network Instead of taped matches, with studio voice overs and taped chat, Raw was a show shot to a live audience, with angles as they happened. The first episode featured Yokozuna defeating Koko B. Ware, The Steiner Brothers defeating The Executioners, WWF Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels defeating Max Moon and The Undertaker defeating Damien Demento. Rodney Agatupu Anoa'i ( October 2 1966 &ndash October 23 2000) was a Samoan American professional wrestler Koko B Ware (born James Ware on June 20, 1957) is a semi-retired American professional wrestler who made his professional The Steiner Brothers are the Professional wrestling Tag team of American brothers Robert "Rick Steiner" Rechsteiner and Scott The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. Phil Theis (born June 25 1958 is a retired American professional wrestler best known for his work as Damien Demento in the World The show also featured an interview with Razor Ramon. Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958 In WCW he was a 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a 1-time Television
Raw originated from the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center Studios, a small New York City theater and aired live each week. The Manhattan Center building built in 1906 and located at 311 West 34th Street in Midtown Manhattan, houses Manhattan Center Studios (home to two The City of New York The combination of an intimate venue and live action proved highly successful. However, the weekly live schedule proved to be a financial drain on the WWF, and taped shows began airing every other week. From early 1994 to September 1999, Raw was shown live on one Monday and then the next day (Tuesday) next Monday's Raw was taped. The year 1994 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1994. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) The year 1999 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1999. This meant that Raw was live one week and taped the next.
The storylines and characters during the early years of Raw still had a healthy dose of the old Federation "gimmick-heavy" style. For instance, there were moments such as Irwin R. Schyster tearing up Tatanka's headdress, the various "Undertaker sightings" (during the Undertaker vs. Lawrence Michael "Mike" Rotunda (born March 30, 1958) is a former American professional wrestler, perhaps best known under the Tatanka (born Christopher Chavis on June 8, 1965) is a Native American professional wrestler best known for his work with World Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. Undertaker storyline, leading up to SummerSlam 1994); and characters like Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, Doink the Clown, or Thurman "Sparky" Plugg. SummerSlam (1994 was the seventh annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Michael "Mike" Droese (born August 20, 1969) is an American retired professional wrestler. Doink the Clown is a gimmick used by several professional wrestlers since the 1990s Robert William "Bob" Howard Career Holly trained under Stan Frazier, Eddie Sullivan Marcelle Pringle and Rip Tyler and debuted in 1987 in the
Raw was also one of a kind, in which they covered the unexpected, exciting moments, a prelude to the "Attitude Era", in which it coined Raw as "Uncut, Uncensored, Uncooked. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, " Some of those moments include Razor Ramon losing a match unexpectedly to Sean "The 1-2-3 Kid" Waltman, who was later known as X-Pac; Marty Jannetty beating Shawn Michaels to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship; and Raw was the first WWF television program of any kind to show footage of Lex Luger bodyslamming Yokozuna at the USS Intrepid. Sean Michael Waltman (born July 13 1972) is an American professional wrestler. Frederick Marty Jannetty The next week on the 15th anniversary of Raw, Jannetty appeared along with Michaels in an interview The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Lawrence Wendell Pfohl (born June 2, 1958) 5 time United States Heavyweight Champion, He held the title until NWA's first Pay-per-view Launch and commissioning The USS Intrepid was launched on April 26, 1943 by Newport News Shipbuilding & Dry Dock Co
The original hosts of Raw were Vince McMahon, Rob Bartlett and "Macho Man" Randy Savage. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr Robert Bartlett (born May 18, 1957 in Brooklyn New York) is a comedian actor and writer who gained wide-spread fame as Randall Mario Poffo (born November 15 1952) a 1 time Intercontinental Champion He is a graduate of Downers Grove North High School Sean Mooney conducted the interviews and Bobby "The Brain" Heenan also helped contribute. Sean Mooney is a former World Wrestling Federation Play-by-play Announcer. Raymond Louis Heenan (born November 1, 1944) better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, is a former American Professional In March 1993, Rob Bartlett was dropped from the broadcasting team and was replaced by Bobby Heenan. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Then on December 6, 1993, Gorilla Monsoon kicked Bobby Heenan out of the WWF forever. Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev The year 1993 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1993. Robert James "Gino" Marella ( June 4 1937 - October 6 1999) better known by his Ring name of Gorilla Monsoon In reality, this was a storyline between Monsoon and his close friend Heenan, who decided to leave the World Wrestling Federation in order to lighten his travel schedule and because he didn't want to take a 50% paycut. In Mathematics, a percentage is a way of expressing a number as a Fraction of 100 ( per cent meaning "per hundred" After about a year, Raw moved out of the Manhattan Center and traveled to various regular Federation venues in the United States.
The Monday Night Wars
In 1995, World Championship Wrestling (WCW) began airing its new wrestling show, Monday Nitro, live each week on TNT. Monday Night Wars is the common term describing the period of mainstream televised American Professional wrestling from September 4, 1995, to WCW Monday Nitro was a weekly Professional wrestling program produced by World Championship Wrestling. Turner Network Television, usually referred to as TNT, is an American cable TV network created by media mogul Ted Turner and currently owned Raw and Nitro went head-to-head for the first time on September 11, 1995. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Due to Raw's taping schedule on several occasions, WCW Vice President Eric Bischoff, who was also an on-air personality, would frequently give away the results of WWF's taped Raw shows on the live WCW show. Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27 1957) is an American Entrepreneur and former Professional wrestling booker, producer Some fans also looked at Raw taping results on the steadily-growing Internet; as a result, this caused the ratings of the taped Raw episodes to be lower. The Internet is a global system of interconnected Computer networks Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television
WWF Raw had a live broadcast every other week to save costs, until September 1999, when ratings and pay-per-view buy rate increased, allowing them to justify doing a weekly live show.
At the start of the ratings war in 1995 through to mid-1996, Raw and Nitro exchanged victories over each other in a closely contested rivalry. Beginning in mid-1996, however, thanks primarily to the nWo angle, Monday Nitro started a ratings win-streak that lasted for eighty-three continuous weeks, ending on April 13, 1998. The New World Order (commonly known as the nWo, the official typeset in the Logo) was a Professional wrestling stable that originally wrestled Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar)
Raw is War
On February 3, 1997, Monday Night Raw went to a two hour format, as the Attitude Era was starting to come in full stream in the WWF. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states The year 1997 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1997. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, In an attempt to break the momentum of what had turned into ratings domination by WCW's competing Monday Nitro, Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) was brought in as Jerry Lawler "challenged" ECW on February 17, 1997. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by Jerry Lawler (born November 29 1949 is an American Musician, Film Actor, Politician, professional wrestler and wrestling Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori The year 1997 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1997. In an episode where Raw returned to the Manhattan Center, the "challenge" answered on the following week's show with Taz, Mikey Whipwreck, Sabu, Tommy Dreamer, D-Von Dudley, and the Sandman. Peter Senerchia (born October 11 1967) is an American retired professional wrestler and current Color commentator best known James Watson (born June 4 1973) better known as Mikey Whipwreck, is a semi-retired American Professional wrestler best known Terry Michael Brunk ( December 12 1964) better known by his Ring name Sabu, is an American professional wrestler. Thomas Laughlin In addition to his current role Dreamer is best known for the time he spent in the Philadelphia based Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Devon Hughes (born August 1 1972) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling James (" Jim " Fullington Following the highly-publicised caning of Michael P ECW owner Paul Heyman did a call-in interview on Raw the week after that. Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965) is an American entertainment producer most well-known for his former roles in Professional wrestling
Throughout 1997, there were more and more controversial elements in Raw and WWF programming such as the Nation of Domination, and the D-Generation X "racial graffiti" storyline designed to "implicate Bret Hart's 'the Hart Foundation'", and the "XXX Files" series. The Nation of Domination (NOD was a Professional wrestling heel stable in World Wrestling Federation (WWF from November 18 D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor. This article is about the Hart Foundation in professional wrestling
On March 10, 1997, Monday Night Raw officially became Raw is War. The March 17, 1997 episode featured a heated Bret Hart/Vince McMahon ringside altercation (that unknowingly foreshadowed events in November) with profanity normally unheard on TV. Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor. The Montreal Screwjob was the real life double-crossing of defending WWF Champion Bret Hart by Vince McMahon, the owner of the Brian Pillman did a series of "XXX Files" segments with Terri Runnels, which further "pushed the envelope". "The Yellow Dog" redirects here but "The Yellow Dog" is also a novel by Georges Simenon. Terri Lynne Boatright Runnels (born October 5, 1966) is a former WCW and WWE Professional wrestling manager, and These segments ended prematurely with the September 29, 1997 episode of Raw, after the death of Pillman on October 5, 1997 due to hereditary heart problems.
After WrestleMania XIV in March 1998, the WWF regained the lead in the Monday Night Wars with its new "WWF Attitude" brand, led in particular by rising stars Steve Austin, The Rock and Mankind. WrestleMania XIV was the fourteenth WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. The classic feud between the villainous WWF Chairman Vince McMahon (who was re-imagined and re-branded from the color commentator into the evil company chairman character Mr. A Professional wrestling feud is a staged rivalry between multiple wrestlers or factions of wrestlers In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. McMahon after the real-life Montreal Screwjob incident) and fan favorite Steve Austin (who had been released by Bischoff in the summer of 1995 for not being marketable) caught the imaginations of fans. The Montreal Screwjob was the real life double-crossing of defending WWF Champion Bret Hart by Vince McMahon, the owner of the In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The April 13, 1998 episode of Raw, headlined by a match between Austin and McMahon, marked the first time that WCW had lost the head-to-head Monday night ratings battle in the 84 weeks since 1996. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople The year 1998 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1998. Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television
While Raw was taking a new approach to programming, Nitro would start producing lackluster shows with the same storylines. Older stars such as Hogan and Nash frequented the main events, while younger talent such as Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit and Eddie Guerrero were not given opportunities to advance, and the only newcomers elevated to main-event status at this time were Bill Goldberg and Diamond Dallas Page. Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos William Scott Goldberg 2 time United States Heavyweight Champion In early 1998 Goldberg defeated the likes of Brad Armstrong at SuperBrawl VIII For the 1930s cricketer see Dallas Page (cricketer Page Joseph Falkinburg Jr
Meanwhile, on Raw, fans were immersed in the feud between WWF owner Vince McMahon and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. New talent such as Triple H and his D-Generation X faction, Mankind and The Rock were elevated to main event status on the WWF's program. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly Superstars such as Kane, Val Venis, Goldust, etc. were coming through the ranks and exposing the WWF as the place where new talent comes through unlike the WCW counterpart. Things were so heated between the two programs that, when both shows were in the same area on the same night (Raw in Hampton, Virginia, Nitro in Norfolk), D-X was sent to film a "war" segment at the Norfolk Scope where they berated WCW and interviewed fans on camera who stated that they received their Nitro tickets for free (presumably in an attempt by WCW to pack the arena as full as possible due to low ticket sales). Hampton Roads is the name of both a body of water and the region of land areas which surround it in southeastern Virginia in the USA. Hampton is an Independent city in Virginia, and therefore not part of any Virginia county Norfolk is an Independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States The Norfolk Scope is a 12600-seat multipurpose Arena at the northern perimeter of downtown Norfolk Virginia, designed by renowned Italian architect/engineer
On January 4, 1999. Events 46 BC - Titus Labienus defeats Julius Caesar in the Battle of Ruspina. The year 1999 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1999. Mick Foley, who had wrestled for WCW during the early 1990s as Cactus Jack, won the WWF Title as Mankind on Raw. On orders from Bischoff, Nitro announcer Tony Schiavone gave away this previously taped result on the live Nitro, and then sarcastically added "that'll sure put some butts in the seats"; over 600,000 viewers changed channels to watch Raw. Noah Anthony "Tony" Schiavone (born on November 7 1957) (pronounced "sha- VAHN -ee" is a sports radio host and former Professional This was also the night that Nitro aired a WCW World Championship match in which Kevin Nash blatantly laid down for Hulk Hogan after Hogan poked him in the chest. Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional The Fingerpoke of Doom is the common Nickname for a pivotal storyline in American Professional wrestling history that happened on January The next week, and for months after, many fans in the Raw audience brought signs which read, "Mick Foley put my ass in this seat!"
The end of the Wars
A new television contract with Viacom led to a WWF change in the broadcast. Events 1176 - The Battle of Myriokephalon is fought 1462 - The Battle of Świecino (or Battle of Żarnowiec Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. On September 25, 2000, Raw moved from the USA Network to TNN (which later became Spike TV). Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described
WCW's sharp decline in revenue and ratings led to Time Warner's sale of the company to the WWF in 2001. The final edition of Nitro aired on March 26, 2001. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. The show began with Vince McMahon making a short statement about his recent purchase of WCW and ended with a simulcast on Raw and on TNN with an appearance by Vince's son Shane McMahon on Nitro. Shane Brandon McMahon (born January 15 1970 Shane has served as Executive Vice President of WWE Global Media overseeing International Television Distribution Live Event bookings Shane interrupted his father's gloating over the WCW purchase to explain that Shane was the one who actually owned WCW, setting up what become the WWF's "Invasion" storyline. This article is about the storyline For the pay-per-view see WWF InVasion.
The Raw is War logo and name were retired in September 2001, following the September 11, 2001 attacks and sensitivity over the word war. It also symbolized that professional wrestling's "Monday Night Wars" were over.
Brand Extension
In early to mid-2002, WWE underwent a process they called the "Brand Extension". The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. WWE divided itself into two "de facto" wrestling promotions with separate rosters, storylines and authority figures. Raw and SmackDown! would host each division, give its name to the division and essentially compete against each other. The split was a result of WWF purchasing their two biggest competitors, WCW and ECW. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by The brand extension was publicly announced during a telecast of WWF Raw on March 25, 2002, and became official the next day. Events 1199 - Richard I is wounded by a crossbow bolt while fighting France which leads to his death on April 6. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar.
Wrestlers now would become show-exclusive, wrestling for their specific show only. At the time this excluded the WWE Undisputed Championship and WWE Women's Championship, as those WWE titles would be defended on both shows. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE In August 2002, WWE Undisputed Champion Brock Lesnar refused to defend the title on Raw, in effect causing his title to become exclusive to SmackDown! The following week on Raw, General Manager Eric Bischoff awarded a newly instated World Heavyweight Championship to Raw's designated #1 contender, Triple H. August 2002: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September Brock Edward Lesnar (born July 12 1977 in Webster South Dakota) is an American mixed martial artist with the UFC as well as a former professional The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Due to the fact that since the WWE Undisputed Championship was now SmackDown! exclusive it was no longer seen as "undisputed". Following this, the WWE Women's Championship soon became Raw-exclusive as well. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE As a result of the Brand Extension, an annual "draft lottery" was instituted to exchange members of each roster and generally refresh the lineups.
WWE Raw claimed to have earned the distinction of having the most original episodes of any fictional weekly program on August 2, 2005 when it broadcasted the 636th episode. Events 338 BC - A Macedonian army led by Philip II defeated the combined forces of Athens and Thebes in the The year 2005 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2005. It was said to have took the place of Gunsmoke, which held that distinction. Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston However, under the criteria WWE used to make this claim, the actual record would be held by the show Georgia Championship Wrestling, which ran continuously on Saturday evenings on TBS between 1972 and 1984. Georgia Championship Wrestling was a Professional wrestling promotion whose self-titled TV program aired in the 1970s and 1980s on Atlanta Georgia superstation TBS is an American Cable television network that shows sports and a variety of programming with a focus on comedy The year 1972 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1972. The year 1984 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1984.
Return to USA Network
On March 10, 2005, Viacom and WWE decided not to go on with the agreement with Spike TV, making it so Raw and other WWE programs on the network would cease when their deal expired in September 2005. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Viacom ( ( short for " Vi deo & A udio Com munications" is an American Media conglomerate with various worldwide interests World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE has a wide range of shows all over the world including television films online Video on demand and pay-per-views PortalCurrent events News collections and sources WikipediaNews collections and sources. On April 4, 2005, WWE announced a 3-year deal with NBC Universal to bring Raw back to its former home, the USA Network, with 2 yearly specials on NBC and a Spanish Raw on Telemundo. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. NBC Universal is a media and Entertainment company formed in May 2004 by the combination of General Electric 's NBC with Vivendi Universal USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005 The National Broadcasting Company ( NBC) is an American Television network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Telemundo is an American television network based in Hialeah Florida a suburb of Miami Florida. [4] On the same week as Raw's re-debut on USA, Spike TV scheduled Ultimate Fighting Championship's live Ultimate Fight Night in Raw's old timeslot in an attempt to go head-to-head with Raw. Spike (formerly called Spike TV) a division of MTV Networks, is an American cable network designed for an audience described Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC is a US -based Mixed martial arts (MMA organization currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world Ultimate Fight Night was a Mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on August 6, 2005.
The show's first night back on USA was billed as the "WWE Homecoming" and featured the return of former WWE Champions such as Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Triple H and Vince McMahon along with cameos from legends such as Roddy Piper, Jimmy Hart, Jimmy Snuka and Harley Race. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the Jimmy Ray Hart Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards * Manager of the Year in 1983 * Best Interviews James Reiher (born May 18 1943 is an American professional wrestler, and Actor, better known by his ring name of Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka Harley Leland Race (born April 11 1943) is a retired American professional wrestler and current promoter WWE Homecoming was three hours long — the 2nd longest an episode of Raw has ever run in its 12-year history. USA also showed Raw Exposed, an hour of the best moments of Raw during its previous run on USA. WWE announced that Raw received its highest ratings in three years, gaining close to six million viewers. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet,
The following week, Vince McMahon fired Jim Ross for not helping after Steve Austin gave him and his entire family the Stone Cold Stunner. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional James William "Jim" Ross (born January 3 1952 in Fort Bragg California He is known affectionately as "good ol'" J Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the A stunner is a common term in Professional wrestling referring to the seated three-quarter facelock jawbreaker maneuver predominately used by Jonathan Coachman, the second analyst at the table, took over Ross's duties as play-by-play for two weeks until former ECW announcer Joey Styles was hired. Jonathan William Coachman After this he would have an on-screen role as the "lackey" to then General Manager of Raw Eric Bischoff. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) was a Professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia Pennsylvania in 1992 by Joseph Carmine Bonsignore On the May 1, 2006 edition of RAW, Styles announced that he was quitting by delivering a worked shoot promo in which
2006
On the May 1, 2006 edition of Raw, Joey Styles announced he was quitting (kayfabe). Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. The year 2006 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2006. Joseph Carmine Bonsignore On the May 1, 2006 edition of RAW, Styles announced that he was quitting by delivering a worked shoot promo in which In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional His vacating of the announcer position set the stage for Jim Ross to return to Raw's commentary booth, thus ending the storyline where Ross got fired by Linda McMahon. Linda Marie Edwards-McMahon (born October 4 1948) is the CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc This freed Styles to become a commentator for the ECW brand when it launched in June. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent
In Canada, after an 11 year run on TSN, Raw moved to rival sports broadcaster The Score after it was announced that TSN would be carrying Monday Night Football' for the 2006 season. The Sports Network (commonly known as TSN) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel and is Canada's leading The Score Television Network (often referred to only as The Score) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel Monday Night Football ( MNF) is a Live television broadcast of the National Football League. This also meant that Canadian viewers would be watching via tape-delay, as The Score did not broadcast Raw live at first, but in 2007, started airing the show live. The Score Television Network (often referred to only as The Score) is a Canadian English language Cable television Specialty channel
During the September 25, 2006 episode of Raw in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the opening of Raw suffered a blackout. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France The year 2006 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2006. Oklahoma City is the capital and largest city of the US state of Oklahoma. Spotlights were the only lights running in the house. Power in the presentation was later restored. Another similar moment happened back on May 26, 1996 in Florence, South Carolina for WWF In Your House 8: Beware of Dog, when a major thunderstorm hit the Florence Civic Center causing major chaos for the PPV. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Florence is the largest city in and the County seat of Florence County, South Carolina, United States. In Your House was a Pay-per-view series created by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF The Florence Civic Center is a 7426-seat multi-purpose Arena in Florence South Carolina. That Tuesday, Beware of Dog, returned to North Charleston, South Carolina to finish out three matches that were not shown because of the lost power feed. In Your House was a Pay-per-view series created by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF North Charleston is a suburban city in Charleston and Dorchester counties in the U
On October 9, 2006, Raw held a three hour season premiere called the "Raw Family Reunion", where the Raw brand debuted a new logo and theme song, Papa Roach's "...To Be Loved". Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. The year 2006 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2006. Papa Roach is a four-piece rock band from Atlanta Georgia. They broke into the mainstream with their three times platinum major-label debut album Infest The episode also featured talent from the SmackDown! and ECW brands. Later that month, on October 23 Raw aired its 700th episode, making it the longest running weekly entertainment show, without a hiatus, in television history. In Television scheduling, a hiatus refers to a break of at least several weeks in the normal schedule of a television program
2007
- See also: Chris Benoit double murder and suicide
On June 25, 2007, Raw was scheduled in Corpus Christi, Texas to be a three-hour special memorial show for the (kayfabe) death of the Mr. McMahon character. On June 25 2007, professional wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their seven-year-old son Daniel were found dead in their Fayetteville Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians The year 2007 in television involves some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2007. Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U In Professional wrestling, kayfabe (ˈkeɪfeɪb KAY-fayb) refers to the portrayal of events within the industry as "real" that is the portrayal of professional Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr Two weeks earlier, the show had broadcast an angle in which Mr. McMahon was murdered by a bomb planted within his limousine. The 'Mr. McMahon' tribute was cancelled on the day it was due to air after it was learned that current superstar Chris Benoit and family were found dead as well. The show then became a three-hour tribute to Chris Benoit. What made this tribute different from others (e. g. Eddie Guerrero and Owen Hart) was that the show had no original matches and no live audience. Instead, the three-hour show aired highlights from the WWE DVD 'Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story', and a selection of Benoit's most famous matches. Several wrestlers paid tribute in the form of real interviews about him, and Vince McMahon broke character to address the viewers about what had happened. However, when the facts of Benoit's death came to light, WWE pulled this episode from international markets which aired Raw on a tape delay basis. Several channels announced the episode was being withheld for legal reasons. A substitute Raw, hosted by Todd Grisham from WWE Studios, was created featuring recaps of John Cena's WWE Undisputed championship victories, mainly the ones that had occurred over the past year. Todd Grisham (born January 9 1976) is an American presenter/announcer working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE on its ECW The episode started with a message from Vince McMahon which originally aired on the June 26 edition of ECW. Some countries that received WWE programing up to three weeks late had all Chris Benoit matches edited out. The WWE even removed all Chris Benoit matches and interviews from the 'WWE 24/7' service.
On December 10, 2007 Raw celebrated its 15th anniversary in a three-hour spectacular on the USA Network with the returns of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rob Van Dam, The Godfather, Steve Blackman, Howard Finkel, Ted DiBiase, Eric Bischoff, Marty Jannetty, Gangrel, Trish Stratus, Lita, Sunny, Hulk Hogan and Mick Foley (as Mankind) among others. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam Charles Wright (born May 16 1961 in Las Vegas, Nevada) Career Beginnings Wright first entered professional wrestling after being noticed Steve Blackman (born September 28, 1963 in Annville Pennsylvania) is a retired American professional wrestler who best known Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1957) is a Professional wrestling Ring announcer. Theodore Marvin "Ted" DiBiase Sr (born January 18 1954 Pro wrestling career Mid-South Wrestling (First run 1975-1979 Ted DiBiase was trained Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27 1957) is an American Entrepreneur and former Professional wrestling booker, producer Frederick Marty Jannetty The next week on the 15th anniversary of Raw, Jannetty appeared along with Michaels in an interview David William Heath (born February 16, 1969) is an American professional wrestler better known by his Ring names Gangrel Patricia Anne Stratigias (born December 18 1975 strætɨˈdʒiːəs better known as Trish Stratus, is a former fitness model, former professional wrestler Amy Christine Dumas (born April 14 1975 After briefly working on the Independent circuit and in Extreme Championship Wrestling, Dumas signed with Tammy Lynn Sytch (born December 7, 1972) is a Professional wrestling manager and personality Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Along with several reunions of former tag teams and also included a 15-man "15 Years of Raw" battle royal. In Professional wrestling, a battle royal (sometimes battle royale; plural battles royal or battle royals) is a multi-competitor match type The Raw 15th Anniversary DVD was also released which featured some of the most memorable moments in Raw history.
2008
WWE began their 2008 year with a new HD set, which consisted of more than 1,000,000 LEDs. The introduction of this new set retired the old set, which was used from April 2002 to January 2008. Raw's first show in HD was held in the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. Hampton is an Independent city in Virginia, and therefore not part of any Virginia county
Production
As of 2008, Raw airs live on Monday evenings on the USA Network (in the USA), The Score in Canada and on Sky Sports 3 in Great Britain, though it is occasionally taped and placed on a broadcast delay depending on what circumstances dictate. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The theme song for the Raw brand is "...To Be Loved" by Papa Roach, which has been used for the Raw brand since October 9, 2006. Papa Roach is a four-piece rock band from Atlanta Georgia. They broke into the mainstream with their three times platinum major-label debut album Infest Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
Since March 10, 1997, broadcasts of Raw were split into two hours and given hourly names for television ratings purposes, with the first hour being referred to as Raw is War and the second as War Zone by the show's on-screen graphics. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Nielsen Ratings are audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research to determine the Audience size and composition of television However, as of October 1, 2001, the first hour has been referred to as Raw and the second as Raw Zone by the show's on-screen graphics. Events 331 BC - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.
On January 7, 2008, WWE announced that all 3 brands (Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW) would be broadcast in HD, codenamed "WWE HD" starting with Raw on January 21. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition WWE invested about $20 million dollars on new recording and broadcasting equipment to prepare for the move, as well as new pyrotechnics and lighting. The move replaced the Raw, SmackDown!, and ECW sets with a new state of the art set shared by all brands. This article is about the Amiga demo for other uses see State of the art (disambiguation. [5][6]
Special episodes
| Episode Title | Date | Rating | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWF Raw Bowl | January 1, 1996 | 2. New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) 6[7] | |
| WWF Raw Championship Friday | September 6, 1996 | 2. Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) 4[7] | |
| WWF Royal Rumble Raw | February 3, 1997 | 2. Events 1112 - Ramon Berenguer III of Barcelona and Douce I of Provence marry uniting the fortunes of those two states Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar 6[7] | The first two-hour broadcast of Raw. Featured clips from the Royal Rumble. Royal Rumble (1997 was the tenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation |
| WWF Raw is Owen | May 24, 1999 | 7. Owen James Hart (May 7 1965 – May 23 1999 As those attempts were unsuccessful he decided to give wrestling a chance and see where it took him Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) 2[7] | Tribute in memory of Owen Hart. Owen James Hart (May 7 1965 – May 23 1999 As those attempts were unsuccessful he decided to give wrestling a chance and see where it took him |
| WWE Raw X Anniversary | January 13, 2003 | 3. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. 9[7] | Celebrated 10th anniversary of Raw. |
| WWE Raw Homecoming | October 3, 2005 | 4. Events 42 BC - First Battle of Philippi: Triumvirs Mark Antony and Octavian fight an indecisive battle with Caesar's Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 4[7] | The first three-hour broadcast of Raw. Return of Raw to the USA Network. USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005 |
| Eddie Guerrero Tribute Show | November 14, 2005 | 4. Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 5[7] | Tribute in memory of Eddie Guerrero. Eduardo "Eddie" Gory Guerrero Llanes Along with Barr Konnan, Chicano Power and Madonna’s Boyfriend, Guerrero formed Los Gringos Locos |
| WWE Tribute to the Troops | December 19, 2005 | 3. Events 324 - Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. 7[7] | Christmas from Baghdad Honored American armed forces. The United States Armed Forces are the overall unified military forces of the United States |
| WWE Raw Family Reunion | October 9, 2006 | 3. Events 768 - Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned Kings of The Franks. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 8[7] | |
| WWE 3-Hour Spectacular | December 18, 2006 | 3. Events 218 BC - Second Punic War: Battle of the Trebia - Hannibal 's Carthaginian forces defeat those of the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 5[7] | |
| WWE Tribute to the Troops | December 25, 2006 | 2. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 7[7] | Christmas from Baghdad Honored American armed forces. The United States Armed Forces are the overall unified military forces of the United States |
| WWE Draft 3-Hour Special | June 11, 2007 | 3. The 2007 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Draft took place at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 11 Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 8[7] | Featured the 2007 WWE Draft. The 2007 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Draft took place at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on June 11 |
| Chris Benoit 3-Hour Memorial | June 25, 2007 | 3. Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 8[7] | Live telecast only. 2007 clip show aired in other markets. |
| WWE Raw 15th Anniversary | December 10, 2007 | 4. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 4[8] | Celebrated 15th anniversary of Raw. |
| WWE Tribute to the Troops | December 24, 2007 | 2. Events 563 - The Byzantine church Hagia Sophia in Constantinople is dedicated for the second time after being destroyed by Earthquakes Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 5[7] | Christmas from Baghdad Honored American armed forces. The United States Armed Forces are the overall unified military forces of the United States |
| WWE WrestleMania Rewind | March 10, 2008 | 3. This article is about the WrestleMania PPV series in general for the first WrestleMania itself see WrestleMania (1985. Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 6[7] | Rematches from past WrestleMania's |
| WWE King of the Ring | April 21, 2008 | 3. King of the Ring is a Professional wrestling Single-elimination tournament held by World Wrestling Entertainment. Events 753 BC - Romulus and Remus found Rome ( traditional date) 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common 0 [9] | King of the Ring tournament. Featured talent from all three brands. [10]. |
| 2008 WWE Draft | June 23, 2008 | To feature the 2008 WWE Draft. The 2008 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Draft was the sixth draft produced by the American Professional wrestling promotion, WWE Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The 2008 World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Draft was the sixth draft produced by the American Professional wrestling promotion, WWE |
On-air personalities
Champions
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Date aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWE Champion | Triple H | April 27, 2008 | April 27, 2008 |
| WWE Intercontinental Champion | Chris Jericho | March 10, 2008 | March 10, 2008 |
| WWE Women's Champion | Mickie James | April 14, 2008 | April 14, 2008 |
| World Tag Team Champions | Hardcore Holly and Cody Rhodes | December 10, 2007 | December 10, 2007 |
General Managers
| General Manager | Date Started | Date Finished |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Bischoff | July 15, 2002 | December 5, 2005 |
| Steve Austin (Co-GM) | April 28, 2003 | November 16, 2003 |
| Mick Foley (Co-GM) | December 1, 2003 | December 11, 2003 |
| Vince McMahon (de-facto) | December 12, 2005 | June 11, 2007 |
| Jonathan Coachman (Interim) | June 18, 2007 | August 6, 2007 |
| William Regal | August 6, 2007 | May 19, 2008 |
| Vacant Position | May 26, 2008 | Present |
Commentators
| Commentators | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Vince McMahon, Randy Savage and Rob Bartlett | January 1993 – March 1993 |
| Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan | March 1993 – December 1993 |
| Vince McMahon and Johnny Polo | December 1993 – March 1994 |
| Vince McMahon and Randy Savage | March 1994 – May 1994 August 1994 – October 1994 |
| Gorilla Monsoon and Randy Savage | June 1994 – July 1994 |
| Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler | October 1994 – November 1994 February 1995 – November 1997 |
| Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels | November 1994 – February 1995 |
| Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, and Jerry Lawler | September 1996 – November 1997 |
| Kevin Kelly and Jerry Lawler | December 1997 – March 1998 |
| Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler | September 1996 – February 2001 November 2001 – October 2005 May 2006 – Present |
| Jim Ross and Paul Heyman | February 2001 – November 2001 |
| Jonathan Coachman and Al Snow | September 2003 |
| Jim Ross, Jonathan Coachman, and Jerry Lawler | August 2005 – October 2005 |
| Joey Styles, Jonathan Coachman, and Jerry Lawler | November 2005 – January 2006 |
| Joey Styles and Jerry Lawler | January 2006 – May 2006 |
Ring announcers
| Ring announcer | Year(s) |
|---|---|
| Howard Finkel | January 1993 – August 1999 |
| Tony Chimel | April 1997 – August 1999 |
| Justin Roberts | March 2007 – June 2007 |
| Lilian Garcia | August 1999 – Present |
Recurring segments
| Segment | Type | Host | Years active | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Girls | Promotion | N/A | 1993 | Between matches, women otherwise uninvolved in the wrestling product carried signs bearing slogans around the Raw ring. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the Raw brand of WWE Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Robert William "Bob" Howard Career Holly trained under Stan Frazier, Eddie Sullivan Marcelle Pringle and Rip Tyler and debuted in 1987 in the Cody Garrett Runnels (born June 30 1985 Early life Cody had a successful high school wrestling career attending Lassiter High School. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1041 - Empress Zoe of Byzantium elevates her adoptive son to the throne of the Eastern Roman Empire as Michael V Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27 1957) is an American Entrepreneur and former Professional wrestling booker, producer Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 63 BC - Cicero reads the last of his Catiline Orations. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 359 - Honoratus, the first known Prefect of the City of Constantinople, takes office Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr Events 627 - Battle of Nineveh: A Byzantine army under Emperor Heraclius defeats Emperor Khosrau II 's Persian Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Jonathan William Coachman After this he would have an on-screen role as the "lackey" to then General Manager of Raw Eric Bischoff. Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Darren Kenneth Matthews In WWF/E he is a former Intercontinental Champion, 4 time European Champion, a 5 time Hardcore Champion Events 1538 - Bogotá, Colombia, is founded by Gonzalo Jiménez de Quesada. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr Randall Mario Poffo (born November 15 1952) a 1 time Intercontinental Champion He is a graduate of Downers Grove North High School Robert Bartlett (born May 18, 1957 in Brooklyn New York) is a comedian actor and writer who gained wide-spread fame as Raymond Louis Heenan (born November 1, 1944) better known as Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, is a former American Professional Scott Anthony Levy (born September 8 1964 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) better known by his Ring name Raven, is an American Professional Robert James "Gino" Marella ( June 4 1937 - October 6 1999) better known by his Ring name of Gorilla Monsoon Jerry Lawler (born November 29 1949 is an American Musician, Film Actor, Politician, professional wrestler and wrestling Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. James William "Jim" Ross (born January 3 1952 in Fort Bragg California He is known affectionately as "good ol'" J Kevin Foote Kelly first became involved in Broadcasting when he began working as a Disc jockey, playing music from the 1950s 1960s and 1970s Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965) is an American entertainment producer most well-known for his former roles in Professional wrestling Jonathan William Coachman After this he would have an on-screen role as the "lackey" to then General Manager of Raw Eric Bischoff. Allen Ray Sarven (born July 18 1963) is a professional wrestler and Actor better known by his Ring name of Al Snow Joseph Carmine Bonsignore On the May 1, 2006 edition of RAW, Styles announced that he was quitting by delivering a worked shoot promo in which Howard Finkel (born June 7, 1957) is a Professional wrestling Ring announcer. Anthony (Tony Chimel (born October 11 1967 is an American Professional wrestling Ring announcer, and the current ECW ring Justin Jason Roberts (born December 29, 1979) is an American ring announcer for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Lilian Annette García (born August 19 1966 is an American Singer and Ring announcer. |
| The King's Court | Interview | Jerry "The King" Lawler | 1993–1995 | Inspired by Piper's Pit; also appeared on WWF Superstars |
| The Heartbreak Hotel | Interview | Shawn Michaels | 1994 | Inspired by Piper's Pit; also appeared on WWF Superstars[11] |
| The Brother Love Show | Interview | Brother Love | 1995 | Returned for a brief stint. Jerry Lawler (born November 29 1949 is an American Musician, Film Actor, Politician, professional wrestler and wrestling WWF Superstars of Wrestling was a Professional wrestling program that debuted on September 6, 1986 and was aired until 2001. Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. WWF Superstars of Wrestling was a Professional wrestling program that debuted on September 6, 1986 and was aired until 2001. Bruce Prichard (born March 7, 1963) is a producer for World Wrestling Entertainment 's SmackDown! brand |
| The Brian Pillman XXX Files | Interview | Brian Pillman | 1996-1997 | Ended in 1997 because of Pillman's death. "The Yellow Dog" redirects here but "The Yellow Dog" is also a novel by Georges Simenon. |
| The Love Shack | Interview | Dude Love | 1997–1998 | Short-lived interview segment hosted by Dude Love |
| Highlight Reel | Interview | Chris Jericho | 2003–2005 2007–present |
Made regular appearances until Jericho's sabbatical from professional wrestling. Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Recurred in late 2007 after Jericho returned to professional wrestling. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. |
| White Boy Challenge | Wrestling Challenge | Rodney Mack | 2003 | Challenge to Caucasian wrestlers to defeat Rodney Mack in under five-minute stipulation. Rodney Begnaud (born October 12, 1972) is a professional wrestler and Mixed Martial Artist. The Caucasian race, sometimes the Caucasoid race, is a term of Racial classification, coined around 1800 by Johann Friedrich Blumenbach for the " Ended in the same year by Goldberg |
| WWE Diva Search | Competition | Jonathan Coachman (2004–2005) The Miz (2006) Todd Grisham (2007) |
2004–2007 | Segments were featured weekly on Raw. William Scott Goldberg 2 time United States Heavyweight Champion In early 1998 Goldberg defeated the likes of Brad Armstrong at SuperBrawl VIII The WWE Diva Search is a former talent competition held by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Jonathan William Coachman After this he would have an on-screen role as the "lackey" to then General Manager of Raw Eric Bischoff. Michael "Mike" Mizanin Biography Mizanin a native of Parma Ohio, graduated from Normandy High School and attended Miami University Todd Grisham (born January 9 1976) is an American presenter/announcer working for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE on its ECW [12] |
| Masterlock Challenge | Submission Challenge | Chris Masters | 2005–2007 | A challenge to any wrestler (local or active superstar on WWE roster) to break the Masterlock. Chris Mordetzky (born January 8 1983 showed promo style introductory videos outlining him as The Masterpiece, touting him as having a body so perfect it would appear A nelson hold (sometimes simply referred to as a nelson) is a Grappling hold which is executed from the backside of the opponent Ended after it was broken by Bobby Lashley in March 2007, however it re-debuted on SmackDown!, when Masters was drafted to that brand. Franklin Lashley Lashley later joined the United States Army, where he continued to wrestle WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing |
| Kurt Angle Invitational | Wrestling Challenge | Kurt Angle | 2005 | Introduced to Raw, when Kurt Angle was drafted from SmackDown!. Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist Ended on Raw, when Eugene won the invitational; Angle would end the challenge after winning his gold medals back at SummerSlam 2005. Nicholas David Dinsmore (born December 17, 1975 in Fayette County Kentucky) is a American Professional wrestler who is best SummerSlam (2005 was the eighteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment |
| Carlito's Cabana | Interview | Carlito | 2005-present | Introduced to Raw after being brought from SmackDown! by Carlito. Carlos Edwin "Carly" Colón Jr Currently he is one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions with his brother Primo Colón on SmackDown |
| Piper's Pit | Interview | Roddy Piper | 2005 & 2008 | Appeared on two separate occasions, with Piper interviewing Shawn Michaels and Mick Foley in that same year. Piper's Pit was an interview segment featuring Roddy Piper which was a mainstay of WWF/WWE television from 1984 to 1987, and then returned Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the Michael Shawn Hickenbottom (born July 22 1965 better known by his Ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. On May 19th, 2008 Piper's Pit was once again aired with Jimmy Kimmel's cousin Sal and Santino Marella. James Christian "Jimmy" Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American Television host and Comedian. Anthony Carelli (born March 14 1979) Paul Heyman was appointed OVW booker to replace Cornette and changed Carelli's ring name from Johnny Geo Basco Ending with Sal and Piper throwing a cake into Marella's face and challenging Cousin Sal to a match. |
| The Cutting Edge | Interview | Edge | 2005–2007 | Launched by Edge; used only for special occasions. Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler Occasionally seen on SmackDown! and ECW after Edge was moved there. |
| Matt Striker's Classroom | Interview/Other | Matt Striker | 2005–2006 | In this segment, Striker acts as a teacher (his former real-life profession) and insults the audience's intellectual capacity. Matthew Kaye However he resigned from his position as a teacher when the High School found out that Kaye was using sick leave days as an excuse to keep up with his wrestling commitments The segment transferred to ECW when Striker was moved to that brand. Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent |
| Kiss Cam | Other | Maria | 2005–present | This segment involves the host trying to persuade random people in the audience to kiss when they see their faces on the titantron within a heart shaped graphic. Maria Kanellis (born February 25 1982 is an American professional wrestler and model of Greek heritage currently signed to World Wrestling The most frequent host of Kiss Cam is Maria, although others on the Raw brand have hosted the popular segment such as, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan. James Stuart Duggan (born January 14, 1954) and in WCW he was a 1 time WCW United States Heavyweight Champion and a 1 time |
| McMahon's Million Dollar Mania | Other | Mr. McMahon | June 9, 2008-Present | Announced by Mr. McMahon on May 25, 2008, McMahon awards some lucky fans at home each week between $2 and $250,000 from his own personal bank account. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr To be eligible, fans must register on WWE's website and enter online once each day and must be able to answer their phone from 9-11:15 PM eastern time on Monday. |
A. M. Raw
| WWE A. M. Raw | |
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| Format | Professional wrestling |
| Starring | Raw brand |
| Opening theme | "…To Be Loved" by Papa Roach |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Production | |
| Running time | 1 hour (42 minutes plus commercials) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | USA Network |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV),1080i (HDTV) |
| Original run | October 8, 2005 – present |
| External links | |
| Official website | |
| IMDb profile | |
WWE A. Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff This is a list of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE employees, organized by role within the promotion and assigned brands including its developmental ".To Be Loved " is the first single from Papa Roach 's fourth album The Paramour Sessions (2006 and ninth released single in total Papa Roach is a four-piece rock band from Atlanta Georgia. They broke into the mainstream with their three times platinum major-label debut album Infest The United States of America —commonly referred to as the USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005 480i is the shorthand name for a video mode The i, which is sometimes uppercase stands for Interlaced, the 480 for a vertical frame resolution High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. M. Raw is a Saturday night (Sunday morning) show that airs on the USA Network at 2 a. USA Network (commonly referred to as USA) is an American Cable television channel with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005 m. ET. It features segments from the latest episode of Raw with a ticker along the bottom section of the screen that provides information about WWE, including trivia and live event news.
A. M. Raw debuted at its current time of 9 a. m. on Saturday morning. For a short period, however, it was moved to Sunday mornings at 2 a. m. , until November 11, 2006. Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It was returned to its current Saturday morning timeslot while also continuing to air at 2 a. m. . However, it did gather higher ratings in the Sunday morning timeslot than it had with its previous Saturday 9 a. m. timeslot.
See also
- World Wrestling Entertainment roster (Raw Brand)
- WWE Heat
- Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE)
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown
References
- ^ USA Network FAQ's. This is a list of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE employees, organized by role within the promotion and assigned brands including its developmental WWE Heat (formerly known as WWE Sunday Night Heat and capitalized as WWE HEAT) was a Professional wrestling show for Extreme Championship Wrestling ( ECW) is a Professional wrestling brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE based on the independent WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing USA Network. Retrieved on 2008-01-21. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1189 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade.
- ^ Sky Sports | TV Guide
- ^ FOX8
- ^ msnbc.msn.com
- ^ WWE Goes HD. WWE. Retrieved on 2008-01-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 588 BC - Nebuchadrezzar II of Babylon lays siege to Jerusalem under Zedekiah 's reign
- ^ WWE: Mediaplayer > WWE goes high-definition with an all new set
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o WWE Raw rating history. Wrestling Information Archive. Retrieved on 2007-12-28. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1065 - Westminster Abbey is Consecrated. 1308 - The reign of Emperor Hanazono, Emperor of
- ^ Raw XV heats up ratings. WWE.
- ^ Raw is War ratings history. unknown.
- ^ http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/preview/
- ^ Michaels, Shawn (November 2005). Heartbreak & Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story. WWE Books, 189-190. ISBN 978-1-4165-2645-2.
- ^ The Next WWE Diva Ultimately to be Chosen by the Millions of WWE fans Worldwide On September 13. WWE Corporate (July 12, 2004). Retrieved on 2007-07-01. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. "July 1st" redirects here For the Ayumi Hamasaki song see H (song.
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