Series Brief
Overview
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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Why fans love it
The 1993 debut of Raw changed the format of professional wrestling by shifting away from taped studio shows toward a high-energy, live presentation. This transition turned the broadcast into a centerpiece for the entire industry, setting a frantic pace that never paused for the calendar. By abandoning a seasonal approach, the series transformed into a relentless, year-round spectacle of sports entertainment.
The reliance on live performance creates a specific tension that anchors the longevity of the program. Because everything unfolds without the safety net of editing, individual performers like John Cena face immediate audiences whose reactions dictate the flow of the broadcast. The result is a volatile environment where athletic maneuvers and scripted drama collide in real time. This structure provides a unique view of how wrestlers manage the unpredictable nature of an arena atmosphere on a weekly basis.
Featured Players
Cast 75
Phil Brooks
194 episodes
Randy Orton
307 episodes
Michael Coulthard
439 episodes
John Cena
222 episodes
Mike Mizanin
375 episodes
Miroslav Barnyashev
153 episodes
Joe Anoa'i
293 episodes
Colby Lopez
508 episodes
Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah
345 episodes
Rebecca Quin
230 episodes
Brock Lesnar
141 episodes
Jonathan Good
197 episodes
Adam Scherr
186 episodes
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Rami Sebei
182 episodes
Paul Heyman
233 episodes
Joshua Fatu
272 episodes
Mercedes Varnado
163 episodes
Mick Foley
139 episodes
Austin Watson
256 episodes
Jonathan Solofa Fatu
193 episodes
Matt Polinsky
240 episodes
Alexis Cabrera
175 episodes
Kevin Steen
228 episodes
Fergal Devitt
297 episodes
Andrew Galloway
252 episodes
Nattie Neidhart-Wilson
216 episodes
Stuart Bennett
125 episodes
Bryan Kelly
154 episodes
Claudio Castagnoli
216 episodes
Paul Wight
178 episodes
Joe Hennig
127 episodes
Dominik Gutiérrez
228 episodes
Ashley Fliehr
155 episodes
Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio
194 episodes
Stephanie McMahon Levesque
147 episodes
Adam Pearce
182 episodes
Franklin Roberto Lashley
217 episodes
Kanako Urai
185 episodes
Trevor Mann
130 episodes
Shayna Baszler
132 episodes
Lina Fanene
171 episodes
Todd Smith
137 episodes
Stephen Farrelly
298 episodes
Pam Martinez
215 episodes
Gionna Daddio
197 episodes
Windham Rotunda
151 episodes
Akira Tozawa
159 episodes
Chas Betts
197 episodes
Rhea Ripley
214 episodes
Matthew Riddle
125 episodes
Nikola Bogojević
157 episodes
Ron Killings
211 episodes
Allen Jones
207 episodes
Nick Nemeth
262 episodes
Masami Odate
130 episodes
Production Board
Crew
Thanks
Executive Producer
Editor
Writer
Stage Director
Director
Steadicam Operator
Technical Supervisor
Creator
Signal Match
Cast Similarity
WWE Pay Per View
49 shared cast members
Shared
Matt Polinsky, Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah, Ettore Ewen
+46 more
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
44 shared cast members
Shared
Matt Polinsky, Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah, Ettore Ewen
+41 more
WWE Superstar Profiles
20 shared cast members
Shared
Rhea Ripley, Luis Martinez, Gionna Daddio
+17 more
WWE: Unreal
20 shared cast members
Shared
Rhea Ripley, Michael Coulthard, Randy Orton
+17 more
WWE Main Event
20 shared cast members
Shared
Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah, Ettore Ewen, Michael Coulthard
+17 more
Mr. McMahon
10 shared cast members
Shared
Cody Rhodes, Dwayne Johnson, Steve Austin
+7 more
WWE NXT
8 shared cast members
Shared
Matt Polinsky, Stuart Bennett, Pam Martinez
+5 more
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
7 shared cast members
Shared
Cody Rhodes, Jim Ross, Claudio Castagnoli
+4 more
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
7 shared cast members
Shared
Michael Coulthard, Andrew Galloway, Cody Rhodes
+4 more
Hulk Hogan: Real American
6 shared cast members
Shared
Nattie Neidhart-Wilson, Cody Rhodes, Dwayne Johnson
+3 more
Signal Match
Crew Similarity
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
6 shared crew members
Shared
Lee Fitting, Vince Russo, Paul Levesque
+3 more
Roles: Creator, Director, Executive Producer
+2 more
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
4 shared crew members
Shared
Virgil Runnels, Stephanie McMahon Levesque, Kevin Dunn
+1 more
Roles: Creator, Director, Executive Producer
+3 more
WWE NXT
3 shared crew members
Shared
Lee Fitting, Paul Levesque, Vince McMahon
Roles: Creator, Executive Producer, Producer
+1 more
WWE Main Event
3 shared crew members
Shared
Paul Levesque, Bruce Prichard, Vince McMahon
Roles: Creator, Executive Producer, Producer
Hulk Hogan: Real American
2 shared crew members
Shared
Lee Fitting, Paul Levesque
Roles: Executive Producer
WWE Pay Per View
1 shared crew member
Shared
Vince McMahon
Roles: Creator
WWE: Unreal
1 shared crew member
Shared
Lee Fitting
Roles: Executive Producer
Young Hercules
1 shared crew member
Shared
Daniel Truly
Roles: Creator
Topic Overlay
Topic Keyword Similarity
WWE NXT
2 shared keywords
Topics
wrestling, sports entertainment
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
2 shared keywords
Topics
wrestling, sports entertainment
WWE Main Event
2 shared keywords
Topics
wrestling, sports entertainment
Against the Ropes
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
Physical: 100
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
Invincible Fight Girl
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
New Japan Pro Wrestling
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
Hulk Hogan: Real American
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
WWE Superstar Profiles
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
Keyword Cloud
Keywords
wrestling
superstar
sports entertainment
Technical Sheet
Details
- First Aired
- January 11, 1993
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 359