Series Brief
Overview
A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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
John Cena
222 episodes
Jonathan Good
197 episodes
Mercedes Varnado
163 episodes
Claudio Castagnoli
216 episodes
Trevor Mann
130 episodes
Phil Brooks
194 episodes
Randy Orton
306 episodes
Michael Coulthard
434 episodes
Mike Mizanin
374 episodes
Miroslav Barnyashev
148 episodes
Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah
345 episodes
Joe Anoa'i
289 episodes
Colby Lopez
503 episodes
Adam Scherr
186 episodes
Rami Sebei
182 episodes
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Rebecca Quin
227 episodes
Paul Heyman
230 episodes
Joshua Fatu
267 episodes
Austin Watson
256 episodes
Mick Foley
138 episodes
Brock Lesnar
139 episodes
Kevin Steen
228 episodes
Jonathan Solofa Fatu
187 episodes
Nattie Neidhart-Wilson
216 episodes
Andrew Galloway
252 episodes
Alexis Cabrera
173 episodes
Matt Polinsky
234 episodes
Bryan Kelly
148 episodes
Stuart Bennett
124 episodes
Paul Wight
178 episodes
Joe Hennig
127 episodes
Fergal Devitt
296 episodes
Franklin Roberto Lashley
216 episodes
Ashley Fliehr
154 episodes
Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio
189 episodes
Stephanie McMahon Levesque
147 episodes
Adam Pearce
177 episodes
Dominik Gutiérrez
222 episodes
Kanako Urai
185 episodes
Shayna Baszler
132 episodes
Lina Fanene
171 episodes
Todd Smith
137 episodes
Stephen Farrelly
297 episodes
Windham Rotunda
151 episodes
Gionna Daddio
191 episodes
Rhea Ripley
214 episodes
Akira Tozawa
154 episodes
Chas Betts
193 episodes
Matthew Riddle
125 episodes
Pam Martinez
210 episodes
Ron Killings
211 episodes
Nikola Bogojević
153 episodes
Nick Nemeth
262 episodes
Allen Jones
207 episodes
Masami Odate
127 episodes
Production Board
Crew
Thanks
Executive Producer
Editor
Writer
Stage Director
Director
Steadicam Operator
Technical Supervisor
Creator
Producer
Signal Match
Cast Similarity
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
44 shared cast members
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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
Mr. McMahon
10 shared cast members
Shared
Cody Rhodes, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Levesque
+7 more
WWE NXT
9 shared cast members
Shared
Matt Polinsky, Stuart Bennett, Pam Martinez
+6 more
All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite
7 shared cast members
Shared
Cody Rhodes, Jim Ross, Claudio Castagnoli
+4 more
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
4 shared cast members
Shared
Claudio Castagnoli, Mercedes Varnado, Trevor Mann
+1 more
Paul American
3 shared cast members
Shared
Randy Orton, Mike Mizanin, Mark Calaway
Hulk Hogan: Real American
2 shared cast members
Shared
Cody Rhodes, Vince McMahon
The Soup
2 shared cast members
Shared
Óscar Gutiérrez Rubio, Jerry Lawler
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 NXT
2 shared crew members
Shared
Paul Levesque, Vince McMahon
Roles: Creator, Producer, Writer
Hulk Hogan: Real American
2 shared crew members
Shared
Lee Fitting, Paul Levesque
Roles: Executive Producer
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
Against the Ropes
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
Invincible Fight Girl
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
All Elite Wrestling: Collision
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
Stardom on Stardom World
1 shared keyword
Topics
wrestling
Keyword Cloud
Keywords
wrestling
superstar
sports entertainment
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WWE NXT
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All Elite Wrestling: Collision
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Shared keywords: 1
Technical Sheet
Details
- First Aired
- January 11, 1993
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 356