Monday, November 2, 2026
News Demo
2005

Raw

2005

  • 2005

Things heat up in 2005 as John Cena declares “The champ is here!” on Raw, Evolution is fractured, wedding bells ring for Lita and Edge, and more. Plus, Raw is home to Tribute to the Troops for the first time.

  1. Raw – Jan. 03, 2005 Episode 1 Raw – Jan. 03, 2005 January 3, 2005, 1 h 38 min Before they battle for the World Heavyweight Championship inside the Elimination Chamber at New Year's Revolution, the six competitors find themselves in singles action including Triple H taking on Randy…
  2. Raw – Jan. 10, 2005 Episode 2 Raw – Jan. 10, 2005 January 10, 2005, 1 h 35 min Randy Orton tries to cause a rift between Batista and new World Heavyweight Champion Triple H before going one-on-one with The Animal in the main event to determine the No.…
  3. Raw – Jan. 17, 2005 Episode 3 Raw – Jan. 17, 2005 January 17, 2005, 1 h 34 min While Triple H prepares to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton at the Royal Rumble, Batista's own championship aspirations cause some concern for The Game. Snitsky learns that…
  4. Raw – Jan. 24, 2005 Episode 4 Raw – Jan. 24, 2005 January 24, 2005, 1 h 34 min With an opportunity for Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship approaching, Randy Orton prepares for The Game by going one-on-one with Ric Flair. Batista continues to pursue his championship goals when…
  5. Raw – Jan. 31, 2005 Episode 5 Raw – Jan. 31, 2005 January 31, 2005, 1 h 36 min Batista finds himself standing at a fork in his road to WrestleMania after The Animal is enticed to go to SmackDown to chase the WWE Championship. Kane and Snitsky's rivalry…
  6. Raw – Feb. 07, 2005 Episode 6 Raw – Feb. 07, 2005 February 7, 2005, 1 h 36 min For the first time, Raw emanates from Japan. Triple H defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Edge. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Shawn Michaels. While deciding who he will face…
  7. Raw – Feb. 14, 2005 Episode 7 Raw – Feb. 14, 2005 February 14, 2005, 1 h 29 min While preparing to go one-on-one with Edge, Batista's attention turns to SmackDown's WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield who's impending arrival on Raw sends The Animal hunting. Candice Michelle joins the…
  8. Raw – Feb. 21, 2005 Episode 8 Raw – Feb. 21, 2005 February 21, 2005, 1 h 39 min As the General Managers from both Raw and SmackDown await Batista's decision on which champion he will face for the gold at WrestleMania, The Animal makes a shocking revelation. Shelton…
  9. Raw – Feb. 28, 2005 Episode 9 Raw – Feb. 28, 2005 February 28, 2005, 1 h 36 min Batista clears addresses why he left Evolution for a pursuit of gold at WrestleMania. In a main event Street Fight, Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with Edge. Plus, Chris Jericho takes…
  10. Raw – Mar. 07, 2005 Episode 10 Raw – Mar. 07, 2005 March 7, 2005, 1 h 36 min With his upcoming battle against Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania approaching, Batista sets his sights on another former ally from Evolution when he goes one-on-one with…
  11. Raw – Mar. 14, 2005 Episode 11 Raw – Mar. 14, 2005 March 14, 2005, 1 h 36 min Randy Orton is the guest on a new edition of Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. With eyes set on his upcoming World Heavyweight Championship Match against Triple H, Batista takes on…
  12. Raw – Mar. 21, 2005 Episode 12 Raw – Mar. 21, 2005 March 21, 2005, 1 h 35 min Batista goes one-on-one with Kane in a Lumberjack Match main event. In an incredible Tag Team Match, Chris Jericho partners with Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin to take on the duo…
  13. Raw – Mar 28, 2005 Episode 13 Raw – Mar 28, 2005 March 28, 2005, 1 h 31 min Before they meet WrestleMania, World Champion Triple H and Batista come face-to-face. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, and more!
  14. Raw – Apr 04, 2005 Episode 14 Raw – Apr 04, 2005 April 4, 2005, 1 h 35 min Following WrestleMania, World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces Randy Orton in the main event. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and more!
  15. Raw – Apr 11, 2005 Episode 15 Raw – Apr 11, 2005 April 11, 2005, 1 h 31 min Batista gives his first interview as World Heavyweight Champion. HBK looks for help from an unexpected source. Plus, Triple H and more!
  16. Raw – Apr 18, 2005 Episode 16 Raw – Apr 18, 2005 April 18, 2005, 1 h 36 min GM Eric Bischoff gives Jim Ross an advantage when he faces Triple H in a No DQ main event. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Trish Stratus, and more!
  17. Raw – Apr 25, 2005 Episode 17 Raw – Apr 25, 2005 April 25, 2005, 1 h 35 min Triple H stacks the odds against World Champion Batista when he faces Christian in the main event. Plus, Trish Stratus, Y2J, and many more!
  18. Raw – May. 02, 2005 Episode 18 Raw – May. 02, 2005 May 2, 2005, 1 h 34 min Batista is given the night off from action while eight Superstars including Shelton Benjamin, Edge, Chris Jericho, and more compete in the first Gold Rush Tournament to determine a new…
  19. Raw – May. 09, 2005 Episode 19 Raw – May. 09, 2005 May 9, 2005, 1 h 34 min The Semi-Finals of the Gold Rush Tournament see Shawn Michaels take on Edge. Despite Christian's best efforts to turn the tables on Ric Flair, "The Nature Boy" shows everyone that…
  20. Raw – May. 16, 2005 Episode 20 Raw – May. 16, 2005 May 16, 2005, 1 h 32 min The Final Round of the Gold Rush Tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship sees Edge face Kane. While looking for someone to blame for…
  21. Raw – May. 23, 2005 Episode 21 Raw – May. 23, 2005 May 23, 2005, 1 h 37 min While Eric Bischoff holds a funeral service for ECW, Mr. McMahon shakes things up by putting Bischoff face-to-face with his longtime rival Paul Heyman. Edge challenges Batista for the World…
  22. Raw – May 30, 2005 Episode 22 Raw – May 30, 2005 May 30, 2005, 1 h 37 min Eric Bischoff introduces a new team member in his fight against ECW.
  23. Raw – Jun 06, 2005 Episode 23 Raw – Jun 06, 2005 June 6, 2005, 1 h 37 min The Raw brand gets a boost when it welcomes its newest addition to the roster. Plus, Triple H, Batista, Edge, and many more.
  24. Raw – Jun 13, 2005 Episode 24 Raw – Jun 13, 2005 June 13, 2005, 1 h 32 min Triple H looks to protect his shot at the World Heavyweight Title from the next pick in the WWE Draft. Plus, John Cena, Batista, and more!
  25. Raw – Jun. 20, 2005 Episode 25 Raw – Jun. 20, 2005 June 20, 2005, 1 h 30 min When things break down in a match between Kurt Angle and World Heavyweight Champion Batista, The Animal teams with Shawn Michaels to face Triple H and Raw's newest acquisition. John…
  26. Raw – Jun. 27, 2005 Episode 26 Raw – Jun. 27, 2005 June 27, 2005, 1 h 35 min Kurt Angle's pursuit of Batista and the World Heavyweight Championship is halted after a confrontation with Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels chooses John Cena and a mystery partner to help him…
  27. Raw – Jul. 04, 2005 Episode 27 Raw – Jul. 04, 2005 July 4, 2005, 1 h 32 min Shawn Michaels teams with Hulk Hogan to take on Carlito and Kurt Angle in the main event. However, The Heartbreak Kid seizes this opportunity to make The Immortal One face…
  28. Raw – Jul. 11, 2005 Episode 28 Raw – Jul. 11, 2005 July 11, 2005, 1 h 36 min Shawn Michaels make a huge announcement on Piper's Pit. Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff feels the wrath of John Cena after ordering him to defend the WWE Championship against Chris…
  29. Raw – Jul. 18, 2005 Episode 29 Raw – Jul. 18, 2005 July 18, 2005, 1 h 33 min Hulk Hogan answers Shawn Michaels' challenge for a match at SummerSlam. Eric Bischoff forces WWE Champion John Cena to battle Snitsky in a Lumberjack Match. Edge looks to put an…
  30. Raw – Jul. 25, 2005 Episode 30 Raw – Jul. 25, 2005 July 25, 2005, 1 h 30 min Chris Jericho serves as special guest referee when WWE Champion John Cena faces Intercontinental Champion Carlito. With his match with Hulk Hogan at SummerSlam set, Shawn Michaels informs the WWE…
  31. Raw – Aug. 01, 2005 Episode 31 Raw – Aug. 01, 2005 August 1, 2005, 1 h 34 min Mr. McMahon welcomes Matt Hardy back to Raw to address his personal rivalry with Edge and Lita. Chris Jericho serves as special guest referee when John Cena defends the WWE…
  32. Raw – Aug. 08, 2005 Episode 32 Raw – Aug. 08, 2005 August 8, 2005, 1 h 35 min Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan meet to discuss and answer questions about their upcoming battle. In attempt to punish someone for John Cena retaining the WWE Championship, Eric Bischoff joins…
  33. Raw – Aug. 15, 2005 Episode 33 Raw – Aug. 15, 2005 August 15, 2005, 1 h 33 min Hulk Hogan prepares for his upcoming showdown with Shawn Michaels by going one-on-one with Kurt Angle. WWE Champion John Cena is forced to take on Chris Jericho and Intercontinental Champion…
  34. Raw – Aug. 22, 2005 Episode 34 Raw – Aug. 22, 2005 August 22, 2005, 1 h 34 min Chris Jericho and John Cena find themselves fighting for more than gold after Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff orders them to face each other in the first ever "You're Fired"…
  35. Raw – Aug. 29, 2005 Episode 35 Raw – Aug. 29, 2005 August 29, 2005, 1 h 36 min Ric Flair & Shawn Michaels take on Chris Masters & Carlito. Despite their battle at SummerSlam, the rivalry between Edge and Matt Hardy is far from over as they face…
  36. Raw – Sep. 05, 2005 Episode 36 Raw – Sep. 05, 2005 September 5, 2005, 1 h 35 min Kurt Angle makes his presence felt in a big way when WWE Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Tyson Tomko. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch make their debut against World…
  37. Raw – Sep. 12, 2005 Episode 37 Raw – Sep. 12, 2005 September 12, 2005, 1 h 35 min WWE Champion John Cena competes in a Handicap Match against Kurt Angle & Tyson Tomko. Edge sends a message to Matt Hardy. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Chris Masters. The…
  38. Raw – Sep. 19, 2005 Episode 38 Raw – Sep. 19, 2005 September 19, 2005, 1 h 34 min When RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff tries to unfairly award the WWE Championship to Kurt Angle in the aftermath of Unforgiven, Mr. McMahon returns to set things right. The Olympic…
  39. Raw – Sep. 26, 2005 Episode 39 Raw – Sep. 26, 2005 September 26, 2005, 1 h 31 min The Superstars of RAW bid farewell to Spike TV with action including Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion John Cena taking on Carlito & Chris Masters in a Tables Match. Edge…
  40. Raw – Oct. 03, 2005 Episode 40 Raw – Oct. 03, 2005 October 3, 2005, 2 h 25 min On a very special Raw Homecoming to USA, Triple H makes his own return to action when he and Ric Flair take on Carlito & Chris Masters. Eric Bischoff competes…
  41. Raw – Oct. 10, 2005 Episode 41 Raw – Oct. 10, 2005 October 10, 2005, 1 h 36 min After being stunned by Stone Cold Steve Austin on Raw's Homecoming to USA, the McMahon family looks for retribution. Triple H explains why he turned on Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels,…
  42. Raw – Oct. 17, 2005 Episode 42 Raw – Oct. 17, 2005 October 17, 2005, 1 h 34 min With Jim Ross being unceremoniously fired by Linda McMahon, the CEO of WWE joins Carlito's Cabana to explain her actions. When Jonathan Coachman is given Good Ol' J.R.'s place as…
  43. Raw – Oct. 24, 2005 Episode 43 Raw – Oct. 24, 2005 October 24, 2005, 1 h 28 min Shawn Michaels battles Big Show and Kane in a Triple Threat Match. Mick Foley serves as special guest referee when Kurt Angles goes one-on-one with WWE Champion John Cena in…
  44. Raw – Oct. 31, 2005 Episode 44 Raw – Oct. 31, 2005 October 31, 2005, 1 h 30 min Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with WWE Champion John Cena in the main event. Triple H prepares for his upcoming Steel Cage Match with Ric Flair by taking on Viscera. Jonathan…
  45. Raw – Nov. 07, 2005 Episode 45 Raw – Nov. 07, 2005 November 7, 2005, 1 h 30 min With the rivalry between Ric Flair and Triple H to be settled in an upcoming Last Man Standing Match, The Game gets a close look at "The Nature Boy" in…
  46. Raw – Nov. 14, 2005 Episode 46 Raw – Nov. 14, 2005 November 14, 2005, 1 h 34 min In the wake of the sudden and tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero, Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown come together to mourn the loss of Latino Heat and pay tribute…
  47. Raw – Nov. 21, 2005 Episode 47 Raw – Nov. 21, 2005 November 21, 2005, 1 h 29 min Before Team SmackDown battles Team RAW at Survivor Series, Superstars from both sides serve as Lumberjacks when Raw's Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with SmackDown's John "Bradshaw" Layfield. Ric Flair defends…
  48. Raw – Nov. 28, 2005 Episode 48 Raw – Nov. 28, 2005 November 28, 2005, 1 h 28 min With his job as General Manager of RAW at stake thanks to Mr. McMahon, Eric Bischoff struggles to accomplish his goal of taking the WWE Championship off of John Cena…
  49. Raw – Dec. 05, 2005 Episode 49 Raw – Dec. 05, 2005 December 5, 2005, 1 h 31 min Mr. McMahon presides over the trial of Eric Bischoff that could put an end to his tyrannical reign as Raw General Manager. Shawn Michaels & Shelton Benjamin take on Kurt…
  50. Raw – Dec. 12, 2005 Episode 50 Raw – Dec. 12, 2005 December 12, 2005, 1 h 31 min In the aftermath of Eric Bischoff's termination from WWE, Mr. McMahon assumes the role of Interim-General Manager and announces that Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Shelton Benjamin, and many more compete…
  51. Raw – Dec. 19, 2005 Episode 51 Raw – Dec. 19, 2005 December 19, 2005, 1 h 33 min From Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, WWE superstars are once again given the honor of performing for members of the U.S. Armed Forces with the holiday tradition of Tribute…
  52. Raw – Dec. 26, 2005 Episode 52 Raw – Dec. 26, 2005 December 26, 2005, 1 h 33 min Before battling for the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber at New Year's Revolution, John Cena, Kurt Angle, and more compete in a series of Beat The Clock Matches. Mr.…