Seasons & episodes

S21 · E1Raw - Jan. 07, 2013 2013-01-07 · 145 min＋

Finally... The Rock returns to Monday Night RAW for the first episode of 2013! Will The Rock respond to CM Punk's harsh comments, and will Punk still hold the WWE Title after he finally squares off with Ryback in a TLC Match? Plus, Dolph Ziggler looks for revenge on John Cena for embarrassing him on the final RAW of 2012.

Raw celebrates its monumental 20th Anniversary! The legendary Ric Flair appears on Miz TV. The first member of the 2013 WWE Hall of Fame Class is announced, and John Cena brawls with Dolph Ziggler in a Steel Cage.

John Cena vows that 2013 will belong to Cena and it all starts in the Royal Rumble Match, but 29 other competitors are out to prove otherwise. Several Superstars try to earn a key advantage heading into the Royal Rumble Match by winning a Beat the Clock challenge. Plus, The Rock is hell-bent to find his way into the arena to address CM Punk.

It's Raw Roulette! The Rock addresses the people as WWE Champion for the first time in over 10 years. Royal Rumble winner John Cena declares his intentions for WrestleMania 29. Mr. McMahon is on hand to address the fate of CM Punk's cohort Paul Heyman and Heyman's relationship with the Shield. All this and more.

After the shocking return of Brock Lesnar, what is the condition of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon? Former WWE Champion CM Punk must face a previous WrestleMania opponent chosen by the WWE Universe. An epic announcement is made regarding the WWE Hall of Fame, and John Cena calls out The Shield.

A mere six days from the brutal Elimination Chamber, the final entrants into the #1 Contender Match inside the chamber are chosen. The Rock and CM Punk have some strong words before their epic rematch for the WWE Championship. And the confrontation heats up between John Cena, Sheamus and Ryback and The Shield.

The Rock celebrates his WWE Championship victory at Elimination Chamber with a major surprise for the WWE Universe. But amidst the celebration, John Cena and CM Punk are embroiled in conflict over the right to challenge The Great One at WrestleMania. Plus, The Shield is ready for another Six-Man Tag Team Match and more.

John Cena and CM Punk collide in one of the most high stakes showdowns in their storied rivalry, where the winner meets The Rock for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 29. Mr. McMahon returns for the first time since sustaining a broken hip to brawl with Paul Heyman. MizTV aims to address the controversy surrounding Jack Swagger.

WWE goes Old School as several Legends return for a night marked by a tribute to Raw and monster WrestleMania implications. The iconic Undertaker returns, but who will challenge his incomparable streak at WrestleMania XXIX. Triple H lays down the gauntlet for Brock Lesnar. And WWE Champion The Rock renews his epic war of words with rival John Cena.

The road to WrestleMania continues. WWE honors the memory of Paul Bearer, but the disrespect by a certain former WWE Champion sends the Brothers of Destruction into a fury. Chris Jericho brings back his infamous talk show The Highlight Reel. And WWE's resident powerhouses Ryback and Mark Henry continue their game of one-upmanship.

The WrestleMania gauntlet has been thrown between Triple H and Brock Lesnar, but will The Game sign on the dotted line for the match without knowing what stipulation lies ahead? Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett defends his title in a Triple Threat Match against Chris Jericho and The Miz. Plus, a special look at John Cena and the Rock.

With WrestleMania rapidly approaching, WWE Champion The Rock and challenger John Cena address some pointed questions from WWE Hall of Famers in a special Q and A segment. Triple H has a message for Brock Lesnar. CM Punk's disrepect for the Undertaker continues. And Chris Jericho gets his WrestleMania opponent.

In the final Raw before WrestleMania, both The Rock and John Cena vow to walk out of Met Life Stadium with the WWE Championship around their waist. CM Punk strikes at the heart of the Undertaker six days before attempting to end the streak. Shawn Michaels returns to lend support to Triple H for his upcoming battle with Brock Lesnar.

On the first night of John Cena's 11th WWE Championship reign, which new contender will emerge? Plus, The Shield has a new target and Dolph Ziggler shocks the WWE Universe and so much more.

WWE Champion John Cena responds to being blitz attacked by the montrous Ryback. What was the motivation for the attack? Also, what will CM Punk have to say in his first appearance since becoming Undertaker's latest WrestleMania victim? And both Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger seek the first shot at Dolph Ziggler's World Heavyweight Championship.

Paul Heyman has a special message to Triple H from Brock Lesnar. Antonio Cesaro faces R-Truth. Chris Jericho goes one on one with Dolph Ziggler. Team Hell No and the Undertaker go up against The Shield in a special Six-Man Tag Team Match. Mick Foley, John Cena, and much more.

WWE Champion John Cena battles through injury to join Tag Team Champions Team Hell No in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against The Shield. Can the three champions stop the Hounds of Justice from extending their winning streak? Plus, Alberto Del Rio sets a stipulation for his upcoming match with Jack Swagger and World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler.

Triple H reacts to Brock Lesnar's shocking invasion of WWE headquarters. The 'Human Wrecking Ball' Ryback names the stipulation for his Extreme Rules showdown with hobbled WWE Champion John Cena. Mark Henry lays down a challenge for Sheamus.

John Cena and Team Hell No get another chance to hand The Shield their first defeat, but with Extreme Rules a week away, a beast is lurking in the shadows waiting to unleash a fury on the Champ. Triple H calls out Brock Lesnar for a Steel Cage preview. And Chris Jericho cuts a rug in an attempt to upstage rival Fandango.

In the aftermath of Extreme Rules brutality, Ryback emerges to lay down another sadistic challenge for WWE Champion John Cena. The Shield is in action for the first time with all three members showing off their newly-won championships. And after watching his client, Brock Lesnar, defeat Triple H, Paul Heyman unveils the next 'Paul Heyman guy'.

The rivalry between WWE Champion John Cena and Ryback intensifies. Cena goes one-on-one with Paul Heyman protégé Curtis Axel. Bret Hart is honored in his home town of Calgary. Kofi Kingston gets his rematch with The Shield's Dean Ambrose. Chris Jericho brings back the world famous Highlight Reel.

Triple H seeks revenge against Curtis Axel but do Vince and Stephanie McMahon have other plans for The Game? The battle lines are drawn as Paul Heyman signs the contract for CM Punk to face Chris Jericho at Payback. Daniel Bryan faces Ryback. The Shield takes on Team Hell No & Randy Orton in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Cody Rhodes battles Sheamus.

WWE Champion John Cena and his challenger Ryback confront each other six days before their 3 Stages of Hell Match at WWE Payback. A McMahon family feud is brewing between WWE COO Triple H and his father-in-law, Mr McMahon. Dolph Ziggler returns, and Kaitlyn's secret admirer is finally revealed.

The three new champions crowned at WWE Payback begin their title reigns. A night after teaming together, Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton oppose each other one-on-one in a No Disqualification match. And is one Superstar's 17-year career coming to an end?