Episode guide
Raw: 2005
52 episodes · premiered Jan 3, 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.
- Episode 1: Raw - Jan. 03, 2005 Jan 3, 2005 · 1h 38m 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…
- Episode 2: Raw - Jan. 10, 2005 Jan 10, 2005 · 1h 35m 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. 1 Contender for…
- Episode 3: Raw - Jan. 17, 2005 Jan 17, 2005 · 1h 34m 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…
- Episode 4: Raw - Jan. 24, 2005 Jan 24, 2005 · 1h 34m 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…
- Episode 5: Raw - Jan. 31, 2005 Jan 31, 2005 · 1h 36m 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 takes them…
- Episode 6: Raw - Feb. 07, 2005 Feb 7, 2005 · 1h 36m 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…
- Episode 7: Raw - Feb. 14, 2005 Feb 14, 2005 · 1h 29m 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…
- Episode 8: Raw - Feb. 21, 2005 Feb 21, 2005 · 1h 39m 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…
- Episode 9: Raw - Feb. 28, 2005 Feb 28, 2005 · 1h 36m 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 on…
- Episode 10: Raw - Mar. 07, 2005 Mar 7, 2005 · 1h 36m 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…
- Episode 11: Raw - Mar. 14, 2005 Mar 14, 2005 · 1h 36m 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 Gene…
- Episode 12: Raw - Mar. 21, 2005 Mar 21, 2005 · 1h 35m 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…
- Episode 13: Raw - Mar 28, 2005 Mar 28, 2005 · 1h 31m Before they meet WrestleMania, World Champion Triple H and Batista come face-to-face. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, and more!
- Episode 14: Raw - Apr 04, 2005 Apr 4, 2005 · 1h 35m Following WrestleMania, World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces Randy Orton in the main event. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and more!
- Episode 15: Raw - Apr 11, 2005 Apr 11, 2005 · 1h 31m Batista gives his first interview as World Heavyweight Champion. HBK looks for help from an unexpected source. Plus, Triple H and more!
- Episode 16: Raw - Apr 18, 2005 Apr 18, 2005 · 1h 36m 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!
- Episode 17: Raw - Apr 25, 2005 Apr 25, 2005 · 1h 35m Triple H stacks the odds against World Champion Batista when he faces Christian in the main event. Plus, Trish Stratus, Y2J, and many more!
- Episode 18: Raw - May. 02, 2005 May 2, 2005 · 1h 34m 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 No…
- Episode 19: Raw - May. 09, 2005 May 9, 2005 · 1h 34m 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 he still…
- Episode 20: Raw - May. 16, 2005 May 16, 2005 · 1h 32m 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 Triple H's…
- Episode 21: Raw - May. 23, 2005 May 23, 2005 · 1h 37m 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…
- Episode 22: Raw - May 30, 2005 May 30, 2005 · 1h 37m Eric Bischoff introduces a new team member in his fight against ECW.
- Episode 23: Raw - Jun 06, 2005 Jun 6, 2005 · 1h 37m The Raw brand gets a boost when it welcomes its newest addition to the roster. Plus, Triple H, Batista, Edge, and many more.
- Episode 24: Raw - Jun 13, 2005 Jun 13, 2005 · 1h 32m 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!
- Episode 25: Raw - Jun. 20, 2005 Jun 20, 2005 · 1h 30m 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 Cena…
- Episode 26: Raw - Jun. 27, 2005 Jun 27, 2005 · 1h 35m 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…
- Episode 27: Raw - Jul. 04, 2005 Jul 4, 2005 · 1h 32m 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 the music. Plus…
- Episode 28: Raw - Jul. 11, 2005 Jul 11, 2005 · 1h 36m 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…
- Episode 29: Raw - Jul. 18, 2005 Jul 18, 2005 · 1h 33m 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 end to his…
- Episode 30: Raw - Jul. 25, 2005 Jul 25, 2005 · 1h 30m 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…
- Episode 31: Raw - Aug. 01, 2005 Aug 1, 2005 · 1h 34m 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 Championship…
- Episode 32: Raw - Aug. 08, 2005 Aug 8, 2005 · 1h 35m 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…
- Episode 33: Raw - Aug. 15, 2005 Aug 15, 2005 · 1h 33m 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…
- Episode 34: Raw - Aug. 22, 2005 Aug 22, 2005 · 1h 34m 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" Match…
- Episode 35: Raw - Aug. 29, 2005 Aug 29, 2005 · 1h 36m 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 each other in a Street…
- Episode 36: Raw - Sep. 05, 2005 Sep 5, 2005 · 1h 35m 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 Tag Team Champions…
- Episode 37: Raw - Sep. 12, 2005 Sep 12, 2005 · 1h 35m 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 team of Lance…
- Episode 38: Raw - Sep. 19, 2005 Sep 19, 2005 · 1h 34m 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 Gold…
- Episode 39: Raw - Sep. 26, 2005 Sep 26, 2005 · 1h 31m 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 sends a message to…
- Episode 40: Raw - Oct. 03, 2005 Oct 3, 2005 · 2h 25m 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 in a No Disqualification…
- Episode 41: Raw - Oct. 10, 2005 Oct 10, 2005 · 1h 36m 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, Big Show…
- Episode 42: Raw - Oct. 17, 2005 Oct 17, 2005 · 1h 34m 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 lead…
- Episode 43: Raw - Oct. 24, 2005 Oct 24, 2005 · 1h 28m 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 a Non-Title…
- Episode 44: Raw - Oct. 31, 2005 Oct 31, 2005 · 1h 30m 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 Coachman…
- Episode 45: Raw - Nov. 07, 2005 Nov 7, 2005 · 1h 30m 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 action against Rob Conway. Shawn…
- Episode 46: Raw - Nov. 14, 2005 Nov 14, 2005 · 1h 34m 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 to his legacy. From…
- Episode 47: Raw - Nov. 21, 2005 Nov 21, 2005 · 1h 29m 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"…
- Episode 48: Raw - Nov. 28, 2005 Nov 28, 2005 · 1h 28m 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 by forcing him to…
- Episode 49: Raw - Dec. 05, 2005 Dec 5, 2005 · 1h 31m 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 Angle & Daivari…
- Episode 50: Raw - Dec. 12, 2005 Dec 12, 2005 · 1h 31m 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…
- Episode 51: Raw - Dec. 19, 2005 Dec 19, 2005 · 1h 33m 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 to the…
- Episode 52: Raw - Dec. 26, 2005 Dec 26, 2005 · 1h 33m 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. McMahon…