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WWE Raw Season 20 Episodes
Season 20 Episode Guide
53 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Chris Jericho returns
Mon, Jan 2, 201289 mins
The first Raw SuperShow of 2012 offered plenty of surprises for the WWE Universe and the WWE Superstars, as Kane continued to torment John Cena with his message of hate, and Chris Jericho lit up Memphis with an unexpected return.
Episode 2
The fury of Kane's hate
Mon, Jan 9, 201289 mins
Kane continued to taunt John Cena on the second WWE Raw SuperShow of 2012 and brutally attacked Cena and United States Champion Zack Ryder. Also, Chris Jericho was once again speechless in front of the WWE Universe and Edge and the legendary Four Horsemen were announced as 2012 WWE Hall of Fame inductees.
Episode 3
Laurinaitis snaps!
Mon, Jan 16, 201295 mins
Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis unleashed a pipe bomb of his own on WWE Champion CM Punk. First he reversed the decision of the night's main event. Then after saying he's sick and tired of being disrespected, he admitted he's going to try to screw Punk at Royal Rumble. At the end of his emotional tirade, the EVP then bashed WWE Legend Mick Foley in the head with a mic.
Episode 4
Laurinaitis takes a nap
Mon, Jan 23, 201295 mins
With less than a week until the Royal Rumble, CM Punk must deal with Interim GM John Laurinaitis's pledge to screw Punk during his WWE Championship Match with Dolph Ziggler at the Rumble, John Cena and Kane continue to clash, and Chris Jericho finally speaks.
Episode 5
Royal Rumble 2012 Fallout
Mon, Jan 30, 201296 mins
With the Road to WrestleMania officially underway, Undertaker wasted no time making his intentions known - he has sights set on Triple H and The Grandest Stage of Them All. Plus WWE champion CM Punk facing World Heavyweight champion Daniel Bryan for the first time in WWE. The stunning return left the status of John Laurinaitis' role as Interim Raw General Manager in question.
Episode 6
Who is "The Best in the World?"
Mon, Feb 6, 201287 mins
WWE COO Triple H gave his answer to The Undertaker's WrestleMania XXVIII challenge, and The Deadman responded. Chris Jericho earned the right to be the final entrant into Raw's Elimination Chamber Match and John Laurinaitis announced that WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will be on Raw SuperShow next week.
Episode 7
Has Cena embraced the hate?
Mon, Feb 13, 201288 mins
Zack Ryder's night went from bad to worse on Raw SuperShow, as Long Island Iced-Z's crush, Eve, kissed his friend, John Cena, after Kane tried to kidnap her. Then, The Big Red Monster viciously tossed a wheelchair-bound Ryder off the stage, leaving him motionless on the ground before he had to be taken out of the arena on a stretcher by emergency medical professionals.
Episode 8
Triple H accepts Undertaker's WrestleMania challenge
Mon, Feb 20, 201294 mins
After leveling some harsh criticism at Triple H, Undertaker finally got The Game to agree to face him at WrestleMania ... but it will be on Triple H's terms: Hell in a Cell. Chris Jericho won a Battle Royal, making him the No. 1 Contender to WWE Champion CM Punk. And as The Show of Shows draws near, John Cena vowed to beat The Rock in his own hometown of Miami on April 1.
Episode 9
From The Best Ones to The Great Ones
Mon, Feb 27, 2012104 mins
The Rock and John Cena exchange heated words as their epic match at WrestleMania draws closer. Cena and The Miz reprise their encounter from last year's big event. WWE Champion CM Punk faces World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Kane returns to spread his message of hate.
Episode 10
HBK to referee at WrestleMania
Mon, Mar 5, 201289 mins
As the WWE Universe races toward WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena continued their war of words, Shawn Michaels revealed himself as guest referee for Triple H vs. The Undertaker, and Santino Marella won the U.S. Championship in a historic, jam-packed edition of Raw SuperShow. Also, the power struggle between Teddy Long and John Laurinaitis grew even fiercer, as the WWE Board of Directors' GM-swap experiment became a reality.
Episode 11
John Cena and The Rock wage musical warfare
Mon, Mar 12, 201292 mins
Its a rappin' and rockin' Raw Supershow as John Cena goes old school with a Doctor of Thuganomics style rap directed at The Rock, while The Great One fires back with a rock concert of his own.
Episode 12
Chris Jericho got extra personal with CM Punk
Mon, Mar 19, 201287 mins
As the weather heats up, so does the intense rivalries that will culminate in Miami on April 1. On Monday's Raw SuperShow, Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels met in a heated confrontation and offered their predictions for the "End of an Era" Hell in a Cell Match. Also, Chris Jericho crossed the line into personal territory again with CM Punk, and The Rock one-upped John Cena in their latest fiery encounter.
Episode 13
John Cena, The Rock hold nothing back before WrestleMania
Mon, Mar 26, 201288 mins
In the final Raw Supershow before WrestleMania XXVIII, tensions run high as Superstars try to gain the edge on their competition before the Show of Shows. The Rock and John Cena have one more face to face encounter before their Once in a Lifetime Match. CM Punk becomes unhinged by the biting words of Chris Jericho. Team Johnny and Team Teddy make some high profile, last-minute additions. And many more top stars are in action as they gear up to make history in just six days.
Episode 14
Raw After WrestleMania XXVIII: Lesnar returns
Mon, Apr 2, 201297 mins
WWE caps off an earth-shattering week in Miami with a historic Raw the night after WrestleMania 28. Brock Lesnar makes his shocking return.
Episode 15
Brock Lesnar brawled with John Cena
Mon, Apr 9, 201287 mins
John Cena and the newly-returned Brock Lesnar wage war on each other as a match between the two Superstars is declared for Extreme Rules.
Episode 16
Lord Tensai downs John Cena to remain undefeated
Mon, Apr 16, 201288 mins
Using unconventional methods, Lord Tensai found a way to defeat John Cena in a special U.K. edition of Raw SuperShow. And, Chris Jericho revealed video footage of CM Punk caught entering a London Pub.
Episode 17
Raw Supershow Extreme
Mon, Apr 23, 2012137 mins
In a special 3-hour Raw Supershow kicked off by a surprise appearance by the Rated-R Superstar, Edge, Extreme Rules opponents Brock Lesnar and John Cena sign the contract for their match with tension nearing a boiling point.
Episode 18
Extreme Rules 2012 Fallout
Mon, Apr 30, 201294 mins
There is no rest for weary WWE Superstars. With the wounds still fresh from Extreme Rules, which included a savage battle between John Cena and Brock Lesnar, the focus turned to Raw SuperShow live from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. On Monday night, Lesnar proved why he's the most unpredictable force in WWE when he assaulted WWE COO Triple H, but it was Raw and SmackDown GM John Laurinaitis who delivered the biggest shock during a merciless ambush of the Cenation leader.
Episode 19
Paul Heyman returns
Mon, May 7, 201292 mins
In a shocking turn of events, Paul Heyman appears on Raw for the first time in years to deliver an announcement on the status of Brock Lesnar.
Episode 20
John Laurinaitis faces termination at WWE Over the Limit!
Mon, May 14, 2012101 mins
Sparks flew at the beginning of Raw SuperShow between Paul Heyman and WWE COO Triple H, after Heyman hand-delivered Brock Lesnar's lawsuit and threatened The Game with a lawsuit of his own. By the end of the night, things exploded when John Cena read a letter from the WWE Board of Directors revealing Raw and SmackDown GM John Laurinaitis will be terminated if he loses to Cena at WWE Over the Limit.
Episode 21
Over the Limit 2012 Fallout
Mon, May 21, 201289 mins
John Cena and the WWE Universe wanted Big Show to explain his shocking actions, and boy did he ever. In a fiery tirade, The World's Largest Athlete showed no remorse for his attack on Cena at WWE Over the Limit, setting the stage for an emotional match that will take place at No Way Out. Also on Raw SuperShow, a lopsided contest set up by General Manager John Laurinaitis turned into a locker room-clearing brawl as Laurinaitis-chosen lumberjacks tangled with other WWE Superstars.
Episode 22
The World's Largest Athlete goes on a rampage
Mon, May 28, 201289 mins
The New Orleans Arena was rocking for Raw SuperShow, but there was one Superstar who definitely wasn't in a festive mood. Big Show began the show with a bitter tirade against the WWE Universe and called out a few Superstars by name. By the end of the night, The World's Largest Athlete had taken his anger to a whole different level as he ran rampant over four different competitors, including the undefeated Brodus Clay.
Episode 23
John Cena stuns Tensai, then shames Michael Cole
Mon, Jun 4, 201294 mins
All eyes were on John Cena as Michael Cole kicked off Raw SuperShow by interviewing the Cenation leader. Cena pulled no punches while discussing Big Show, his No Way Out opponent, but it was his convincing performance against Tensai and humiliation of Cole that had Cenation members elated by the end of the night. Also on Raw, things got even stranger between WWE Champion CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Kane, courtesy of the seemingly unbalanced AJ.
Episode 24
Big Show knocked out Mr. McMahon!
Mon, Jun 11, 2012137 mins
On an action-packed three-hour Raw SuperShow, Big Show knocked out Mr. McMahon, former Raw Superstar Vader returned to compete in a match, and AJ planted a sensual kiss on The Big Red Monster Kane.
Episode 25
No Way Out 2012 Fallout
Mon, Jun 18, 201288 mins
It's a brave, new world for Raw, and it's one without John Laurinaitis. The former General Manager of Raw and SmackDown was fired by Mr. McMahon at No Way Out, then given a painful farewell by John Cena on Raw SuperShow after Big Show and David Otunga both abandoned him. Replacing Big Johnny for this week as Interim General Manager was none other than Mick Foley, and the WWE Legend quickly made an impact with his savvy matchmaking. Also on Raw, find out what Brock Lesnar's representative Paul Heyman did to make WWE COO Triple H knock him out cold.
Episode 26
Summertime Beach Battle Royal
Mon, Jun 25, 201286 mins
With Money in the Bank and the 1,000th episode of Raw looming, Interim General Vickie Guerrero revealed only past WWE Champions will compete in the WWE Championship Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Charlie Sheen was announced as the Celebrity Social Media Ambassador for Raw 1,000, and Sycho Sid was the special blast from the past Superstar. And making his return to ring action, Chris Jericho took on John Cena, who felt the wrath of a dangerous Big Show.
Episode 27
AJ sends Punk and Bryan for the plunge
Mon, Jul 2, 201288 mins
As the Money in the Bank pay-per-view approaches, Raw SuperShow was boiling over with tension between both WWE Champion CM Punk and No. 1 contender Daniel Bryan, as well as the four competitors of the WWE Championship Contract Money in the Bank Ladder Match. While John Cena, Chris Jericho, Big Show and Kane clashed in in-ring action, Alberto Del Rio made a physical "statement" against the international sensation Sin Cara, Brock Lesnar's camp issued a statement on Triple H's SummerSlam challenge, and Heath Slater's luck finally turned when he faced off against the returning Doink the Clown.
Episode 28
"CM Punk ... will you marry me?"
Mon, Jul 9, 201296 mins
A monumental Raw SuperShow answered old questions (just WHO is the Anonymous Raw GM?) and new ones ("CM Punk, will you marry me?") as Money in the Bank drew near. From AJ and Daniel Bryan's shocking marriage proposals, to the long-awaited exposure of the meddling Anonynmous GM, Raw SuperShow was a two hours the WWE Universe would never forget. In addition to the action inside the ring, WWE, already the most socially active brand in sports-entertainment, announced the launch of the historic new RAWactive service that will give the WWE Universe unprecedented access and control over Monday Night Raw.
Episode 29
Money in the Bank 2012 Fallout
Mon, Jul 16, 201294 mins
On the action-packed final two-hour Raw in history, AJ accepted Daniel Bryan's wedding proposal and John Cena announced that he will cash in his Money in the Bank championship contract against WWE Champion CM Punk on Raw's 1,000th episode.
Episode 30
Raw 1000
Mon, Jul 23, 2012140 mins
Raw's monumental 1000th kicks off as WWE Superstars, Legends, and celebrities celebrate history while shaking up the future of WWE. The Rock is back in pursuit of the WWE Championship. Brock Lesnar and Triple H's confrontation gets personal. John Cena attempts to end CM Punk's 250 day title reign. Plus, a DX reunion and much more.
Episode 31
Raw 1001
Mon, Jul 30, 2012133 mins
Following a fire scare on the WWE's famed Titantron, new General Manager AJ Lee delivers a match with huge SummerSlam implications between John Cena and Big Show and the first-ever RawActive match featuring Sheamus and Daniel Bryan. Plus, CM Punk explains his GTS on The Rock.
Episode 32
Raw 1002
Mon, Aug 6, 2012132 mins
New GM AJ Lee allows the WWE Universe to choose the opponent for WWE Champion CM Punk in an innovative RawActive Match. WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels appears in his hometown of San Antonio with a warning for Triple H's SummerSlam opponent, Brock Lesnar. And John Cena is in action against Daniel Bryan.
Episode 33
Brock Lesnar unleashes a world of pain on Shawn Michaels
Mon, Aug 13, 2012128 mins
Just 6 days before SummerSlam, the perfect storm is building as Brock Lesnar and Triple H sign a contract making their match official. Raw General Manager AJ Lee pairs WWE Champion CM Punk with bitter rival John Cena to take on Big Show and the unhinged Daniel Bryan. Plus, the WWE Universe goes RawActive to pick the next guest on Piper's Pit.
Episode 34
SummerSlam 2012 Fallout
Mon, Aug 20, 2012139 mins
In the aftermath of the perfect storm at SummerSlam, what will Triple H's defeat at the hands of Brock Lesnar mean for the future of the WWE? Who will be the next number one contender for the WWE Championship? And Chris Jericho puts his career on the line for chance to win Dolph Ziggler's Money in the Bank contract.
Episode 35
Anger management class
Mon, Aug 27, 2012137 mins
CM Punk issues a special challenge to Jerry "The King" Lawler. The Miz goes one-on-one with John Cena. Team Rhodes Scholars battle Brodus Clay and Sin Cara. Team Hell No seek group counseling with Dr. Shelby. Daniel Bryan takes on R-Truth. The Viper Randy Orton teams with Sheamus to face Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler.
Episode 36
Punk drives away with Paul Heyman!
Mon, Sep 3, 2012137 mins
WWE Champion CM Punk continues his quest for respect in his hometown of Chicago, while a pair of number one contenders, John Cena and Alberto Del Rio, meet in an unpredictable main event. Who will build momentum leading up to Night of Champions? Also, Daniel Bryan and Kane attempt to settle their issues with anger management and each other.
Episode 37
Bret Hart returns to Montreal
Mon, Sep 10, 2012141 mins
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart is on hand for Raw in Montreal, Canada. The "Excellence of Execution" interviews WWE Champion CM Punk and his challenger at Night of Champions John Cena. The ongoing case against The Brogue Kick continues when Sheamus is deposed by David Otunga and Ricardo Rodriquez. CM Punk faces an opponent chosen by the WWE Universe.
Episode 38
Night of Champions 2012 Fallout
Mon, Sep 17, 2012135 mins
Following the confusion and controversy at Night of Champions, WWE Champion CM Punk faces John Cena once more, this time in tag team action with partner Alberto Del Rio against Cena and his counterpart, Sheamus. Plus, WWE's odd couple Kane and Daniel Bryan defend their Tag Team Championship against Kofi Kingston and R-Truth.
Episode 39
Kane & Bryan get a team name
Mon, Sep 24, 2012135 mins
CM Punk and Paul Heyman seek retribution for the controversial end to last week's main event, but John Cena and a certain hardcore legend have other plans for the WWE Champion. The WWE Universe receives a welcomed message from Jerry "The King" Lawler, who continues to recover in his Memphis home. Plus, Kofi Kingston battles Dolph Ziggler and more.
Episode 40
Punk crashes J.R. Appreciation Night
Mon, Oct 1, 2012135 mins
The new WWE Tag Team Champions, Team Hell No, must find their in ring chemistry to take on the team of Dolph Ziggler and WWE Champion CM Punk. It's Jim Ross Appreciation Night in Oklahoma City. What does Good Ol' JR have to say about the proposed Punk vs. Cena match at Hell in a Cell? Plus Sheamus, Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio, and more.
Episode 41
Punk battles McMahon
Mon, Oct 8, 2012134 mins
Mr. McMahon pays a rare visit to the RAW ring to deliver the State of WWE Address, but WWE Champion CM Punk has his own message for the Chairman. John Cena is in the building, but will Punk finally accept his challenge for a match at Hell in a Cell? Plus Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara, The Rhodes Scholars, Team Hell No and more!
Episode 42
Ryback to challenge CM Punk at Hell in a Cell
Mon, Oct 15, 2012137 mins
After weeks of speculation, who will be named as CM Punk's challenger for The WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell? Big Show looks to build momentum toward his showdown with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus by facing the man who ruined his previous title reign, Daniel Bryan. And the rivalry between The Miz and Kofi Kingston gets more heated.
Episode 43
Raw General Manager AJ Lee announced her resignation
Mon, Oct 22, 2012131 mins
The two WWE World Champions who are set to defend their titles in mere days at Hell in a Cell are surrounded by fellow Superstars for a main event Lumberjack Match. Why was AJ Lee summoned to meet with the WWE Board of Directors? Who will face Team Hell No for the WWE Tag Team Championship?
Episode 44
Hell In A Cell 2012 Fallout
Mon, Oct 29, 2012135 mins
Did WWE Champion CM Punk survive his collision with the monster Ryback inside Hell in a Cell? Mick Foley is back to confront the battered and bruised WWE Champion. Who came out on top in the World Heavyweight Championship battle between Sheamus and The Big Show? Plus Team Hell No, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback and more.
Episode 45
Ryback feasts in Birmingham
Mon, Nov 5, 2012136 mins
Team Punk gets a major shake up just weeks before Survivor Series and its namesake finds himself in a massive tag team match with the newly teamed John Cena and Ryback. Vickie Guerrero escalates her accusations against Cena and former General Manager AJ Lee. Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, Kane, Daniel Bryan and more are in action.
Episode 46
Ryback and Cena stake their claim to the WWE Title
Mon, Nov 12, 2012134 mins
One week before Survivor Series, CM Punk and John Cena look to gain momentum heading into their Triple Threat Match by going one-on-one with Mick Foley as the special guest enforcer. Plus, lineups for Team Foley and Team Ziggler are finalized, Jerry "The King" Lawler makes his emotional return to Raw after suffering a heart attack, and much more.
Episode 47
Punk celebrates 365 days as champion
Mon, Nov 19, 2012140 mins
The fallout from a shocking Survivor Series. Did CM Punk survive to see another day as WWE Champion? Who were the mysterious vigilantes that attacked Ryback in the Triple Threat WWE Championship Match? What will be the result of the controversy and chaos that transpired in the World Heavyweight Championship battle between The Big Show and Sheamus?
Episode 48
"The Shield" makes its move
Mon, Nov 26, 2012128 mins
Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Dean Ambrose have made a devastating impression on Ryback. What is their connection to WWE Champion CM Punk? The John Cena and AJ story has reached a boiling point thanks to Vickie Guerrero and Dolph Ziggler. How will Ziggler and Cena settle the score?
Episode 49
Punk takes a lie detector test on "Miz TV"
Mon, Dec 3, 2012134 mins
A bitter showdown between The Big Show and Sheamus is at its breaking point and the salacious scandal involving John Cena and Dolph Ziggler becomes unhinged. Cena and Sheamus team up to take on their rivals Big Show and Ziggler. The Shield has arrived to deal out justice in WWE. Who will feel The Shield's wrath next?
Episode 50
The Shield attacks Cena
Mon, Dec 10, 2012127 mins
The members of The Shield continue their onslaught with only six days remaining until their Six-Man TLC Match at Tables, Ladders and Chairs. John Cena and Big Show renew their earth-shaking rivalry. Plus, Mr. McMahon gives former Raw GM AJ Lee a chance to finally get her hands on Vickie Guerrero.
Episode 51
WWE Slammy Awards 2012
Mon, Dec 17, 2012134 mins
The WWE Superstars celebrate those who thrilled, shocked and amazed in 2012 with the annual WWE Slammy Awards. Legendary Superstars Ric Flair, Triple H, Ricky Steamboat, as well as many more WWE Legends returned to WWE. Plus, what was the aftermath of the stunning turn of events regarding John Cena and AJ Lee at WWE: TLC?
Episode 52
Raw Christmas Eve
Mon, Dec 24, 2012133 mins
On a special Christmas Eve edition of RAW, will a Street Fight between John Cena and Alberto Del Rio be the setting for a holiday miracle? Plus, World Heavyweight Champion Big Show attempts to ice Sheamus in a non-title Lumberjack Frost Match. AJ Lee cozies up to Dolph Ziggler as they reminisce over the events of 2012.
Episode 53
Champions Choice Night
Mon, Dec 31, 2012133 mins
As the ball prepares to drop on 2012, WWE ends the year by putting all championships on the line. John Cena and The Miz team up to face vs Team Rhodes Scholars. The status of CM Punk's match with Ryback comes into question. And WWE's new power couple, Dolph Ziggler and AJ Lee, have a New Year's toast for the WWE Universe.
