Raw: 2004
Evolution takes its next step in 2004 as Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista run roughshod over Raw. Lita rides an emotional roller coaster, a Rock 'n' Sock reunion electrifies, and more.
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Raw Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Season overview
Evolution takes its next step in 2004 as Triple H, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista run roughshod over Raw. Lita rides an emotional roller coaster, a Rock 'n' Sock reunion electrifies, and more.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Raw - Jan. 05, 2004
Jan 5, 2004 · 96 min
In his role as the new Sheriff of Raw, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin lays down the law by ordering Triple H to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Shawn Michaels at the R
Raw - Jan. 12, 2004
Jan 12, 2004 · 93 min
Randy Orton extends an open invitation to Mick Foley to witness him defend the Intercontinental Championship against Rob Van Dam in the main event. Shawn Michaels and World Heavywe
Raw - Jan. 19, 2004
Jan 19, 2004 · 90 min
With Eric Bischoff away, Interim General Manager Jonathan Coachman announces that the Superstars of Raw will compete in a series of matches for a chance to participate in an Over T
Raw - Jan. 26, 2004
Jan 26, 2004 · 93 min
Shawn Michaels and World Heavyweight Champion Triple H are left stunned when Sheriff "Stone Cold" Steve Austin introduces a new player to their rivalry. Mick Foley confronts Randy
Raw - Feb. 02, 2004
Feb 2, 2004 · 94 min
Before facing Shawn Michaels in the main event, Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton looks to take out Mick Foley. When Chris Jericho welcomes Chris Benoit to The Highlight Reel,
Raw - Feb. 09, 2004
Feb 9, 2004 · 90 min
As World Heavyweight Champion Triple H prepares to sign the contract for his title defense at WrestleMania XX, an old friend shows up to break some hearts. With "Stone Cold" Steve
Raw - Feb. 16, 2004
Feb 16, 2004 · 93 min
While Shawn Michaels looks to settle some unfinished business in the main event, Sheriff Stone Cold Steve Austin and General Manager Eric Bischoff try to decide who will challenge
Raw - Feb. 23, 2004
Feb 23, 2004 · 92 min
Mr. McMahon makes some groundbreaking announcements for WrestleMania XX including naming "Stone Cold" Steve Austin the special referee for the match between Brock Lesnar and Goldbe
Raw - Mar. 01, 2004
Mar 1, 2004 · 94 min
Triple H looks to eliminate the two threats to his World Heavyweight Championship by having them face off with Batista and Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton in tag team action.
Raw - Mar. 08, 2004
Mar 8, 2004 · 92 min
Triple H delivers a message to both challengers for his World Heavyweight Championship. Following their unforgettable reunion, The Rock 'n' Sock Connection returns to Raw for a fac
Raw - Mar. 15, 2004
Mar 15, 2004 · 94 min
Mr. McMahon makes a special announcement. In retaliation for losing the World Heavyweight Championship, Triple H goes on a quest for vengeance by having Batista, Ric Flair & Randy
Raw - Mar. 22, 2004
Mar 22, 2004 · 98 min
The landscape of WWE is drastically altered when SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff randomly select Superstar additions to their prospectiv
Raw - Mar. 29, 2004
Mar 29, 2004 · 97 min
Triple H receives a challenge from one of Raw's newest additions, Shelton Benjamin. In an effort to discover the reasons behind her controversial actions at WrestleMania, Chris Jer
Raw - Apr. 05, 2004
Apr 5, 2004 · 93 min
When Shelton Benjamin challenges Triple H to a rematch from the previous edition of Monday Night RAW in effort to prove that his victory wasn't a fluke, Evolution responds by stack
Raw - Apr 12, 2004
Apr 12, 2004 · 94 min
Shelton Benjamin and others take on Evolution in the main event. Plus, Lita joins The Highlight Reel, Edge confronts Johnny Nitro, and more!
Raw - Apr. 19, 2004
Apr 19, 2004 · 92 min
Shawn Michaels seizes an opportunity to put him back in the hunt for the World Heavyweight Championship. Edge picks a fight with Randy Orton that leads him into a Tag Team main eve
Raw - Apr. 26, 2004
Apr 26, 2004 · 94 min
Triple H goes one-on-one with Tajiri. Shelton Benjamin takes exception to Randy Orton disrespecting another legend. Before Matt Hardy can battle Kane in retaliation for his recent
Raw - May. 03, 2004
May 3, 2004 · 95 min
Triple H, Batista & Randy Orton take on Shelton Benjamin, Tajiri & Edge in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. During an all new Highlight Reel, things take a dire turn for Matt Hardy after
Raw - May. 10, 2004
May 10, 2004 · 94 min
Chris Jericho faces Christian in a Steel Cage Match. When Shawn Michaels makes his presence felt during Triple H's match with Shelton Benjamin, Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff de
Raw - May. 17, 2004
May 17, 2004 · 94 min
Batista & Randy Orton look to bring home the gold to Evolution by going after the World Tag Team Championship. Weeks of being tormented by Kane come to a head when Lita is faced wi
Raw - May. 24, 2004
May 24, 2004 · 90 min
Shawn Michaels' ongoing rivalry with Triple H rages on as Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff reinstates The Heartbreak Kid. When things break down on The Highlight Reel, Chris Jeric
Raw - May. 31, 2004
May 31, 2004 · 94 min
Triple H sends a message to Shawn Michaels. After The Coach lures Eugene into an attack by Kane, RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff decides to make an example out of his nephew by h
Raw - Jun. 07, 2004
Jun 7, 2004 · 89 min
Triple H orders Evolution to divide and conquer their enemies as Batista faces Shelton Benjamin in singles action before Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton goes one-on-one with
Raw - Jun. 14, 2004
Jun 14, 2004 · 106 min
Shawn Michaels and Triple H come face-to-face once again as Jim Ross tries to get both men to put their rivalry to rest. On a new edition of The Highlight Reel, Eugene is given a c
Raw - Jun. 21, 2004
Jun 21, 2004 · 97 min
Eugene receives the opportunity of lifetime when he competes in the main event against his hero, Triple H. The future clashes with the past when The Rock and Intercontinental Champ
Raw - Jun. 28, 2004
Jun 28, 2004 · 95 min
After taking exception to Triple H dubiously making Eugene an honorary member of Evolution, William Regal finds himself taking on The Game in singles action with a very special gue
Raw - Jul. 05, 2004
Jul 5, 2004 · 97 min
When Eugene takes control of Raw, Triple H seizes the opportunity to manipulate the new Interim-General Manager into stacking the odds in Evolution's favor. Randy Orton defends his
Raw - Jul. 12, 2004
Jul 12, 2004 · 95 min
Eugene is given a chance to ascend to the top of WWE when Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff unexpectedly grants him an opportunity at the World Heavyweight Championship. After the
Raw - Jul. 19, 2004
Jul 19, 2004 · 94 min
Following Evolution's despicable assault on Eugene, William Regal confronts Triple H and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff. Randy Orton looks to reclaim some gold when he challenge
Raw - Jul. 26, 2004
Jul 26, 2004 · 95 min
Triple H looks to reclaim the World Heavyweight Championship in an Iron Man Match in the main event. While The Game prepares to go the distance for gold, the rest of Evolution comp
Raw - Aug. 02, 2004
Aug 2, 2004 · 94 min
After failing to recapture the World Heavyweight Championship thanks to Eugene, Triple H calls out his special "friend" for some payback. However, it is William Regal who ends up f
Raw - Aug. 09, 2004
Aug 9, 2004 · 91 min
Following Triple H's vicious assault on William Regal, Eugene calls out The Game for a face-to-face confrontation. In an attempt to get even with Kane, Matt Hardy puts his relation
Raw - Aug. 16, 2004
Aug 16, 2004 · 94 min
On a night where Randy Orton defends his newly won World Heavyweight Championship in a main event rematch from SummerSlam, Evolution plans an unforgettable celebration to commemora
Raw - Aug. 23, 2004
Aug 23, 2004 · 97 min
The bells of unholy matrimony toll throughout the WWE Universe as Lita begrudgingly prepares to marry Kane in one of the most bizarre and unusual wedding ceremonies in WWE. After e
Raw - Aug 30, 2004
Aug 30, 2004 · 97 min
Triple H faces Eugene in a No DQ Match main event. Plus, Randy Orton sends a message to Evolution, Kane gives Lita a wedding gift, and more!
Raw - Sep. 06, 2004
Sep 6, 2004 · 94 min
Things take an unexpected turn when Kane battles World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in the main event. After Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff strips the recently-injured Edge
Raw - Sep. 13, 2004
Sep 13, 2004 · 96 min
After crashing Triple H's celebration for becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion, Randy Orton is forced to take on Evolution in a 3-On-1 Handicap Match. The sordid marriage be
Raw - Sep. 20, 2004
Sep 20, 2004 · 93 min
Evolution competes in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. After weeks of competition, the 2004 Raw Divas Search comes down to two finalists. Mr. McMahon returns to deliver some taboo news to
Raw - Sep. 27, 2004
Sep 27, 2004 · 95 min
Randy Orton's hopes of regaining the World Heavyweight Championship from Triple H at Taboo Tuesday are put in jeopardy when he is ordered to face Batista in a No Disqualification M
Raw - Oct. 04, 2004
Oct 4, 2004 · 94 min
A dispute between World Heavyweight Champion Triple H and Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho leads to both men colliding in a Lumberjack Match. Kane takes exception when Gene
Raw - Oct. 11, 2004
Oct 11, 2004 · 99 min
With the WWE Universe being given the opportunity to decide who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at Taboo Tuesday, The Game's three potential opponents tea
Raw - Oct. 18, 2004
Oct 18, 2004 · 94 min
While awaiting the WWE Universe's decision on who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at Taboo Tuesday, the three potential challengers meet in a Triple Threa
Raw - Oct. 25, 2004
Oct 25, 2004 · 94 min
When Eric Bischoff takes the night off, Evolution tries to seize control of Raw, but face defiance from Raw's Superstars. Randy Orton receives an offer he can’t refuse to go one-on
Raw - Nov. 01, 2004
Nov 1, 2004 · 96 min
Evolution demands that order be restored to Raw. However, resistance from General Manager Eric Bischoff leads World Heavyweight Champion Triple H to abandon his allies before they
Raw - Nov. 08, 2004
Nov 8, 2004 · 92 min
With control of RAW to be decided between Team Orton and Team Triple H at Survivor Series, Batista looks to make a statement on behalf of The Game when he goes one-on-one with Rand
Raw - Nov. 15, 2004
Nov 15, 2004 · 96 min
Following Team Orton's victory at Survivor Series, Maven takes control of this Raw by making several unique matches, including giving himself a chance at Triple H's World Heavyweig
Raw - Nov. 22, 2004
Nov 22, 2004 · 95 min
With another member of Team Orton given control of Raw, Triple H's reign as World Heavyweight Champion is put in jeopardy when he is forced to put the title on the line in a Steel
Raw - Nov. 29, 2004
Nov 29, 2004 · 93 min
As Randy Orton assumes the role of Raw General Manager, Triple H is faced with another threat to his reign as World Heavyweight Champion when a Battle Royal is held to see who will
Raw - Dec. 06, 2004
Dec 6, 2004 · 90 min
History is made when Trish Stratus defends the Women's Championship against Lita in the main event. After a controversial finish to last week's World Heavyweight Championship Match
Raw - Dec. 13, 2004
Dec 13, 2004 · 94 min
With the fate of the vacant World Heavyweight Championship in his hands, Eric Bischoff announces that a new champion will be crowned at New Year's Revolution when a sinister struct
Raw - Dec. 20, 2004
Dec 20, 2004 · 91 min
Join Jerry "The King" Lawler and Jonathan Coachman as they look back on Raw's best matches and moments from 2004. From Randy Orton being excommunicated from Evolution to Lita and T
Raw - Dec. 27, 2004
Dec 27, 2004 · 95 min
Several Raw Superstars including Chris Jericho, Triple H, Shelton Benjamin, and more try to earn the best spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight C