Raw: 2010
After 12 years, Bret "Hit Man" Hart returns to Raw in 2010 to put his issues with Mr. McMahon and Shawn Michaels to rest, compete in the ring, and serve as Raw General Manager. Plus, the Nexus rises and more.
Season 18 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 17.
- 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
After 12 years, Bret "Hit Man" Hart returns to Raw in 2010 to put his issues with Mr. McMahon and Shawn Michaels to rest, compete in the ring, and serve as Raw General Manager. Plus, the Nexus rises and more.
Episode Guide
Season 18 Progress Shield
January 4, 2010
Jan 4, 2010 · 94 min
For the first time in over a decade, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart makes his triumphant return to WWE as Raw Guest Host. While the "Hit Man" looks to settle old rivalries, Mr. McMaho
January 11, 2010
Jan 11, 2010 · 93 min
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson returns to WWE to serve as Raw Guest Host and partner with Chris Jericho against Unified WWE Tag Team Champions DX. John Cena, Randy Orton, and Kofi King
January 18, 2010
Jan 18, 2010 · 93 min
On a night where Hollywood's Don Johnson and Jon Heder serve as Raw Guest Hosts, the star of Napoleon Dynamite partners with The Miz & Big Show against Hornswoggle and Unified WWE
January 25, 2010
Jan 25, 2010 · 92 min
After questioning Mr. McMahon's decision not to bring Bret Hart back to WWE, John Cena finds himself going one-on-one with WWE Champion Sheamus in a Non-Title Match. Legacy battles
February 1, 2010
Feb 1, 2010 · 97 min
This edition of Raw promises to boldly go where no man has gone before as legendary actor William Shatner serves as Guest Host. Things take an animalistic turn when Bret Hart shows
February 8, 2010
Feb 8, 2010 · 96 min
John Cena lays the ground work for Bret Hart to get a measure of revenge on Mr. McMahon. In a Triple Threat Elimination Match, DX defends the Unified WWE Tag Team Championships aga
February 15, 2010
Feb 15, 2010 · 90 min
Bret Hart's frustrations with Mr. McMahon refusal to face him at WrestleMania force him to bid farewell to the WWE Universe. John Cena turns faces Triple H in the main event. Randy
February 22, 2010
Feb 22, 2010 · 95 min
After a shady deal between Mr. McMahon and new WWE Champion Batista comes to light, John Cena is given a chance to challenge The Animal for his title at WrestleMania if he can firs
March 1, 2010
Mar 1, 2010 · 92 min
Comedic legends Cheech and Chong serve as Raw Guest Hosts. While Shawn Michaels challenges anyone to doubt his ability to end The Undertaker's storied undefeated streak at WrestleM
March 8, 2010
Mar 8, 2010 · 90 min
On a night where renowned illusionist Criss Angel serves as Raw Guest Host, Mr. McMahon pulls off an illusion of his own in a main event match against John Cena. With his career al
March 15, 2010
Mar 15, 2010 · 89 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns as Raw Guest Host and mediates the contract signing between Bret Hart and Mr. McMahon. Shawn Michaels promises to use his match with World Heavywe
March 22, 2010
Mar 22, 2010 · 92 min
The rivalry between John Cena and WWE Champion Batista explodes. Raw Guest Host Pete Rose gives Shawn Michaels a chance to swing for the fences in a special match against Kane. Mr.
March 29, 2010
Mar 29, 2010 · 96 min
The storied career of one of the greatest performers in WWE history comes to a close as Shawn Michaels bids farewell to the WWE Universe. When his attempt to cash in his Money in t
April 5, 2010
Apr 5, 2010 · 92 min
Raw Guest Host and NXT Rookie David Otunga teams with John Cena to challenge ShoMiz for the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship. Jack Swagger begins his reign as the new World Heavyw
April 12, 2010
Apr 12, 2010 · 90 min
In light of his recent betrayal of John Cena, NXT Rookie David Otunga is ordered by Raw Guest Host David Hasselhoff to go one-on-one with the current WWE Champion. Two former Evolu
April 19, 2010
Apr 19, 2010 · 89 min
On a night where the entire Raw roster is absent do to some unusual circumstances, the Superstars of SmackDown look to seize control of Monday night, beginning with CM Punk and his
April 26, 2010
Apr 26, 2010 · 132 min
The landscape of WWE is once again drastically altered by the WWE Draft. As Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown battle each other to earn their brand draft picks, a Triple Threa
May 3, 2010
May 3, 2010 · 92 min
After United States Champion The Miz offers up NXT Rookie Daniel Bryan to go one-on-one with Batista in a Beat the Clock Match, Chris Jericho follows suit by having John Cena battl
May 10, 2010
May 10, 2010 · 90 min
New Raw General Manager Vickie Guerrero punishes Randy Orton for his recent attacks on various Raw Guest Hosts by ordering him to face Edge and a mystery partner in a Handicap Matc
May 17, 2010
May 17, 2010 · 120 min
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart challenges The Miz for the United States Championship in a No Disqualification Match. In the main event, Sheamus goes one-on-one with WWE Champion John
May 24, 2010
May 24, 2010 · 87 min
Batista quits WWE once Bret Hart takes over as General Manager. Edge and Chris Jericho both look to find their way into the upcoming Fatal 4-Way Match by battling WWE Champion John
May 31, 2010
May 31, 2010 · 88 min
On a night where Randy Orton & WWE Champion John Cena take on Edge & Sheamus, The Rated-R Superstar looks to eliminate The Viper from competition. Raw General Manager Bret Hart col
Raw - Jun. 07, 2010
Jun 7, 2010 · 133 min
The WWE Universe takes control of what they want to see with the first ever Viewer's Choice edition of Raw. several top WWE Superstars compete in matches selected by the fans. Howe
Raw - Jun. 14, 2010
Jun 14, 2010 · 92 min
When Raw General Manager Bret Hart takes matters in his own hands to stop the brutal onslaught brought on by The Nexus, he learns the painful truth of strength in numbers. Despite
Raw - Jun. 21, 2010
Jun 21, 2010 · 95 min
After firing and replacing Bret Hart as the Raw General Manager with someone with some anonymity, Mr. McMahon rehires The Nexus to shake things up in WWE. However, The Chairman soo
Raw - Jun. 28, 2010
Jun 28, 2010 · 91 min
While John Cena turns to an unlikely ally to help him fight off the invading Nexus, Wade Barrett and his band of vigilantes seize another opportunity to make a name for themselves
Raw - Jul. 05, 2010
Jul 5, 2010 · 96 min
With tensions on the rise throughout WWE since the arrival of The Nexus, the Anonymous Raw General Manager decrees that John Cena must make peace with Wade Barrett. Each of the eig
Raw - Jul. 12, 2010
Jul 12, 2010 · 94 min
John Cena continues his war with The Nexus by taking on all six members in a Handicap Match. Chris Jericho makes his presence felt when Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Edge. Two f
Raw - Jul. 19, 2010
Jul 19, 2010 · 91 min
John Cena humbles himself and asks the Nexus for a truce. Before WWE Champion Sheamus lays some disciplinary action down on Evan Bourne, a Triple Threat Match between Randy Orton,
Raw - Jul. 26, 2010
Jul 26, 2010 · 89 min
Despite assembling a team to help him combat The Nexus at SummerSlam, John Cena partners with Chris Jericho to take on United States Champion The Miz & WWE Champion Sheamus. Wade B
Raw - Aug. 02, 2010
Aug 2, 2010 · 85 min
The implosion of Team WWE in their war with The Nexus continues after Edge challenges Wade Barrett to meet him in singles action. While John Cena struggles to keep his allies toget
Raw - Aug. 09, 2010
Aug 9, 2010 · 93 min
When Bret Hart returns to try to salvage Team WWE before their fight with The Nexus at SummerSlam, he joins John Cena for a Tag Team Match against Chris Jericho & Edge. While Team
Raw - Aug. 16, 2010
Aug 16, 2010 · 92 min
After suffering defeat at SummerSlam, each of The Nexus members find themselves competing in a series of singles bouts with various Raw Superstars. Plus, Bret Hart presents The Har
Raw - Aug. 23, 2010
Aug 23, 2010 · 88 min
The Anonymous Raw General Manager gives Sheamus an opportunity to choose an opponent for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions. While The Celtic Warrior sits on his throne to
Raw - Aug. 30, 2010
Aug 30, 2010 · 97 min
With 900 episodes in the books, WWE celebrates a landmark achievement with an unforgettable episode of Monday Night Raw. The Nexus takes on John Cena, Edge, Randy Orton, Chris Jeri
Raw - Sep. 06, 2010
Sep 6, 2010 · 89 min
Randy Orton battles Wade Barrett in the main event. Justin Gabriel finds himself in action against John Cena. Chris Jericho and John Morrison meet in an incredible contest. Plus, t
Raw - Sep. 13, 2010
Sep 13, 2010 · 89 min
As the Roulette Wheel returns to decide the fate of several Superstars, John Cena goes one-on-one with Randy Orton in a Tables Match. When Chris Jericho looks to force his way into
Raw - Sep. 20, 2010
Sep 20, 2010 · 92 min
John Cena battles every member of The Nexus in a Gauntlet Match. Despite losing the WWE Championship to Randy Orton at Night of Champions, Sheamus is given an opportunity to reclai
Raw - Sep. 27, 2010
Sep 27, 2010 · 87 min
The Anonymous Raw General Manager pushes Edge to the breaking point when an interview on The Cutting Edge leads to The Rated-R Superstar going one-on-one with the next potential me
Raw - Oct. 04, 2010
Oct 4, 2010 · 88 min
After being forced to join The Nexus, John Cena looks to cause chaos when he & Michael Tarver take on Evan Bourne & Mark Henry. However, Cena's attempts are rendered futile by the
Raw - Oct. 11, 2010
Oct 11, 2010 · 95 min
John Cena battles The Miz in a No Disqualification Match for the right to lead Team Raw against Team SmackDown at Bragging Rights. With his opportunity to challenge Randy Orton for
Raw - Oct. 18, 2010
Oct 18, 2010 · 81 min
As Bragging Rights approaches, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long tries taking over Raw. However, things take an unexpected turn when Team RAW captain The Miz faces the captai
Raw - Oct. 25, 2010
Oct 25, 2010 · 93 min
John Cena faces Randy Orton in the main event to give Wade Barrett a special opportunity. However, Barrett's control of The Nexus begins to wane when he makes a title change of his
Raw - Nov. 01, 2010
Nov 1, 2010 · 89 min
With everything at stake for him at Survivor Series, John Cena serves as the special guest referee when WWE Champion Randy Orton & R-Truth take on The Nexus' Wade Barrett & David O
Raw - Nov. 08, 2010
Nov 8, 2010 · 88 min
Before serving as the Special Guest Referee when Wade Barrett and The Nexus take on WWE Champion Randy Orton and his team of WWE Superstars in a 10-Man Tag Team Match, John Cena is
Raw - Nov. 15, 2010
Nov 15, 2010 · 140 min
Raw goes Old School. After going one-on-one with Mr. Money in the Bank, The Miz, John Cena joins "Rowdy" Roddy Piper on an all new edition of Piper's Pit. In the main event, United
Raw - Nov. 22, 2010
Nov 22, 2010 · 88 min
As a result of Wade Barrett failing to capture the WWE Championship from Randy Orton at Survivor Series, John Cena's career in WWE comes to an apparent end. While The Viper looks t
Raw - Nov. 29, 2010
Nov 29, 2010 · 126 min
On a night where John Morrison, Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, and many more compete for the opportunity to sit on their very own throne in the conclusion of the 2010 King of the Ring T
Raw - Dec. 06, 2010
Dec 6, 2010 · 93 min
Despite having the power to rehire John Cena in the palm of his hand, Wade Barrett begins to lose his grip on The Nexus. WWE Champion The Miz leads Alex Riley into one-on-one actio
Raw - Dec. 13, 2010
Dec 13, 2010 · 137 min
The best in WWE are honored on this edition of Raw as WWE and David Arquette kick off the 2010 Slammy Awards. While Arquette gets reacquainted with the WWE Universe, the former WCW
Raw - Dec. 20, 2010
Dec 20, 2010 · 84 min
After trying to get into the Christmas spirit in an unusual way, WWE Champion The Miz partners with Alex Riley and King Sheamus to take on John Morrison, Randy Orton, and Jerry "Th
Raw - Dec. 27, 2010
Dec 27, 2010 · 102 min
When John Cena calls out CM Punk to answer for his recent attack on him, The Straight Edge Superstar shows the WWE Universe that his true colors may be yellow. In the main event, R