Raw: 2011
The Rock returns. CM Punk throws a pipe bomb. A tournament to crown a new WWE Champion. Dolph Ziggler meets Hugh Jackman's fist. All this and more make 2011 an unforgettable year on Raw.
Season 19 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 18.
- 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
The Rock returns. CM Punk throws a pipe bomb. A tournament to crown a new WWE Champion. Dolph Ziggler meets Hugh Jackman's fist. All this and more make 2011 an unforgettable year on Raw.
Episode Guide
Season 19 Progress Shield
Raw - Jan. 03, 2011
Jan 3, 2011 · 92 min
The first Raw of 2011 begins with The Miz defending the WWE Championship against John Morrison in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. Before battling Randy Orton and King Sheamus in a Tr
Raw - Jan. 10, 2011
Jan 10, 2011 · 99 min
As CM Punk takes control of his New Nexus, John Cena returns to issue a challenge to The Straight Edge Superstar. Jerry "The King" Lawler & Randy Orton take on Alex Riley & WWE Cha
Raw - Jan. 17, 2011
Jan 17, 2011 · 94 min
With the largest Royal Rumble Match ever rapidly approaching, several Raw Superstars look to stake their claim in the upcoming contest. Despite the members of his New Nexus being b
Raw - Jan. 24, 2011
Jan 24, 2011 · 90 min
The Anonymous RAW General Manager looks to make CM Punk rethink his plans about using his New Nexus to help win the Royal Rumble by ordering John Cena to serve as the special guest
Raw - Jan. 31, 2011
Jan 31, 2011 · 89 min
After Alberto Del Rio uses his victory in the 2011 Royal Rumble Match to go challenge Edge for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania XXVII, Raw Superstars compete in a
Raw - Feb. 07, 2011
Feb 7, 2011 · 88 min
As the road to WrestleMania gets underway, Mr. McMahon returns to make an announcement regarding The Grandest Stage of Them All. Randy Orton looks to take out the New Nexus, CM Pun
Raw - Feb. 14, 2011
Feb 14, 2011 · 101 min
While the Road to WrestleMania prepares to go through Elimination Chamber, the WWE Universe gets electrified when The Rock is introduced to be the Guest Host for The Showcase of th
Raw - Feb. 21, 2011
Feb 21, 2011 · 89 min
John Cena addresses some disparaging comments made by The Rock. On a night where the bell tolls for the return of The Undertaker, the WWE Universe is left in awe when another Super
Raw - Feb. 28, 2011
Feb 28, 2011 · 96 min
With his silent challenge to The Undertaker still echoing throughout the WWE Universe, Triple H explains his motivations behind wanting to conquer The Deadman's streak. While The R
Raw - Mar. 07, 2011
Mar 7, 2011 · 94 min
The rivalry between John Cena and The Rock picks up when Cena takes the gloves off to speak out about the so-called People's Champion. Plus, The Undertaker vows to make Triple H re
Raw - Mar. 14, 2011
Mar 14, 2011 · 101 min
WWE Champion The Miz looks to stand out in the rivalry between The Rock and the challenger for his title, John Cena. Daniel Bryan puts the United States Championship on the line ag
Raw - Mar. 21, 2011
Mar 21, 2011 · 90 min
In John Cena's absence, The Miz takes it upon himself to rewrite history by unveiling a new design for the WWE Championship that he will be defending at WrestleMania. While continu
Raw - Mar. 28, 2011
Mar 28, 2011 · 101 min
With WrestleMania just days away, WWE Champion The Miz gets involved in a confrontation between The Rock and John Cena. As Triple H readies to break The Undertaker's undefeated str
Raw - Apr. 04, 2011
Apr 4, 2011 · 102 min
After failing to defeat The Miz to capture the WWE Championship at WrestleMania thanks to The Rock, John Cena comes face-to-face with The Great One in a history-making moment. "Sto
Raw - Apr. 11, 2011
Apr 11, 2011 · 94 min
The WWE Universe says goodbye to one of the most talented WWE Superstars ever when World Heavyweight Champion Edge announces his retirement from competition in an emotional farewel
Raw - Apr. 18, 2011
Apr 18, 2011 · 93 min
With both R-Truth and John Cena set to challenge The Miz for the WWE Championship inside a Steel Cage at Extreme Rules, Truth decides to gamble his position by defending his status
Raw - Apr. 25, 2011
Apr 25, 2011 · 93 min
While the 2011 WWE Draft looks to reshape the landscapes of both SmackDown and Raw, a Six-Man Tag Team Match sees the newest draftees to each brand compete against each other. Plus
Raw - May. 02, 2011
May 2, 2011 · 111 min
The Rock celebrates his birthday in a huge way with the WWE Universe. After losing the WWE Championship at Extreme Rules, The Miz looks to regain what he lost by challenging John C
Raw - May. 09, 2011
May 9, 2011 · 90 min
R-Truth continues to slip further into insanity when the Anonymous RAW General Manager neglects to include him in a Triple Threat Match to determine a new No. 1 Contender for the W
Raw - May. 16, 2011
May 16, 2011 · 88 min
With John Cena selecting to defend the WWE Championship against The Miz in an "I Quit" Match at Over the Limit, the Anonymous RAW General Manager allows The Miz to choose both the
Raw - May. 23, 2011
May 23, 2011 · 89 min
After returning to congratulate Jerry "The King" Lawler on his victory over Michael Cole at Over the Limit, Bret Hart finds himself serving as the special guest referee when WWE Ch
Raw - May. 30, 2011
May 30, 2011 · 86 min
In response to R-Truth's beliefs of a conspiracy against him, the Anonymous Raw General Manager gives him a main event bout against WWE Champion John Cena. Just as her tenure in WW
Raw - Jun. 06, 2011
Jun 6, 2011 · 109 min
On a night where WWE Hall of Famer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin announces the winner of Tough Enough, The Rattlesnake serves as the special guest referee when Alex Riley partners with
Raw - Jun. 13, 2011
Jun 13, 2011 · 130 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin takes control Raw. While Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown find themselves at the mercy of The Rattlesnake, CM Punk's Nexus is banned from ringside w
Raw - Jun. 20, 2011
Jun 20, 2011 · 135 min
On a Power to the People edition of Raw, the WWE Universe is given the opportunity to make the matches. From choosing Kane and Mark Henry to meet in an Arm Wrestling Contest to hav
Raw - Jun. 27, 2011
Jun 27, 2011 · 95 min
On a night where everything is left up to chance with Raw Roulette deciding the stipulations of every match, the WWE Universe expects the unexpected. However, nothing will prepare
Raw - Jul. 04, 2011
Jul 4, 2011 · 93 min
With CM Punk's controversial statements causing his suspension, WWE Champion John Cena calls on Mr. McMahon to reinstate The Straight Edge Superstar. While the WWE Universe awaits
Raw - Jul. 11, 2011
Jul 11, 2011 · 100 min
CM Punk returns to negotiate a new WWE contract with Mr. McMahon. While The Straight Edge Superstar proclaims himself to be "The Voice of the Voiceless," WWE Champion John Cena tak
Raw - Jul. 18, 2011
Jul 18, 2011 · 98 min
With CM Punk leaving the company after capturing the WWE Championship at Money in the Bank, Mr. McMahon initiates a tournament to crown a new WWE Champion and vows to punish John C
Raw - Jul. 25, 2011
Jul 25, 2011 · 93 min
After the WWE Championship Tournament concludes in a bout between Rey Mysterio and The Miz, Chief Operating Officer Triple H announces that John Cena will challenge the new champio
Raw - Aug. 01, 2011
Aug 1, 2011 · 89 min
With CM Punk's return causing controversy in the WWE Championship picture, Chief Operating Officer Triple H sets out to decide whether The Straight Edge Superstar or John Cena has
Raw - Aug. 08, 2011
Aug 8, 2011 · 97 min
While John Cena and CM Punk each proclaim themselves to be the sole WWE Champion, Chief Operating Officer Triple H inserts himself in their upcoming SummerSlam bout to ensure that
Raw - Aug. 15, 2011
Aug 15, 2011 · 94 min
Following a controversial SummerSlam that saw CM Punk lose the WWE Championship thanks to interference from Kevin Nash, Chief Operating Officer Triple H denies any involvement in h
Raw - Aug. 22, 2011
Aug 22, 2011 · 88 min
CM Punk makes a mistake that costs him dearly when he confronts Kevin Nash once again. While waiting to see who will challenge him for his title, Alberto Del Rio goes one-on-one wi
Raw - Aug. 29, 2011
Aug 29, 2011 · 90 min
Triple H makes an announcement that changes the future of Raw while the controversy surrounding his involvement in the rivalry between Kevin Nash and CM Punk leads The Game to make
Raw - Sep. 05, 2011
Sep 5, 2011 · 93 min
The ongoing issues involving CM Punk, Kevin Nash, and Triple H lead the Chief Operating Officer of WWE to fire his longtime friend. While The Game looks to do what's best for busin
Raw - Sep. 12, 2011
Sep 12, 2011 · 86 min
With his career as Chief Operating Officer on the line at Night of Champions, Triple H comes face-to-face with CM Punk to let him know that their problems are about more than just
Raw - Sep. 19, 2011
Sep 19, 2011 · 86 min
After feeling the result of the power struggle between John Laurinaitis and Triple H, CM Punk partners with WWE Champion John Cena against Awesome Truth. Hollywood actor Hugh Jackm
Raw - Sep. 26, 2011
Sep 26, 2011 · 90 min
While several disgruntled WWE Superstars confront COO Triple H about their recent issues, The Game looks puts his employees to the test with in-ring competition. Before defending t
Raw - Oct. 03, 2011
Oct 3, 2011 · 94 min
When Triple H's tenure as Chief Operating Officer is once again criticized by a handful of disgruntled WWE Superstars, he orders those unhappy with his leadership to compete in a 1
Raw - Oct. 10, 2011
Oct 10, 2011 · 92 min
Despite the vast majority of WWE Superstars walking out in protest of Triple H's role as Chief Operating Officer, The Game assembles Sheamus, John Cena, and CM Punk to help him run
Raw - Oct. 17, 2011
Oct 17, 2011 · 91 min
After offering Jim Ross a public apology for firing him, John Laurinaitis orders John Cena & Good Ol' JR to team up against Michael Cole & WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio. With Triple
Raw - Oct. 24, 2011
Oct 24, 2011 · 89 min
With The Miz and R-Truth costing him a shot at reclaiming the WWE Championship at Vengeance, John Cena has payback on his mind. In an effort to earn the respect of CM Punk, John La
Raw - Oct. 31, 2011
Oct 31, 2011 · 95 min
As The Rock answers John Cena's request to be his partner at Survivor Series, Cena takes to the ring to battle The Miz. After WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio interferes in CM Punk's m
Raw - Nov. 07, 2011
Nov 7, 2011 · 92 min
Despite The Rock accepting his request to team up with him against Awesome Truth at Survivor Series, John Cena enlists Zack Ryder to be his partner in the main event of this editio
Raw - Nov. 14, 2011
Nov 14, 2011 · 130 min
While John Cena receives an unusual present from Mick Foley, The Rock returns to come face-to-face with his Survivor Series partner and size-up their opponents. Michael Cole finds
Raw - Nov. 21, 2011
Nov 21, 2011 · 89 min
CM Punk begins his reign as WWE Champion by facing United States Champion Dolph Ziggler. Despite a successful victory alongside The Rock, John Cena learns that his problems with Aw
Raw - Nov. 28, 2011
Nov 28, 2011 · 90 min
John Cena is put to the test when "Rowdy" Roddy Piper welcomes him to Piper's Pit. Alberto Del Rio looks to reclaim the WWE Championship by challenging CM Punk for the gold. In a F
Raw - Dec. 05, 2011
Dec 5, 2011 · 94 min
With The Miz, John Cena, and Alberto Del Rio each looking for a chance at the WWE Championship, John Laurinaitis gives all three men a chance to challenge CM Punk for the gold at T
Raw - Dec. 12, 2011
Dec 12, 2011 · 127 min
Witness WWE honor the most unforgettable moments and superstars from 2011 as the Monday Night RAW Super Show hosts The Slammy Awards. Amidst the celebration of the year's best and
Raw - Dec. 19, 2011
Dec 19, 2011 · 91 min
WWE Champion CM Punk, United States Champion Zack Ryder & World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan take on The Miz, Alberto Del Rio & Dolph Ziggler. While trying to make sense of hi
Raw - Dec. 26, 2011
Dec 26, 2011 · 95 min
In his hometown of Chicago, WWE Champion CM Punk is ordered by John Laurinaitis to compete in a Gauntlet Match with major implications for his WWE Championship reign. After weeks o