Raw: 2012
Chaos ensues all over Raw as WWE's flagship surpasses 1000 episodes in 2012. Plus, don't miss the years best rivalries, including John Cena vs. The Rock, Daniel Bryan vs. CM Punk vs. Kane, and more.
Season 20 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 19.
- 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
Chaos ensues all over Raw as WWE's flagship surpasses 1000 episodes in 2012. Plus, don't miss the years best rivalries, including John Cena vs. The Rock, Daniel Bryan vs. CM Punk vs. Kane, and more.
Episode Guide
Season 20 Progress Shield
Raw - Jan. 02, 2012
Jan 2, 2012 · 89 min
RAW kicks off 2012 with a bang from Memphis, TN! John Cena delivers a special message to Kane. Cody Rhodes clashes with Daniel Bryan. CM Punk defends the WWE Championship against D
Raw - Jan. 09, 2012
Jan 9, 2012 · 89 min
Kane looks to spread the hate, Chris Jericho makes his second return appearance on Raw, Brodus Clay finally debuts, and the first two members of the 2012 class of the WWE Hall of F
Raw - Jan. 16, 2012
Jan 16, 2012 · 96 min
WWE Champion CM Punk rails against Interim GM John Laurinaitis stacking the deck for Punk's WWE Championship defense against Dolph Ziggler at the Royal Rumble in two weeks, while a
Raw - Jan. 23, 2012
Jan 23, 2012 · 95 min
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
Raw - Jan. 30, 2012
Jan 30, 2012 · 96 min
General Manager John Laurinaitis kicks off the show by announcing the participants in this year's Elimination Chamber match. Randy Orton collides with Dolph Ziggler. CM Punk battle
Raw - Feb. 06, 2012
Feb 6, 2012 · 88 min
Triple H addresses the WWE Universe about his confrontation with the Undertaker last week. Big Show goes one on one with World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan. CM Punk, Kofi Kin
Raw - Feb. 13, 2012
Feb 13, 2012 · 88 min
Six days before they must enter the sadistic Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and the five challengers to his title each make their case as to who will emerge from the dre
Raw - Feb. 20, 2012
Feb 20, 2012 · 95 min
WWE Champion CM Punk looks on from ringside as ten Superstars from Raw and SmackDown compete in a Battle Royal to determine his challenger for the ultimate prize at WrestleMania XX
Raw - Feb. 27, 2012
Feb 27, 2012 · 104 min
The Rock and John Cena exchange heated words as their 'Once in a Lifetime' match at WrestleMania draws closer. Cena and The Miz reprise their encounter from last year's big event.
Raw - Mar. 05, 2012
Mar 5, 2012 · 90 min
Just 27 days away from WrestleMania, Raw kicks off with a bang as Shawn Michaels delivers a message to the Boston crowd and entire WWE Universe. John Cena and The Rock exchange a w
Raw - Mar. 12, 2012
Mar 12, 2012 · 87 min
Before they meet in one-on-one action at WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena come face-to-face in a different competition. The Undertaker lets the world know exactly how he
Raw - Mar. 19, 2012
Mar 19, 2012 · 88 min
Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels meet in a heated confrontation and offer their predictions for the End of an Era Hell in a Cell Match. Chris Jericho continues to cross pers
Raw - Mar. 26, 2012
Mar 26, 2012 · 95 min
In the final Raw Supershow before WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena have one more face-to-face encounter before their Once in a Lifetime Match. CM Punk becomes unhinged b
Raw - Apr. 02, 2012
Apr 2, 2012 · 98 min
WWE caps off an earth-shattering week in Miami, Florida with a historic Raw the night after WrestleMania XXVIII. Brock Lesnar makes his shocking return to WWE to bring the pain to
Raw - Apr. 09, 2012
Apr 9, 2012 · 88 min
General Manager John Laurinaitis recaps last week's confrontation between John Cena and Brock Lesnar. Will Brock bring the pain to Cena once again? Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger tak
Raw - Apr. 16, 2012
Apr 16, 2012 · 89 min
From London, England, John Cena faces Lord Tensai in an Extreme Rules Match set up by RAW GM John Laurinaitis. WWE Champion CM Punk squares off against Mark Henry and is later conf
Raw - Apr. 23, 2012
Apr 23, 2012 · 141 min
John Cena demands revenge from Brock Lesnar, but a certain WWE Hall of Famer has something else in store for Cena. Chris Jericho goes one-on-one with Kofi Kingston. Tensai takes on
Raw - Apr. 30, 2012
Apr 30, 2012 · 97 min
General Manager John Laurinaitis and COO Triple H confront Brock Lesnar after his loss to John Cena. Chris Jericho, Big Show, Daniel Bryan, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Randy Orton, an
Raw - May. 07, 2012
May 7, 2012 · 94 min
General Manager John Laurinaitis addresses the WWE Universe, but WWE Champion CM Punk is ready to drop a verbal pipe bomb on the GM. Kofi Kingston takes on Dolph Ziggler. John Cena
Raw - May. 14, 2012
May 14, 2012 · 101 min
Triple H addresses his altercation with Brock Lesnar. Big Show squares off with Kane, while the purveyor of People Power John Laurinaitis still seeks an apology from Big Show for m
Raw - May. 21, 2012
May 21, 2012 · 89 min
John Cena addresses the controversy surrounding last night's match against John Laurinaitis at Over the Limit. Alberto Del Rio collides with Randy Orton. Kane goes one on one with
Raw - May. 28, 2012
May 28, 2012 · 89 min
Big Show talks about his upcoming match with John Cena at No Way Out, then later squares off against Brodus Clay. CM Punk faces Daniel Bryan, and tensions mount between the struggl
Raw - Jun. 04, 2012
Jun 4, 2012 · 94 min
Sheamus goes one-on-one against Dolph Ziggler. Kane faces CM Punk. Kofi Kingston and R-Truth are in tag team action. John Cena faces Tensai in the main event and more.
Raw - Jun. 11, 2012
Jun 11, 2012 · 138 min
Is it the end of People Power? WWE CEO Vince McMahon has GM John Laurinaitis under his radar. Sheamus battles Tensai. Daniel Bryan continues his war of words with CM Punk over AJ L
Raw - Jun. 18, 2012
Jun 18, 2012 · 89 min
Mick Foley serves as guest GM, while Cyndi Lauper and Wendi Richter make a guest appearance. Two World Champions team up as CM Punk and Sheamus take on Daniel Bryan and Kane, while
Raw - Jun. 25, 2012
Jun 25, 2012 · 86 min
Chris Jericho returns to action to face John Cena. CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Kane reprise their recent Triple Threat Match while their unstable love interest, AJ, contemplates a de
Raw - Jul. 02, 2012
Jul 2, 2012 · 88 min
A star-studded tag team main event features John Cena, WWE Champion CM Punk, Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho. With Punk and Bryan in the same ring, will AJ be lurking at ringside to
Raw - Jul. 09, 2012
Jul 9, 2012 · 96 min
As Raw's 1000th episode draws closer, tensions heat up for the richest prizes in WWE and shocking secrets are revealed. Will AJ become the fiancé of CM Punk or Daniel Bryan? Who wi
Raw - Jul 16, 2012
Jul 16, 2012 · 95 min
In the final 2-hour episode of Raw, John Cena reveals his intentions for cashing in the Money in the Bank contract for a WWE Title Match.
Raw - Jul 23, 2012
Jul 23, 2012 · 141 min
After much anticipation, Raw's Monumental 1000th Episode surpasses the hype! Stars, legends and celebrities converge to celebrate history.
Raw - Jul. 30, 2012
Jul 30, 2012 · 133 min
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
Raw - Aug. 06, 2012
Aug 6, 2012 · 132 min
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
Raw - Aug. 13, 2012
Aug 13, 2012 · 128 min
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
Raw - Aug. 20, 2012
Aug 20, 2012 · 139 min
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 conten
Raw - Aug. 27, 2012
Aug 27, 2012 · 138 min
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
Raw - Sep. 03, 2012
Sep 3, 2012 · 137 min
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
Raw - Sep. 10, 2012
Sep 10, 2012 · 141 min
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
Raw - Sep. 17, 2012
Sep 17, 2012 · 135 min
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 Cen
Raw - Sep. 24, 2012
Sep 24, 2012 · 135 min
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
Raw - Oct. 01, 2012
Oct 1, 2012 · 135 min
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 O
Raw - Oct. 08, 2012
Oct 8, 2012 · 135 min
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
Raw - Oct. 15, 2012
Oct 15, 2012 · 137 min
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 He
Raw - Oct. 22, 2012
Oct 22, 2012 · 132 min
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
Raw - Oct. 29, 2012
Oct 29, 2012 · 135 min
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
Raw - Nov. 05, 2012
Nov 5, 2012 · 137 min
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 & Ryback. Vickie Guerre
Raw - Nov. 12, 2012
Nov 12, 2012 · 134 min
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 enforce
Raw - Nov. 19, 2012
Nov 19, 2012 · 140 min
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 WW
Raw - Nov. 26, 2012
Nov 26, 2012 · 129 min
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
Raw - Dec 03, 2012
Dec 3, 2012 · 135 min
John Cena and Sheamus team up to take on their rivals, The Big Show and Dolph Ziggler. Who will feel The Shield's wrath next?
Raw - Dec. 10, 2012
Dec 10, 2012 · 127 min
The members of The Shield continue their onslaught with only six days remaining until their Six-Man TLC Match at Tables, Ladders & Chairs. John Cena and Big Show renew their earths
Raw - Dec. 17, 2012
Dec 17, 2012 · 135 min
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
Raw - Dec. 24, 2012
Dec 24, 2012 · 133 min
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
Raw - Dec. 31, 2012
Dec 31, 2012 · 133 min
As the ball prepares to drop on 2012, WWE ends the year by putting all championships on the line! John Cena & The Miz team up to face vs Team Rhodes Scholars. The status of CM Punk