Raw: 2016
History is made on Raw in 2016 as Shane McMahon and Goldberg both make shocking returns to WWE, a new Women's Championship is introduced, and the WWE Draft again splits Superstars between Raw and SmackDown LIVE.
Season 24 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 23.
- 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
History is made on Raw in 2016 as Shane McMahon and Goldberg both make shocking returns to WWE, a new Women's Championship is introduced, and the WWE Draft again splits Superstars between Raw and SmackDown LIVE.
Episode Guide
Season 24 Progress Shield
January 4, 2016 (San Antonio, TX)
Jan 4, 2016 · 132 min
Roman Reigns beat the odds by defending WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Sheamus with Mr. McMahon as the guest referee, but his next title bout will truly be one versus a
January 11, 2016 (New Orleans, LA)
Jan 11, 2016 · 133 min
From Brock Lesnar's return to Kalisto's soaring U.S. Title victory, see what went down on the Raw that changed the Royal Rumble picture.
January 18, 2016 (Columbus, OH)
Jan 18, 2016 · 134 min
The road to the Royal Rumble winded down when Chris Jericho brought Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to "The Highlight Reel" on an all-new Monday Night Raw.
January 25, 2016 (Miami, FL)
Jan 25, 2016 · 135 min
The Road to WrestleMania began on Raw as Triple H set the parameters for his WrestleMania title defense, and The Rock got a dose of The Power of Positivity when The New Day interru
February 1, 2016 (Birmingham, AL)
Feb 1, 2016 · 134 min
What happened when Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose were all under the same roof ahead of their WWE Fastlane showdown?
February 8, 2016 (Seattle, WA)
Feb 8, 2016 · 151 min
During Raw’s emotional conclusion, Daniel Bryan spoke out about his retirement, reflected on his groundbreaking career and thanked the “Yes!” Movement for their unending support ov
February 15, 2016 (Anaheim, CA)
Feb 15, 2016 · 137 min
As The Wyatt Family attempted to dominate Big Show after Raw’s main event, Ryback and Demon Kane entered the fray to even the odds against the swamp monsters. Have The Eater of Wor
February 22, 2016 (Detroit, MI)
Feb 22, 2016 · 130 min
In one of the most jaw-dropping moments in sports-entertainment history, Shane McMahon returned to WWE after six years away from the company to interrupt his sister Stephanie’s acc
February 29, 2016 (Nashville, TN)
Feb 29, 2016 · 139 min
Mr. McMahon might have considered The Undertaker to be his own personal "force of nature" against his son Shane at WrestleMania, but The Deadman follows no man … not even The Chair
March 7, 2016 (Rosemont, IL)
Mar 7, 2016 · 134 min
As Shane McMahon responded to his father planning to “disown” him after WrestleMania, The Undertaker emerged to deliver a stern message to WWE’s prodigal son … or did he? Find out
March 14, 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA)
Mar 14, 2016 · 139 min
Triple H escaped with the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but as he walks into Pittsburgh with the ultimate prize, what message will he have for his WrestleMania opponent Roman
March 21, 2016 (Philadelphia, PA)
Mar 21, 2016 · 131 min
To ensure that The Undertaker defeats Shane McMahon inside Hell in a Cell at WrestleMania, Mr. McMahon decreed on Raw that if The Deadman is unsuccessful against WWE's prodigal son
March 28, 2016 (Brooklyn, NY)
Mar 28, 2016 · 130 min
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Triple H talked a big game on the final Raw before WrestleMania, but Roman Reigns was ready for a fight, sparking a brawl with his Show of Shows oppo
April 4, 2016 (Dallas, TX)
Apr 4, 2016 · 134 min
Shane McMahon was given the keys to Raw for a night and did not disappoint, creating a thrilling Fatal 4-Way main event between AJ Styles, Chris Jericho, Kevin Owens and the return
April 11, 2016 (Los Angeles, CA)
Apr 11, 2016 · 137 min
Per Shane McMahon, who ran Raw for the second straight week thanks to the WWE Universe’s support on social media, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns teamed up with longtim
April 18, 2016 (London, England)
Apr 18, 2016 · 131 min
In a hard-hitting Raw main event made by temporary Raw showrunner Shane McMahon, Dean Ambrose and Kevin Owens brought each other to the brink, but it was Chris Jericho who would ha
April 25, 2016 (Hartford, CT)
Apr 25, 2016 · 131 min
In the aftermath of Raw’s main event bout pitting WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns against Alberto Del Rio, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson played the numbers game agai
May 2, 2016 (Saint Louis, MO)
May 2, 2016 · 134 min
After AJ Styles, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson defeated WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns & The Usos in Raw’s main event, an intense chair-swinging melee culminated
May 9, 2016 (Omaha, NE)
May 9, 2016 · 132 min
One week after Chris Jericho sadistically smashed Dean Ambrose’s prized plant over his head, The Lunatic Fringe got his share of retribution when he utterly destroyed Jericho’s ico
May 16, 2016 (Greensboro, NC)
May 16, 2016 · 135 min
After The Usos defeated Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in tag team action, WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns and AJ Styles entered the fray, but The Phenomenal One stood
May 23, 2016 (Baltimore, MD)
May 23, 2016 · 134 min
Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose, Cesaro, Sami Zayn, and Chris Jericho qualified for this year’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, where they’ll battle for the opportunity to cash in for a
May 30, 2016 (Green Bay, WI)
May 30, 2016 · 131 min
After John Cena gave an impassioned Memorial Day address and gave his thoughts on the influx of new talent in WWE, AJ Styles welcomed the Cenation leader back to WWE before shockin
June 6, 2016 (Oklahoma City, OK)
Jun 6, 2016 · 133 min
By brutalizing Xavier Woods before the bell, AJ Styles transformed what was originally a six-man main event into a 2-on-3 battle pitting Kofi Kingston and Big E against all three m
June 13, 2016 (New Orleans, LA)
Jun 13, 2016 · 131 min
Live on Raw, John Cena presented AJ Styles with two separate contracts for their anticipated bout at WWE Money in the Bank: on one, The Phenomenal One could be accompanied to the r
June 20, 2016 (Phoenix, AZ)
Jun 20, 2016 · 133 min
After Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins’ Raw main event bout to determine WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dean Ambrose’s next challenger ended in a double count-out, The Lunatic Fringe
June 27, 2016 (Tampa, FL)
Jun 27, 2016 · 128 min
After WWE Champion Dean Ambrose defeated AJ Styles in Raw’s main event to keep the WWE Title bout at WWE Battleground a Triple Threat Match, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson annihila
July 4, 2016 (Columbus, OH)
Jul 4, 2016 · 130 min
Team U.S.A. clashed with The Multinational Alliance in Raw’s blockbuster Fourth of July main event. After a hard-fought bout, it was the endlessly determined Zack Ryder who picked
July 11, 2016 (Detroit, MI)
Jul 11, 2016 · 135 min
Chairman Mr. McMahon changed the future of WWE by revealing the Commissioners of Raw and SmackDown Live, and promptly tasked them with hiring new General Managers for both brands.
July 18, 2016 (Providence, RI)
Jul 18, 2016 · 133 min
Dean Ambrose defended his WWE Championship against Seth Rollins in Raw's main event, but he wasn't holding the title when Raw went off the air. Find out what transpired after the b
July 25, 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA)
Jul 25, 2016 · 135 min
After two grueling Fatal 4-Way Matches set the stage for an intense Raw main event clash between Finn Bálor and Roman Reigns, it was the athletic Irishman who put away The Big Dog,
August 1, 2016 (Atlanta, GA)
Aug 1, 2016 · 138 min
After Paul Heyman celebrated the “politically incorrect” form of entertainment Brock Lesnar will bring to his SummerSlam bout with Randy Orton in three weeks, SmackDown Live Supers
August 8, 2016 (Anaheim, CA)
Aug 8, 2016 · 132 min
After crashing Rusev and Lana’s post-wedding “celebration” with the WWE Universe on Raw, Roman Reigns targeted the United States Champion once again with a powerful Spear at the en
August 15, 2016 (Corpus Christi, TX)
Aug 15, 2016 · 133 min
The Architect’s search for The Demon King ended in horrifying fashion on Raw, when Finn Bálor’s otherworldly alter ego emerged on Raw to confront his WWE Universal Championship opp
August 22, 2016 (Brooklyn, NY)
Aug 22, 2016 · 136 min
Newly crowned WWE Universal Champion Finn Bálor relinquished his title on Raw, one night after he was injured while battling Seth Rollins for Team Red's flagship prize at SummerSla
August 29, 2016 (Houston, TX)
Aug 29, 2016 · 130 min
Triple H resurfaced on Raw to dramatically alter the complexion of its Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match main event, attacking both Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins to pave the way for a
September 5, 2016 (Kansas City, MO)
Sep 5, 2016 · 134 min
What began as a coronation for newly minted WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens ended in utter chaos for The Prizefighter, who must defend his title against Seth Rollins on Sept. 25
September 12, 2016 (Baltimore, MD)
Sep 12, 2016 · 133 min
After Seth Rollins interfered in Raw’s main event, where Roman Reigns battled Kevin Owens for the chance to be added to Clash of Champions’ huge WWE Universal Championship Match, R
September 19, 2016 (Memphis, TN)
Sep 19, 2016 · 132 min
In a perilous Raw main event, Roman Reigns collided with WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens inside a steel cage, leaving both Superstars worse for wear six nights before WWE Clash
September 26, 2016 (Cincinnati, OH)
Sep 26, 2016 · 133 min
Moments after an injured Seth Rollins was ejected from the arena by Raw General Manager Mick Foley, WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens and Chris Jericho found themselves face-to-fa
October 3, 2016 (Los Angeles, CA)
Oct 3, 2016 · 134 min
The Boss is back in charge! In a thrilling main event battle, Sasha Banks made Charlotte submit to the Banks Statement to become a two-time Raw Women’s Champion. Find out how Sasha
October 10, 2016 (Oakland, CA)
Oct 10, 2016 · 131 min
The WWE flagship Monday Night Raw will air live to the world from Oracle Arena on October 10th! See Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Sasha Banks, Charlotte, The
October 17, 2016 (Denver, CO)
Oct 17, 2016 · 135 min
The RAW video plays, and we’re brought into the arena to see a big pyrotechnics display. The crowd is amped up for this show. Appearing in a WWE ring for the first time in 12 years
October 24, 2016 (Minneapolis, MN)
Oct 24, 2016 · 138 min
SEE YOUR FAVORITE RAW SUPERSTARS IN ACTION LIVE: BROCK LESNAR RETURNS TO THE TWIN CITIES LIVE!!! DOUBLE MAIN EVENT: SETH ROLLINS vs. WWE Universal Champion - KEVIN OWENS ROM
October 31, 2016 (Hartford, CT)
Oct 31, 2016 · 138 min
Special Halloween Edition of Monday Night Raw! Come see the fallout of Hell in a Cell! Seth Rollins vs. WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens Rusev vs. United States Champion Roman
November 7, 2016 (Glasgow, Scotland)
Nov 7, 2016 · 134 min
Stephanie McMahon ordered WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens, U.S. Champion Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Chris Jericho and Braun Strowman to vent their frustrations with one another
November 14, 2016 (Buffalo, NY)
Nov 14, 2016 · 132 min
After Paul Heyman disrespected Goldberg’s family, the WCW icon showed Brock Lesnar what awaits this Sunday at Survivor Series when he annihilated multiple security guards as The Be
November 21, 2016 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Nov 21, 2016 · 136 min
Chris Jericho might have been banned from ringside during Raw’s No Disqualification WWE Universal Championship Match main event, but he still managed to ambush Seth Rollins and hel
November 28, 2016 (Charlotte, NC)
Nov 28, 2016 · 133 min
In a brutal Falls Count Anywhere Match waged all over the arena, Sasha Banks ultimately overcame Charlotte Flair to become a three-time Raw Women’s Champion in “The Queen’s” namesa
December 5, 2016 (Austin, TX)
Dec 5, 2016 · 136 min
After Charlotte Flair seemingly poured her heart out to the WWE Universe and apologized for how she’s treated her father, Ric Flair, The Queen dazed The Nature Boy with a stinging
December 12, 2016 (Philadelphia, PA)
Dec 12, 2016 · 130 min
The Abominable Strowman ended Raw’s blockbuster tag team main event pitting U.S. Champion Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins against WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens & Chris Jericho in
December 19, 2016 (Columbus, OH)
Dec 19, 2016 · 134 min
The Abominable Strowman ended Raw’s blockbuster tag team main event pitting U.S. Champion Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins against WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens & Chris Jericho in
December 26, 2016 (Chicago, IL)
Dec 26, 2016 · 137 min
Roman Reigns was forced to defend his United States Title against WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens on Raw, and Chris Jericho’s presence at ringside certainly seemed to tip the sc