Raw: 2018
As Raw celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, the red brand gets dangerous with the arrival of "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Plus, DX reunites, Roman Reigns makes a heartbreaking announcement, and much more.
Season 26 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 25.
- 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
As Raw celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2018, the red brand gets dangerous with the arrival of "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey. Plus, DX reunites, Roman Reigns makes a heartbreaking announcement, and much more.
Episode Guide
Season 26 Progress Shield
January 1, 2018 (Miami, FL)
Jan 1, 2018 · 134 min
The Year of the Beast began in bombastic fashion, as Universal Champion Brock Lesnar found himself in a wild brawl with Kane, requiring a small army of WWE Superstars to restore th
January 8, 2018 (Memphis, TN)
Jan 8, 2018 · 136 min
After The Bálor Club defeated Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns and Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan, The Miz and The Miztourage assaulted The Big Dog , punc
January 15, 2018 (San Antonio, TX)
Jan 15, 2018 · 134 min
Battling one-on-one for the first time since the inaugural Universal Championship Match at SummerSlam 2016, Seth Rollins and Finn Bálor held nothing back in a competitive Raw main
January 22, 2018 (Brooklyn, NY)
Jan 22, 2018 · 142 min
On a night of nostalgia celebrating the incredible 25-year history of Monday Night Raw, Braun Strowman remained focused on his future — namely his Universal Championship Triple Thr
January 29, 2018 (Philadelphia, PA)
Jan 29, 2018 · 136 min
In a Raw main event for the ages, John Cena and Finn Bálor locked up in singles action for the first time ever, vying to enter the Elimination Chamber where a Universal Championshi
February 5, 2018 (Des Moines, IA)
Feb 5, 2018 · 134 min
Seizing an incredible opportunity against John Cena and Braun Strowman in Raw’s main event, Elias will be the last Superstar to enter the Men’s Elimination Chamber on Feb. 25, incr
February 12, 2018 (San Jose, CA)
Feb 12, 2018 · 137 min
When Raw’s Second Chance Fatal 5-Way Match ended in controversial fashion, Raw General Manager Kurt Angle revealed in a Facebook Live video that both Superstars have qualified for
February 19, 2018 (Phoenix, AZ)
Feb 19, 2018 · 134 min
Following Raw’s Six-Woman Tag Team Match main event, Mickie James and Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss were clearly on the same page, which bodes well for Little Miss Bliss as she
February 26, 2018 (Anaheim, CA)
Feb 26, 2018 · 137 min
Stephanie McMahon invited Ronda Rousey to Raw to clear the air after Rousey put her husband Triple H through a table. However, after the Raw Commissioner apologized for slapping Ro
March 5, 2018 (Milwaukee, WI)
Mar 5, 2018 · 142 min
Musical mayhem ensued when The Monster Among Men clashed with the terrified troubadour in the historic, first-ever Symphony of Destruction Match. Learn what made this instrumental
March 12, 2018 (Detroit, MI)
Mar 12, 2018 · 129 min
Braun Strowman forced his way into Raw’s Tag Team Battle Royal main event, and The Monster Among Men outlasted the five teams in the contest to emerge as the apparent victor. How w
March 19, 2018 (Dallas, TX)
Mar 19, 2018 · 142 min
In one of the most bewildering matches in WWE history, “Woken” Matt Hardy battled Bray Wyatt from The Dilapidated City to the shores of The Lake of Reincarnation in The Ultimate De
March 26, 2018 (Cleveland, OH)
Mar 26, 2018 · 134 min
After overcoming the demonic Kane in Raw’s main event, using some moves from The Undertaker’s arsenal in the process, John Cena once again lashed out at The Deadman for failing to
April 2, 2018 (Atlanta, GA)
Apr 2, 2018 · 144 min
Roman Reigns is down, but he’s far from out. After absorbing multiple beatings at the hands of Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, The Big Dog finally got a piece of The Beast Incarna
April 9, 2018 (New Orleans, LA)
Apr 9, 2018 · 134 min
Always one of the most outrageous nights on WWE's calendar, the #RawAfterMania saw Ronda's wrath, shocking returns, NXT arrivals and huge buzz over next week's WWE Superstar Shake-
April 16, 2018 (Hartford, CT)
Apr 16, 2018 · 137 min
Bobby Roode was revealed as the mystery participant in the 10-Man Tag Team Match that pitted Seth Rollins, Braun Strowman, Finn Bálor, Bobby Lashley & The Glorious One against Sami
April 23, 2018 (Saint Louis, MO)
Apr 23, 2018 · 137 min
Raw’s 10-Woman Tag Team Match main event descended into chaos when Ronda Rousey stormed the ring to dish out some serious damage to Mickie James’ arm. Find out what set off The Bad
April 30, 2018 (Montreal, QC)
Apr 30, 2018 · 140 min
The Architect put his Intercontinental Championship on the line against The Extraordinary Man in a crowd-pleaser of a Raw main event. Find out how Monday Night Rollins emerged vict
May 7, 2018 (Uniondale, NY)
May 7, 2018 · 137 min
In the second Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Match on Raw, Finn Bálor defeated both Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn to join Braun Strowman in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Matc
May 14, 2018 (London, England)
May 14, 2018 · 136 min
Although Seth Rollins once again proved himself a fighting champion by successfully defending his Intercontinental Title against Kevin Ovens in an Open Challenge as Raw traveled to
May 21, 2018 (Albany, NY)
May 21, 2018 · 134 min
Four weeks before they battle in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, Braun Strowman and Finn Bálor met one-on-one in a blockbuster Raw main event. Which of these elite Supers
May 28, 2018 (Richmond, VA)
May 28, 2018 · 134 min
Sasha Banks made a statement in the Last Chance Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Gauntlet Match, outlasting six other Superstars to secure the final spot in the Women’s Money i
June 4, 2018 (Houston, TX)
Jun 4, 2018 · 136 min
The Extraordinary Man Who Can Do Extraordinary Things lived up to his moniker on Raw, when he put a punctuation mark on his brawl with Kevin Owens by executing a stunning Coup de G
June 18, 2018 (Grand Rapids, MI)
Jun 18, 2018 · 137 min
They might not be friends, but on Monday Night Raw, Finn Bálor and Men’s Money in the Bank contract winner Braun Strowman united against the calculating tandem of Kevin Owens and “
June 25, 2018 (San Diego, CA)
Jun 25, 2018 · 132 min
One week after losing his Intercontinental Title to Dolph Ziggler, Seth Rollins invoked his rematch clause to once again become Team Red’s fighting champion. However, with Drew McI
July 2, 2018 (Sioux Falls, SD)
Jul 2, 2018 · 134 min
Braun Strowman has used all manner of implements to brutalize his enemies, but on Monday Night Raw, a portable toilet came into play. Get all the details on the altercation that ha
July 9, 2018 (Boston, MA)
Jul 9, 2018 · 134 min
Seth Rollins faced Drew McIntyre in an explosive Raw main event, and if The Architect could defeat the Scotsman, McIntyre would be barred from ringside during the 30-Minute WWE Iro
July 16, 2018 (Buffalo, NY)
Jul 16, 2018 · 132 min
After winning their respective Triple Threat Matches tonight on Raw, Roman Reigns and Bobby Lashley will square off in a rematch of their WWE Extreme Rules confrontation, and the w
July 23, 2018 (Cincinnati, OH)
Jul 23, 2018 · 141 min
In a hard-fought Raw main event, Roman Reigns conquered Bobby Lashley, earning the right to challenge Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at SummerSlam. Can The Big Dog fin
July 30, 2018 (Miami, FL)
Jul 30, 2018 · 132 min
After making it clear that Paul Heyman isn’t his friend, Universal Champion Brock Lesnar attacked his longtime advocate after hitting Raw General Manager Kurt Angle with an F-5. Ho
August 6, 2018 (Jacksonville, FL)
Aug 6, 2018 · 139 min
Competing on Raw for the first time, Ronda Rousey decisively defeated Alicia Fox, despite the interference of Raw Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss. Is The Goddess getting worried about
August 13, 2018 (Greensboro, NC)
Aug 13, 2018 · 138 min
Once a Shield brother, always a Shield brother. Sidelined since December, Dean Ambrose made a surprise return during Monday Night Raw while Seth Rollins and Dolph Ziggler were sign
August 20, 2018 (Brooklyn, NY)
Aug 20, 2018 · 130 min
After defending his Universal Championship against Finn Bálor, a battle-weary Roman Reigns faced a seemingly inevitable Money in the Bank contract cash-in from Braun Strowman, but
August 27, 2018 (Toronto, ON)
Aug 27, 2018 · 141 min
During a tag team main event pitting Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman against Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre, The Monster Among Men betrayed The Big Dog and ulti
September 3, 2018 (Columbus, OH)
Sep 3, 2018 · 136 min
Hours after being hauled away in police custody, The Shield were incapacitated at the hands of Braun Strowman, new Raw Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre and a multit
September 10, 2018 (New Orleans, LA)
Sep 10, 2018 · 136 min
Braun Strowman wanted The Big Dog and, well, he got him. After demanding a confrontation with Universal Champion Roman Reigns, The Monster Among Men took an unbelievable ride from
September 17, 2018 (Dallas, TX)
Sep 17, 2018 · 139 min
On a night where Roman Reigns found out that he'll be defending his Universal Title against Brock Lesnar and Braun Strowman in Saudi Arabia on Nov. 2 at WWE Crown Jewel, he also fo
September 24, 2018 (Denver, CO)
Sep 24, 2018 · 133 min
Despite the best efforts of Braun Strowman and Raw Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre, Dean Ambrose’s brotherhood with Universal Champion Roman Reigns and Intercontin
October 1, 2018 (Seattle, WA)
Oct 1, 2018 · 136 min
Triple H rushed to Shawn Michaels’ aid to even the odds against The Undertaker and Kane at the end of Raw, but The Brothers of Destruction got the upper hand, laying out the D-Gene
October 8, 2018 (Chicago, IL)
Oct 8, 2018 · 135 min
In a WWE Super Show-Down rematch, The Shield suffered a crushing defeat to Braun Strowman and Raw Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre, and Dean Ambrose suffered the pi
October 15, 2018 (Philadelphia, PA)
Oct 15, 2018 · 133 min
In a six-man main event rematch, The Shield battled not only Braun Strowman and Raw Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre, but their own internal strife, as repeated mis
October 22, 2018 (Providence, RI)
Oct 22, 2018 · 136 min
On the same night that Universal Champion Roman Reigns was forced to relinquish his title after his leukemia returned, his Shield brothers captured the Raw Tag Team Titles in his h
October 29, 2018 (Charlotte, NC)
Oct 29, 2018 · 134 min
Less than a week before facing The Brothers of Destruction in tag team action for the first time at WWE Crown Jewel, D-Generation X seemed like they were a man short as Triple H st
November 5, 2018 (Manchester, England)
Nov 5, 2018 · 130 min
Competing in singles action on Raw for the first time in more than 12 years, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle battled Drew McIntyre in the hope of replacing Baron Corbin as the captain
November 12, 2018 (Kansas City, MO)
Nov 12, 2018 · 128 min
After Ruby Riott was named as the final member of the Raw Women’s Survivor Series Team, SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch attacked Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey in the loc
November 19, 2018 (Los Angeles, CA)
Nov 19, 2018 · 126 min
After a night of mind games, Dean Ambrose ranted to the WWE Universe in Los Angeles about his fractured relationship with beloved Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins. The incens
November 26, 2018 (Milwaukee, WI)
Nov 26, 2018 · 125 min
Baron Corbin took his authority over Monday Night Raw to new levels, naming himself “General Manager-Elect,” putting his adversaries in unfair Handicap Matches and ensuring himself
December 03, 2018 (Houston, TX)
Dec 3, 2018 · 128 min
After Nia Jax & Tamina prevented Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey from helping Natalya fight off The Riott Squad, The Baddest Woman on the Planet got some backup in the form of Th
December 10, 2018 (San Diego, CA)
Dec 10, 2018 · 128 min
After placing the blame for Raw’s decline on the shoulders of “General Manager-Elect” Baron Corbin, Seth Rollins defended his Intercontinental Championship against The Lone Wolf in
December 17, 2018 (Sacremento, CA)
Dec 17, 2018 · 127 min
On a night that the entire McMahon family revealed they would be overseeing both Raw and SmackDown and making the WWE Universe “The Authority,” Natalya celebrated Team Red’s new be
December 24, 2018 (Sacramento, CA)
Dec 24, 2018 · 128 min
Baron Corbin has a lot to answer for following his tyrannical reign as Raw’s “General Manager-Elect,” and Seth Rollins made Team Red’s resident Krampus pay for all of his transgres
December 31, 2018 (Detroit, MI)
Dec 31, 2018 · 128 min
In a massive New Year’s Eve main event, Raw Women’s Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey teamed up with Natalya to stand up to Nia Jax & Tamina. Also on the final Raw of 2018, Dolph Ziggl