Raw: 2019
The longest-running weekly episodic television series in history continues to make history. This season, the McMahon Family retakes control of Raw and enforces its will on Superstars like Becky Lynch and more.
Season 27 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 26.
- 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 longest-running weekly episodic television series in history continues to make history. This season, the McMahon Family retakes control of Raw and enforces its will on Superstars like Becky Lynch and more.
Episode Guide
Season 27 Progress Shield
January 7, 2019 (Orlando, FL)
Jan 7, 2019 · 126 min
In an incredible Raw main event, Seth Rollins finally received his Intercontinental Championship rematch against Dean Ambrose, but this time, the two former Shield brothers clashed
January 14, 2019 (Memphis, TN)
Jan 14, 2019 · 124 min
After Braun Strowman’s destructive temper cost him his Universal Championship opportunity at Royal Rumble — along with $100,000 in the form of a hefty fine — Mr. McMahon scheduled
January 21, 2019 (Oklahoma City, OK)
Jan 21, 2019 · 126 min
Six nights before colliding for the Raw Women’s Title at Royal Rumble, Sasha Banks and Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey teamed up with their best friends in tag team action. Find
January 28, 2019 (Phoenix, AZ)
Jan 28, 2019 · 128 min
It takes a bold man to step to Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, and few are bolder than Seth Rollins. With WrestleMania 35 on the horizon, the winner of the 30-Man Royal Rumble Mat
February 4, 2019 (Portland, OR)
Feb 4, 2019 · 128 min
On a night WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle was set to make an emotional announcement to the WWE Universe, The Olympic Hero instead teamed with Braun Strowman against the disrespectful
February 11, 2019 (Grand Rapids, MI)
Feb 11, 2019 · 129 min
Even though Becky Lynch swallowed her pride and apologized to the McMahon family for her recent actions, The Man must serve a 60-day suspension. As such, per Mr. McMahon, Charlotte
February 18, 2019 (Lafayette, LA)
Feb 18, 2019 · 127 min
On a night when four standout NXT Superstars emerged on the WWE roster, Ronda Rousey defended the Raw Women’s Championship against Ruby Riott in a WWE Elimination Chamber rematch a
February 25, 2019 (Atlanta, GA)
Feb 25, 2019 · 127 min
As Raw celebrated the 70th birthday of two-time WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair, Batista shockingly stormed “The Nature Boy’s” dressing room, dragging an incapacitated Flair through th
March 4, 2019 (Philadelphia, PA)
Mar 4, 2019 · 126 min
Ronda Rousey returned to the red brand to reclaim the Raw Women's Title she laid at the feet of Stephanie McMahon one week prior, but that wasn’t all that The Rowdy One had in stor
March 11, 2019 (Pittsburgh, PA)
Mar 11, 2019 · 128 min
After ambushing and brutalizing Roman Reigns, Drew McIntyre faced Dean Ambrose in a Falls Count Anywhere Match, a bout demanded by The Big Dog’s unpredictable Shield brother. After
March 18, 2019 (Chicago, IL)
Mar 18, 2019 · 128 min
After decimating Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose one week earlier, Drew McIntyre set his sights on the final Shield member, Seth Rollins, and threw down the gauntlet for a “fight” wi
March 25, 2019 (Boston, MA)
Mar 25, 2019 · 128 min
In a barbaric Last Man Standing Match main event, Drew McIntyre took Dean Ambrose to the limit and sent a message to Roman Reigns, who accepted The Scottish Psychopath’s WrestleMan
April 1, 2019 (Washington, DC)
Apr 1, 2019 · 128 min
After defeating The Riott Squad, Raw Women’s Champion Ronda Rousey, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch threw down in a chaotic brawl that only intensified a
April 8, 2019 (Brooklyn, NY)
Apr 8, 2019 · 128 min
On a night The Undertaker returned to silence Elias, Lars Sullivan emerged to maul Kurt Angle, and the Raw Tag Team Titles and the Intercontinental Championship were defended, Univ
April 15, 2019 (Montreal, QC)
Apr 15, 2019 · 134 min
AJ Styles was Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins’ mystery partner as the Shield brothers squared off against Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre and Baron Corbin in a blistering six-man main e
April 22, 2019 (Des Moines, IA)
Apr 22, 2019 · 128 min
After winning their respective Triple Threat Matches on Raw, AJ Styles and Baron Corbin clashed in a brutal main event for the right to challenge Seth Rollins for his Universal Cha
April 29, 2019 (Lexington, KY)
Apr 29, 2019 · 129 min
AJ Styles crossed the line during the contract signing for his Universal Championship Match against Seth Rollins at WWE Money in the Bank when he laid hands on The Beastslayer’s pr
May 6, 2019 (Cincinnati, OH)
May 6, 2019 · 129 min
With Mr. McMahon’s “Wild Card Rule” allowing a limited number of Superstars to cross brands for a night, Raw was host to a WrestleMania rematch when SmackDown LIVE’s Kofi Kingston
May 13, 2019 (London, England)
May 13, 2019 · 128 min
After stuffing Sami Zayn in a dumpster that was carted away by a garbage truck, Braun Strowman was forced to defend his Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match opportunity against the
May 20, 2019 (Albany, NY)
May 20, 2019 · 126 min
Universal Champion Seth Rollins joined forces with WWE Champion Kofi Kingston in what would become a No Disqualification Match against Baron Corbin & Bobby Lashley. How did the cha
May 27, 2019 (Kansas City, MO)
May 27, 2019 · 128 min
After learning he has nearly an entire year to cash in his Money in the Bank contract, Brock Lesnar chose to take his time when it comes to Universal Champion Seth Rollins and WWE
June 3, 2019 (Austin, TX)
Jun 3, 2019 · 128 min
Mere days before facing Goldberg at WWE Super ShowDown for the first time ever, The Undertaker rose from the grave to address his forthcoming battle with the WWE Hall of Famer. Plu
June 10, 2019 (San Jose, CA)
Jun 10, 2019 · 129 min
When Sami Zayn got overzealous as the “impartial” outside official in Raw’s main event pitting Universal Champion Seth Rollins against Kevin Owens, The Beastslayer unleashed on “Th
June 17, 2019 (Los Angeles, CA)
Jun 17, 2019 · 129 min
After Universal Champion Seth Rollins scored a victory over SmackDown Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan in Raw’s chaotic main event, Baron Corbin repaid The Beastslayer for his steel
June 24, 2019 (Everett, WA)
Jun 24, 2019 · 129 min
On a night of three blockbuster main events, including WWE Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Sami Zayn (and then Kevin Owens), and Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon & Drew McIntyre in a 2-on
July 1, 2019 (Dallas, TX)
Jul 1, 2019 · 127 min
Braun Strowman and Bobby Lashley kicked off Raw with a Falls Count Anywhere Match, which came to a shocking conclusion when The Monster Among Men drove The All Mighty through the L
July 8, 2019 (Newark, NJ)
Jul 8, 2019 · 129 min
By choosing Gary “The GOAT” Garbutt as Roman Reigns’ tag team partner, Shane McMahon and Drew McIntyre seemed to all but guarantee themselves a victory over The Big Dog just six ni
July 15, 2019 (Uniondale, NY)
Jul 15, 2019 · 129 min
Superstars from Raw and SmackDown LIVE locked up in a Cross-Branded All-Star Top 10 Battle Royal for the opportunity to face Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at SummerSl
July 22, 2019 (Tampa, FL)
Jul 22, 2019 · 129 min
On an action-packed Raw Reunion, some of the greatest Superstars in WWE history returned to Monday Night Raw for a three-hour celebration, including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Hulk
July 29, 2019 (North Little Rock, AR)
Jul 29, 2019 · 126 min
A “Samoan Summit” between Roman Reigns and Samoa Joe never even got started, as The Big Dog and The Samoan Submission Machine sparked a wild brawl that ultimately involved Drew McI
August 5, 2019 (Pittsburgh, PA)
Aug 5, 2019 · 127 min
Thanks to a ruse by The Miz during Raw’s contract signing, Dolph Ziggler unwittingly agreed to a SummerSlam match with imposing WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg! Is The Showoff ready to
August 12, 2019 (Toronto, ON)
Aug 12, 2019 · 129 min
AJ Styles, Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson are running roughshod over the red brand, but they’ve made a massive enemy in the form of Braun Strowman, who joined Ricochet in helping Set
August 19, 2019 (St. Paul, MN)
Aug 19, 2019 · 128 min
Despite Braun Strowman’s clear intentions towards Seth Rollins’ Universal Title, The Monster Among Men teamed up with The Beastslayer to challenge Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson of T
August 26, 2019 (New Orleans, LA)
Aug 26, 2019 · 128 min
Braun Strowman lashed out on The O.C. following his disqualification against United States Champion A.J. Styles. Earlier, Sasha Banks continued her rampage vs. Natalya in her firs
September 2, 2019 (Baltimore, MD)
Sep 2, 2019 · 128 min
Following the first-ever Women's Champions Showcase, SmackDown Women's Champion Bayley sided with long-time friend Sasha Banks and shockingly attacked Raw Women's Champion Becky Ly
September 9, 2019 (New York, NY)
Sep 9, 2019 · 128 min
After Cedric Alexander pinned United States Champion AJ Styles in the final moments of a truly chaotic 10-Man Tag Team Match, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin celebrated with the winning
September 16, 2019 (Knoxville, TN)
Sep 16, 2019 · 128 min
Things took a dark turn when both The Demon Kane and The Fiend emerged after Universal Champion Seth Rollins clashed with Raw Tag Team Champion Robert Roode.
September 23, 2019 (San Francisco, CA)
Sep 23, 2019 · 127 min
"The Fiend" came calling again, Rey Mysterio defies the odds to secure massive title match on Raw's season premiere, a new 24/7 Champion is crowned and more.
September 30, 2019 (Phoenix, AZ)
Sep 30, 2019 · 128 min
"The Fiend" Bray Wyatt strikes again, Brock Lesnar brutally ambushes Rey Mysterio and his son, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair announce major match for WWE Crown Jewel and more on the Raw
October 7, 2019 (Bakersfield, CA)
Oct 7, 2019 · 129 min
WWE Security and Superstars had to break up a battle of behemoths, Rusev snapped and more on the final Raw before the WWE Draft starts on Friday Night SmackDown.
October 14, 2019 (Denver, CO)
Oct 14, 2019 · 128 min
Universal Champion Seth Rollins burned down the Firefly Fun House, new Raw Tag Team Champions were crowned, and the WWE landscape changed dramatically following the second night of
October 21, 2019 (Cleveland, OH)
Oct 21, 2019 · 125 min
The Street Profits score in Raw debut, Cain Velasquez comes to the aid of Rey Mysterio, new 24/7 Champion crowned and more.
October 28, 2019 (St. Louis, MO)
Oct 28, 2019 · 126 min
Raw ends in agonizing fashion for Rusev after Lana's shocking claims about their marriage. And with Crown Jewel just days away, The Viper sends a painful message to Team Hogan.
November 4, 2019 (Uniondale, NY)
Nov 4, 2019 · 126 min
After NXT declared war against Friday Night SmackDown, the black-and-gold brand brought the fight to Monday Night Raw, where Seth Rollins challenged Adam Cole for the NXT Champions
November 11, 2019 (Manchester, UK)
Nov 11, 2019 · 129 min
The Five-Man Raw team for Survivor Series takes shape, Lana claims she is pregnant, Flash Morgan Webster & Mark Andrews make Raw debut and more.
November 18, 2019 (Boston, MA)
Nov 18, 2019 · 126 min
Seth Rollins wagered his Survivor Series captaincy against Andrade, Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch teamed up with longtime rival Charlotte Flair, and Raw ended in an all-out braw
November 25, 2019 (Chicago, IL)
Nov 25, 2019 · 126 min
AOP crash the main event, Rey Mysterio captures U.S. Championship, Asuka again blasts Charlotte Flair with green mist and more.
December 2, 2019 (Nashville, TN)
Dec 2, 2019 · 127 min
Randy Orton strikes from out of nowhere, Lana and Bobby Lashley are arrested, and R-Truth loses then regains the 24/7 Title from NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch.
December 9, 2019 (Greenville, SC)
Dec 9, 2019 · 125 min
Lana and Rusev's divorce leads to chaos, Seth Rollins joins forces with The AOP, The Viper comes calling and more just days before WWE TLC.
December 16, 2019 (Des Moines, IA)
Dec 16, 2019 · 131 min
Lana and Bobby Lashley got engaged, Seth Rollins and AOP brutalized Rey Mysterio, and The Viking Raiders tried to help The Viper against The O.C.
December 23, 2019 (Des Moines, IA)
Dec 23, 2019 · 128 min
The Viper teams with The Viking Raiders to battle The O.C., while Seth Rollins and AOP lay waste to Rey Mysterio and Samoa Joe.
December 30, 2019 (Hartford, CT)
Dec 30, 2019 · 138 min
On the final Raw of 2019, Lana and Bobby Lashley's wedding was left in ruin following the shocking confession from returning Liv Morgan and the cake surprise from Rusev!