Raw: 2001
WWE stands tall as the victor of the Monday Night War in 2001, but an invading alliance between WCW and ECW threatens the very existence of WWE. Plus, WWE gets a new stylin' and profilin' co-owner and more.
Season 9 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 8.
- 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
WWE stands tall as the victor of the Monday Night War in 2001, but an invading alliance between WCW and ECW threatens the very existence of WWE. Plus, WWE gets a new stylin' and profilin' co-owner and more.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Raw - Jan. 01, 2001
Jan 1, 2001 · 97 min
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley forces "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to start his journey back to the WWE Championship from the very bottom. But when he proves his ability to handle any job
Raw - Jan 08, 2001
Jan 8, 2001 · 101 min
Stone Cold Steve Austin challenges Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship in the main event. Mr. McMahon looks to teach The Rock some respect.
Raw - Jan. 15, 2001
Jan 15, 2001 · 98 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is forced to compete in the main event against Kurt Angle and Edge & Christian. Plus, The Undertaker & Rikishi team up to take on Kane & The Rock, Chris J
Raw - Jan. 22, 2001
Jan 22, 2001 · 89 min
With Stone Cold Steve Austin on his way to the main event at WrestleMania following his victory in the Royal Rumble, Triple H looks to end The Rattlesnake's journey early. Triple H
Raw - Jan. 29, 2001
Jan 29, 2001 · 94 min
Mr. McMahon officiates the contract signing between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H for their match at No Way Out with the stipulation that neither man will engage in a phys
Raw - Feb. 05, 2001
Feb 5, 2001 · 95 min
Mr. McMahon orders "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H to team up to compete against The Rock and WWE Champion Kurt Angle in the main event. Plus, Trish Stratus' romantic relati
Raw - Feb. 12, 2001
Feb 12, 2001 · 93 min
Mr. McMahon plans a special Valentine's Day present for his wife. The Rock faces Rikishi in the main event with a very unique stipulation regarding "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Tr
Raw - Feb. 19, 2001
Feb 19, 2001 · 97 min
Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley's jealousy towards Mr. McMahon's mistress leads her to call out Trish Stratus. But when the Billion Dollar Princess' invitation is answered by "Stone Col
Raw - Feb. 26, 2001
Feb 26, 2001 · 91 min
The road to WrestleMania X-Seven officially begins as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin makes his presence felt when The Rock faces off against Kurt Angle and Big Show in a Triple Threat H
Raw - Mar. 05, 2001
Mar 5, 2001 · 94 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin & WWE Champion The Rock take on Triple H & Kurt Angle in the main event, but the Road to WrestleMania X-Seven becomes personal for The Rattlesnake when Mr
Raw - Mar. 12, 2001
Mar 12, 2001 · 98 min
When Commissioner William Regal orders The Rock to defend his WWE Championship against Kurt Angle in the main event, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin issues a warning to The People's Cham
Raw - Mar. 19, 2001
Mar 19, 2001 · 92 min
While preparing to team up with Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho for a 3-on-2 Handicap Tag Team main event, WWE Champion The Rock readies to get some payback on his WrestleM
Raw - Mar. 26, 2001
Mar 26, 2001 · 101 min
Witness one of the most epic events in sports entertainment history as WWE owner Vince McMahon announces that he's purchased WCW in this historic simulcast. The Brothers of Destruc
Raw - Apr. 02, 2001
Apr 2, 2001 · 97 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin kicks off his reign as WWE Champion with a new attitude and with Mr. McMahon by his side. However, not everyone is content with this new alliance as The R
Raw - Apr. 09, 2001
Apr 9, 2001 · 95 min
CEO Linda McMahon drops a bombshell on her husband. Triple H & Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley team up with WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to take on The Hardy Boyz and Lita. Pl
Raw - Apr. 16, 2001
Apr 16, 2001 · 95 min
Matt Hardy gets a measure of payback when he targets WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. However, his vengeance is bittersweet as Jeff Hardy is forced to defend his newly-won I
Raw - Apr. 23, 2001
Apr 23, 2001 · 93 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H team with Edge & Christian to face The Brothers of Destruction and The Hardy Boyz in an Eight-Man Tag Team main eve
Raw - Apr. 30, 2001
Apr 30, 2001 · 89 min
CEO Linda McMahon orders "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to defend his WWE Championship against The Undertaker in the main event. While The Rattlesnake prepares for this dangerous task,
Raw - May. 07, 2001
May 7, 2001 · 94 min
When Rikishi decides to no longer be a pawn in Mr. McMahon twisted game of power, he finds himself going one-on-one with WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event. C
Raw - May. 14, 2001
May 14, 2001 · 92 min
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Intercontinental Champion Triple H challenge Kane & The Undertaker to a Chain Match in the main event, and things get personal after The
Raw - May. 21, 2001
May 21, 2001 · 102 min
As Mr. McMahon's incomparable duo of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Triple H reach the pinnacle of success by holding the WWE, Intercontinental, and Tag Team Championships simultane
Raw - May. 28, 2001
May 28, 2001 · 96 min
Chris Jericho issues a challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for his WWE Championship, however, Y2J learns that you can't always get what you want when Mr. McMahon intervenes with
Raw - Jun. 04, 2001
Jun 4, 2001 · 96 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin defends his WWE Championship against Chris Jericho in the main event. Things take a dangerous turn when The Undertaker searches for whoever has been stalk
Raw - Jun. 11, 2001
Jun 11, 2001 · 96 min
Kurt Angle battles another submission specialist inside a steel cage. Chris Jericho takes on both Rhyno and Big Show in a Triple Threat Match. Plus, the Qualifying Matches for the
Raw - Jun. 18, 2001
Jun 18, 2001 · 95 min
The Undertaker's wife's stalker is revealed. WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's bullying of Spike Dudley and Molly Holly leads to The Rattlesnake competing in a Six-Man Tag T
Raw - Jun. 25, 2001
Jun 25, 2001 · 94 min
Shane McMahon and his WCW renegades look to leave another lasting impression on Mr. McMahon. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Kurt Angle seek revenge on Booker T. As Edge prepares for
Raw - Jul. 02, 2001
Jul 2, 2001 · 94 min
While Mr. McMahon tries to rally his WWE troops, problems between Kurt Angle and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin escalate. Booker T defends his WCW Championship against Buff
Raw - Jul. 09, 2001
Jul 9, 2001 · 92 min
WWE's war with WCW is taken to the extreme after ECW gets involved. While WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin campaigns to lead Team WWE at Invasion, The Rattlesnake convinces K
Raw - Jul. 16, 2001
Jul 16, 2001 · 95 min
Team WWE has their back against the wall in the fight against the ECW and WCW invaders. Will anyone be able to get through to a despondent "Stone Cold" Steve Austin before it's too
Raw - Jul. 23, 2001
Jul 23, 2001 · 97 min
After betraying WWE at Invasion to become the leader of The Alliance, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin addresses his stunning change in direction. Kurt Angle teams with Edge
Raw - Jul. 30, 2001
Jul 30, 2001 · 96 min
When Mr. McMahon welcomes back The Rock to lead WWE, Shane and Stephanie McMahon try to enlist The Great One to join their cause. After bring the WCW Championship to WWE, Kurt Angl
Raw - Aug. 06, 2001
Aug 6, 2001 · 94 min
WCW Owner Shane McMahon goes one-on-one with The Rock in a Street Fight main event. ECW Owner Stephanie McMahon gets more than she bargained for from Chris Jericho. Lita shares som
Raw - Aug. 13, 2001
Aug 13, 2001 · 97 min
WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to whip The Alliance into shape. The Rock & Chris Jericho team to take on Rhyno & WCW Champion Booker T. Plus, The Brothers of Destruct
Raw - Aug. 20, 2001
Aug 20, 2001 · 90 min
The WWE Universe celebrates 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Appreciation Night as The Alliance battle WWE Superstars in an all out war. Plus The Rock faces Lance Storm, Christian collide
Raw - Aug. 27, 2001
Aug 27, 2001 · 94 min
Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho challenge WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin to a Tag Team Match in the main event, but when an "injury" from Y2J on SmackDown renders The Rattlesnak
Raw - Sep. 03, 2001
Sep 3, 2001 · 98 min
As a result of throwing Kurt Angle's most prized possessions in the Detroit River on SmackDown, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin finds himself in a dangerous situation. Chris
Raw - Sep. 10, 2001
Sep 10, 2001 · 97 min
Despite being humiliated by Kurt Angle last week, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows the measure of his resolve as he tries to rally his Alliance, beginning with Rob Van
Raw - Sep. 17, 2001
Sep 17, 2001 · 96 min
In the wake of September 11th, WWE embraces American patriotism as Kurt Angle & Chris Jericho team up to take on Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam & WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Aus
Raw - Sep. 24, 2001
Sep 24, 2001 · 95 min
With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin losing the WWE Championship to Kurt Angle, The Alliance looks to regroup. Booker T is charged with recapturing the WWE Championship from the Olympic
Raw - Oct. 01, 2001
Oct 1, 2001 · 95 min
Shane McMahon forces WCW Champion The Rock to take on The Dudley Boyz in a Tables Match while he sets his sights Kurt Angle's WWE Championship. Plus, Chris Jericho teams with The B
Raw - Oct. 08, 2001
Oct 8, 2001 · 94 min
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns to reclaim the WWE Championship from Kurt Angle. Dissension brews within WWE when Chris Jericho teams with WCW Champion The Rock to take on Shane
Raw - Oct 15, 2001
Oct 15, 2001 · 96 min
WWE Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin encourages RVD to go after The Rock's WCW Championship again. Plus, Booker T, Edge, and many more!
Raw - Oct. 22, 2001
Oct 22, 2001 · 96 min
WWE CEO Linda McMahon proposes a Winner Take All Match between The Alliance and WWE at Survivor Series. Despite Chris Jericho defeating The Rock at No Mercy for WCW Championship, Y
Raw - Oct. 29, 2001
Oct 29, 2001 · 93 min
Mr. McMahon announces that there will be a defector from The Alliance joining WWE. While WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin scramble to discover the identity of the mole from w
Raw - Nov. 05, 2001
Nov 5, 2001 · 93 min
Mr. McMahon creates dissension within the ranks of The Alliance by announcing that WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin will defect to WWE. While The Rattlesnake suffers a backla
Raw - Nov. 12, 2001
Nov 12, 2001 · 84 min
WCW Champion The Rock and WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin go face-to-face. Commissioner Mick Foley makes a groundbreaking announcement regarding the convoluted title picture
Raw - Nov. 19, 2001
Nov 19, 2001 · 88 min
Following Team WWE's victory at Survivor Series, The Alliance and their sordid invasion is no more. Mr. McMahon creates a special club for those who are willing to do anything to s
Raw - Nov. 26, 2001
Nov 26, 2001 · 98 min
Mr. McMahon looks to humble "Stone Cold" Steve Austin by ordering him to join his "Kiss My Ass Club," but when things don't go according to The Chairman's plan, another unwilling c
Raw - Dec. 03, 2001
Dec 3, 2001 · 89 min
Before the tournament to crown the first Undisputed WWE Champion at Vengeance, Ric Flair gives Chris Jericho an opportunity to face "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Women's Champion Tris
Raw - Dec. 10, 2001
Dec 10, 2001 · 94 min
Chris Jericho defends his newly-won Undisputed WWE Championship against "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in a steel cage. Mr. McMahon enlists Booker T disrupt Ric Flair's plans. Plus, The
Raw - Dec. 17, 2001
Dec 17, 2001 · 95 min
Chris Jericho defends his Undisputed WWE Championship against Rob Van Dam with WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair serving as special referee. Booker T finds himself on the run from "Stone Cold
Raw - Dec. 24, 2001
Dec 24, 2001 · 89 min
On a special Christmas Eve edition of Monday Night Raw, Chris Jericho defends his Undisputed WWE Championship against both Kurt Angle and The Rock in a No Disqualification Triple T
Raw - Dec. 31, 2001
Dec 31, 2001 · 125 min
Relive some of the Top 10 most exciting and unforgettable matches from 2001. From "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battling The Rock for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania X-Seven, to T