List of WWE Raw special episodes
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This is a list of special episodes of the professional wrestling television series WWE Raw. Throughout its broadcast history, the show has aired episodes that have different themes. Some of them are yearly events such as the WWE draft and the Slammy Awards. Others include tributes to various professional wrestlers who have recently died or retired from actively performing.
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· 1990s › 1993
January 11
January 11
Date
January 11
Episode
Monday Night Raw Premiere
Venue
Manhattan Center
Location
New York City, New York
Final match
The Undertaker vs. Damien Demento
Rating
(millions)
2
August 23
August 23
Date
August 23
Episode
SummerSlam Spectacular Recap
Venue
—N/a
Location
—N/a
Final match
—N/a
Rating
(millions)
—N/a
| Date | Episode | Venue | Location | Final match | Rating (millions) | Notes |
| January 11 | Monday Night Raw Premiere | Manhattan Center | New York City, New York | The Undertaker vs. Damien Demento | 2 | |
| August 23 | SummerSlam Spectacular Recap | —N/a | —N/a | —N/a | —N/a |
· 1990s › 1994
June 13
June 13
Date
June 13
Episode
Countdown to the Crowning
Venue
Erie Civic Center
Location
Erie, Pennsylvania
Final match
The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Samu) (c) defeat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) for the WWF Tag Team Championship
Rating
(millions)
—N/a
Notes
Taped on May 25.
| Date | Episode | Venue | Location | Final match | Rating (millions) | Notes |
| June 13 | Countdown to the Crowning | Erie Civic Center | Erie, Pennsylvania | The Headshrinkers (Fatu and Samu) (c) defeat The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) for the WWF Tag Team Championship | —N/a | Taped on May 25. |
· 1990s › 1995
January 9
January 9
Date
January 9
Episode
Raw's 2nd Anniversary
Venue
The Summit
Location
Houston, Texas
Final match
Howard Finkel vs. Harvey Wippleman in a Tuxedo match
Rating
(millions)
2
Notes
Featured a special King's Court hosted by Jerry "The King" Lawler with special guest William Shatner
September 11
September 11
Date
September 11
Episode
Raw's "New Fall Season"
Venue
Canton Memorial Civic Center
Titan Towers
Location
Canton, Ohio
Stamford, Connecticut
Final match
Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Sid for the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Rating
(millions)
2
Notes
Originally named "New Look, New Attitude"
October 30
October 30
Date
October 30
Episode
Halloween Raw
Venue
Keystone Centre
Location
Brandon, Manitoba, Canada
Final match
Razor Ramon (c) vs. Owen Hart for the WWF Intercontinental Championship
Rating
(millions)
2
Notes
Taped on October 23
The Raw after In Your House 4
The TV debut of Goldust
December 28
December 28
Date
December 28
Episode
The World Wrestling Federation Championship: The Dream, The Reign, The Quest
Venue
—N/a
Location
—N/a
Final match
—N/a
Rating
(millions)
—N/a
Notes
A 30-minute Thursday recap about Bret Hart and the WWF Championship hosted by Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect.
| Date | Episode | Venue | Location | Final match | Rating (millions) | Notes |
| January 9 | Raw's 2nd Anniversary | The Summit | Houston, Texas | Howard Finkel vs. Harvey Wippleman in a Tuxedo match | 2 | Featured a special King's Court hosted by Jerry "The King" Lawler with special guest William Shatner |
| September 11 | Raw's "New Fall Season" | Canton Memorial Civic Center Titan Towers | Canton, Ohio Stamford, Connecticut | Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Sid for the WWF Intercontinental Championship | 2 | Originally named "New Look, New Attitude" |
| October 30 | Halloween Raw | Keystone Centre | Brandon, Manitoba, Canada | Razor Ramon (c) vs. Owen Hart for the WWF Intercontinental Championship | 2 | Taped on October 23 The Raw after In Your House 4 The TV debut of Goldust |
| December 28 | The World Wrestling Federation Championship: The Dream, The Reign, The Quest | —N/a | —N/a | —N/a | —N/a | A 30-minute Thursday recap about Bret Hart and the WWF Championship hosted by Vince McMahon and Mr. Perfect. |
· 1990s › 1996
January 1
January 1
Date
January 1
Episode
The Raw Bowl
Venue
Bob Carpenter Center
Location
Newark, Delaware
Final match
Diesel vs. Mabel
Rating
(millions)
2
Notes
Super Bowl theme
Taped on December 18, 1995
September 6
September 6
Date
September 6
Episode
Raw Championship Friday
Venue
Wheeling Civic Center
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia
Final match
Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Goldust for the WWF Championship
Rating
(millions)
3
Notes
Taped on August 19
| Date | Episode | Venue | Location | Final match | Rating (millions) | Notes |
| January 1 | The Raw Bowl | Bob Carpenter Center | Newark, Delaware | Diesel vs. Mabel | 2 | Super Bowl theme Taped on December 18, 1995 |
| September 6 | Raw Championship Friday | Wheeling Civic Center | Wheeling, West Virginia | Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Goldust for the WWF Championship | 3 | Taped on August 19 |
· 1990s › 1997
February 3
February 3
Date
February 3
Episode
Royal Rumble Raw
Venue
SkyDome
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Final match
The Undertaker and Ahmed Johnson vs. Mankind and Faarooq in a No Holds Barred tag team match
Rating
(millions)
2
Notes
Taped on January 31
1st 2-hour Raw
February 13
February 13
Date
February 13
Episode
Thursday Raw Thursday
Venue
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts
Final match
Bret Hart vs. Vader
Rating
(millions)
—N/a
February 24
February 24
Date
February 24
Episode
ECW Invasion
Venue
Manhattan Center
Location
New York City, New York
Final match
The Undertaker vs. Faarooq
Rating
(millions)
2
September 22
September 22
Date
September 22
Episode
Raw's Madison Square Garden debut
Venue
Madison Square Garden
Location
New York City, New York
Final match
Bret Hart vs. Goldust
Rating
(millions)
2
December 29
December 29
Date
December 29
Episode
New Year's Eve Raw
Venue
Nassau Coliseum
Location
Uniondale, New York
Final match
Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Owen Hart for the WWF Championship
Rating
(millions)
3
| Date | Episode | Venue | Location | Final match | Rating (millions) | Notes |
| February 3 | Royal Rumble Raw | SkyDome | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | The Undertaker and Ahmed Johnson vs. Mankind and Faarooq in a No Holds Barred tag team match | 2 | Taped on January 31 1st 2-hour Raw |
| February 13 | Thursday Raw Thursday | Lowell Memorial Auditorium | Lowell, Massachusetts | Bret Hart vs. Vader | —N/a | |
| February 24 | ECW Invasion | Manhattan Center | New York City, New York | The Undertaker vs. Faarooq | 2 | |
| September 22 | Raw's Madison Square Garden debut | Madison Square Garden | New York City, New York | Bret Hart vs. Goldust | 2 | |
| December 29 | New Year's Eve Raw | Nassau Coliseum | Uniondale, New York | Shawn Michaels (c) vs. Owen Hart for the WWF Championship | 3 |