The BEST episodes of WWE Raw season 12
Every episode of WWE Raw season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Raw season 12!
For more than 25 years and well over 1000 episodes, Raw has been WWE's flagship show. Its memorable moments have thrilled the WWE Universe and earned it the distinct honor of being the longest-running episodic television show in history.
#1 - RAW 605
Season 12 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/27/2004
Several Raw Superstars including Chris Jericho, Triple H, Shelton Benjamin, and more try to earn the best spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship by competing in a series of Beat The Clock Matches. However, General Manager Eric Bischoff throws a curve ball at the challengers' championship aspirations.
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#2 - RAW 565 - Draft Lottery
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/22/2004
The landscape of WWE is drastically altered when SmackDown General Manager Paul Heyman and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff randomly select Superstar additions to their prospective brands in the first ever WWE Draft Lottery. Mr. McMahon has Eddie Guerrero defend the WWE Championship. Plus, Evolution, Chris Jericho, and many more in action.
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#3 - RAW 598
Season 12 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/8/2004
With control of RAW to be decided between Team Orton and Team Triple H at Survivor Series, Batista looks to make a statement on behalf of The Game when he goes one-on-one with Randy Orton. Chris Jericho invites Lita and Women's Champion Trish Stratus to the Highlight Reel. Plus, Edge in action, Shelton Benjamin takes on Tyson Tomko, and more.
#4 - RAW 603
Season 12 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/13/2004
With the fate of the vacant World Heavyweight Championship in his hands, Eric Bischoff announces that a new champion will be crowned at New Year's Revolution when a sinister structure returns to WWE. While continuing to torment the women of WWE, Snitsky receives some hellish news from Women's Champion Lita. Plus, Randy Orton faces Edge and more.
#5 - RAW 602
Season 12 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/6/2004
History is made when Trish Stratus defends the Women's Championship against Lita in the main event. After a controversial finish to last week's World Heavyweight Championship Match, Mr. McMahon gives some devastating news to Triple H on the Highlight Reel. Plus, Shelton Benjamin defends the Intercontinental Championship against Christian and more.
#6 - RAW 597
Season 12 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/1/2004
Evolution demands that order be restored to Raw. However, resistance from General Manager Eric Bischoff leads World Heavyweight Champion Triple H to abandon his allies before they take to the ring for a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin faces Viscera, Eugene battles Gene Snitsky in a Hardcore Match, and more.
#7 - RAW 586
Season 12 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/16/2004
On a night where Randy Orton defends his newly won World Heavyweight Championship in a main event rematch from SummerSlam, Evolution plans an unforgettable celebration to commemorate his history-making reign. Less than a week before her wedding to Kane, Lita lets the WWE Universe know where she stands. All this and more.
#8 - RAW 584
Season 12 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/2/2004
After failing to recapture the World Heavyweight Championship thanks to Eugene, Triple H calls out his special "friend" for some payback. However, it is William Regal who ends up feeling the wrath of The Game. Tensions between Chris Jericho and Intercontinental Champion Edge boil over when Y2J invites his rival to join him on The Highlight Reel.
#9 - RAW 579
Season 12 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/28/2004
After taking exception to Triple H dubiously making Eugene an honorary member of Evolution, William Regal finds himself taking on The Game in singles action with a very special guest referee. Before Kane goes after the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event, Jim Ross conducts a one-on-one interview with the Big Red Monster.
#10 - RAW 571
Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/3/2004
Triple H, Batista & Randy Orton take on Shelton Benjamin, Tajiri & Edge in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. During an all new Highlight Reel, things take a dire turn for Matt Hardy after Kane reveals that he has stolen something precious to him. Plus, Shawn Michaels goes after the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event, and much more.
#11 - RAW 566
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/29/2004
Triple H receives a challenge from one of Raw's newest additions, Shelton Benjamin. In an effort to discover the reasons behind her controversial actions at WrestleMania, Chris Jericho confronts Trish Stratus on an all new edition of The Highlight Reel. Plus, Tajiri battles Kane, Mick Foley issues a special challenge to Randy Orton, and much more.
#12 - RAW 562
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/1/2004
Triple H looks to eliminate the two threats to his World Heavyweight Championship by having them face off with Batista and Intercontinental Champion Randy Orton in tag team action. But while Evolution tries to maintain their dominance, Mick Foley looks to rock their world by enlisting the help of an old friend. Plus, Rob Van Dam and more in action.
#13 - RAW 557
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/26/2004
Shawn Michaels and World Heavyweight Champion Triple H are left stunned when Sheriff "Stone Cold" Steve Austin introduces a new player to their rivalry. Mick Foley confronts Randy Orton. Plus, Chris Jericho's overplays his position, Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff punishes Jonathan Coachman, and much more action.
#14 - RAW 577
Season 12 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/14/2004
Shawn Michaels and Triple H come face-to-face once again as Jim Ross tries to get both men to put their rivalry to rest. On a new edition of The Highlight Reel, Eugene is given a chance to meet his hero. Lita's life is forever changed after receiving some troubling news. Plus, Evolution's Ric Flair, Batista, and Randy Orton and more.
#15 - RAW 573
Season 12 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/2004
Batista & Randy Orton look to bring home the gold to Evolution by going after the World Tag Team Championship. Weeks of being tormented by Kane come to a head when Lita is faced with an ultimatum. Eugene has his world rocked by the return of a new friend. All this and much more.
#16 - RAW 580
Season 12 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/5/2004
When Eugene takes control of Raw, Triple H seizes the opportunity to manipulate the new Interim-General Manager into stacking the odds in Evolution's favor. Randy Orton defends his Intercontinental Championship against Chris Jericho. Molly Holly faces Victoria and Nidia to determine the No. 1 Contender for the Women's Championship.
#17 - RAW 581
Season 12 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/12/2004
Eugene is given a chance to ascend to the top of WWE when Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff unexpectedly grants him an opportunity at the World Heavyweight Championship. After the sordid affair between Kane and Lita explodes on The Highlight Reel, Chris Jericho finds himself going one-on-one with the Big Red Monster. All this and more.
#18 - RAW 582
Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/19/2004
Following Evolution's despicable assault on Eugene, William Regal confronts Triple H and Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff. Randy Orton looks to reclaim some gold when he challenges Edge for the Intercontinental Championship. A battle between Kane and Chris Jericho proves too big for a ring to hold. Plus, the Raw Divas Search continues and more.
#19 - RAW 583
Season 12 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/26/2004
Triple H looks to reclaim the World Heavyweight Championship in an Iron Man Match in the main event. While The Game prepares to go the distance for gold, the rest of Evolution competes against the Superstars of Raw in an Over The Top Rope Battle Royal to determine a No. 1 Contender to face the champion at SummerSlam. All this and more.
#20 - RAW 585
Season 12 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/9/2004
Following Triple H's vicious assault on William Regal, Eugene calls out The Game for a face-to-face confrontation. In an attempt to get even with Kane, Matt Hardy puts his relationship with Lita at stake by entering a dangerous contract with the Big Red Monster. Plus, Evolution competes in a Handicap Match main event and much more.
#21 - RAW 587
Season 12 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/23/2004
The bells of unholy matrimony toll throughout the WWE Universe as Lita begrudgingly prepares to marry Kane in one of the most bizarre and unusual wedding ceremonies in WWE. After excommunicating World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton from Evolution, Triple H explains his motivations for turning on his former friend. Plus Edge and more in action.
#22 - RAW 589
Season 12 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/6/2004
Things take an unexpected turn when Kane battles World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton in the main event. After Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff strips the recently-injured Edge of the Intercontinental Championship, Christian and Chris Jericho get an opportunity to climb for the gold at Unforgiven. Plus, Triple H faces Eugene inside a steel cage.
#23 - RAW 594
Season 12 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/11/2004
With the WWE Universe being given the opportunity to decide who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at Taboo Tuesday, The Game's three potential opponents team up for main event action when they take on Evolution in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Kane goes on a rampage after hearing some disparaging comments from Gene Snitsky.
#24 - RAW 595
Season 12 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/18/2004
While awaiting the WWE Universe's decision on who will face Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at Taboo Tuesday, the three potential challengers meet in a Triple Threat Match. Eric Bischoff orders Eugene to face Gene Snitsky. Plus, Randy Orton & Intercontinental Champion Chris Jericho take on Evolution's Batista & Ric Flair, and more.
#25 - RAW 596
Season 12 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/25/2004
When Eric Bischoff takes the night off, Evolution tries to seize control of Raw, but face defiance from Raw's Superstars. Randy Orton receives an offer he can’t refuse to go one-on-one with Ric Flair in the main event for a shot the World Heavyweight Championship at Survivor Series. Plus, Edge explains his actions from Taboo Tuesday and more.