The BEST episodes of WWE Raw season 16
Every episode of WWE Raw season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Raw season 16!
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 776
Season 16 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/7/2008
With Raw General Manager William Regal ordering Randy Orton to defend the WWE Championship against John "Bradshaw" Layfield at Backlash, Triple H and John Cena look to find their place in the upcoming battle for the gold. Chris Jericho invites Batista and Shawn Michaels to be his guests on The Highlight Reel. Plus, Umaga faces Val Venis and more.
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#2 - RAW 765
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/2008
Intercontinental Champion Jeff Hardy and WWE Champion Randy Orton come face-to-face when Mr. McMahon orders both men to shake hands. Before he can qualify for the Royal Rumble Match, Triple H must compete in a Gauntlet Match. Plus, Shawn Michaels and Mr. Kennedy clash, Chris Jericho sends a message to John "Bradshaw" Layfield, and more.
#3 - RAW 764
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/2008
Jeff Hardy defends the Intercontinental Championship against Randy Orton. While Shawn Michaels competes to qualify for a spot in the upcoming Royal Rumble, Triple H's frustrations over not being in the match lead Mr. McMahon to make a difficult decision. Plus, Ric Flair fights for his career once again and much more.
#4 - RAW 791
Season 16 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/21/2008
After failing to capture the World Heavyweight Championship at The Great American Bash thanks to Kane, Batista seizes another golden opportunity by challenging CM Punk for the title in the main event. John "Bradshaw" Layfield teams up with Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase once again to take on John Cena and Cryme Tyme. Plus, Beth Phoenix and more.
#5 - RAW 814
Season 16 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/29/2008
A Fatal 4-Way Elimination Match main event to determine the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship at the Royal Rumble. World Heavyweight Champion John Cena partners with Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, and Cryme Tyme to take on Kane, Mike Knox, Dolph Ziggler, and World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison.
#6 - RAW 792
Season 16 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/28/2008
Before naming a new General Manager of Monday Night Raw, Shane McMahon orders John Cena and Batista to put aside their recent misunderstandings and take on Kane & John "Bradshaw" Layfield. William Regal goes one-on-one with World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. Plus, Chris Jericho sends a message to Shawn Michaels and much more action.
#7 - RAW 793
Season 16 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/4/2008
With both Chris Jericho and John "Bradshaw" Layfield looking to challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle gives Y2J and JBL a unique chance to become the No. 1 Contender when they face The Straight Edge Superstar in a Handicap Match. All this and much more.
#8 - RAW 794
Season 16 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/11/2008
Despite recently capturing the World Tag Team Championship, tensions between John Cena and Batista continue to rise when they defend the title against Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. John "Bradshaw" Layfield tries to test World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk's moral character by offering The Straight Edge Superstar a toast. Plus, Kane and much more.
#9 - RAW 795
Season 16 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/18/2008
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk takes to the ring for main event action before the eyes of his hometown of Chicago when he goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho. John Cena takes on World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase in a Handicap Match. Plus, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle reveals a new match concept for Unforgiven and much more.
#10 - RAW 796
Season 16 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/25/2008
In response to his wife's recent injury at the hands of Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels addresses his in-ring status. Batista battles Kane. Kofi Kingston challenges Santino Marella for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle names the injured John Cena's replacement for the upcoming Championship Scramble and more.
#11 - RAW 797
Season 16 - Episode 35 - Aired 9/1/2008
Before defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Batista, John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Rey Mysterio, and Kane in a Championship Scramble at Unforgiven, CM Punk competes in a Battle Royal against all four competitors. Tensions reach a breaking point as Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho sign the contract for their upcoming Unsanctioned Match.
#12 - RAW 798
Season 16 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/8/2008
After capturing the World Heavyweight Championship at Unforgiven, Chris Jericho partners with John "Bradshaw" Layfield to take on Batista in a Handicap Match. Randy Orton comes face-to-face with a trio of Superstars who have a legacy that mirrors his own. Plus, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle gives CM Punk another golden opportunity and much more.
#13 - RAW 799
Season 16 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/15/2008
CM Punk looks to regain the World Heavyweight Championship when he challenges Chris Jericho for the title in a Steel Cage Match. However, John "Bradshaw" Layfield and Batista each look to find their own golden opportunities. Plus, Manu and Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes take on Kofi Kingston, Jerry "The King" Lawler & Charlie Haas.
#14 - RAW 800
Season 16 - Episode 38 - Aired 9/22/2008
Shawn Michaels & Batista take on John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Lance Cade & World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho in a Handicap Match. After being suspended for violating Raw General Manager Mike Adamle's recent decree, CM Punk is saved by an unlikely source and given a chance to take out his frustrations in a match against Cody Rhodes and more.
#15 - RAW 801
Season 16 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/29/2008
Before challenging Chris Jericho for the World Heavyweight Championship at No Mercy, Shawn Michaels changes the game by revealing a surprise partner to help him battle Y2J & Lance Cade in a Tag Team Match. CM Punk teams with Rey Mysterio, Evan Bourne & Kofi Kingston to take on Kane, Manu, and World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase.
#16 - RAW 802
Season 16 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/6/2008
World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho assumes the role of interim Raw General Manager and places Shawn Michaels in a No Disqualification Match against Lance Cade. However, an attack from Batista leads Y2J to act as the special guest referee when The Animal puts his No. 1 Contendership on the line against John "Bradshaw" Layfield.
#17 - RAW 803
Season 16 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/13/2008
With Batista and World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho given the opportunity to select each other's opponents, Y2J serves up some heartbreaking news while The Animal looks to push his rival over the edge. Rey Mysterio & ECW Champion Matt Hardy face Kane & Mark Henry. Actor Johnny Knoxville gets on the wrong side of Women's Champion Beth Phoenix.
#18 - RAW 804
Season 16 - Episode 42 - Aired 10/20/2008
Batista and World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho compete in a unique Gauntlet Match. Charlie Haas feels the wrath of John "Bradshaw" Layfield. CM Punk teams with Kofi Kingston to take on the duo of The Miz and John Morrison. Plus, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan takes exception to Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella's antics and much more.
#19 - RAW 805
Season 16 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/27/2008
After losing the World Heavyweight Championship to Batista at Cyber Sunday, Chris Jericho partners with John "Bradshaw" Layfield to take on The Animal & Shawn Michaels. Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with Evan Bourne. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase defend the World Tag Team Titles against CM Punk & Kofi Kingston. All this and more.
#20 - RAW 806
Season 16 - Episode 44 - Aired 11/3/2008
WWE celebrates the record-breaking feat of 800 episodes with an evening of unparalleled action and excitement. Shawn Michaels & Triple H reunite under the DX banner to take on The Miz & John Morrison. Batista defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Chris Jericho in a Steel Cage Match. Plus, CM Punk, Randy Orton, and many more in action.
#21 - RAW 807
Season 16 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/10/2008
On a night where new World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho takes on Shawn Michaels in a Last Man Standing Match main event, the former champion, Batista, takes his frustrations out on a Superstar with a unique legacy. The duo of Santino Marella and Beth Phoenix are forced to defend both the Intercontinental and Women's Championships.
#22 - RAW 808
Season 16 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/17/2008
After Stephanie McMahon gives the Raw roster a chance to have their questions answered, she orders Randy Orton to face CM Punk in a Lumberjack Match. With his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against John Cena at Survivor Series, Chris Jericho sends a message to the challenger. Rey Mysterio & Shawn Michaels face The Miz & John Morrison.
#23 - RAW 809
Season 16 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/24/2008
The escalating sibling rivalry between Shane and Stephanie McMahon leads to Batista, Randy Orton, and Chris Jericho competing in a Triple Threat Match for the right to challenge Cena for the gold. CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, and more compete in a tournament to name a new No. 1 Contender for the Intercontinental Championship. All this and more.
#24 - RAW 810
Season 16 - Episode 48 - Aired 12/1/2008
John Cena faces Kane. Shawn Michaels is faced with a difficult business decision after receiving a unique offer from John "Bradshaw" Layfield. Cody Rhodes and Manu take on World Tag Team Champions CM Punk & Kofi Kingston. Plus, the tournament to name a No. 1 Contender for the Intercontinental Championship continues and much more.
#25 - RAW 811 - Slammy Awards 2008
Season 16 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/8/2008
On a special edition of Monday Night RAW, WWE presents the 2008 Slammy Awards. As the year's biggest, baddest, and best moments are celebrated, WWE superstars including John Cena, Edge, Chris Jericho, and many more compete in an unforgettable evening of action and excitement.