The BEST episodes of WWE Raw season 18

Every episode of WWE Raw season 18, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Raw season 18!

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.

Last Updated: 7/31/2023Network: USA NetworkStatus: Continuing
RAW 871
star
10.00
1 votes

#1 - RAW 871

Season 18 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/1/2010

This edition of Raw promises to boldly go where no man has gone before as legendary actor William Shatner serves as Guest Host. Things take an animalistic turn when Bret Hart shows up for a face-to-face confrontation with Mr. McMahon. Several Superstars compete for a chance at qualifying for a spot in the Elimination Chamber.

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RAW 867
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9.70
27 votes

#2 - RAW 867

Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/2010

For the first time in over a decade, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart makes his triumphant return to WWE as Raw Guest Host. While the "Hit Man" looks to settle old rivalries, Mr. McMahon shows the WWE Universe that old habits die hard. Sheamus issues an open challenge to see who will face him for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble.

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RAW 903 - RAW Roulette
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9.04
27 votes

#3 - RAW 903 - RAW Roulette

Season 18 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/13/2010

As the Roulette Wheel returns to decide the fate of several Superstars, John Cena goes one-on-one with Randy Orton in a Tables Match. When Chris Jericho looks to force his way into the Six-Pack Challenge for the WWE Championship by going on strike, the Anonymous RAW General Manager gives Y2J the opportunity he is looking for inside a Steel Cage.

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RAW 883 - WWE Draft 2010
star
8.74
27 votes

#4 - RAW 883 - WWE Draft 2010

Season 18 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/26/2010

The landscape of WWE is once again drastically altered by the WWE Draft. As Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown battle each other to earn their brand draft picks, a Triple Threat Match main event between Batista, Randy Orton, and Sheamus decides a new No. 1 Contender to challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship.

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RAW 893
star
8.74
27 votes

#5 - RAW 893

Season 18 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/5/2010

With tensions on the rise throughout WWE since the arrival of The Nexus, the Anonymous Raw General Manager decrees that John Cena must make peace with Wade Barrett. Each of the eight participants in the upcoming Money in the Bank Ladder Match take to the ring to compete in a series of matches. Plus, Ted DiBiase, The Miz, and many more in action.

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RAW 915
star
8.74
27 votes

#6 - RAW 915

Season 18 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/6/2010

Despite having the power to rehire John Cena in the palm of his hand, Wade Barrett begins to lose his grip on The Nexus. WWE Champion The Miz leads Alex Riley into one-on-one action against Randy Orton. When Sheamus looks to ascend to his throne after winning the 2010 King of the Ring Tournament, John Morrison steps up to overthrow his reign.

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RAW 916 - Slammy Awards 2010
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8.74
27 votes

#7 - RAW 916 - Slammy Awards 2010

Season 18 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/13/2010

The best in WWE are honored on this edition of Raw as WWE and David Arquette kick off the 2010 Slammy Awards. While Arquette gets reacquainted with the WWE Universe, the former WCW World Heavyweight Champion partners with Alex Riley to face Randy Orton. The problems within The Nexus lead Wade Barrett to make a decision regarding John Cena's future.

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RAW 877
star
8.50
52 votes

#8 - RAW 877

Season 18 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/15/2010

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns as Raw Guest Host and mediates the contract signing between Bret Hart and Mr. McMahon. Shawn Michaels promises to use his match with World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho to send a message to The Undertaker. Plus, John Cena faces Big Show, WWE Champion Batista takes on Kofi Kingston, and more.

RAW 892
star
8.00
26 votes

#9 - RAW 892

Season 18 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/28/2010

While John Cena turns to an unlikely ally to help him fight off the invading Nexus, Wade Barrett and his band of vigilantes seize another opportunity to make a name for themselves by targeting a group of WWE Legends and Hall of Famers. Raw Guest Host Rob Zombie an Eight-Man Tag Team Match main event. All this and much more.

RAW 902
star
8.00
26 votes

#10 - RAW 902

Season 18 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/6/2010

Randy Orton battles Wade Barrett in the main event. Justin Gabriel finds himself in action against John Cena. Chris Jericho and John Morrison meet in an incredible contest. Plus, tensions between Daniel Bryan and United States Champion The Miz continue to rise, Edge looks to stand toe-to-toe with a giant, and much more.

RAW 901
star
8.00
26 votes

#11 - RAW 901

Season 18 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/30/2010

With 900 episodes in the books, WWE celebrates a landmark achievement with an unforgettable episode of Monday Night Raw. The Nexus takes on John Cena, Edge, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho & WWE Champion Sheamus in the main event. John Morrison & R-Truth face SmackDown's Drew McIntyre & Cody Rhodes for a chance at the WWE Tag Team Championship.

RAW 900
star
8.00
26 votes

#12 - RAW 900

Season 18 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/23/2010

The Anonymous Raw General Manager gives Sheamus an opportunity to choose an opponent for the WWE Championship at Night of Champions. While The Celtic Warrior sits on his throne to witness the next potential challengers for his title in action, Wade Barrett puts an end to Sheamus' truce with The Nexus. All this and much more.

RAW 899
star
8.00
26 votes

#13 - RAW 899

Season 18 - Episode 33 - Aired 8/16/2010

After suffering defeat at SummerSlam, each of The Nexus members find themselves competing in a series of singles bouts with various Raw Superstars. Plus, Bret Hart presents The Hart Dynasty with a new pair of championship titles, Randy Orton's frustrations end up causing Sheamus a great deal of pain, and more.

RAW 898
star
8.00
26 votes

#14 - RAW 898

Season 18 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/9/2010

When Bret Hart returns to try to salvage Team WWE before their fight with The Nexus at SummerSlam, he joins John Cena for a Tag Team Match against Chris Jericho & Edge. While Team WWE falls apart, Wade Barrett and his allies target Mark Henry. Plus, R-Truth, United States Champion The Miz, and more in action.

RAW 897
star
8.00
26 votes

#15 - RAW 897

Season 18 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/2/2010

The implosion of Team WWE in their war with The Nexus continues after Edge challenges Wade Barrett to meet him in singles action. While John Cena struggles to keep his allies together, Chris Jericho looks to eliminate him from the group in a one-on-one bout. In the main event, United States Champion The Miz takes on Randy Orton and more.

RAW 896
star
8.00
26 votes

#16 - RAW 896

Season 18 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/26/2010

Despite assembling a team to help him combat The Nexus at SummerSlam, John Cena partners with Chris Jericho to take on United States Champion The Miz & WWE Champion Sheamus. Wade Barrett and his men once again prove that there is strength in numbers by competing in a Tag Team Elimination Match. All this and much more action.

RAW 895
star
8.00
26 votes

#17 - RAW 895

Season 18 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/19/2010

John Cena humbles himself and asks the Nexus for a truce. Before WWE Champion Sheamus lays some disciplinary action down on Evan Bourne, a Triple Threat Match between Randy Orton, Edge, and Chris Jericho is set to determine the new No. 1 Contender to challenge The Celtic Warrior for the gold. Plus, Wade Barrett and Mark Henry and much more.

RAW 894
star
8.00
26 votes

#18 - RAW 894

Season 18 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/12/2010

John Cena continues his war with The Nexus by taking on all six members in a Handicap Match. Chris Jericho makes his presence felt when Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Edge. Two families with an enduring legacy in WWE clash as Tamina & The Usos take on The Hart Dynasty. Plus, United States Champion The Miz faces Mark Henry and more.

RAW 891
star
8.00
26 votes

#19 - RAW 891

Season 18 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/21/2010

After firing and replacing Bret Hart as the Raw General Manager with someone with some anonymity, Mr. McMahon rehires The Nexus to shake things up in WWE. However, The Chairman soon discovers that the hand that feeds is in danger of being bitten. Sheamus defends the WWE Championship against John Cena. All this and much more.

RAW 890
star
8.00
26 votes

#20 - RAW 890

Season 18 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/14/2010

When Raw General Manager Bret Hart takes matters in his own hands to stop the brutal onslaught brought on by The Nexus, he learns the painful truth of strength in numbers. Despite being targeted for another assault by Wade Barrett and his band of NXT Rookies, WWE Champion John Cena partners with Randy Orton to face Edge & Sheamus.

RAW 889 - Viewer's Choice
star
8.00
26 votes

#21 - RAW 889 - Viewer's Choice

Season 18 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/7/2010

The WWE Universe takes control of what they want to see with the first ever Viewer's Choice edition of Raw. several top WWE Superstars compete in matches selected by the fans. However, things take shocking turn when a band of young talents led by Wade Barrett forces everyone to sit up and take notice of The Nexus.

RAW 888
star
8.00
26 votes

#22 - RAW 888

Season 18 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/31/2010

On a night where Randy Orton & WWE Champion John Cena take on Edge & Sheamus, The Rated-R Superstar looks to eliminate The Viper from competition. Raw General Manager Bret Hart collaborates with Raw Guest Host Ashton Kutcher on ideas for an upcoming event. Despite being eliminated from NXT, Daniel Bryan goes one-on-one with The Miz.

RAW 886
star
8.00
26 votes

#23 - RAW 886

Season 18 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/17/2010

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart challenges The Miz for the United States Championship in a No Disqualification Match. In the main event, Sheamus goes one-on-one with WWE Champion John Cena. Plus, Randy Orton looks to give Edge a deathly surprise, Mark Henry gets some payback on Batista, and much more action.

RAW 885
star
8.00
26 votes

#24 - RAW 885

Season 18 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/10/2010

New Raw General Manager Vickie Guerrero punishes Randy Orton for his recent attacks on various Raw Guest Hosts by ordering him to face Edge and a mystery partner in a Handicap Match. Mark Henry comes to the aid of WWE Champion John Cena during an assault at the hands of Sheamus and Batista. All this and much more.

RAW 917
star
7.78
27 votes

#25 - RAW 917

Season 18 - Episode 51 - Aired 12/20/2010

After trying to get into the Christmas spirit in an unusual way, WWE Champion The Miz partners with Alex Riley and King Sheamus to take on John Morrison, Randy Orton, and Jerry "The King" Lawler in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Following his victory over Wade Barrett at WWE TLC, John Cena goes one-on-one with Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler.