The BEST episodes of WWE Raw season 4
Every episode of WWE Raw season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Raw season 4!
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#1 - RAW 169
Season 4 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/22/1996
Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson take on The Smoking Gunns for the WWE Tag Team Championship. With Vader now scheduled to meet Michaels for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam, Jim Cornette delivers a message to the Heartbreak Kid. Plus, Mankind, Goldust, and many more in action.
#2 - RAW 149
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/1996
Shawn Michaels takes on the 1-2-3 Kid. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper welcomes Goldust to be his guest on a new edition of Piper's Pit. Plus, Justin Hawk Bradshaw in action. The WWE Universe continues to await the return of the Ultimate Warrior, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles WWE Champion Bret Hart in the main event.
#3 - RAW 159
Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/13/1996
Goldust looks to shine his spotlight on the Undertaker with help from Mankind. WWE Champion Shawn Michaels looks to take out his recent frustrations in a match against Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Plus, the British Bulldog offers a stern warning towards The Heartbreak Kid, Vader takes out the trash when he battles Duke "The Dumpster" Droese, and more.
#4 - RAW 165
Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 6/24/1996
Newly-crowned King of the Ring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces The Undertaker. Savio Vega teams up with Aldo Montoya & the Brooklyn Brawler to take on three of Jim Cornette's finest. Plus, Ahmed Johnson battles Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Brian Pillman continues to cause controversy, and much more.
#5 - RAW 177
Season 4 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/23/1996
The finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament see "Wildman" Marc Mero battle Faarooq. The Undertaker has a grave message for Mankind and Paul Bearer. Plus, The Stalker faces Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the main event, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin continues his tirade on Bret Hart, Double J's musical ability is exposed, and more.
#6 - RAW 153
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/1/1996
New WWE Champion Shawn Michaels kicks off his inaugural title reign and acknowledges his next challengers. After weeks of cryptic messages, Mankind makes his debut. As The Undertaker faces off with Justin Hawk Bradshaw, the Deadman's newest enemy makes his presence felt. Plus, Marc Mero, The Body Donnas, and many more in action.
#7 - RAW 186
Season 4 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/25/1996
While Bret Hart looks to settle a sibling rivalry in one-on-one action, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows the "Hit Man" that their problems are far from over. From his home in San Antonio, Shawn Michaels, along side Jose Lothario, shares his thoughts on Sycho Sid's despicable actions Plus, Marc Mero faces Billy Gunn, Rocky Maivia in action, and more.
#8 - RAW 188
Season 4 - Episode 48 - Aired 12/9/1996
The Undertaker and Mankind battle in a No Holds Barred main event. While Bret Hart prepares for his upcoming WWE Championship opportunity at In Your House, the "Hit Man" gives an interview about recent events in WWE. Plus, Sycho Sid takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Goldust goes one-on-one against Bart Gunn, and much, much more.
#9 - RAW 185
Season 4 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/18/1996
New WWE Champion Sycho Sid speaks about his victory over Shawn Michaels and sends a message to Bret Hart. When The Executioner targets "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in his confrontation with Mankind, Austin receives help from an unlikely source. Plus, Faarooq takes on Savio Vega, Leif Cassidy & Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly in a tag team action, and more.
#10 - RAW 183
Season 4 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/4/1996
Brian Pillman prepares to give an interview via satellite from his home while he recuperates from his recent injury. However, things take a dangerous turn when Pillman and his family are targeted by his old friend "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, The Sultan battles Alex Porteau, Goldust takes on The Stalker, and much more.
#11 - RAW 170
Season 4 - Episode 30 - Aired 7/29/1996
Undertaker battles "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. While Vader looks for another victory on his road to SummerSlam, Jim Cornette calls out Jose Lothario for a face-to-face confrontation. After attacking Ahmed Johnson, Faarooq Asad is given a Sunny introduction to WWE. Plus, Sycho Sid in action, the British Bulldog takes on Henry Godwinn, and more.
#12 - RAW 163
Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/10/1996
The Undertaker goes one-on-one with the British Bulldog. As Jerry "The King" Lawler looks for a creative way out of his upcoming match with the Ultimate Warrior, he finds his integrity questioned. Plus, the first round matches of the King of the Ring Tournament continue, Mankind makes his presence felt, and much more.
#13 - RAW 157
Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/29/1996
WWE Champion Shawn Michaels finds himself on the receiving end of the British Bulldog's bite after Jim Cornette makes some shocking allegations against The Heartbreak Kid. Mankind faces off against Bart Gunn. Plus, The Ultimate Warrior takes on Dr. Isaac Yankem, Savio Vega makes a special challenge to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and much more.
#14 - RAW 162
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 6/3/1996
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to advance in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament. As Austin continues his quest for the crown, Jake "The Snake" Roberts begins his own when he takes on Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Plus, Mankind takes on Barry Horowitz, Goldust offers explanations for his actions towards Ahmed Johnson, and more.
#15 - RAW 181
Season 4 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/21/1996
Bret Hart returns and makes some stunning proclamations about his WWE future. While Mr. Perfect is scheduled to take on Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the main event, a plot is revealed that could bring championship gold to the Connecticut Blue Blood. Plus, The Smoking Gunns take on The Godwinns, Sycho Sid in singles action, and more.
#16 - RAW 180
Season 4 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/14/1996
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin calls out Bret Hart and meets WWE Champion Shawn Michaels in the main event. After months of a verbal abuse directed at Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Jerry "The King" Lawler may have to eat his words. Before they face off in a Buried Alive Match, The Undertaker and Mankind deliver their last words. Plus, Vader and more.
#17 - RAW 179
Season 4 - Episode 39 - Aired 10/7/1996
Sycho Sid takes on Goldust. The New and Improved Rockers flex their in-ring abilities in a match against The Smoking Gunns. After recently being revealed to be the voice behind Double J's musical career, the "Real Double J" Jesse James breaks his silence. Plus, The Sultan battles Aldo Montoya, Vader bites off more than he can chew, and much more.
#18 - RAW 171
Season 4 - Episode 31 - Aired 8/5/1996
A Raw Invitational Battle Royal is held to see who will face the WWE Champion after SummerSlam. Shawn Michaels sits down for a one-on-one interview. The rivalry between Mankind and The Undertaker escalates. Faarooq Asad continues to cause problems for Ahmed Johnson. Plus, The New Rockers take on The Body Donnas and more.
#19 - RAW 168
Season 4 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/15/1996
WWE Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns receive a pair of golden opportunities as Bart challenges Ahmed Johnson for the Intercontinental Championship and Billy faces Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship. Plus, Camp Cornette looks to increase their chances at In Your House, Marc Mero takes on T.L. Hopper, and more.
#20 - RAW 166
Season 4 - Episode 26 - Aired 7/1/1996
Goldust shows Marc Mero just how wild he can be when they meet in the main event. WWE Champion Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with his former tag team partner Marty Jannetty. After having his personal challenges mocked by Jerry "The King" Lawler, Jake "The Snake" Roberts gets some punishment from Mankind. Plus, "Stone" Cold Steve Austin and more.
#21 - RAW 164
Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/17/1996
The quarter-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament kick off, including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and more. Jim Cornette announces the perfect referee for the upcoming match between Shawn Michaels and the British Bulldog. Plus, a special look at Brian Pillman's contract signing with WWE and much more.
#22 - RAW 160
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/20/1996
WWE Champion Shawn Michaels ignores the bark of the British Bulldog and welcomes his bite as he provides color commentary for the Bulldog's match against Jake "The Snake" Roberts. As The Undertaker delivers a message to Goldust before their upcoming Casket Match, Mankind takes it upon himself to seal the Deadman's fate. All that and more.
#23 - RAW 158
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/6/1996
After scandalous allegations were made against WWE Champion Shawn Michaels, another woman comes forward to further discredit the integrity of The Heartbreak Kid. Goldust learns the stipulation for his match against the Undertaker. Plus, the 1-2-3 Kid battles "Wildman" Marc Mero, the British Bulldog takes on Fatu, and much more.
#24 - RAW 151
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/18/1996
WWE Champion Bret Hart meets Tatanka in the main event. As the road to WrestleMania XII continues, Diesel begins to realize the gravity of his impending match with The Undertaker. Camp Cornette accepts the challenge laid out by Yokozuna and his allies. Plus, Goldust faces Fatu, the British Bulldog battles Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and more.
#25 - RAW 155
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/15/1996
Bret Hart reflects on his controversial defeat at WrestleMania. Now that Vader's path of destruction has claimed Yokozuna, Jim Cornette's most devastating client sets his sights on a real bad guy. Plus, Goldust defends the Intercontinental Championship against Savio Vega, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Bart Gunn, and much more.