The BEST episodes of WWE Raw season 8

Every episode of WWE Raw season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Raw season 8!

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 is WAR 383
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9.00
4 votes

#1 - RAW is WAR 383

Season 8 - Episode 39 - Aired 9/25/2000

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin addresses the current state of WWE before continuing his search for payback on whoever ran him over at the 1999 Survivor Series. In order to prevent mass casualties, Commissioner Mick Foley urges The Rattlesnake to let him handle the investigation. Plus, the rivalry between Kurt Angle and Triple H continues to escalate.

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RAW is WAR 365
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8.67
3 votes

#2 - RAW is WAR 365

Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/22/2000

The WWE Championship is back around the waist of Triple H due to the officiating of Shawn Michaels. Former champion The Rock goes on a quest for payback, beginning with Mr. McMahon. Plus, Eddie Guerrero defends his European Championship against D-Lo Brown, Essa Rios & The Godfather team up to take on Dean Malenko & Perry Saturn, and more.

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RAW is WAR 371
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8.67
3 votes

#3 - RAW is WAR 371

Season 8 - Episode 27 - Aired 7/3/2000

Shane McMahon goes one-on-one with The Rock for the WWE Championship in the main event. While Triple H's quest for the WWE Championship is put on hold, he is given an opportunity at Rikishi's Intercontinental Championship. But when Chris Jericho makes presence felt at The Game's expense, Y2J finds himself in a Handicap Match. Kurt Angle in action.

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RAW is WAR 376
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8.67
3 votes

#4 - RAW is WAR 376

Season 8 - Episode 32 - Aired 8/7/2000

While the marriage between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmsely continues to strain, Commissioner Mick Foley looks to stir things up by having Triple H compete in a match to determine the No. 1 Contender for The Rock's WWE Championship against Stephanie's supposed love interest, Kurt Angle. Plus, Chris Jericho, The Rock, and more in action.

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RAW is WAR 372
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8.33
3 votes

#5 - RAW is WAR 372

Season 8 - Episode 28 - Aired 7/10/2000

While the rivalry between Triple H and Chris Jericho continues to escalate, Women's Champion Stephanie McMahon plans a special surprise for Y2J. Shane McMahon explains his radical new friendship and has him go one-on-one with WWE Champion The Rock. Plus, Lita takes on Trish Stratus in a Street Fight and more.

RAW is WAR 391
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8.00
2 votes

#6 - RAW is WAR 391

Season 8 - Episode 47 - Aired 11/20/2000

With Triple H barely surviving his encounter with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley offers an apology to The Rattlesnake on behalf of her husband. Plus, Rikishi & Kane battle Chris Jericho & The Rock, European Champion William Regal gets hardcore, and much more action.

RAW is WAR 396
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8.00
2 votes

#7 - RAW is WAR 396

Season 8 - Episode 52 - Aired 12/25/2000

Stephanie McMahon-Helmsely takes control of this special holiday edition of Raw. In the spirit of the season, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gives Kane a Christmas present when he goes one-on-one with the Big Red Machine. Plus, WWE Champion Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to take on Chris Jericho & The Dudley Boyz and more.

RAW is WAR 389
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8.00
3 votes

#8 - RAW is WAR 389

Season 8 - Episode 45 - Aired 11/6/2000

While suspicions run rampant over who else was involved in "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's hit and run assault, Commissioner Mick Foley looks to ease the tensions between Austin and The Rock by having them team up to face Rikishi and WWE Champion Kurt Angle. Plus, DX reunites to take on The Radicalz, The Undertaker battles Val Venis, and more.

RAW is WAR 388
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8.00
3 votes

#9 - RAW is WAR 388

Season 8 - Episode 44 - Aired 10/30/2000

Chris Jericho faces off against The Rock in the main event to determine the No. 1 Contender for Kurt Angle's WWE Championship. Triple H takes his issues with the Olympic Gold Medalist to a violent level when they meet in a Non-Title Match. After months of turmoil, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to finally finish off Rikish inside a Steel Cage.

RAW is WAR 387
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8.00
3 votes

#10 - RAW is WAR 387

Season 8 - Episode 43 - Aired 10/23/2000

Kurt Angle begins his reign as WWE Champion by defending his title against both The Rock and Triple H in a Triple Threat Match. Rikishi seeks forgiveness from some old friends. Plus, Lita defends her Women's Championship against Trish Stratus, Tazz & Raven take on Too Cool, and much more.

RAW is WAR 380
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8.00
3 votes

#11 - RAW is WAR 380

Season 8 - Episode 36 - Aired 9/4/2000

After being unjustly arrested on SmackDown thanks to an anonymous tip, Triple H goes on a hunt to find out just who was behind his incarceration. WWE Champion The Rock teams with The Undertaker for main event action as they take on the WWE Tag Team Champions, Edge & Christian. Chyna defneds her Intercontiental Championship and much more action.

RAW is WAR 373
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8.00
3 votes

#12 - RAW is WAR 373

Season 8 - Episode 29 - Aired 7/17/2000

Commissioner Mick Foley reprimands Triple H. The Game teams with Kurt Angle to take on The Undertaker & Kane in the main event. Plus, WWE Champion The Rock in action, The Dudley Boyz face off against The Hardy Boyz, and much more.

RAW is WAR 367
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8.00
3 votes

#13 - RAW is WAR 367

Season 8 - Episode 23 - Aired 6/5/2000

The Rock faces both Kane and The Undertaker in a Triple Threat Match to see who will next challenge Triple H for his WWE Championship. Plus, Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to take on The Dudley Boyz & Chris Jericho, the Qualifiying Matches for the 2000 King of Ring Tournament begin, and much more.

RAW is WAR 366
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8.00
3 votes

#14 - RAW is WAR 366

Season 8 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/29/2000

Mr. McMahon orders The Rock and The Undertaker to face each other in a Lumberjack Match main event. Shane McMahon battles Rikishi in a match to qualify for the 2000 King of the Ring. Plus, Kurt Angle challenges Eddie Guerrero for the European Championship, Edge & Christian defend the Tag Team Championship against Too Cool, and much more.

RAW is WAR 361
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7.80
5 votes

#15 - RAW is WAR 361

Season 8 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/24/2000

With Stone Cold Steve Austin set to be in The Rock's corner when he takes on Triple H for the WWE Championship at Backlash, Mr. McMahon reminds The Great One about the troubled history between The Rattlesnake and The Brahma Bull. Chris Jericho's disrespect for the McMahon family leads Shane to challenge Y2J to a Tag Team main event.

RAW is WAR 368
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7.67
3 votes

#16 - RAW is WAR 368

Season 8 - Episode 24 - Aired 6/12/2000

After CEO Linda McMahon announces that The Rock will join forces with Kane and The Undertaker to face the McMahon-Helmsley Faction at King of the Ring, Mr. McMahon orders The Great One to face off with the Big Red Machine in a No Holds Barred Match. However, the tables are turned when The Chairman and Shane McMahon have to face The Dudley Boyz.

RAW is WAR 370
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7.67
3 votes

#17 - RAW is WAR 370

Season 8 - Episode 26 - Aired 6/26/2000

After losing the WWE Championship to The Rock, Triple H demands to be named No. 1 Contender. However, The Game is in for surprise when Shawn Michaels returns to introduce the WWE Universe to the new Commissioner of WWE. The new King of the Ring Kurt Angle reveals plans of his own for the WWE Championship. Plus, The Undertaker and more in action.

RAW is WAR 375
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7.67
3 votes

#18 - RAW is WAR 375

Season 8 - Episode 31 - Aired 7/31/2000

After being caught in a very precarious situation with Trish Stratus on SmackDown, Triple H tries to salvage his marriage with Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley with a heartfelt apology. But when Commissioner Mick Foley orders him to team with Stratus to take on Lita and WWE Champion The Rock, The Game finds himself in another compromising position.

RAW is WAR 378
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7.67
3 votes

#19 - RAW is WAR 378

Season 8 - Episode 34 - Aired 8/21/2000

Kurt Angle and Triple H look to put aside their differences when Commissioner Foley orders them to team up to face The Acolytes. However, things break down after Foley announces that Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley will defend her Women's Championship against Lita in the main event with WWE Champion The Rock serving as the special guest referee.

RAW is WAR 381
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7.67
3 votes

#20 - RAW is WAR 381

Season 8 - Episode 37 - Aired 9/11/2000

Commissioner Mick Foley begins an investigation into who was behind "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's hit and run assault at last year's Survivor Series. WWE Champion The Rock looks for some payback on Kane when he teams with The Undertaker for a No Disqualification Tag Team main event. Plus, Lita defends her Women's Championship against Ivory and more.

RAW is WAR 385
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7.67
3 votes

#21 - RAW is WAR 385

Season 8 - Episode 41 - Aired 10/9/2000

After suspending "Stone Cold" Steve Austin on SmackDown, Commissioner Mick Foley continues his investigation into who ran over The Rattlesnake at the last Survivor Series and promises to reveal the assailant before the night is over. But when all is said and done, the evidence points to the most unlikely individual in WWE.

RAW is WAR 390
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7.67
3 votes

#22 - RAW is WAR 390

Season 8 - Episode 46 - Aired 11/13/2000

With the shocking revelation that Triple H was behind his hit and run assault, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin sets his sights on getting some payback on The Game. But first, The Rattlesnake must team with The Rock, Billy Gunn, and Chyna to take on The Radicalz in an Eight-Man Tag Team main event. Plus, Chris Jericho in action. and more.

RAW is WAR 394
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7.50
2 votes

#23 - RAW is WAR 394

Season 8 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/11/2000

Mr. McMahon looks to force Commissioner Mick Foley into early retirement. Kurt Angle teams with Edge & Christian to take on The Rock & The Dudley Boyz in a Six-Man Tag Team Tables Match. Plus, Raven battles Al Snow in a Hardcore Match, Jerry "The King" Lawler teams with K-Kwik & Road Dogg to take on the Right to Censor, and more.

RAW is WAR 384
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7.33
3 votes

#24 - RAW is WAR 384

Season 8 - Episode 40 - Aired 10/2/2000

The investigation into who ran over "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is just a hair away from being solved as Commissioner Mick Foley gets a huge lead in the case. With everyone wanting chance at The Rock's WWE Championship, Triple H and Kurt Angle are given an opportunity to battle it out in the main event to determine just who is the No. 1 Contender.

RAW is WAR 379
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7.33
3 votes

#25 - RAW is WAR 379

Season 8 - Episode 35 - Aired 8/28/2000

Their battle for The Rock's WWE Championship at SummerSlam may be over, but the rivalry between Triple H and Kurt Angle rages on as The Game looks to make the Olympic Gold Medalist pay for his actions. The Rock defend his title against Kane. Plus, Edge & Christian decide to show The Dudley Boyz and The Hardy Boyz a little respect and more.