RAW

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Raw

Year: 1993 First Air: 1993-01-11
Overview

Raw is a long-running weekly wrestling series that mixes live in-ring action with behind-the-scenes drama and big-event storytelling. Created by Vince McMahon, the show spotlights top WWE Superstars as rivalries build through matches, promos, and surprise moments in front of a loud arena crowd. Airing year-round, Raw blends athletic spectacle with soap-opera energy, serving as a central hub for championship pursuits and headline-making returns.

Synopsis

Premiering in 1993, Raw is WWE’s flagship weekly program, presenting live professional wrestling with an ongoing narrative that evolves week to week. Each episode combines high-stakes matches, championship developments, and character-driven segments that deepen rivalries and alliances. Superstars compete across divisions while managers, teams, and factions influence outcomes through strategy, mind games, and unexpected confrontations. The show’s format balances athletic competition with dramatic storytelling, often featuring opening bouts that set the tone, mid-show twists that shift momentum, and main events designed to raise the stakes for upcoming premium events. Raw also serves as a launching point for new talent and major roster changes, with debuts, returns, and contract signings adding momentum. With a mix of spectacle, crowd-driven energy, and serialized arcs, the series remains a central stage for WWE’s biggest names.

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Trivia
This weekly arena spectacle blends athletic showdowns with mic-work, rivalries, and surprise returns.
Q1: On WWE Raw, what is the in-ring interview segment hosted by Michael Cole that often features a rowdy crowd and surprise interruptions called?
Answer: The Highlight Reel
Recurring talk-show segments on Raw are key storytelling engines, often escalating feuds without needing a match. Knowing signature segments helps track eras and major character beats.
Q2: Which Raw commentator is famous for shouting the catchphrase "Oh my!" during big moments?
Answer: Jim Ross
Iconic commentary calls are part of Raw’s identity and help define how major moments are remembered. The voice behind a catchphrase can signal a specific era of the show.