WWE Monday Night Raw debuted on January 11, 1993, broadcasting live from the Manhattan Center in New York City. It was WWE's first live weekly television program and quickly became the company's flagship show, introducing a fast-paced, unpredictable format that changed professional wrestling television forever.
In the mid-1990s, Raw entered a legendary ratings rivalry with WCW Monday Nitro known as the Monday Night Wars. This era produced iconic storylines and the Attitude Era, featuring Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Mankind, and D-Generation X, generating some of the most-watched episodes in Raw history.
In a landmark shift for professional wrestling media, WWE Raw moved to Netflix in January 2025, marking the show's biggest platform transition in its history. The move significantly expanded Raw's global reach and brought the long-running program to millions of new viewers worldwide.
Raw has been the home of countless WWE Championship reigns, title changes, and career-defining moments across more than 1,600 episodes. The show has hosted major anniversary specials at iconic venues including Madison Square Garden and Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
The Raw roster has featured legends like Shawn Michaels, Triple H, John Cena, and Roman Reigns. In 2026, the brand continues to showcase top talent including CM Punk, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, and Rhea Ripley competing for the World Heavyweight Championship and other prestigious titles.