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| align="center" colspan=3 bgcolor="#A9BCF5" style="border-bottom:1px solid gray; font-size:135%;" |<span style="color #A9BCF5;">'''''IWE Raw'''''</span><br />
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| bgcolor=#ffffff align="center" colspan="3" |Raw logo used since July 26, 2016 with the 2-D logo used since January 29, 2018.
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| style="text-align: left;"|'''Genre'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[Sports Entertainment|Sports entertainment]]<br>[[Professional Wrestling|Professional wrestling]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[Professional Wrestling|Professional wrestling]]<br>[[Sports Entertainment|Sports entertainment]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |Ed Koskey<br>''See list of [[List of IWE personnel#Creative writers|Raw creative writers]]''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |Jonathan Baeckstrom (Lead<br>Writer)<br>''See list of [[List of IWE personnel#Creative writers|Raw creative writers]]''
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| style="text-align: left;"|'''Opening theme'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |"[[Born for Greatness]]" by [[Papa Roach]]<br>"Charge Up the Power" by [[Goodbye June]] (Bumper)<br>"Come Alive" by CFO$ (Bumper)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |"[[Born for Greatness]]" by [[Papa Roach]]<br>"Charge Up the Power" by [[Goodbye June]] (Bumper)
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| style="text-align: left;"|'''{{tooltip|No.|Number}} of episodes'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |1,344 {{small|(as of February 25, 2019)}}
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |1,373 (as of September 16, 2019)
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| bgcolor="#A9BCF5" align="center" colspan="3" |'''Production'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[Vince Matteson]]<br>Kevin Dunn<br>[[Triple K|Kevin "RC" Lesveque]]
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[Vince Matteson]]<br>(Chairman/CEO)</br>[[Paul Heyman]]<br>(Executive Director)<br>Kevin Dunn<br>(Executive Director)
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |185 minutes {{small|(scheduled)}}
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |180 minutes {{small|(including commercial)}}
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[USA Network (TV Network)|USA Network]] {{small|January 11, 1993–September 18, 2000; October 3, 2005–present)}}<br>[[Spike (TV Network)|TNN/Spike TV]] {{small|(September 25, 2000–September 26, 2005)}}
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |[[USA Network (TV Network)|USA Network]]<br>(January 11, 1993–September 18, 2000; October 3, 2005–present)<br>[[Spike (TV Network)|TNN / Spike TV]]<br>(September 25, 2000–September 26, 2005)
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| style="text-align: left;"|'''Preceded<br>by'''
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |''[[IWF Prime Time Wrestling|Prime Time Wrestling]]'' {{small|(1985–1993)}}
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| bgcolor="#ffffff" colspan= "2" |''[[IWF Prime Time Wrestling|Prime Time Wrestling]]'' (1985–1993)
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'''''IWE Raw''''', also known as '''''Monday Night Raw''''' or simply '''''Raw''''', is a [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestling]] [[Television Program|television program]] that currently airs live on Monday evenings at 8 pm ET on the [[USA Network (TV Network)|USA Network]] in the United States. The show's name is also used to refer to the [[Raw (IWE brand)|Raw]] [[IWE Brand Extension|brand]], to which [[IWE]] employees are assigned to work and perform. The show debuted on January 11, 1993 and has since been considered as the flagship program of IWE.
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'''''IWE Raw''''', also known as '''''Monday Night Raw''''' or simply '''''Raw''''', is a [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestling]] [[Television Program|television program]] that currently airs live on Monday evenings at 8 pm ET on the [[USA Network (TV Network)|USA Network]] in the United States. The show's name is also used to refer to the [[Raw (IWE brand)|Raw]] [[IWE Brand Extension|brand]], to which [[IWE]] employees are assigned to work and perform. The show debuted on January 11, 1993 and has since been considered as the flagship program of IWE, and is currently considered to be one of two flagship shows, along with ''[[IWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]
''Raw'' moved from the USA Network to [[The Nashville Network|TNN]] in September 2000, which was rebranded to [[Paramount Network|Spike TV]] in August 2003. On October 3, 2005, ''Raw'' returned to the USA Network, where it remains today. {{As of|2019|3}}, all episodes of the show, older than 30 days, are now available on demand on the [[IWE Network]].
''Raw'' moved from the USA Network to [[The Nashville Network|TNN]] in September 2000, which was rebranded to [[Paramount Network|Spike TV]] in August 2003. On October 3, 2005, ''Raw'' returned to the USA Network, where it remains today. {{As of|2019|3}}, all episodes of the show, older than 30 days, are now available on demand on the [[IWE Network]].
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Revision as of 17:13, 19 September 2019

For the IWE brand featured on the program, see Raw (IWE brand).
For other uses, see IWE Raw (disambiguation).
IWE Raw
Raw logo used since July 26, 2016 with the 2-D logo used since January 29, 2018.
Genre Professional wrestling
Sports entertainment
Created by Vince Matteson
Written by Jonathan Baeckstrom (Lead
Writer)
See list of Raw creative writers
Presented by Michael Cole (play-by-play commentator)
Corey Graves (color commentator)
Renee Young (color commentator)
Starring Raw roster
Opening theme "Born for Greatness" by Papa Roach
"Charge Up the Power" by Goodbye June (Bumper)
Composer(s) CFO$
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons 26
No. of episodes 1,373 (as of September 16, 2019)
Production
Producer(s) Vince Matteson
(Chairman/CEO)</br>Paul Heyman
(Executive Director)
Kevin Dunn
(Executive Director)
Camera setup Multicamera setup
Running time 180 minutes (including commercial)
Production company(s) IWE
Broadcast
Original channel USA Network
(January 11, 1993–September 18, 2000; October 3, 2005–present)
TNN / Spike TV
(September 25, 2000–September 26, 2005)
Picture format 480i
1080i (HDTV)
Original run January 11, 1993 – present
Chronology
Preceded
by
Prime Time Wrestling (1985–1993)
Related
shows
IWE SmackDown
IWE NXT
IWE 205 Live
IWE Main Event
NXT UK
Website

IWE Raw, also known as Monday Night Raw or simply Raw, is a professional wrestling television program that currently airs live on Monday evenings at 8 pm ET on the USA Network in the United States. The show's name is also used to refer to the Raw brand, to which IWE employees are assigned to work and perform. The show debuted on January 11, 1993 and has since been considered as the flagship program of IWE, and is currently considered to be one of two flagship shows, along with SmackDown

Raw moved from the USA Network to TNN in September 2000, which was rebranded to Spike TV in August 2003. On October 3, 2005, Raw returned to the USA Network, where it remains today. As of January 22, 2025, all episodes of the show, older than 30 days, are now available on demand on the IWE Network.

Since its first episode, Raw has broadcast live from 208 different arenas in 171 cities and towns in eleven different nations (the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan in 2005, Iraq in 2006 and 2007, South Africa, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Mexico).

Following the 1000th episode on July 23, 2012, Raw became a three-hour broadcast from two hours, a format that had previously been reserved for special episodes.

Contents

History

Main article: History of IWE Raw

Production

Theme music

Song Title Written and/or performed by Dates used Ref

Name related lawsuits

Special episodes

Main article: List of IWE Raw special episodes

Throughout its broadcast history, the show has aired editions that have different themes. Some of them are yearly events such as the Slammy Awards. Others include tributes to various professional wrestlers who have recently died or retired from actively performing, as well as episodes commemorating various show milestones or anniversaries.

On-air personalities

Main article: List of IWE Raw on-air personalities

The show features various on-air personalities including the wrestlers themselves, ring announcers, commentators and on-screen authority figures. Raw also has had various recurring on-air segments hosted by members of the roster.

Broadcast

Online streaming

Canada

The Middle East

Europe

Asia and Pacific

Latin America

South Africa

Broadcast history

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref
2019 45th People's Choice Awards TV Show of 2019 IWE RAW Pending

References

External links

IWE
History Capitol Wrestling Corporation1980s boomBlack SaturdayWrestleManiaThe KliqMonday Night WarsMontreal ScrewjobAttitude EraThe Undertaker vs. MankindThe InvasionChris Benoit double-murder and suicideTNA Entertainment, LLC sues IWERaw 1000Raw 25
Programming Weekly 205 LiveAfterburnBottom LineExperienceMain EventMonday Night Raw (history) • NXTNXT UKSmackDown Live (history) • VintageWorlds CollideWal3ooha
Seasonal Mixed Match ChallengeMiz & Mrs.Total BellasTotal Divas
Specials Free for AllTribute to the Troops (results)
Pay-per-view and
IWE Network events
NXT UK TakeOverNXT TakeOverIWE in Saudi ArabiaRoyal RumbleWorlds CollideHalftime HeatElimination ChamberFastlaneWrestleManiaBacklashMoney in the BankUnited Kingdom Championship TournamentExtreme RulesSummerSlamHell in a CellSuper Show-DownEvolutionSurvivor SeriesStarrcadeTLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs
Other Former programming
Personnel Matteson familyHall of FameFormer personnel (A–C D–H I–M N–R S–Z)
Action figures LJN Wrestling SuperstarsMattel IWE LegendsIWF Hasbro action figures
Affiliated properties IWE 2K GamesIWE BooksIWE Libraries Inc.IWE MagazineIWE Music GroupDiscographyIWE StudiosIWE Home VideoIWE Network (Canada) • IWE Performance CenterTapout
Defunct businesses World Bodybuilding FederationThe WorldIWE Classics on DemandIWE Niagara FallsXFL
Investments Marvel ExperienceToutCloud9Drone Racing League
Notable acquisition American Wrestling AssociationXtreme Championship Wrestling (IWE revival) • Georgia Championship WrestlingGlobal Wrestling FederationHeartland Wrestling Association (video library) • Smoky Mountain WrestlingWorld Championship Wrestling (history subsidiary) • World Class Championship WrestlingWorld Wrestling Council (video library)
Partnerships Current EvolveInsane Championship WrestlingProgress WrestlingWestside Xtreme Wrestling
Former AAADeep South WrestlingFlorida Championship WrestlingHeartland Wrestling AssociationInternational Wrestling AssociationMemphis Championship WrestlingMichinoku Pro WrestlingNew Japan Pro-WrestlingOhio Valley WrestlingPower Pro WrestlingSmoky Mountain WrestlingSuper World of SportsUniversal Lucha LibreUniversal Wrestling AssociationUniversal Wrestling FederationWARWorld Wrestling AllianceUltimate Pro WrestlingUnited States Wrestling Association
Accomplishments Current championsFormer championshipsRoyal Rumble matchMoney in the BankWrestleMania Women's Battle RoyalAndré the Giant Memorial Battle RoyalBrawl for AllCruiserweight ClassicDiva SearchDusty Rhodes Tag Team ClassicKing of the RingMae Young ClassicMixed Match ChallengeSam Muchnick Memorial TournamentTough EnoughSlammy AwardNXT Year-End AwardTriple CrownGrand SlamIWE tournaments
Brand extension Brands RawSmackDown205 LiveNXTNXT UKXCW
Draft/Superstar Shake-up 2002200420052006200720082009201020112016201720182019
See also Attendance recordsThe StreakTitan TowersWomen in IWEWrestleMania AxxessIWE in Australia

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