WWE: Raw has become the cornerstone of weekly live events since its premiere in 1993, captivating audiences with drama-rich scripted matches and athletic excellence. Since its introduction, several superstars have seen their careers flourish through WWE: Raw.
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It’s a live event
Since its debut in 1993, WWE Raw has offered action, drama, and astounding athleticism. This show has launched stars such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H and John Cena; plus made WWE into a billion-dollar business with over one billion global viewers making it the biggest weekly entertainment show ever made!
Raw was scheduled to air a three-hour special memorial show for Mr. McMahon’s storyline death; however, this show was cancelled following real-life tragedy. As a replacement episode aired highlights from WWE DVD ‘Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story’ along with several of Benoit’s matches; several wrestlers also broke character to honor Benoit.
Raw moved from TSN in Canada after 11 years to rival sports broadcaster The Score (now Sportsnet 360), where unlike TSN it did not preempt for Monday Night Football but instead featured a countdown pre-show instead.
It’s unpredictable
One aspect that makes WWE Raw so captivating is its unpredictable nature. Although most of the show may be scripted, there are always exciting moments where wrestlers take control and surprise viewers; especially during storyline segments of Raw.
Mick Foley throwing an unexpected “This Is Your Life” celebration for The Rock or John Cena and the original NXT cast brawling which turns into a beer truck rampage, both moments illustrate just how unpredictable WWE shows can be.
This may be partially attributable to the show having multiple writers; when so many different ideas collide in one place, things can get messy quickly. Still, its ability to surprise and engage viewers keeps them coming back week after week.
It’s entertaining
The WWE has successfully created an environment in which events that occur on Raw are just as engaging and dramatic as any drama. Faction between wrestlers flares up during each show; wagers are placed; people switch sides from good to evil or back again. As each episode ends on an unpredictable cliffhanger, fans eagerly anticipate what comes next!
Over its history, there have been various themed episodes. These have included Slammy Awards ceremonies, draft lottery episodes, tributes to deceased wrestlers and special episodes commemorating anniversaries of the show.
WWE Raw can now be watched across various streaming devices including Hulu and YouTube for those without cable television access, as well as Netflix – one of the leading entertainment services globally – who will distribute its programming globally and allow fans to keep watching every Monday night without cable access; at the same time expanding reach and attracting more new viewers.
It’s addictive
Even with its many flaws, WWE Raw remains highly addictive. A must-see for wrestling fans everywhere, it can be hard to shake its hold over you if it becomes part of your routine. Luckily there are multiple ways you can watch it: for instance in Canada it airs live on CKVR-TV in Barrie and CKMI-TV in Montreal while it also airs on tape-delay in the US.
Vince McMahon, Rob Bartlett and Randy Savage originally hosted WWE Raw. Announcers included both traditional wrestlers like Gorilla Monsoon as well as comedians such as Bobby Heenan. However, since 1993 when Gorilla Monsoon was kicked out due to a feud with Heenan, many other announcers and personalities such as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Stone Cold Steve Austin made appearances. It now airs worldwide!