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01 Raw - Jan. 03, 2005 Episode 13rd January 2005 Before they battle for the World Heavyweight Championship inside the Elimination Chamber at New Year's Revolution, the six competitors find themselves in singles action including Triple H taking on Randy Orton in the main event. Plus, Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin battles Sylvain Grenier, Victoria faces Trish Stratus, and more. 02 Raw - Jan. 10, 2005 Episode 210th January 2005 Randy Orton tries to cause a rift between Batista and new World Heavyweight Champion Triple H before going one-on-one with The Animal in the main event to determine the No. 1 Contender for The Game's title. Shawn Michaels gives Edge some unexpected advice. Plus, several Superstars look to qualify for the Royal Rumble Match and more. 03 Raw - Jan. 17, 2005 Episode 317th January 2005 While Triple H prepares to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Randy Orton at the Royal Rumble, Batista's own championship aspirations cause some concern for The Game. Snitsky learns that Hell hath no fury like a Big Red Monster. Plus, Shawn Michaels faces Christian, Six-Man Tag Team action, and more. 04 Raw - Jan. 24, 2005 Episode 424th January 2005 With an opportunity for Triple H's World Heavyweight Championship approaching, Randy Orton prepares for The Game by going one-on-one with Ric Flair. Batista continues to pursue his championship goals when he battles La Resistance in a Handicap Match to qualify for the 2005 Royal Rumble. Plus, Evolution crashes a celebration for Jim Ross and more. 05 Raw - Jan. 31, 2005 Episode 531st January 2005 Batista finds himself standing at a fork in his road to WrestleMania after The Animal is enticed to go to SmackDown to chase the WWE Championship. Kane and Snitsky's rivalry takes them inside a steel cage. Shawn Michaels & Randy Orton take on Evolution's Ric Flair and World Heavyweight Champion Triple H in the main event. All this and more. 06 Raw - Feb. 07, 2005 Episode 67th February 2005 For the first time, Raw emanates from Japan. Triple H defends his World Heavyweight Championship against Edge. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Shawn Michaels. While deciding who he will face on The Grandest Stage of Them All, Batista takes to the ring to battle Maven. Plus, Randy Orton faces Tyson Tomko, a special fashion show, and more. 07 Raw - Feb. 14, 2005 Episode 714th February 2005 While preparing to go one-on-one with Edge, Batista's attention turns to SmackDown's WWE Champion John "Bradshaw" Layfield who's impending arrival on Raw sends The Animal hunting. Candice Michelle joins the Highlight Reel. Plus, Shelton Benjamin defends the Intercontinental Championship against Gene Snitsky, Randy Orton faces Christian, and more. 08 Raw - Feb. 21, 2005 Episode 821st February 2005 As the General Managers from both Raw and SmackDown await Batista's decision on which champion he will face for the gold at WrestleMania, The Animal makes a shocking revelation. Shelton Benjamin defends his Intercontinental Championship against Snitsky. Plus, Trish Stratus defends the Women's Championship against Victoria and Molly Holly and more. 09 Raw - Feb. 28, 2005 Episode 928th February 2005 Batista clears addresses why he left Evolution for a pursuit of gold at WrestleMania. In a main event Street Fight, Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with Edge. Plus, Chris Jericho takes on Maven, Gene Snitsky challenges Shelton Benjamin for the Intercontinental Championship, and much more. 10 Raw - Mar. 07, 2005 Episode 107th March 2005 With his upcoming battle against Triple H for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania approaching, Batista sets his sights on another former ally from Evolution when he goes one-on-one with Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels sends a message to SmackDown's Kurt Angle. Randy Orton challenges The Undertaker to a WrestleMania match. 11 Raw - Mar. 14, 2005 Episode 1114th March 2005 Randy Orton is the guest on a new edition of Chris Jericho's Highlight Reel. With eyes set on his upcoming World Heavyweight Championship Match against Triple H, Batista takes on Gene Snitsky. Plus, Shawn Michaels teams with an old friend to take on Sylvain Grenier & Rob Conway, Kane battles both Christian and Tyson Tomko, and much more. 12 Raw - Mar. 21, 2005 Episode 1221st March 2005 Batista goes one-on-one with Kane in a Lumberjack Match main event. In an incredible Tag Team Match, Chris Jericho partners with Intercontinental Champion Shelton Benjamin to take on the duo of Christian & Tyson Tomko. Plus, Randy Orton's arrogance puts him further into the grave, Shawn Michaels battles Rob Conway, and much more. 13 Raw - Mar 28, 2005 Episode 1328th March 2005 Before they meet WrestleMania, World Champion Triple H and Batista come face-to-face. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Randy Orton, and more! 14 Raw - Apr 04, 2005 Episode 144th April 2005 Following WrestleMania, World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces Randy Orton in the main event. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and more! 15 Raw - Apr 11, 2005 Episode 1511th April 2005 Batista gives his first interview as World Heavyweight Champion. HBK looks for help from an unexpected source. Plus, Triple H and more! 16 Raw - Apr 18, 2005 Episode 1618th April 2005 GM Eric Bischoff gives Jim Ross an advantage when he faces Triple H in a No DQ main event. Plus, Shawn Michaels, Trish Stratus, and more! 17 Raw - Apr 25, 2005 Episode 1725th April 2005 Triple H stacks the odds against World Champion Batista when he faces Christian in the main event. Plus, Trish Stratus, Y2J, and many more! 18 Raw - May. 02, 2005 Episode 182nd May 2005 Batista is given the night off from action while eight Superstars including Shelton Benjamin, Edge, Chris Jericho, and more compete in the first Gold Rush Tournament to determine a new No. 1 Contender for The Animal's title. Plus, The Hurricane & Rosey defend the World Tag Team Championships against La Resistance and more. 19 Raw - May. 09, 2005 Episode 199th May 2005 The Semi-Finals of the Gold Rush Tournament see Shawn Michaels take on Edge. Despite Christian's best efforts to turn the tables on Ric Flair, "The Nature Boy" shows everyone that he still has it what it takes. Rob Conway and Sylvain Grenier try to prove who is the better member of La Resistance. All this and more. 20 Raw - May. 16, 2005 Episode 2016th May 2005 The Final Round of the Gold Rush Tournament to determine the No. 1 Contender for the World Heavyweight Championship sees Edge face Kane. While looking for someone to blame for Triple H's absence, Ric Flair finds some comfort in an old friend. Plus, Randy Orton addresses his status in the upcoming WWE Draft and more. 21 Raw - May. 23, 2005 Episode 2123rd May 2005 While Eric Bischoff holds a funeral service for ECW, Mr. McMahon shakes things up by putting Bischoff face-to-face with his longtime rival Paul Heyman. Edge challenges Batista for the World Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Ric Flair shows the WWE Universe the meaning of loyalty, Kane is left scarred by Lita's recent betrayal, and more. 22 Raw - May 30, 2005 Episode 2230th May 2005 Eric Bischoff introduces a new team member in his fight against ECW. 23 Raw - Jun 06, 2005 Episode 236th June 2005 The Raw brand gets a boost when it welcomes its newest addition to the roster. Plus, Triple H, Batista, Edge, and many more. 24 Raw - Jun 13, 2005 Episode 2413th June 2005 Triple H looks to protect his shot at the World Heavyweight Title from the next pick in the WWE Draft. Plus, John Cena, Batista, and more! 25 Raw - Jun. 20, 2005 Episode 2520th June 2005 When things break down in a match between Kurt Angle and World Heavyweight Champion Batista, The Animal teams with Shawn Michaels to face Triple H and Raw's newest acquisition. John Cena defends the WWE Championship against Muhammad Hassan. Edge and Lita receive an uninvited guest to their wedding. All this and more. 26 Raw - Jun. 27, 2005 Episode 2627th June 2005 Kurt Angle's pursuit of Batista and the World Heavyweight Championship is halted after a confrontation with Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels chooses John Cena and a mystery partner to help him face Chris Jericho, Christian, & Tyson Tomko in a Six-Man Tag Team main event. The newest addition to the Raw brand makes his arrival on Carlito's Cabana. 27 Raw - Jul. 04, 2005 Episode 274th July 2005 Shawn Michaels teams with Hulk Hogan to take on Carlito and Kurt Angle in the main event. However, The Heartbreak Kid seizes this opportunity to make The Immortal One face the music. Plus, Edge & Snitsky battle Kane & Big Show, WWE Champion John Cena has a face-to-face confrontation with Chris Jericho on The Highlight Reel, and much more action. 28 Raw - Jul. 11, 2005 Episode 2811th July 2005 Shawn Michaels make a huge announcement on Piper's Pit. Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff feels the wrath of John Cena after ordering him to defend the WWE Championship against Chris Jericho at SummerSlam. Plus, a new Kurt Angle Invitational, Shelton Benjamin challenges Carlito for the Intercontinental Championship, and more. 29 Raw - Jul. 18, 2005 Episode 2918th July 2005 Hulk Hogan answers Shawn Michaels' challenge for a match at SummerSlam. Eric Bischoff forces WWE Champion John Cena to battle Snitsky in a Lumberjack Match. Edge looks to put an end to his rivalry with Kane when he battles the Big Red Monster in a Steel Cage Match. Carlito defends the Intercontinental Championship against Shelton Benjamin and more. 30 Raw - Jul. 25, 2005 Episode 3025th July 2005 Chris Jericho serves as special guest referee when WWE Champion John Cena faces Intercontinental Champion Carlito. With his match with Hulk Hogan at SummerSlam set, Shawn Michaels informs the WWE Universe that the "old HBK" is back. While trying to put Kane down in a Stretcher Match, Edge is confronted by the return of another rival and more. 31 Raw - Aug. 01, 2005 Episode 311st August 2005 Mr. McMahon welcomes Matt Hardy back to Raw to address his personal rivalry with Edge and Lita. Chris Jericho serves as special guest referee when John Cena defends the WWE Championship against Intercontinental Champion Carlito. Plus, Shawn Michaels shows his opinion of Hulk Hogan in a hilarious parody, Tatanka in action and more. 32 Raw - Aug. 08, 2005 Episode 328th August 2005 Shawn Michaels and Hulk Hogan meet to discuss and answer questions about their upcoming battle. In attempt to punish someone for John Cena retaining the WWE Championship, Eric Bischoff joins The Highlight Reel to announcer that Referee Chad Patton will go one-on-one with Chris Jericho. Matt Hardy returns to action to face Snitsky and much more. 33 Raw - Aug. 15, 2005 Episode 3315th August 2005 Hulk Hogan prepares for his upcoming showdown with Shawn Michaels by going one-on-one with Kurt Angle. WWE Champion John Cena is forced to take on Chris Jericho and Intercontinental Champion Carlito in a Handicap Match. Just days before he faces Matt Hardy, Edge takes to the ring to battle Val Venis. Plus, Big Show in action and much more. 34 Raw - Aug. 22, 2005 Episode 3422nd August 2005 Chris Jericho and John Cena find themselves fighting for more than gold after Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff orders them to face each other in the first ever "You're Fired" Match. Despite losing to Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels addresses his defeat. Plus, Kurt Angle takes on Shelton Benjamin, Ric Flair joins Carlito's Cabana, and more. 35 Raw - Aug. 29, 2005 Episode 3529th August 2005 Ric Flair & Shawn Michaels take on Chris Masters & Carlito. Despite their battle at SummerSlam, the rivalry between Edge and Matt Hardy is far from over as they face each other in a Street Fight. WWE Champion John Cena calls out Kurt Angle for a face-to-face confrontation. All this and much more. 36 Raw - Sep. 05, 2005 Episode 365th September 2005 Kurt Angle makes his presence felt in a big way when WWE Champion John Cena goes one-on-one with Tyson Tomko. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch make their debut against World Tag Team Champions The Hurricane & Rosey. 2005 Raw Divas Search winner Ashley joins The Highlight Reel. Shawn Michaels steps up to Chris Masters' Masterlock Challenge and more. 37 Raw - Sep. 12, 2005 Episode 3712th September 2005 WWE Champion John Cena competes in a Handicap Match against Kurt Angle & Tyson Tomko. Edge sends a message to Matt Hardy. Ric Flair goes one-on-one with Chris Masters. The team of Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch continue to impress when they take to the ring against Eugene & Tajiri. Plus, Shelton Benjamin, Trish Stratus, and many more. 38 Raw - Sep. 19, 2005 Episode 3819th September 2005 When RAW General Manager Eric Bischoff tries to unfairly award the WWE Championship to Kurt Angle in the aftermath of Unforgiven, Mr. McMahon returns to set things right. The Olympic Gold Medalist then partners with Chris Masters, Edge & Snitsky in an Eight-Man Tag Team Match against John Cena, Big Show, Shawn Michaels & Matt Hardy. 39 Raw - Sep. 26, 2005 Episode 3926th September 2005 The Superstars of RAW bid farewell to Spike TV with action including Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion John Cena taking on Carlito & Chris Masters in a Tables Match. Edge sends a message to Matt Hardy. Plus, Trish Stratus defends the Women's Championship against Victoria, Big Show battles Snitsky in a Street Fight, and much more. 40 Raw - Oct. 03, 2005 Episode 403rd October 2005 On a very special Raw Homecoming to USA, Triple H makes his own return to action when he and Ric Flair take on Carlito & Chris Masters. Eric Bischoff competes in a No Disqualification Match against WWE Champion John Cena. Plus, Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels compete in a 30-Minute Iron Man Match and more. 41 Raw - Oct. 10, 2005 Episode 4110th October 2005 After being stunned by Stone Cold Steve Austin on Raw's Homecoming to USA, the McMahon family looks for retribution. Triple H explains why he turned on Ric Flair. Shawn Michaels, Big Show, and WWE Champion John Cena unite to take on Carlito, Kurt Angle & Edge. Plus, Trish Stratus defends the Women's Championship against Victoria and much more. 42 Raw - Oct. 17, 2005 Episode 4217th October 2005 With Jim Ross being unceremoniously fired by Linda McMahon, the CEO of WWE joins Carlito's Cabana to explain her actions. When Jonathan Coachman is given Good Ol' J.R.'s place as lead announcer, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns to fight for his friend's job. All this and much more. 43 Raw - Oct. 24, 2005 Episode 4324th October 2005 Shawn Michaels battles Big Show and Kane in a Triple Threat Match. Mick Foley serves as special guest referee when Kurt Angles goes one-on-one with WWE Champion John Cena in a Non-Title Match. Plus, Mr. McMahon tries to further humiliate Jim Ross and his legacy, Ric Flair looks to get his hands on Triple H, and much more. 44 Raw - Oct. 31, 2005 Episode 4431st October 2005 Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with WWE Champion John Cena in the main event. Triple H prepares for his upcoming Steel Cage Match with Ric Flair by taking on Viscera. Jonathan Coachman receives some news that could spare him from a rattlesnake's bite. Plus, a Diva Halloween Costume Contest, Eugene takes on Rob Conway, and much more. 45 Raw - Nov. 07, 2005 Episode 457th November 2005 With the rivalry between Ric Flair and Triple H to be settled in an upcoming Last Man Standing Match, The Game gets a close look at "The Nature Boy" in action against Rob Conway. Shawn Michaels teams with WWE Champion John Cena to take on Chris Masters & Kurt Angle in the main event. Plus, Shelton Benjamin, Trish Stratus, and more in action. 46 Raw - Nov. 14, 2005 Episode 4614th November 2005 In the wake of the sudden and tragic passing of Eddie Guerrero, Superstars from both Raw and SmackDown come together to mourn the loss of Latino Heat and pay tribute to his legacy. From Rey Mysterio going one-on-one with Shawn Michaels to WWE Champion John Cena taking on Randy Orton, the Superstars of WWE pay homage to their fallen brother. 47 Raw - Nov. 21, 2005 Episode 4721st November 2005 Before Team SmackDown battles Team RAW at Survivor Series, Superstars from both sides serve as Lumberjacks when Raw's Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with SmackDown's John "Bradshaw" Layfield. Ric Flair defends the Intercontinental Championship against Trevor Murdoch. Kurt Angle receives some assistance during his match with Shelton Benjamin. 48 Raw - Nov. 28, 2005 Episode 4828th November 2005 With his job as General Manager of RAW at stake thanks to Mr. McMahon, Eric Bischoff struggles to accomplish his goal of taking the WWE Championship off of John Cena by forcing him to defend the title against Kurt Angle and Chris Masters in a Triple Threat Submission Match. Shawn Michaels faces Carlito. Plus, Big Show & Kane in action and more. 49 Raw - Dec. 05, 2005 Episode 495th December 2005 Mr. McMahon presides over the trial of Eric Bischoff that could put an end to his tyrannical reign as Raw General Manager. Shawn Michaels & Shelton Benjamin take on Kurt Angle & Daivari. Plus, Triple H goes one-on-one with Tajiri, Kane & Big Show defend the World Tag Team Championships in a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match, and much more action. 50 Raw - Dec. 12, 2005 Episode 5012th December 2005 In the aftermath of Eric Bischoff's termination from WWE, Mr. McMahon assumes the role of Interim-General Manager and announces that Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Shelton Benjamin, and many more compete in a series of matches for a chance to qualify for the upcoming Elimination Chamber Match. Plus, WWE Champion John Cena takes on Daivari and more. 51 Raw - Dec. 19, 2005 Episode 5119th December 2005 From Bagram Air Force Base in Afghanistan, WWE superstars are once again given the honor of performing for members of the U.S. Armed Forces with the holiday tradition of Tribute to the Troops. Witness WWE Champion John Cena, Triple H, Trish Stratus, and many more give a special thanks to our service men and women. 52 Raw - Dec. 26, 2005 Episode 5226th December 2005 Before battling for the WWE Championship in the Elimination Chamber at New Year's Revolution, John Cena, Kurt Angle, and more compete in a series of Beat The Clock Matches. Mr. McMahon looks to ring in the New Year by interviewing potential candidates for the vacant Raw General Manager position and indulges in an unusual Christmas present.