1996
(1996)
Overview
The game changes on Monday Night Raw in 1996 as legends like Triple H, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Mankind, and The Rock rise to prominence in WWE just as the Monday Night War with WCW kicks into high gear.
Cast
Episodes
Raw - Jan. 01, 1996 8.0
January 1, 1996
In the first ever Raw Bowl Elimination Match, WWE Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns take to the ring to battle four …
Raw - Jan. 08, 1996 7.0
January 8, 1996
Questions surround the future of Shawn Michaels wrestling career as the Heartbreak Kid makes a shocking announcement. T…
Raw - Jan. 15, 1996 0.0
January 15, 1996
Dr. Isaac Yankem battles The Undertaker. Anticipation builds for Shawn Michaels' return. Razor Ramon's rivalry with Gol…
Raw - Jan 22, 1996 0.0
January 22, 1996
Jim Cornette's newest client delivers a message to President Gorilla Monsoon. Bret Hart faces Goldust in the main event.
Raw - Jan. 29, 1996 0.0
January 29, 1996
With President Gorilla Monsoon out of commission thanks to a recent attack at the hands of Vader, WWE pays the piper as…
Raw - Feb. 05, 1996 0.0
February 5, 1996
Shawn Michaels & Diesel take on Yokozuna & British Bulldog. As Bret Hart defends his WWE Championship against the Under…
Raw - Feb. 19, 1996 0.0
February 19, 1996
As the Undertaker looks to lay Tatanka to rest in the main event, Diesel seals his own fate with the Deadman. Razor Ram…
Raw - Feb. 26, 1996 0.0
February 26, 1996
WWE President "Rowdy" Roddy Piper announces the stipulation for the WWE Championship Match at WrestleMania XII. Yokozun…
Raw - Mar. 04, 1996 0.0
March 4, 1996
Shawn Michaels takes on the 1-2-3 Kid. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper welcomes Goldust to be his guest on a new edition of Piper's…
Raw - Mar. 11, 1996 0.0
March 11, 1996
The WWE Universe gets a special look at the training of both Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion Bret Hart as they prepare …
Raw - Mar. 18, 1996 0.0
March 18, 1996
WWE Champion Bret Hart meets Tatanka in the main event. As the road to WrestleMania XII continues, Diesel begins to rea…
Raw - Mar. 25, 1996 0.0
March 25, 1996
Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart find themselves at odds when Hart tries to lend a hand in The Heartbreak Kid's match again…
Raw - Apr. 01, 1996 6.0
April 1, 1996
New WWE Champion Shawn Michaels kicks off his inaugural title reign and acknowledges his next challengers. After weeks …
Raw - Apr. 08, 1996 6.0
April 8, 1996
The Ultimate Warrior makes his triumphant return to WWE. WWE Champion Shawn Michaels takes on Jerry "The King" Lawler w…
Raw - Apr. 15, 1996 7.0
April 15, 1996
Bret Hart reflects on his controversial defeat at WrestleMania. Now that Vader's path of destruction has claimed Yokozu…
Raw - Apr. 22, 1996 5.0
April 22, 1996
Diesel delivers a message to his old friend Shawn Michaels. As Savio Vega challenges Goldust for the Intercontinental C…
Raw - Apr. 29, 1996 6.0
April 29, 1996
WWE Champion Shawn Michaels finds himself on the receiving end of the British Bulldog's bite after Jim Cornette makes s…
Raw - May. 06, 1996 0.0
May 6, 1996
After scandalous allegations were made against WWE Champion Shawn Michaels, another woman comes forward to further disc…
Raw - May. 13, 1996 0.0
May 13, 1996
Goldust looks to shine his spotlight on the Undertaker with help from Mankind. WWE Champion Shawn Michaels looks to tak…
Raw - May. 20, 1996 0.0
May 20, 1996
WWE Champion Shawn Michaels ignores the bark of the British Bulldog and welcomes his bite as he provides color commenta…
Raw - May. 27, 1996 0.0
May 27, 1996
King of the Ring qualifying matches kick off as several WWE Superstars including the Ultimate Warrior, Vader, and more …
Raw - Jun. 03, 1996 0.0
June 3, 1996
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin looks to advance in the first round of the King of the Ring tournament. As Austin continues h…
Raw - Jun. 10, 1996 0.0
June 10, 1996
The Undertaker goes one-on-one with the British Bulldog. As Jerry "The King" Lawler looks for a creative way out of his…
Raw - Jun. 17, 1996 0.0
June 17, 1996
The quarter-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament kick off, including "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Jake "The Snake" R…
Raw - Jun. 24, 1996 0.0
June 24, 1996
Newly-crowned King of the Ring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin faces The Undertaker. Savio Vega teams up with Aldo Montoya & …
Raw - Jul. 01, 1996 0.0
July 1, 1996
Goldust shows Marc Mero just how wild he can be when they meet in the main event. WWE Champion Shawn Michaels goes one-…
Raw - Jul. 08, 1996 0.0
July 8, 1996
After WWE President Gorilla Monsoon suspends the Ultimate Warrior, WWE Champion Shawn Michaels and Intercontinental Cha…
Raw - Jul. 15, 1996 0.0
July 15, 1996
WWE Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns receive a pair of golden opportunities as Bart challenges Ahmed Johnson for th…
Raw - Jul. 22, 1996 10.0
July 22, 1996
Shawn Michaels & Ahmed Johnson take on The Smoking Gunns for the WWE Tag Team Championship. With Vader now scheduled to…
Raw - Jul. 29, 1996 0.0
July 29, 1996
Undertaker battles "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. While Vader looks for another victory on his road to SummerSlam, Jim Corn…
Raw - Aug. 05, 1996 0.0
August 5, 1996
A Raw Invitational Battle Royal is held to see who will face the WWE Champion after SummerSlam. Shawn Michaels sits do…
Raw - Aug. 12, 1996 0.0
August 12, 1996
WWE Champion Shawn Michaels warms up for his SummerSlam match with Vader by taking on another one of Camp Cornette's fi…
Raw - Aug. 19, 1996 0.0
August 19, 1996
WWE Champion Shawn Michaels battles Yokozuna. Paul Bearer explains why he turned on the Undertaker to side with the der…
Raw - Sep. 06, 1996 0.0
September 6, 1996
On this special Championship Friday edition of Raw, Goldust challenges Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship. As Mark…
Raw - Sep. 09, 1996 0.0
September 9, 1996
The Undertaker goes one-on-one with Salvatore Sincere. Savio Vega faces off against Faarooq in first round matchup in t…
Raw - Sep. 16, 1996 0.0
September 16, 1996
The tournament for the Intercontinental Championship reaches the semi-finals as Sycho Sid battles Faarooq. While Brian …
Raw - Sep. 23, 1996 0.0
September 23, 1996
The finals of the Intercontinental Championship Tournament see "Wildman" Marc Mero battle Faarooq. The Undertaker has a…
Raw - Sep. 30, 1996 0.0
September 30, 1996
Shawn Michaels & Jose Lothario take on Vader & Jim Cornette. As Jake "The Snake" Roberts battles "Stone Cold" Steve Aus…
Raw - Oct. 07, 1996 0.0
October 7, 1996
Sycho Sid takes on Goldust. The New and Improved Rockers flex their in-ring abilities in a match against The Smoking Gu…
Raw - Oct 14, 1996 0.0
October 14, 1996
Stone Cold Steve Austin and WWE Champion Shawn Michaels face off in the main event. The Undertaker and Mankind deliver …
Raw - Oct. 21, 1996 0.0
October 21, 1996
Bret Hart returns and makes some stunning proclamations about his WWE future. While Mr. Perfect is scheduled to take on…
Raw - Oct. 28, 1996 0.0
October 28, 1996
WWE Champion Shawn Michaels takes on Tag Team Champion The British Bulldog. With Bret Hart at his home in Calgary and "…
Raw - Nov. 04, 1996 7.0
November 4, 1996
Brian Pillman prepares to give an interview via satellite from his home while he recuperates from his recent injury. Ho…
Raw - Nov. 11, 1996 0.0
November 11, 1996
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin takes on Bob "Spark Plugg" Holly in the main event. The problems between WWE Champion Shawn M…
Raw - Nov. 18, 1996 0.0
November 18, 1996
New WWE Champion Sycho Sid speaks about his victory over Shawn Michaels and sends a message to Bret Hart. When The Exec…
Raw - Nov. 25, 1996 0.0
November 25, 1996
While Bret Hart looks to settle a sibling rivalry in one-on-one action, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows the "Hit Man" t…
Raw - Dec. 02, 1996 10.0
December 2, 1996
Billy Gunn and Intercontinental Champion Hunter Hearst Helmsley take on Marc Mero & Jake "The Snake" Roberts. Shawn Mic…
Raw - Dec. 09, 1996 0.0
December 9, 1996
The Undertaker and Mankind battle in a No Holds Barred main event. While Bret Hart prepares for his upcoming WWE Champi…
Raw - Dec. 16, 1996 0.0
December 16, 1996
A frustrated Bret Hart lashes out on his rivals and adopts a new attitude with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin becoming the o…
Raw - Dec. 23, 1996 0.0
December 23, 1996
WWE Champion Sycho Sid shows the WWE Universe the meaning of attitude during an interview. Shawn Michaels expresses his…
Raw - Dec. 30, 1996 0.0
December 30, 1996
Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart come face-to-face in a special interview. When "Stone Cold" Steve Austin teams up with Faa…