"WWF Raw Is War" (1997) TV series 1997-????

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Creator:

Dusty Rhodes

Seasons:

1 | unknown

Release Date:

3 October 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Sport

Tagline:

The power is back

Plot:

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "RAW" brand collide each and every week on WWE Monday Night RAW, broadcast once again each and every week on the USA cable network.

Plot Keywords:

WWE | World Wrestling Entertainment | Acronym In Title | Pro Wrestling | World Wrestling Federation

Awards:

1 win

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Nov. 15	5:00 PM	Telemundo
Mon. Nov. 16	9:00 PM	USA
Sun. Nov. 22	4:00 PM	Telemundo

Cast

Jerry Lawler	...	Jerry Lawler / ... (188 episodes, 1997-2009)
Mickie James	...	Herself / ... (155 episodes, 2005-2009)
Shawn Michaels	...	Himself / ... (153 episodes, 1997-2009)
John Cena	...	Himself / ... (151 episodes, 2005-2009)
Randy Orton	...	Himself / ... (145 episodes, 2002-2009)
Paul Levesque	...	Triple H / ... (134 episodes, 1997-2009)
Carlos Colon Jr.	...	Himself / ... (134 episodes, 2005-2009)
Lilián García	...	Lilian Garcia / ... (125 episodes, 1999-2009)
Vince McMahon	...	Himself / ... (110 episodes, 1997-2009)
Amy Dumas	...	Herself / ... (107 episodes, 1997-2007)
Jim Ross	...	Himself / ... (107 episodes, 1997-2009)
Adam Copeland	...	Himself / ... (105 episodes, 1998-2009)
Maria Kanellis	...	Herself / ... (105 episodes, 2004-2009)
Melina Perez	...	Herself / ... (100 episodes, 2004-2009)
Ric Flair	...	Himself / ... (94 episodes, 2001-2009)
Paul Wight	...	The Big Show / ... (92 episodes, 2002-2009)
Candice Michelle	...	Herself / ... (90 episodes, 2004-2009)
Santino Marella	...	Santino Marella / ... (89 episodes, 2007-2009)
Glenn Jacobs	...	Kane / ... (86 episodes, 1997-2009)
Jonathan Coachman	...	Himself (84 episodes, 1999-2007)
Eddie Fatu	...	Himself / ... (84 episodes, 2006-2008)
Chris Mordetzky	...	Himself / ... (81 episodes, 2005-2009)
Todd Grisham	...	Himself / ... (81 episodes, 2004-2009)
Cody Runnels	...	Cody Rhodes / ... (79 episodes, 2007-2009)
Jeff Hardy	...	Jeff Hardy / ... (76 episodes, 1999-2009)

Also Known As:

Raw Is War (USA) (short title)
WWE Monday Night RAW (USA) (new title)
WWE Raw (USA) (new title)
WWF Raw (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

60 min | USA:120 min (1998-) | 125 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Certification:

Australia:M | USA:TV-PG (TV rating) (new rating) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A | USA:TV-14

Filming Locations:

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Company:

Titan Sports

Trivia:

The "Austin/McMahon" saga that entered the WWF into its new era began on the December 08, 1997 episode of "Raw", when Stone Cold knocked WWF owner Vince McMahon from the ring apron.

Quotes:

Shane McMahon: [to Mr.McMahon]
[yells]
Shane McMahon: Respect this!
[slaps him]

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "House M.D.: Cane and Able (#3.2)" (2006)

Soundtrack:

To Be Loved

Raw Really Was A War

Back on March 10th 1997, WWF Monday Night Raw became Raw Is War figuratively and literally.

I believe 1997 was one of the best years for the WWF (now WWE). There were really heated feuds throughout such as The Hart Foundation VS Steve Austin, The Undertaker VS everyone, Triple H VS Mankind and so many others. Raw is War aired during the battle with rival promotion WCW (now defunct). There were PPV caliber matches throughout Raw Is War and there were some fantastic moments. 1998 was a great year too as WWF owner Vince McMahon became an authoritarian figure who feuded with the anti authority Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Rock was also coming into prominence as a wrestler as was Triple H. There were many other great moments such as the appearance of Mike Tyson, D-X 'invading' WCW, the Owen Hart tribute show and the episode from the 26th March 2001 where Shane McMahon betrayed his father Vince and brought WCW.

Raw Is War became simply Raw after a few years and is still a relatively entertaining program. However, the Raw Is War years really were WAR and worth tracking down on tape if possible.