Episode
Raw: Raw - Aug. 18, 2008
Overview
World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk takes to the ring for main event action before the eyes of his hometown of Chicago when he goes one-on-one with Chris Jericho. John Cena takes on World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase in a Handicap Match. Plus, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle reveals a new match concept for Unforgiven and much more.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 16
- Episode
- Episode 33
- Air date
- 2008-08-18
- Runtime
- 81 min
Episode context
Raw - Aug. 18, 2008 is Episode 33 in 2008 of Raw. It aired on 2008-08-18. The runtime is 81 min.
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Episode 32: Raw - Aug. 11, 2008
Despite recently capturing the World Tag Team Championship, tensions between John Cena and Batista continue to rise when they defend the title against Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. John “Bradshaw” Layfield tries to test World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk’s moral character by offering The Straight Edge Superstar a toast. Plus, Kane and much more.
Episode 34: Raw - Aug. 25, 2008
In response to his wife’s recent injury at the hands of Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels addresses his in-ring status. Batista battles Kane. Kofi Kingston challenges Santino Marella for the Intercontinental Championship. Plus, Raw General Manager Mike Adamle names the injured John Cena’s replacement for the upcoming Championship Scramble and more.
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Episode 35: Raw - Sep. 01, 2008
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Episode 36: Raw - Sep. 08, 2008
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Episode 29: Raw - Jul. 21, 2008
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Episode 37: Raw - Sep. 15, 2008
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Despite Shane and Stephanie McMahon’s attempts at imploring the Superstars of Raw to maintain order in their father’s absence, chaos ensues when John Cena & Cryme Tyme take on John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase. Batista makes his presence felt during World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk’s battle with Kane and much more
Episode 38: Raw - Sep. 22, 2008
Shawn Michaels & Batista take on John "Bradshaw" Layfield, Lance Cade & World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho in a Handicap Match. After being suspended for violating Raw General Manager Mike Adamle's recent decree, CM Punk is saved by an unlikely source and given a chance to take out his frustrations in a match against Cody Rhodes and more.
Episode 27: Raw - Jul. 07, 2008
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Episode 39: Raw - Sep. 29, 2008
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