Episode
Raw: Raw - Jan. 16, 2012
Overview
WWE Champion CM Punk rails against Interim GM John Laurinaitis stacking the deck for Punk's WWE Championship defense against Dolph Ziggler at the Royal Rumble in two weeks, while a former WWE Champion attempts to become one of the 30 competitors in the Royal Rumble Match.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 20
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2012-01-16
- Runtime
- 96 min
Episode context
Raw - Jan. 16, 2012 is Episode 3 in 2012 of Raw. It aired on 2012-01-16. The runtime is 96 min.
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Episode 2: Raw - Jan. 09, 2012
Kane looks to spread the hate, Chris Jericho makes his second return appearance on Raw, Brodus Clay finally debuts, and the first two members of the 2012 class of the WWE Hall of Fame are revealed.
Episode 4: Raw - Jan. 23, 2012
With less than a week until the Royal Rumble, CM Punk must deal with Interim GM John Laurinaitis's pledge to screw Punk during his WWE Championship Match with Dolph Ziggler at the Rumble, John Cena and Kane continue to clash, and Chris Jericho finally speaks.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Raw - Jan. 02, 2012
RAW kicks off 2012 with a bang from Memphis, TN! John Cena delivers a special message to Kane. Cody Rhodes clashes with Daniel Bryan. CM Punk defends the WWE Championship against Dolph Ziggler. The Bella Twins are in action against Kelly Kelly and Eve. John Cena, Big Show, and Zack Ryder face Mark Henry and Jack Swagger in a Handicap Match.
Episode 5: Raw - Jan. 30, 2012
General Manager John Laurinaitis kicks off the show by announcing the participants in this year's Elimination Chamber match. Randy Orton collides with Dolph Ziggler. CM Punk battles Daniel Bryan to determine who really is the best in the world. The return of the Undertaker and much more!
Episode 6: Raw - Feb. 06, 2012
Triple H addresses the WWE Universe about his confrontation with the Undertaker last week. Big Show goes one on one with World Heavyweight Champion, Daniel Bryan. CM Punk, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, The Miz, and Chris Jericho face off in a Six-Pack Challenge with the winner advancing into the last spot in the Elimination Chamber.
Episode 7: Raw - Feb. 13, 2012
Six days before they must enter the sadistic Elimination Chamber, WWE Champion CM Punk and the five challengers to his title each make their case as to who will emerge from the dreaded structure as the victor. Kane continues to play mind games with John Cena, and Shawn Michaels makes a rare appearance to deliver a message to Triple H.
Episode 8: Raw - Feb. 20, 2012
WWE Champion CM Punk looks on from ringside as ten Superstars from Raw and SmackDown compete in a Battle Royal to determine his challenger for the ultimate prize at WrestleMania XXVIII. Undertaker emerges to entice The Game, Triple H, into a rematch on the world's grandest stage. John Cena has some harsh words for The Rock.
Episode 9: Raw - Feb. 27, 2012
The Rock and John Cena exchange heated words as their 'Once in a Lifetime' match at WrestleMania draws closer. Cena and The Miz reprise their encounter from last year's big event. WWE Champion CM Punk faces World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Kane returns to spread his message of hate.
Episode 10: Raw - Mar. 05, 2012
Just 27 days away from WrestleMania, Raw kicks off with a bang as Shawn Michaels delivers a message to the Boston crowd and entire WWE Universe. John Cena and The Rock exchange a war of words leading up to the big event. Sheamus joins forces with CM Punk to take on Daniel Bryan and Chris Jericho. Big Show and much more.
Episode 11: Raw - Mar. 12, 2012
Before they meet in one-on-one action at WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena come face-to-face in a different competition. The Undertaker lets the world know exactly how he feels about Shawn Michaels getting involved in his upcoming battle with Triple H. WWE Champion CM Punk battles The Miz. All this and much more.
Episode 12: Raw - Mar. 19, 2012
Undertaker, Triple H and Shawn Michaels meet in a heated confrontation and offer their predictions for the End of an Era Hell in a Cell Match. Chris Jericho continues to cross personal lines with CM Punk. The Rock delivers a rousing speech proclaiming that he will conquer John Cena at WrestleMania.
Episode 13: Raw - Mar. 26, 2012
In the final Raw Supershow before WrestleMania XXVIII, The Rock and John Cena have one more face-to-face encounter before their Once in a Lifetime Match. CM Punk becomes unhinged by the biting words of Chris Jericho. Team Johnny and Team Teddy make some high profile, last-minute additions. Plus, many more top Superstars are in action.