'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Monday Night Raw has been a part of WWE programming since 1993 and currently airs three-hour weekly episodes every Monday night.
The show has a long history of creating moments that last a lifetime, from the rise of Stone Cold Steve Austin to the whacky and hilarious moments carried out by D-Generation-X. Everyone has a favorite Monday Night Raw moment.
More recently, Raw has been producing special-themed episodes to give the episodes a different feel than the traditional format. This has resulted in some popular themes returning regularly, or some only used every so often.
Trending
Take a look at the 5 best special-themed episodes of Monday Night Raw.
#5 Power To The People/Viewer's Choice interactive episodes of Monday Night Raw
John Laurinaitis was all about 'People Power!' when he was leading the red brand. He gave fans a treat in 2011 by allowing fans to vote for matches and stipulations via their mobile phone.
It made for a hint of unpredictability throughout the three-hour episode and gave fans a chance to be a part of the show, even if it was simply for voting.
Of course, a similar concept has been used in the past with the Taboo Tuesday and Cyber Sunday pay-per-view events. Fans were able to vote online for matches and stipulations of their choosing.
The year prior, Raw showcased a Viewer's Choice episode, which was a replica of the Power To The People concept, and it proved to be so successful that Big Johnny revived it in 2011. The 2010 Viewer's Choice episode will be remembered for the debut of The Nexus.
Whether this concept will be revived again in the future is unclear. However, in the age of social media, it would certainly not be out of place in the current climate.
#4 King of the Ring
The King of the Ring tournament once had its own pay-per-view, but it is now a tournament featured on national television.
The King of the Ring is a single-elimination tournament held every few years, where the winner is knighted King of the Ring, and often incorporates this element into their character. King of the Ring can also be the launchpad for talent to skyrocket to stardom in WWE.
The most recent superstars to win this tournament have been Baron Corbin, who became King Corbin, Wade Barrett who became King Barrett, and Sheamus who became King Sheamus.
In 2008 and 2010, the full tournament aired on a special three-hour episode of Monday Night Raw, featuring Superstars from Raw and SmackDown. In later years, shows in 2015 and 2019 showcased the first rounds of the tournament.
It is a popular concept that many fans wished returned to its old format on pay-per-view, but it has been revived periodically to keep the tournament alive.
#3 WWE Draft episodes on Monday Night Raw
The annual WWE Draft gives WWE a freshening up and a chance to go in a few directions when it comes to Raw and SmackDown.
It has brought some surprising moments. Remember when then-WWE Champion John Cena was the first draft pick in 2005?
The WWE Draft now occurs over two episodes, one on Raw and one on SmackDown. The Draft is ever-popular with fans and leads to plenty of speculation and fantasy bookings leading up to the event.
Generally speaking, the Draft usually does well for WWE in terms of TV ratings and interactions on social media.
#2 Old School Raw/Raw Reunion's
Now, these are the nights that really captivate the WWE Universe, to reminisce and have some nostalgia. Seeing some of your old favorites from years gone by really does bring out the feel-good factor.
WWE has made a habit of having episodes such as Old School Raw and Raw Reunion's in recent times, to bring back and honor some of the Superstars from WWE's past to Monday Night Raw. The episodes themselves do nicely as well for WWE in terms of viewership across all platforms.
The Raw Reunion from July 2019 in Tampa, FL gave WWE one of the best TV ratings that year. It featured a whole host of names including John Cena, Ric Flair, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Rikishi, Kelly Kelly and more.
It'll be great to see another one of these types of episodes in the near future, once we get back to normal and fans are back in attendance.
#1 Raw Roulette
Back in 2002, then Raw General Manager decided to spice things up a little when Monday Night Raw headed to Las Vegas. A large roulette wheel was created with a number of stipulations on it, and the roulette wheel would essentially be the booker for the night.
The unpredictability adds a lot of excitement not knowing what stipulation the wheel is going to throw out there. The concept has only been used in a few episodes of Raw, usually when WWE heads to Las Vegas, but it would be great to see Raw Roulette a lot more to add some unexpected matches to an episode of Raw.
The most famous moment from a Raw Roulette episode came from CM Punk when he sat on the Raw stage and delivered his 'Pipebomb', which changed the whole game for WWE that summer.
Here's to hoping WWE introduces more special-themed episodes that have a fresh concept and make the content more entertaining.
An unexpected name just challenged Randy Orton RIGHT HERE.
