I think 2002 was the last great year for the WWE rosters. There was a lot of crossover talent that you could see on both shows. Then shortly after the brand split, the main event scene on both Raw and Smackdown declined, as Austin, Rock, and Hogan left, and then Triple H(who was on a role as a babyface), turned heel and had no one to feed off of like he did before. This left both rosters in search of the "next big thing". Replacements were found, but they were 2nd rate compared to before.
@nike316, To put it simple, WWE lost it's touch at that time. The main event scene declined, and hasn't been the same since, and the overall shows just weren't as personal as they were before. Perhaps they would've functioned better, if they were a full unit again.
I got good news, Come July is Raw's 1000th episode, you should see a new logo, theme song and graphics package on that night, my math places that around July 16, 2012.
@frontierdriver I agree they need something else, but I doubt you gonna get anything like Across the Nation as it has drug references and strong language.
@Christianrocker1990 They better bring it back. The show is called RAW. RAW is supposed to be RAW. The stuff they got now should have RAW renamed to MILD or BLAND
@777TheBoss Really when I was 10 I started watching. It was 2002 the RAW Intro was this and I still remember that triple h hits by slash hammer to Shawn Michales at 0:24 My First watching Pay - Per - View was Summer Slam 2002
I remember that DX broke up on RAW cause HBK was WORLD CHAMPION Triple h was Jealous and he pedigree hbk on RAW DX broke up at summer salm 2002 hbk vs hhh for world champion so i think this song was used 2002 middle to 2006 first
i remember back in the day id record raw cause 9PM was my bed time cause i had school the next day so id get up at like 630AM to watch raw in the living room from the previous night. damn i remember id get all pissy if i wasnt home to watch smackdown on thursdays also. my mom would be like wtf calm down u be home soon. and id be throwing a shit fit in the back seat of the car lmao.
sigh...when raw was god....GODDDDDD
veta444 2 weeks ago
this was raw that you want it to go live and be crazy ,,, and now u stay at home watch raw and sleep
miguelwwejeff2 2 weeks ago
I miss benoit =(
MrPrinsig 3 weeks ago
I think 2002 was the last great year for the WWE rosters. There was a lot of crossover talent that you could see on both shows. Then shortly after the brand split, the main event scene on both Raw and Smackdown declined, as Austin, Rock, and Hogan left, and then Triple H(who was on a role as a babyface), turned heel and had no one to feed off of like he did before. This left both rosters in search of the "next big thing". Replacements were found, but they were 2nd rate compared to before.
nike316 3 weeks ago
@nike316, To put it simple, WWE lost it's touch at that time. The main event scene declined, and hasn't been the same since, and the overall shows just weren't as personal as they were before. Perhaps they would've functioned better, if they were a full unit again.
nike316 3 weeks ago
miss raw Old days...brock lesnar batista RVD goldberg...lita trish stacy...JOHN CENA in thouganamic's...
faisal51364 3 weeks ago
Anyone else agree this era is better than attitude era
mrstraightedgesavior 1 month ago
@mrstraightedgesavior no 'cause they're both awesome. better than the current crap.
IR305 2 weeks ago
NOW THIS WAS THE FUCKIN SHIT!!! BRING THIS BACK!!!
gOeSuRhEAd193 1 month ago
this is from late 2003, after Kane's unmasking (0:14 Kane seconds after unmasking)
New7Dry 2 months ago
should of kept this or at least bring it back now
united19times 2 months ago
I got good news, Come July is Raw's 1000th episode, you should see a new logo, theme song and graphics package on that night, my math places that around July 16, 2012.
Christianrocker1990 2 months ago
@Christianrocker1990 Damn close, July 23rd
MrYo888779 2 months ago
@Christianrocker1990 damn close, July 23rd
MrYo888779 2 months ago
@Christianrocker1990 I hope so...why they went with Nickelback is beyond me!!! They need to reintroduce this or use something hardcore as such!!!
frontierdriver 2 months ago
@frontierdriver I agree they need something else, but I doubt you gonna get anything like Across the Nation as it has drug references and strong language.
Christianrocker1990 2 months ago
@Christianrocker1990 Yeah, good point.
frontierdriver 2 months ago
@Christianrocker1990 They better bring it back. The show is called RAW. RAW is supposed to be RAW. The stuff they got now should have RAW renamed to MILD or BLAND
TheCharles0011 2 months ago
@TheCharles0011 "Raw" is the definition is "no time for editing and live" aka "take us for what we are" in that sense, they are "Raw"
Christianrocker1990 2 months ago
i want name song
Trojanswatari 3 months ago
@Trojanswatari Across The Nation - Union Underground
PeterGriffin619 3 months ago
memories come when I hear this song!
eosylla 4 months ago 2
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THIS WAS THE BEST RAW INTO OF ALL TIMES! I MISS RAW 2002 TO 2005 SMH
heyshanpatney 5 months ago
MEMORIES OMG
Almostblue27 7 months ago
It was Literally RAW!!!!!
WitnessNFLInside 9 months ago
back when it was good!
DropDeadMvs 10 months ago
Great intro + graphics at the end!! I hate the current Raw logo and shit. It's glossy, boring and is NOT raw in any way!!
Bring em old days back!
StanleyArcane 1 year ago
my favorite raw theme.thanks for making this
jeff318jeff 1 year ago
i get hyped like festos when i here this song
lilevan9 1 year ago 2
"Why they refuse the change in me, why won't they wake up" and now they changed that badass theme to a dumbass!
rudyk1008 1 year ago
this is 2003 intro cause u see Goldberg and he didn arrive until March of 2003 u need to change the title dude
Vegeta1720 1 year ago
@Vegeta1720 true
powerspyin 6 months ago
damn these were the good days
SolidSnake4Ever2003 1 year ago
This is from around the summer of 2003.
BarrCode674 1 year ago
no its not 2002 its from 2003 kane was masked in 2002 entrance
samtheluver 1 year ago
@777TheBoss I think so I forgot lol:)
pawanwwefan0110 1 year ago
@777TheBoss Really when I was 10 I started watching. It was 2002 the RAW Intro was this and I still remember that triple h hits by slash hammer to Shawn Michales at 0:24 My First watching Pay - Per - View was Summer Slam 2002
I remember that DX broke up on RAW cause HBK was WORLD CHAMPION Triple h was Jealous and he pedigree hbk on RAW DX broke up at summer salm 2002 hbk vs hhh for world champion so i think this song was used 2002 middle to 2006 first
pawanwwefan0110 1 year ago
@777TheBoss 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005
pawanwwefan0110 1 year ago
raw died in 2006
princerockspants1 1 year ago 5
WWE 1997 - 2005 was the best it turn shit when benoit and eddie guerrero died
PivotMakeranimations 1 year ago
what is the name of the song
luchochapa 1 year ago
@luchochapa Across the nation or Move to the music by Union Underground
pawanwwefan0110 1 year ago
what the tittle of this song?
cutemepo1213 1 year ago
i remember back in the day id record raw cause 9PM was my bed time cause i had school the next day so id get up at like 630AM to watch raw in the living room from the previous night. damn i remember id get all pissy if i wasnt home to watch smackdown on thursdays also. my mom would be like wtf calm down u be home soon. and id be throwing a shit fit in the back seat of the car lmao.
DWPKID16 2 years ago
wwe graphics are so cool
Kidanimation09 2 years ago
This and the intro in 1999 rulz...
7LucasCabrera71 2 years ago
i loved wwe 2002 - mid 2004
BYWuniverse 2 years ago 30
best intro ever
ECWrulez360 2 years ago 2
Brilliant song, Raw's the best.
Wailord56 2 years ago 28
its not the raw 2002, its the raw opening 2003
kane93100 3 years ago