WWE Monday Night Raw is a long-running professional wrestling television program that debuted in 1993. It quickly became one of the most influential wrestling shows in North America, drawing attention from fans across the globe, including Europe and the UK. Raw's dynamic wrestling competitions, high-energy atmosphere, and memorable storylines have made it a staple of WWE's programming lineup.

Meaning and history
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo history
The logo of WWE Monday Night Raw has evolved significantly over the years, but its core visual identity has remained centered around bold, powerful imagery, with red being the dominant color in every iteration.

1993 – 1997
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 1993

The original logo for WWF Monday Night Raw (as it was known at the time) was introduced in 1993. The design featured a stylized "RAW" with jagged edges and a bold red and black color scheme. Above it, the "Monday Night" text was placed in black sans-serif font, creating a strong contrast. The logo also included a rectangular banner at the top, with a unique WWF monogram where the "W"s intertwined to form an "F."

1997 – 2001
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 1997

In 1997, the show was rebranded as WWF Raw is War, and the logo followed suit with a more aggressive design. The emblem consisted of a black square with an uneven white frame. Inside, the red "Raw" and "War" letters were displayed in a stencil-style font, separated by a white horizontal banner with the word "Is" in black. This design reinforced the show's fighting spirit and edgy tone.

2001 – 2002
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2001

When the show became WWE Raw in 2001, the logo underwent another change. The new emblem was bold, with an extra-thick red "Raw" wordmark enclosed by a silver-gray frame made of straight lines. The logo was also used in a three-dimensional version, often placed against a black background or with fiery visuals to enhance its intensity.

2002 – 2006
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2002

In 2002, the logo was refined to a more streamlined look. The custom italicized sans-serif "Raw" lettering was outlined in white, with two metal segments framing the logo. The design was versatile, with both flat and three-dimensional variations used for different media.

2006 – 2009
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2006

The logo for 2006 featured a more stylized version of "Raw," with the first and last letters elongated and curved to form a dynamic frame. The gradient red text had a thin silver outline and was placed on a silver background with a chain-link pattern, adding a touch of industrial toughness.

2009 – 2012
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2009

In 2009, the logo's color scheme shifted to incorporate red and black. The font became more streamlined, with glossy three-dimensional text replaced by a matte black version with silver outlines. The addition of yellow sparkles around the logo added to the sense of energy and motion.

2011 – 2012
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2011

A special "Super Show" banner was added beneath the main logo in 2011, featuring blue and white colors. Additionally, a silver-gray WW monogram was placed above the "Raw" text, marking a further evolution of the design.

2012 – 2016
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2012

The 2012 logo retained red as the primary color but made the "Raw" text more compact, with the letters brought closer together. The emblem took on a three-dimensional appearance, with a glossy gradient surface and a thin metallic outline. A secondary logo, featuring a silver WW monogram, was used as a complement.

2014 – 2016
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2014

The WW monogram was redesigned in 2014, with smoother, sleeker lines, and moved from above the text to the left side of the "Raw" lettering.

2016 – 2019
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2016

A major redesign in 2016 streamlined the logo further. The bold, geometric sans-serif "RAW" letters were placed beneath a thick horizontal line, and the red color deepened, adding gradient shades that enhanced the logo's strength and boldness.

2018 – 2019
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2018

A flat version of the logo was introduced in 2018, featuring a solid scarlet red as the main color. This design was a simpler, more modern take on the iconic emblem.

2019 – Today
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2019

The 2019 redesign stretched the "RAW" letters and replaced the underlining rectangle with an arrowhead pointing downward. This updated geometry gave the logo a more dynamic, forward-moving feel, symbolizing progress and strength.

2021 – Today
WWE Monday Night Raw Logo 2021

Font and color
The font used in the WWE Monday Night Raw logo is a custom sans-serif typeface. The bold, clean lines of the "RAW" letters convey strength and impact. The closest match to the typeface is Resolve Sans Black Extended, though some of the letter forms, especially in "R" and "W," are modified for a unique look.

The red and white color palette reflects the themes of passion, power, and intensity. These colors embody the fierce and high-energy nature of the show, representing both the athletes and the competitive spirit that defines WWE Monday Night Raw.