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WWF Raw is a wrestling game developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega 32X, Sega Game Gear, Game Boy and Super NES. This is the only Genesis WWE game to support up to four players. It is a sequel to WWF Royal Rumble. New to the series is differing attributes and a new tug-of-war grapple system.
For whatever reason, the Japanese Mega Drive release uses the European box style with a sticker that translates to "Mega Drive version with Japanese Manual" on the front, and stands as one of the rarest games for the console in that region.
It was the last game in the semi realistic wrestling game series as publisher Acclaim greenlit a different gameplay style with Wrestlemania: The Arcade Game and WWF In Your House.
Gameplay
In addition to standard punch and kick attacks the player can perform a grapple which brings up a new tug-of-war meter. When this appears the player must rapidly press buttons to pull the energy to their side. When the bar has moved to their side enough it is possible to perform moves. When the players energy is low enough it is also possible to use a signature move.
Game modes include: One-on-One match (One Fall, Brawl, and Tournament is available), Tag Team, Bedlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and Raw Endurance.
Characters
Mega Drive and 32X versions
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1-2-3 Kid
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Bam Bam Bigelow
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Bret Hart
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Diesel
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Doink the Clown
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Kwang
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Kwang is a secret character, who is exclusive to the 32X version.
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Lex Luger
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Luna Vachon
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Owen Hart
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Razor Ramon
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Shawn Michaels
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The Undertaker
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Yokozuna
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Game Gear version
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Bam Bam Bigelow
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Bret Hart
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Crush
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Diesel
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Lex Luger
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Randy Savage
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Razor Ramon
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Shawn Michaels
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The Undertaker
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Yokozuna
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Versions
The 32X version of RAW has Kwang as a secret playable character. He is unlocked by pressing
+
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on the wrestler select screen. He shares moves with other characters such as using Diesel's & Bam Bam Bigelow's finisher and Doink's mega move. Some lighter wrestlers can do a schoolboy pin my standing behind a groggy pin and the taunt pin that the heavy wrestlers are slightly different. The commentator team images change between Vince McMahon and Jerry Lawler and the team of Gorilla Monsoon and Stephanie Wiand. There is also alternating referees. The intro and character select screen is slightly different and has new music. Lex Luger's theme music is also updated. A sign with RAW on it and a medical kit case can be found on the outside of the ring to be used as weapons. The ring apron and Turnbuckles are a purplish instead of red and blue.
While the 32X version offers more colours than the Mega Drive, the frame rate is halved.
The Game Gear version has fewer wrestlers and does not include the Bedlam, Royal Rumble, or Raw Endurance match types. All characters share the same moveset except for their signature moves. There are no Mega Moves. The game runs slower. Two exclusive characters are present: Crush and Randy Savage.
Production credits
32X version
- Programmed by: Arti Haroutunian
- Additional Programming: Dan Enfield
- Project Manager: Kevin Shapiro
- Lead Artist: Dan Witthington
- Artists: Jeff Knight, Chad Johnson, Joel Izzat, Russ Chancelor, Ray Cornia, Clark Sorenson
- Music and Sound Effects: Dean Morrell, James Hebdon, Chris Braymen
- Quality Assurance: Vince Bracken, Gary Rowberry, Chandler Holbrook, Chris Olson
- Special Thanks: Ned Martin, Pam Burns
- Associate Producers: Michael Archer, Douglas Yellin, Tyrone Miller
- Analysts: J.J. Mazziotto, Simon Gouldstone
- Special Thanks: Linda Spelman, David Sanchez, Dale Taylor, Eric Samulski, Derek Phillips, Craig Cassanelli, Jim Dunn
Source: In-game credits
Magazine articles
- Main article: WWF Raw/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Mega Drive/Game Gear US print advert
Print advert in
GamePro (US) #64: "November 1994" (1994-xx-xx)
Physical scans
Mega Drive version
Mega Drive, JP
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![WWFRaw MD JP Box.jpg](/images/thumb/f/f7/WWFRaw_MD_JP_Box.jpg/189px-WWFRaw_MD_JP_Box.jpg) Cover
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![WWFRaw MD JP Cart.jpg](/images/thumb/4/48/WWFRaw_MD_JP_Cart.jpg/50px-WWFRaw_MD_JP_Cart.jpg) Cart
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Mega Drive, US
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![WWFRaw MD US Box.jpg](/images/thumb/f/fa/WWFRaw_MD_US_Box.jpg/191px-WWFRaw_MD_US_Box.jpg) Cover
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![Wwfraw md us cart.jpg](/images/thumb/7/7d/Wwfraw_md_us_cart.jpg/50px-Wwfraw_md_us_cart.jpg) Cart
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Mega Drive, EU
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![WWFRaw MD EU Box.jpg](/images/thumb/5/58/WWFRaw_MD_EU_Box.jpg/190px-WWFRaw_MD_EU_Box.jpg) Cover
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![WWFRaw MD EU Cart.jpg](/images/thumb/a/ad/WWFRaw_MD_EU_Cart.jpg/50px-WWFRaw_MD_EU_Cart.jpg) Cart ![WWF Raw MD EU Manual.jpg](/images/thumb/3/34/WWF_Raw_MD_EU_Manual.jpg/50px-WWF_Raw_MD_EU_Manual.jpg) Manual
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Mega Drive, AU
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![WWFRaw MD AU cover.jpg](/images/thumb/7/79/WWFRaw_MD_AU_cover.jpg/86px-WWFRaw_MD_AU_cover.jpg) Cover
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32X version
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Division by zero.
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Based on 0 review
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32X, AU
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![WWERaw 32X AU cover.jpg](/images/thumb/c/cc/WWERaw_32X_AU_cover.jpg/97px-WWERaw_32X_AU_cover.jpg) Cover
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![WWFRaw 32X EU Cart.jpg](/images/thumb/4/4b/WWFRaw_32X_EU_Cart.jpg/50px-WWFRaw_32X_EU_Cart.jpg) Cart
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Game Gear version
Game Gear, US
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![WWFRaw GG US Cart.jpg](/images/thumb/b/bf/WWFRaw_GG_US_Cart.jpg/50px-WWFRaw_GG_US_Cart.jpg) Cart ![WWF Raw GG US Manual.pdf](/images/thumb/4/43/WWF_Raw_GG_US_Manual.pdf/page1-36px-WWF_Raw_GG_US_Manual.pdf.jpg) Manual
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Game Gear, EU
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![WWF Raw GG EU cart.jpg](/images/thumb/9/95/WWF_Raw_GG_EU_cart.jpg/48px-WWF_Raw_GG_EU_cart.jpg) Cart ![WWF Raw GG EU Manual.jpg](/images/thumb/8/8b/WWF_Raw_GG_EU_Manual.jpg/50px-WWF_Raw_GG_EU_Manual.jpg) Manual
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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?
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CRC32
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4ef5d411
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MD5
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296f057959c1c545178cc5c07f64877c
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SHA-1
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94be19287c64ab8e164ab1105085cb3548c6b179
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3MB
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1994-10
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Cartridge
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?
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CRC32
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8eb7cd2c
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MD5
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b3788f861803d21cfa0e559695835f44
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SHA-1
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94b974f2f69f0c10bc18b349fa4ff95ca56fa47b
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4MB
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1995-04
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Cartridge
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✔
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CRC32
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8dc68d92
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MD5
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d810e851ad60ed5ba50b6246c2ce12f2
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SHA-1
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585e147026bd998062e64ed3c0aaa0a07e6ee734
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512kB
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Cartridge (US/EU)
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References
- ↑ File:WWFRaw GG EU back.jpg
- ↑ File:WWERaw 32X JP Box.jpg
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://sega.jp/fb/segahard/32x/soft.html (Wayback Machine: 2013-06-19 13:31)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/megadrive/software_l.html (Wayback Machine: 2020-07-02 23:21)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 2 February 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 54
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Mean Machines Sega, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-11-30), page 88
- ↑ Sega Megazone, "January 1995" (AU; 199x-xx-xx), page 33
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Mean Machines Sega, "February 1995" (UK; 1994-12-30), page 80
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Sega Magazine, "February 1995" (UK; 1995-01-15), page 97
- ↑ Games World Magazin, "" (DE; 1995-02-17), page 21
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 GamePro, "August 1995" (US; 1995-xx-xx), page 56
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Sega Magazine, "September 1995" (UK; 1995-08-13), page 88
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Sega Pro, "August 1995" (UK; 1995-07-13), page 58
- ↑ GamesMaster, "March 1995" (UK; 1995-02-16), page 71
- ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 270
- ↑ Electronic Games (1992-1995), "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 84
- ↑ Freak, "1/95" (IL; 1995-xx-xx), page 1
- ↑ GamePro, "February 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 44
- ↑ MAN!AC, "01/95" (DE; 1994-12-07), page 66
- ↑ Mega, "January 1995" (UK; 1994-12-30), page 52
- ↑ Mega Force, "Janvier 1995" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 64
- ↑ Mega Fun, "12/94" (DE; 1994-11-23), page 101
- ↑ Player One, "Février 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 86
- ↑ Play Time, "1/95" (DE; 1994-12-07), page 108
- ↑ Sega Magazin, "Dezember 1994" (DE; 1994-11-17), page 67
- ↑ Sega Power, "February 1995" (UK; 1994-12-15), page 70
- ↑ Sega Mega Drive Review, "2" (RU; 1996-01-03), page 169
- ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 227
- ↑ 29.0 29.1 Video Games, "12/94" (DE; 1994-11-23), page 120
- ↑ 30.0 30.1 VideoGames, "January 1995" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 48
- ↑ Consoles +, "Juillet/Août 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 160
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 7 July 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 50
- ↑ Game Informer, "August 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 33
- ↑ MAN!AC, "06/95" (DE; 1995-05-10), page 58
- ↑ Mega Fun, "06/95" (DE; 1995-05-24), page 83
- ↑ Player One, "Juillet/Août 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 117
- ↑ Play Time, "7/95" (DE; 1995-06-07), page 112
- ↑ Saturn Fan, "1995 December" (JP; 1995-11-08), page 70
- ↑ SuperGamePower, "Agosto 1995" (BR; 1995-0x-xx), page 56
- ↑ Video Games, "6/95" (DE; 1995-05-17), page 93
- ↑ VideoGames, "July 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 70
- ↑ Game Players, "Vol. 8 No. 3 March 1995" (US; 1995-0x-xx), page 75
- ↑ Games World: The Magazine, "March 1995" (UK; 1995-01-26), page 21
- ↑ Mega Fun, "02/95" (DE; 1995-01-18), page 86
- ↑ Player One, "Février 1995" (FR; 1995-0x-xx), page 108
- ↑ Play Time, "2/95" (DE; 1995-01-04), page 110
- ↑ Sega Pro, "March 1995" (UK; 1995-01-26), page 46