After an exclusive teaser on Friday, “The Best of RAW & SmackDown 2016” just went live for pre-order today over on WWEDVD.co.uk, and with it the FULL content listing!
WWE will release the 3-disc DVD set this February in both the United States and the United Kingdom (Australia to be confirmed) and they’re planning to jam-pack it with 27 of the biggest matches, moments and returns witnessed on RAW and SmackDown in the year that was 2016.
From the emotional retirement of Daniel Bryan to the shake-up of the WWE Draft, from a “universal” victory for Kevin Owens to the re-emergence of Goldberg, and everything in between – it’s all here!
All combined, the content gets close to the 9 HOUR mark, and we’ve listed it all below…
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It’s a New Era for RAW and SmackDown!
The Irish Lass Kicker Wants the Gold
Divas Championship Match
Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch
SmackDown • January 7, 2016
United States Championship Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto
RAW • January 11, 2016
January Highlights
Daniel Bryan’s Retirement
RAW • February 8, 2016
Chris Jericho vs. AJ Styles
SmackDown • February 11, 2016
Who Will Receive the “Legacy of Excellence Award”?
Shane McMahon Returns!
RAW • February 22, 2016
February Highlights
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The New Day vs. Y2AJ (Chris Jericho & AJ Styles)
RAW • March 7, 2016
Triple H vs. Dolph Ziggler
RAW • March 14, 2016
Kevin Owens vs. AJ Styles
SmackDown • March 17, 2016
March Highlights
New Faces
Apollo Crews vs. Tyler Breeze
RAW • April 4, 2016
AJ Styles vs. Sami Zayn
RAW • April 11, 2016
April Highlights
Cesaro & Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens & The Miz
SmackDown • May 12, 2016
John Cena Returns!
RAW • May 30, 2016
May Highlights
The New Day, Enzo Amore & Big Cass vs. The Club & The Vaudevillians
RAW • June 13, 2016
Dean Ambrose, Sami Zayn, & Cesaro vs. Kevin Owens, Chris Jericho, & Alberto Del Rio
SmackDown • June 16, 2016
June Highlights
Draft Day!
WWE Championship Match
Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins
SmackDown • July 19, 2016
WWE Women’s Championship Match
Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks
RAW • July 25, 2016
#1 Contender’s Match
Finn Bálor vs. Roman Reigns
RAW • July 25, 2016
John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Apollo Crews vs. Baron Corbin vs. Bray Wyatt vs. AJ Styles
6-Pack Challenge Match to Determine the #1 Contender
SmackDown Live • July 26, 2016
July Highlights
Opportunity Knocking
Bayley vs. Dana Brooke
RAW • August 22, 2016
American Alpha vs. Breezango
SmackDown Live • August 23, 2016
Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Universal Championship
Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Big Cass vs. Kevin Owens
RAW • August 29, 2016
August Highlights
Fatal 4-Way WWE Cruiserweight Championship #1 Contender’s Match
Gran Metalik vs. Rich Swann vs. Brian Kendrick vs. Cedric Alexander
RAW • September 19, 2016
The Miz’s Homecoming Celebration
SmackDown Live • September 27, 2016
September Highlights
Goldberg Returns to WWE!
RAW • October 17, 2016
WWE World Championship Match
AJ Styles vs. Dean Ambrose
SmackDown Live • October 25, 2016
October Highlights
SmackDown Women’s Championship Match
Becky Lynch vs. Alexa Bliss
SmackDown Live • November 8, 2016
Falls Count Anywhere Match for the Raw Women’s Championship
Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks
RAW • November 28, 2016
November Highlights
What A Year It’s Been
Get your copy of WWE “The Best of RAW & SmackDown 2016″ DVD…
– UK/Europe: February 20th. Pre-order the new DVD right now here on Amazon.co.uk.
– USA: February 21st. Pre-order the new RAW/SD 2016 DVD now here on Amazon.com.
– Australia: TBA. Look for your chance to pre-order a copy over at Madman.com.au.
What i’m dis-appointed in is why did they skip the second ”RAW” women’s title match between Charlotte Flair and Sasha Banks and added the first and third ? Makes no sense. Why record any of them if their not gonna record all 3 ? Really stupid !
I think this is not a bad DVD I thought that the Brock and heymen promo that Randy came and rko Brock out of now where should have been on here. But still good DVD.
i think the 5 way match that Owens won the ic strap should have been on this DVD. But every match accept all of the January matches are solid so a thumps up for me
Steffan Pila
The Segment where Stephanie McMahon cancels the “Ambrose Ayslum” and announces the return of the “Highlight Reel” with Chris Jericho should have been included on “The Best Of Raw and Smackdown” 2016 DVD. That’s my opinion.
Not bad. do agree roman vs sheamus should of been on here.
as far as bluray vs dvd thing LET IT GO!!!! let it go let it gooooo!!! xD
2016 was not a bad year i was more dissapointed in the best of ppvs since they left off alot of good styles matches ><!!!
What’s the rush to produce this? Do December not matter? Big time disappointed that the New Day’s record breaking match is not included.
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The comments section on this site in general has become troubling!
It’s pretty much just the Standard Definition vs. Blu-Ray whinge contest on every thread. Even though it’s been standard practice for years and comments are not going to change that.
Rather annoyed they always skip Decemeber.
Sorry for being off topic, but the chapter breakdown of the Survivor Series is: Disc one is the first four matches and the four non match extras and Disc two is the other two main matches and the two kickoff matches.
Would have liked if Ziggler vs Miz from the 900th episode of Smackdown was included. Really liked that match.
amazing
Two thoughts:
1. Not the most original comment (understatement), but won’t buy as it’s only on DVD, not Blu.
2. My 25-year fandom must be waning, because I barely remember any of these moments (outside of the Bryan, Shane and Goldberg segments). Did Trips really have a match with Ziggler? Seems like something I should remember, given how infrequently he wrestles on TV.
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Regarding 1: it really can not be said enough, how stupid it is to release HD filmed material on SD media..especially when it says HD on the screen all the time.
Regarding 2: Since about 99.9 (no pun intended) % of the weekly “entertainment” is forgettable the moment after it has happend, you are excused.
what makes this even more puzzling is that the “Match of the Year” Network Collection features three matches from Raw – of which only one (Reigns vs. Rollins vs. Cass vs. Owens) made it onto this release (the other one missing is the third Sasha Banks/Charlotte Flair match).
wtf?! AJ Styles vs. Jericho vs. Cesaro vs. Owens from the 4th of April is a HUGE and glaring omission.
Where’s Roman reigns vs sheamus for the WWE world championship with Vince as special referee liars I thought it was going to be there that’s what it said before all the matches were going to be reviewed and the rock returns also f***ing liars I swear
Good God man, calm down.
Lol