While The Undertaker was a SmackDown star in 2010, his appearances on Raw defined the year’s ultimate impact for the Road to WrestleMania.
WWE Raw: Ultimate Impact is not a game developed by Yuke's or 2K. It is a legendary Total Conversion Mod for the PC.
By: Pro Wrestling Nostalgia Desk
When wrestling fans look back at the modern era, 2010 stands out as a bizarre, transitional, yet wildly entertaining year for Monday Night Raw. It was the year that bridged the end of the "Ruthless Aggression" era and the dawn of "The Reality Era." If you search for the WWE Raw Ultimate Impact 2010 Top moments, you aren't just looking for a list of matches—you are looking for the seismic shifts, the shocking returns, and the violent collisions that made that year unforgettable. wwe raw ultimate impact 2010 top
In this deep dive, we break down the WWE Raw Ultimate Impact 2010 Top stars, matches, controversies, and the moments that literally changed the landscape of sports entertainment.
You cannot discuss the WWE Raw Ultimate Impact 2010 Top list without dedicating a section to The Nexus. On June 7, 2010, season one of NXT invaded Raw. Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, Heath Slater, David Otunga, Skip Sheffield, Darren Young, and the wild card, Daniel Bryan (who was originally fired and rehired), destroyed the ring, the announcers, and John Cena.
Why did this have ultimate impact?
The Nexus’s impact is still felt today, as the remnants of that group (Bryan, Ryback's persona, etc.) shaped the next decade.
To appreciate the impact, we must acknowledge the lows. 2010 featured the "Guest Host" era nearing its nadir (looking at you, Pee-wee Herman). Furthermore, the Anonymous Raw General Manager (a laptop that dinged) drove fans crazy. However, the low point—and therefore a weird impact—was Michael Cole turning heel. The announcer burying Daniel Bryan created genuine heat, which rarely happens for commentators.
One of the most emotional WWE Raw Ultimate Impact 2010 Top entries is the return of Bret "The Hitman" Hart. While The Undertaker was a SmackDown star in
On January 4, 2010—yes, the same night as the infamous taped Lunar New Year episode versus TNA’s live Monday night show featuring Hogan and Flair—Bret Hart returned to Raw. The "Montreal Screwjob" happened in 1997. For 13 years, the wound festered.
The Impact:
The most immediate difference was the graphics. The modders imported high-quality character models that were comparable to the PS3/Xbox 360 era. The blocky, cartoonish wrestlers of 2002 were replaced with hyper-realistic scans of John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, and CM Punk. The textures for the ring, the turnbuckles, and the titantron videos were upgraded to High Definition, making the game visually stunning for its time. WWE Raw: Ultimate Impact is not a game
After losing to Wade Barrett at Hell in a Cell, John Cena was forced to join The Nexus and became Barrett’s “servant.” For weeks, Cena wore the Nexus armband, attacked his friends (including Edge and Randy Orton), and had to follow orders or be fired. This was the most compelling anti-hero version of Cena ever seen on Raw, leading to the ultimate swerve at Survivor Series where Cena cost Barrett the WWE Title.
