The gameplay involves player-controlled wrestlers trying to pin their opponents by reducing their power meter until they can fight no more. The game includes a wide range of moves, including turnbuckle maneuvers and "illegal" acts such as hitting the opponent with a metal folding chair.
WWF Raw supports up to four players simultaneously and has several game modes, including One-on-One, Tag Team, Bedlam, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, Raw Endurance Match, and Rematch.