Raw: 1993
Raw season 1 is the inaugural season of the professional wrestling television program Monday Night Raw. The season features classic rivalries between wrestlers, including Razor Ramon and 1-2-3 Kid, as well as Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler. These rivalries are highlighted as key aspects of the season. The season marks the beginning of a sports-entertainment phenomenon, which would go on to have a significant impact on th
Season overview
Raw season 1 is the inaugural season of the professional wrestling television program Monday Night Raw. The season features classic rivalries between wrestlers, including Razor Ramon and 1-2-3 Kid, as well as Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler. These rivalries are highlighted as key aspects of the season. The season marks the beginning of a sports-entertainment phenomenon, which would go on to have a significant impact on the world of professional wrestling. The season's focus on these rivalries and the emergence of a new style of professional wrestling programming helped establish Raw as a prominent force in the industry. The season's content and tone set the stage for future seasons of Raw, which would continue to feature a mix of wrestling matches, storylines, and character development. As a result, the season holds significant importance in the history of Monday Night Raw and the world of professional wrestling.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Uncut, Uncooked, Uncensored
Jan 11, 1993 · 46 min
The Premiere episode of Monday Night Raw. The Undertaker battles Damien Demento in Raw's first-ever main event. Shawn Michaels competes.
Leave It To Flair
Jan 18, 1993 · 45 min
After his match with El Matador, Ric Flair issues a career changing challenge to Mr. Perfect for Raw next week. WWE Champion Bret Hitman Hart discusses his big match against Razor
Loser Leaves Town
Jan 25, 1993 · 44 min
Mr. Perfect battles Ric Flair in a Loser Leaves WWE Match. ""Macho Man"" Randy Savage seeks revenge when he battles The Repo Man. Kamala, with his new manager Reverend Slick, has b
It's Cold Outside
Feb 1, 1993 · 46 min
Brutus Beefcake discusses his return from a boating accident. WWE pays tribute to the late great Andre The Giant. Mr. Perfect executes a perfect football play. Doink the Clown take
The Barber Returns
Feb 15, 1993 · 46 min
After being out for months following a devastating boating accident, Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake returns to face 'The Million Dollar Man' Ted DiBiase. Shawn Michaels, Bob Backlund
The Greatest Tag Team Of All Time?
Feb 22, 1993 · 47 min
Shawn Michaels and Beverly Brothers face Tatanka and The Nasty Boys in a 6-Man Tag Team Match. Also in action, Undertaker, Crush and more.
Elvis Lives!
Mar 1, 1993 · 46 min
With Wrestlemania IX just a few weeks away, Bret "The Hitman" Hart competes against Fatu. Doink The Clown battles "The Birdman" Koko B. Ware. Money Inc. responds to the challenge l
Whatcha Gonna Do?
Mar 8, 1993 · 46 min
Money Inc., Tatanka, Bob Backlund, Mr. Perfect, and more see action as the road to WrestleMania IX continues.
The Big Freeze Of '93
Mar 15, 1993 · 44 min
As the road to WrestleMania IX continues, Papa Shango competes against the former WWE Champion, Bob Backlund. Bobby "The Brain" Heenan conducts an in-ring interview with Harvey Wip
Andre 'The Giant' Roussimoff, Hall Of Famer
Mar 22, 1993 · 36 min
Money Inc. prepares for their Tag Team Championship Match at Wrestlemania. Andre The Giant is announced as the first Inductee to the WWE Hall of Fame. The Kamala faces off against
WWE WrestleMania IX Fallout
Apr 5, 1993 · 45 min
Jerry "The King" Lawler squares off against Jim Powers. The Beverly Brothers battle The Steiner Brothers in tag team action. Virgil faces Bam Bam Bigelow in singles competition. Mr
Friar Ferguson Debuts
Apr 12, 1993 · 47 min
On this episode of Monday Night Raw the tag team titles are up for grabs when Money Inc. square off against the Steiner Brothers. This episode features action for the Mysterious Pa
Bret Hart's Hit List
Apr 19, 1993 · 47 min
Money Inc. defends the WWE Tag Team Championship against the Beverly Brothers. Razor Ramon takes on Virgil. Bret Hart discusses losing his WWE Championship at Wrestlemania. Bam Bam
An Indecent Proposal
Apr 26, 1993 · 47 min
Love is in the air as two members of the WWE Universe get engaged. Lex Luger and Crush battle it out, but what happens when several Doink the Clowns show up? Vince McMahon holds an
The Guiding Light
May 3, 1993 · 46 min
Shawn Michaels defends the Intercontinental Championship against Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Captain Lou Albano returns to WWE television. Bob Backland, Kamala and Doink are in singles com
He's A Lumberjack And He's Okay
May 10, 1993 · 47 min
A Lumberjack Match for the Intercontinental Championship. Bam Bam Bigelow and Typhoon battle for a spot in the King of the Ring Tournament.
1-2-3!
May 17, 1993 · 46 min
Some "Kid" has a surprise for Razor Ramon. Marty Janetty returns to face Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.
Only The Strong Survive
May 24, 1993 · 47 min
Doink the Clown faces off against Mr. Perfect in singles action. Razor Ramon discusses a rematch with The Kid and even offers him money to compete again. Crush and Adam Bomb are in
Memorial Day 1993
May 31, 1993 · 47 min
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan leads a tribute to the good old USA. Intercontinental Champion Marty Janetty defends the title against Bam Bam Bigelow. Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna discuss their upc
Mixed Up Tag Teams
Jun 7, 1993 · 45 min
Yokozuna is Jerry Lawler's guest in the King's Court. What does the future hold for Yokozuna as he prepares to battle Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship at King of the Ring? Razor
King Of The Ring Fallout
Jun 14, 1993 · 46 min
Did Hulk Hogan retain the WWE Championship or was Yokozuna able to pull off an upset? Which WWE Superstar is crowned the King of the Ring? Find out here. Marty Jannetty clashes wit
The $10,000 Challenge
Jun 21, 1993 · 47 min
Razor Ramon has put up $10,000 just to get another chance at defeating the 1-2-3 Kid. Newly-crowned WWE Tag Team Champions The Steiner Brothers are in action. Marty Jannetty battle
Banzai!
Jun 28, 1993 · 47 min
Mr. Fuji, with WWE Champion Yokozuna, issues a challenge to any professional athlete who wants to attempt to slam the mighty Yokozuna. Shawn Michaels has a tall task when he defend
The Slam Heard Around The World
Jul 5, 1993 · 46 min
Raw revisits Yokozuna's July 4th bodyslam challenge aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid.
Hawaiian Punch
Jul 12, 1993 · 47 min
WWE Champion Yokozuna's path of destruction continues with a match against Crush. Tatanka faces off with New York's own Brooklyn Brawler. The Headshrinkers are in tag team competit
The Lex Express Rolls On
Jul 19, 1993 · 47 min
Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels defends against Marty Jannety. Lex Luger sits down to discuss the Lex Express. Men on a Mission is in tag team action. Tiny Tim performs on
The Stu and Helen Hart Roast
Jul 26, 1993 · 47 min
Bret Hart battles Bam Bam Bigelow while Jerry "The King" Lawler interviews and insults Hart's parents. The Undertaker sends a message to Mr. Hughes after his urn is stolen. Doink t
Who is Lex Luger? Part One
Aug 2, 1993 · 44 min
Macho Man Randy Savage takes on the mischievous Doink the Clown. Lex Luger delivers a special message. The Steiner Brothers are in tag team action, and Mr. Perfect faces Barry Hard
Who is Lex Luger? Part Two
Aug 9, 1993 · 44 min
Tatanka squares off against Mr. Hughes. The Bushwhackers are in action in a six-man tag team match. A historic contract signing takes place between Lex Luger and Yokozuna. Razor Ra
Who is Lex Luger? Part Three
Aug 16, 1993 · 44 min
Will the 1-2-3 Kid have what it takes to upset the Million Dollar Man Ted Dibiase? Bastion Booger faces Marty Jannetty. The Headshrinkers, Bam Bam Bigelow and Men on a Mission are
Quebec Province Rules
Sep 13, 1993 · 47 min
The World Tag Team Championship is on the line as The Quebecers meet The Steiner Brothers in a Quebec Province Rules Match. Doink The Clown has a change of heart, resulting in Bobb
Dirty Water
Sep 20, 1993 · 45 min
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interviews new World Tag Team Champions The Quebecers. Scott Steiner battles Pierre. Bret Hart takes issue with Jerry Lawler calling himself the "Undispute
Return of the Superfly
Sep 27, 1993 · 46 min
The Quebecers face Barry Horowitz & 1-2-3 Kid for the WWE Tag Team Titles. Tatanka battles Rick Martel. IRS has a message for Razor Ramon.
Over the Top
Oct 4, 1993 · 46 min
A Battle Royal determines the two contenders for the vacant Intercontinental Championship. The last two men standing at the end will compete for the title next week on Monday Night
Machismo Meets Magnifique
Oct 11, 1993 · 47 min
A new Intercontinental Champion is crowned as Razor Ramon and "The Model" Rick Martel battle for the vacant title. Ludvig Borga disrespects the USA, but will Lex Luger have somethi
The Savage/Crush Summit
Oct 18, 1993 · 46 min
On this episode of Monday Night RAW, Crush confronts his former friend Macho Man Randy Savage. What will happen when Macho Man and Crush meet face to face? The Steiner Brothers are
Square Dance
Oct 25, 1993 · 46 min
The 1-2-3 Kid faces off against Marty Jannetty, but what happens when Johnny Polo gets involved in the match? Crush, Ludvig Borga, and Diesel see singles action. Men on a Mission a
Happy Birthday, Bobby Heenan!
Nov 1, 1993 · 46 min
On this episode of Monday Night RAW, Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon takes on Bastion Booger in a non-title match. Adam Bomb battles Virgil in a one-on- one contest. Mr. Perf
Macho Madness
Nov 8, 1993 · 45 min
Ludvig Borga faces off against Scott Steiner. Bob Backlund competes against Barry Horowitz. Men on a Mission are in tag team action. Rick Martel faces off with John Paul.
By Popular Demand
Nov 15, 1993 · 46 min
On this episode of Monday Night RAW, Razor Ramon battles The Brooklyn Brawler. One half of the Tag Team Champions Quebecer Pierre goes one-on-one with Lex Luger. The Headshrinkers
The 1993 WWE Superstar Of The Year
Nov 29, 1993 · 47 min
The 1993 WWE Superstar of the Year is revealed on this action-packed episode of Monday Night RAW. Razor Ramon faces Diesel in a non-title match. Bam Bam Bigelow, Ludvig Borga, Owen
Goodbye To The Brain
Dec 6, 1993 · 46 min
Gorilla Monsoon confronts Bobby Heenan. Shawn Michaels goes one-on-one with the 1-2-3 Kid. Owen Hart issues a challenge to the WWE Superstar of the Year. Doink, The Quebecers and C
Japanese Santa Claus
Dec 13, 1993 · 46 min
On this episode of Monday Night RAW, Bret Hart faces off against The Brooklyn Bralwer. "Macho Man" Randy Savage steps out from behind the mic and into the ring to face Fatu. The Sm
Happy Xmas!
Dec 20, 1993 · 46 min
Tatanka faces off one-on-one with Ludvig Borga. Jeff Jarrett, Men on a Mission, Adam Bomb and Owen Hart are all in action. The Undertaker prepares for his Casket Match at the upcom
Another Year Over
Dec 27, 1993 · 46 min
A new champion is crowned when Alundra Blayze and Heidi Lee Morgan compete to become the new WWE Women's Champion. After weeks of torment, Marty Jannetty looks for revenge on The Q