Raw - Season 1

First aired: 1/11/1993 45 episodes

This is the year that started a sports-entertainment phenomenon. Don't miss Monday Night Raw's inaugural season, featuring classic rivalries like Razor Ramon vs. 1-2-3 Kid, Bret Hart vs. Jerry Lawler, and more.

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Episodes

1. Raw - Jan 11, 1993

Aired: 1/11/1993

The Premiere episode of Monday Night Raw. The Undertaker battles Damien Demento in Raw's first-ever main event. Shawn Michaels competes.

2. Raw - Jan. 18, 1993

Aired: 1/18/1993

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 Ramon at the upcoming Royal Rumble Pay Per View. Mr. Perfect is in action against Terrific Terry Taylor.

3. Raw - Jan. 25, 1993

Aired: 1/25/1993

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 become a fan favorite and issues a warning to Harvey Wippleman. ""Mean"" Gene recaps the 1993 Royal Rumble event.

4. Raw - Feb. 01, 1993

Aired: 2/1/1993

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 takes on Typhoon. Tatanka, Yokozuna and Lex Luger are in action.

5. Raw - Feb. 15, 1993

Aired: 2/15/1993

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, Razor Ramon, Giant Gonzalez and 12 other Superstars compete in a 16-Man Battle Royal. Also in action, Yokozuna and The Steiner Brothers.

6. Raw - Feb 22, 1993

Aired: 2/22/1993

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.

7. Raw - Mar. 01, 1993

Aired: 3/1/1993

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 laid down by The Mega Maniacs. Mean Gene Okerlund has a Wrestlemania report. Lex Luger and the Steiners are in action.

8. Raw - Mar 08, 1993

Aired: 3/8/1993

Money Inc., Tatanka, Bob Backlund, Mr. Perfect, and more see action as the road to WrestleMania IX continues.

9. Raw - Mar. 15, 1993

Aired: 3/15/1993

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 Wippleman and The Giant Gonzales saying they have a "giant" surprise against The Undertaker.

10. Raw - Mar. 22, 1993

Aired: 3/22/1993

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 Doink the Clown in the main event. "Mean" Gene discusses the matches that have been signed for Wrestlemania IX.

11. Raw - Apr. 05, 1993

Aired: 4/5/1993

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. Fuji and Yokozuna give a backstage interview. Bob Backlund takes on Kimchee.

12. Raw - Apr. 12, 1993

Aired: 4/12/1993

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 Papa Shango, Friar Ferguson, Tatanka and more.

13. Raw - Apr. 19, 1993

Aired: 4/19/1993

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 Bigelow, Tatanka, and Giant Gonzales all see action. Luna Vachon continues her rivalry with Sensational Sherri over who is the true goddess of the squared circle.

14. Raw - Apr. 26, 1993

Aired: 4/26/1993

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 in-ring interview with Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels to discuss his issues with Mr. Perfect. Typhoon and Mr. Hughes are also in action.

15. Raw - May. 03, 1993

Aired: 5/3/1993

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 competiton. The Headshrinkers are in tag team action. Hacksaw Jim Duggan demands a lumberjack match next week.

16. Raw - May 10, 1993

Aired: 5/10/1993

A Lumberjack Match for the Intercontinental Championship. Bam Bam Bigelow and Typhoon battle for a spot in the King of the Ring Tournament.

17. Raw - May 17, 1993

Aired: 5/17/1993

Some "Kid" has a surprise for Razor Ramon. Marty Janetty returns to face Shawn Michaels for the WWE Intercontinental Championship.

18. Raw - May. 24, 1993

Aired: 5/24/1993

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 singles action. WWE Tag Team Champions Money Inc. compete.

19. Raw - May. 31, 1993

Aired: 5/31/1993

"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 upcoming match against WWE Champion Hulk Hogan at the King of the Ring. Plus, Razor Ramon, Mr. Hughes, The Steiner Brothers and more.

20. Raw - Jun. 07, 1993

Aired: 6/7/1993

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 Ramon offers 1-2-3 Kid $10,000 for a rematch and discusses his first round match at the King of the Ring Tournament against Bret Hart. Shawn Michaels and more in action.

21. RAW 21

Aired: 6/14/1993

Who is the WWE Champion after the King of the Ring? Marty Jannety battles Doink the Clown. 1-2-3 Kid answers Razor Ramon's challenge.

22. RAW 22

Aired: 6/21/1993

Can Razor Ramon avenge his upset loss to The Kid? Marty Jannetty faces Doink the Clown in a 2-out-of-3 Falls Contest.

23. RAW 23

Aired: 6/28/1993

Mr. Fuji wants to know what pro athlete can bodyslam his mighty Yokozuna. Kamala faces Shawn Michaels for the Intercontinental Championship.

24. RAW 24

Aired: 7/5/1993

The slam heard around the world on the USS Intrepid. Crush confronts WWE Champion Yokozuna.

25. RAW 25

Aired: 7/12/1993

Yokozuna's path of destruction continues when he battles Crush. Tatanka battles it out with New York's own Brooklyn Brawler.

26. RAW 26

Aired: 7/19/1993

The Lex Express motors through Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty battle for the Intercontinental Championship.

27. RAW 27

Aired: 7/26/1993

Bret Hart battles Bam Bam Bigelow. Jerry 'The King' Lawler continues to bash the Hart family. Doink the Clown taunts 'Macho Man' Randy Savage.

28. RAW 28

Aired: 8/2/1993

"Macho Man" Randy Savage takes on the mischievous Doink the Clown. Lex Luger delivers a special message. The Steiner Brothers in action.

29. RAW 29

Aired: 8/9/1993

Tatanka squares off with Mr. Hughes. A historic contract signing takes place between Lex Luger and Yokozuna.

30. RAW 30

Aired: 8/16/1993

The 1-2-3 Kid faces the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. Bastion Booger squares off against Marty Jannetty.

31. RAW 31

Aired: 9/13/1993

The World Tag Team Championship is on the line as the Quebecers meet The Steiner Brothers in a "Quebec Province Rules".

32. RAW 32

Aired: 9/20/1993

Bobby "The Brain" Heenan interviews World Tag Team Champions The Quebecers; Bret Hart is enraged.

33. RAW 33

Aired: 9/27/1993

PJ Walker looks to score an upset victory over IRS. Bret Hart addresses Jerry 'The King' Lawler. Bam Bam Bigelow and Mr. Perfect in action.

34. RAW 34

Aired: 10/4/1993

A Battle Royal will determine the two contenders for the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship. Doink clowns around with Bobby Heenan.

35. RAW 35

Aired: 10/11/1993

Razor Ramon and Rick Martel battle for the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship. The Rock n Roll Express are in Tag Team action.

36. RAW 36

Aired: 10/18/1993

Crush confronts his former friend "Macho Man" Randy Savage. The Steiners, IRS, Tatanka and Bam Bam Bigelow are in action.

37. RAW 37

Aired: 10/25/1993

Marty Jannetty and The 1-2-3 Kid square off against each other. Men on a Mission see tag team action.

38. RAW 38

Aired: 11/1/1993

Intercontinental Champion Razor Ramon faces Bastion Booger in a Non-Title Match. Adam Bomb battles Virgil.

39. RAW 39

Aired: 11/8/1993

Scott Steiner goes one-on-one with Ludvig Borga, and Men on a Mission are in tag team action.

40. RAW 40

Aired: 11/15/1993

Razor Ramon battles The Brooklyn Brawler. Quebecer Pierre faces Lex Luger.

41. RAW 41

Aired: 11/29/1993

The 1993 WWE Superstar of The Year is revealed. Razor Ramon faces Diesel. Bam Bam Bigelow is in action.

42. RAW 42

Aired: 12/6/1993

Shawn Michaels faces The 1-2-3 Kid. Gorilla Monsoon confronts Bobby Heenan. Owen Hart challenges the WWE Superstar of the Year.

43. RAW 43

Aired: 12/13/1993

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 Smoking Gunns, IRS, Rick Martel and the Undertaker are in action.

44. RAW 44

Aired: 12/20/1993

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 upcoming Royal Rumble PPV.

45. RAW 45

Aired: 12/27/1993

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 Quebecers' manager Johnny Polo. Lex Luger faces off against Barry Horowitz.