Raw - Season 1

First aired: 1/10/1993 45 episodes

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

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Episodes

1. Uncut, Uncooked, Uncensored

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. Leave It To Flair

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. Loser Leaves Town

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. It's Cold Outside

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. The Barber Returns

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. The Greatest Tag Team Of All Time?

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. Elvis Lives!

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. Whatcha Gonna Do?

Aired: 3/8/1993

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

9. The Big Freeze Of '93

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. Andre 'The Giant' Roussimoff, Hall Of Famer

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. WWE WrestleMania IX Fallout

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. Friar Ferguson Debuts

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. Bret Hart's Hit List

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. An Indecent Proposal

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. The Guiding Light

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. He's A Lumberjack And He's Okay

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. 1-2-3!

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. Only The Strong Survive

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. Memorial Day 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. Mixed Up Tag Teams

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. King Of The Ring Fallout

Aired: 6/14/1993

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 with Doink the Clown. Owen Hart, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and Mr. Perfect compete in singles competition. The 1-2-3 Kid accepts Razor Ramon's rematch challenge.

22. The $10,000 Challenge

Aired: 6/21/1993

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 battles Doink the Clown in a 2-out-of-3 Falls contest. Mr. Hughes is in singles competition, and much more.

23. Banzai!

Aired: 6/28/1993

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 defends his Intercontinental Championship against Kamala, but Michaels' new bodyguard Diesel is at ringside to help. Adam Bomb, the Smoking Gunns, and Crush are all in action.

24. The Slam Heard Around The World

Aired: 7/5/1993

Raw revisits Yokozuna's July 4th bodyslam challenge aboard the U.S.S. Intrepid.

25. Hawaiian Punch

Aired: 7/12/1993

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 competition. Mr Hughes and Adam Bomb are in singles matches. SummerSlam 1993 is previewed.

26. The Lex Express Rolls On

Aired: 7/19/1993

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 King's Court with Jerry "The King" Lawler. Money Inc. offers Razor Ramon a job. Bastion Booger and The 1-2-3 Kid are in action.

27. The Stu and Helen Hart Roast

Aired: 7/26/1993

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 the Clown taunts "Macho Man" Randy Savage, but will Savage hang up the announcer headsets and do battle? Lex Luger discusses his upcoming match against Yokozuna.

28. Who is Lex Luger? Part One

Aired: 8/2/1993

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 Hardy.

29. Who is Lex Luger? Part Two

Aired: 8/9/1993

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 Ramon is in singles action.

30. Who is Lex Luger? Part Three

Aired: 8/16/1993

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 in action.

31. Quebec Province Rules

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 Match. Doink The Clown has a change of heart, resulting in Bobby "The Brain" Heenan needing a change of clothes.

32. Dirty Water

Aired: 9/20/1993

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 "Undisputed King of WWE."

33. Return of the Superfly

Aired: 9/27/1993

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.

34. Over the Top

Aired: 10/4/1993

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 Raw. Doink the Clown has fun at the expense of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. The Heavenly Bodies, with Jim Cornette, compete in tag team action.

35. Machismo Meets Magnifique

Aired: 10/11/1993

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 something to say about it when he confronts Borga? The Rock 'n' Roll Express compete in tag team action. Owen Hart and Adam Bomb are also in action.

36. The Savage/Crush Summit

Aired: 10/18/1993

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 in tag team competition. IRS, Tatanka and Bam Bam Bigelow all see singles action. Double J Jeff Jarrett visits the Country Music Hall of Fame in Music City.

37. Square Dance

Aired: 10/25/1993

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 are in tag team action. "Double J" Jeff Jarrett visits a music studio in Music City. The Survivor Series report details the matches for the upcoming event.

38. Happy Birthday, Bobby Heenan!

Aired: 11/1/1993

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. Perfect is in singles action, and the Smoking Guns are in tag team action.

39. Macho Madness

Aired: 11/8/1993

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.

40. By Popular Demand

Aired: 11/15/1993

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 are in tag team action, and Diesel is in singles competition.

41. The 1993 WWE Superstar Of The Year

Aired: 11/29/1993

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 Hart and the Steiner Brothers are all in action.

42. Goodbye To The Brain

Aired: 12/6/1993

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 Crush all see competition.

43. Japanese Santa Claus

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. Happy Xmas!

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. Another Year Over

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.