The BEST episodes of WWE Raw season 1
Every episode of WWE Raw season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of WWE Raw season 1!
For more than 25 years and well over 1000 episodes, Raw has been WWE's flagship show. Its memorable moments have thrilled the WWE Universe and earned it the distinct honor of being the longest-running episodic television show in history.
#1 - RAW 01
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/11/1993
Vince McMahon, "Macho Man" Randy Savage, and Rob Bartlett host the premiere episode of Monday Night Raw. Bobby Heenan tries and tries but just cant seem to get into the building. The first ever Main Event on Raw has the Undertaker battling Damien Demento. Plus Shawn Michaels competes in singles action and much more in this historic episode.
#2 - RAW 17
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/17/1993
Razor Ramon battles new comer The Kid. Marty Jannety returns to surprise Shawn Michaels and even gets a chance to battle for the Intercontinental Championship. A battle of the bohemiths as Yokozuna faces off against Kamala. Things dont look too 'hot' for Scott Taylor as he sees action against Tatanka.
#3 - RAW 42
Season 1 - Episode 42 - 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.
#4 - RAW 18
Season 1 - Episode 18 - 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.
#5 - RAW 16
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/10/1993
Shawn Michaels defends his Intercontinental title against 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan in a Lumberjack Match. Bam Bam Bigelow and Typhoon battle for a spot in the upcoming King of the Ring tournament. This episode features Yokozuna, Mr. Perfect and more.
#6 - RAW 31
Season 1 - Episode 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. The rules are as absurd as well. WCW’s rules in 1993. Find out which team uses these stipulations to their advantage. Plus, Doink The Clown has a change of heart resulting in Bobby Heenan needing a change of clothes!
#7 - RAW 35
Season 1 - Episode 35 - 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.
#8 - RAW 43
Season 1 - Episode 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.
#9 - RAW 08
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/8/1993
The Mega Maniacs bring forward their big match against Money Inc. at WrestleMania IX. Virgil and El Matador take on WWE Tag Team Champions Money Inc. in a non-title match. Mr. Perfect takes on "The Model" Rick Martel in a one on one match.
#10 - RAW 28
Season 1 - Episode 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 are in tag team action, and Mr. Perfect faces Barry Hardy.
#11 - RAW 41
Season 1 - Episode 41 - 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.
#12 - RAW 45
Season 1 - Episode 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.
#13 - RAW 44
Season 1 - Episode 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.
#14 - RAW 36
Season 1 - Episode 36 - 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.
#15 - RAW 27
Season 1 - Episode 27 - 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.
#16 - RAW 02
Season 1 - Episode 2 - 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.
#17 - RAW 22
Season 1 - Episode 22 - 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.
#18 - RAW 39
Season 1 - Episode 39 - 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.
#19 - RAW 34
Season 1 - Episode 34 - 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.
#20 - RAW 07
Season 1 - Episode 7 - 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.
#21 - RAW 29
Season 1 - Episode 29 - 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.
#22 - RAW 03
Season 1 - Episode 3 - 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.
#23 - RAW 24
Season 1 - Episode 24 - Aired 7/5/1993
What were the results of the Yokozuna bodyslam challenge on the USS Intrepid on July 4th? Find out on this edition of Monday Night RAW. Crush confronts WWE Champion Yokozuna. 1-2-3 Kid takes on one half of the Beverly Brothers, Bam Bam Bigelow, Mr. Perfect and The Undertaker are all in action.
#24 - RAW 32
Season 1 - Episode 32 - Aired 9/20/1993
The Quebecers with Johnny Polo in their corner battle the WWE Tag Team Champions the Steiner Brothers in a Quebec Province Rules Match. Mr. Perfect and Razor Ramon are in action. Doink the Clown has a surprise for Bobby "The Brain" Heenan.
#25 - RAW 33
Season 1 - Episode 33 - Aired 9/27/1993
PJ Walker battles IRS. Vince McMahon interviews Bret Hart on his King of the Ring victory but Hart is more interested in issuing a warning to the verbally abusive Jerry "The King" Lawler. An under-the-weather Bobby "The Brain" Heenan oversees a wedding proposal. Bam Bam Bigelow and Mr. Perfect see singles action.