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 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.
#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 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.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - 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.
#10 - RAW 05
Season 1 - Episode 5 - 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.
#11 - 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.
#12 - 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.
#13 - RAW 06
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/22/1993
The Road to Wrestlemania IX continues as Shawn Michaels teams with The Beverly Brothers against Tatanka and The Nasty Boys in a thrilling 6-Man Tag Team Match. Also in action, The Immortal Undertaker competes against Skinner and Terry Taylor goes one-on-one against Crush. What will happen when Bam Bam Bigelow goes toe-to-toe with Scott Taylor?
#14 - 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!
#15 - 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.
#16 - 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.
#17 - 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.
#18 - 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.
#19 - RAW 15
Season 1 - Episode 15 - 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.
#20 - RAW 21
Season 1 - Episode 21 - 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.
#21 - 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.
#22 - 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.
#23 - RAW 20
Season 1 - Episode 20 - 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.
#24 - RAW 40
Season 1 - Episode 40 - 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.
#25 - RAW 37
Season 1 - Episode 37 - 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.