WWF @ St. Louis, MO - January 1, 1993 (4,800) Lance Cassidy defeated Skinner The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Bob Backlund defeated the Berzerker WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty Yokozuna pinned Randy Savage The Undertaker defeated Papa Shango
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - January 1, 1993 (3,600) Tito Santana defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Typhoon Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Crush defeated Beau Beverly Repo Man defeated Jim Powers WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Ric Flair
WWF @ Valparaiso, IN - Athletic & Recreation Center - January 2, 1993 (matinee) Typhoon vs. Bam Bam Bigelow Crush vs. Papa Shango Mr. Perfect vs. Razor Ramon WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty WWF World Champion Bret Hart vs. Ric Flair
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - January 2, 1993 (matinee) Jim Powers vs. Skinner Virgil vs. Terry Taylor Tito Santana vs. Repo Man Bob Backlund vs. the Berzerker WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibise & IRS vs. the Nasty Boys The Undertaker vs. Papa Shango Randy Savage vs. Yokozuna
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - January 2, 1993 Marty Jannetty vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels Mr. Perfect vs. Razor Ramon WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair Also included Bam Bam Bigelow, Crush, Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware, Papa Shango, Tatanka, and Typhoon
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - January 2, 1993 (1,900) Skinner defeated Jim Powers Virgil defeated Terry Taylor WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage Bob Backlund defeated the Berzerker Tito Santana defeated Repo Man The Undertaker defeated Papa Shango
WWF @ Sioux City, IA - Municipal Auditorium - January 3, 1993 (matinee) Included Yokozuna
WWF @ Tyler, TX - Oil Palace - January 3, 1993 1st show held at the venue Included WWF World Champion Bret Hart
WCW / New Japan - Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo Dome - January 4, 1993 (63,500; sell out) Highlights of the event aired as a 2-hour pay-per-view special; featured an opening introduction by Eric Bischoff; included Jim Ross & Tony Schiavone on commentary, with Bischoff calling the 6-man tag team match by himself: Masashi Aoyagi, the Great Kabuki, & Akitoshi Saito defeated Norio Goto, Hiro Saito, & Super Strong Machine at 14:20 when Kabuki pinned Honaga following a backdrop WCW Japan Supershow III: Jushin Liger pinned IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion the Ultimo Dragon to win the title at 20:09 with a Frankensteiner off the top after hitting a sit-down powerbomb; after the bout, Liger was presented the title belt and winner's trophy from New Japan officials; moments later, Liger and Dragon shook hands WCW Japan Supershow III: Ron Simmons pinned Tony Halme with a spinebuster at 6:01 after ducking a clothesline WCW Japan Supershow III: Masa Saito & Shinya Hashimoto defeated Dustin Rhodes & Scott Norton at 13:46 when Hashimoto pinned Rhodes with an enzuiguri after Norton prevented the pinfall after Hashimoto hit a DDT WCW Japan Supershow III: IWGP World Champion the Great Muta pinned NWA World Champion Masahiro Chono to win the title at 19:48 with the moonsault, moments after avoiding Chono's shoulderblock off the top and hitting the moonsault but Chono kicked out at 2 IWGP Tag Team Champions Road Warrior Hawk & Kensuke Sasaki fought Rick & Scott Steiner to a double count-out at 14:38 WCW Japan Supershow III: Takayuki Iizuka, Akiro Nogami, & El Samurai defeated Nobukazu Hirai, Masao Orihara, & Koki Kitihara at 15:13 when Iizuka pinned Hirai a full minute after dropping him with a powerbomb and seemingly knocking him out WCW Japan Supershow III: Sting pinned Hiroshi Hase at 14:41 with a jumping DDT, bodyslam, and splash off the top; prior to the bout, the two shook men hands Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Takashi Ishikawa via submission with a Dragon Sleeper at 11:41 Genichiro Tenryu pinned Riki Choshu with a powerbomb at 18:14
WWF @ Beaumont, TX - Convention Center - January 4, 1993 (sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated Razor Ramon via count-out at 7:30 when Razor walked out of the bout after sustaining a chokeslam (Smack'em Whack'em) Scott Putski defeated Mike Williams Horace Boulder defeated Louie Spicolli WWF Superstars (European version): The Berzerker pinned Bobby Perez with the falling powerslam at 2:21 Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the Big Bossman WWF Superstars (European version): Typhoon pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the splash at 4:06 WWF Superstars (European version): Mr. Perfect pinned Terry Taylor at 8:12 with the Perfect Plex WWF Mania - 1/9/93: Jim Duggan pinned Repo Man at 3:49 with the running clothesline Lance Cassidy defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Yokozuka defeated Jim Duggan WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Jim Brunzell defeated Bill Irwin Mr. Perfect pinned Ric Flair with the Perfect Plex at 10:50 as Flair attempted a backdrop (Invasion of the Bodyslammers) Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification at 5:01 when Fuji hit Hart with the flagpole as the champion attempted to come off the middle turnbuckle; after the bout, Yoko hit a belly to belly suplex but Hart moved out of the way as Yoko tried the Bonzai Drop; moments later, Hart knocked Yoko to the floor with a dropkick and cleared Fuji from the ring (Best of the WWF: Mega Matches, Bret Hitman Hart: His Greatest Matches) 1/24/93 - included a 'Special Report' showing last week's incident from Superstars of Doink the Clown attacking Crush, where it was also announced that Crush was now unable to compete in the Royal Rumble match; featured comments from Bobby Heenan speaking more about his unveiling of "The Narcissist" at the Royal Rumble; included the interview from this week's WWF Superstars with WWF World Champion Bret Hart: Tatanka pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:23 with the Samoan Drop; during the bout, Tatanka cut an insert promo about appearing in the Royal Rumble Papa Shango pinned Bobby East at 1:29 with the reverse shoulderbreaker; during the bout, the Berzerker cut an insert promo about appearing in the Royal Rumble The Nasty Boys defeated Chuck West & Isi Bermudez at 2:31 when Saggs pinned West following the running powerslam / flying elbowsmash combo Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Rudy Flores at 1:36 with the Bonzai Drop; during the bout, Typhoon cut an insert promo about appearing in the Royal Rumble Bob Backlund pinned Louie Spicolli at 1:57 with a rolling cradle; during the bout, Bob Backlund cut an insert promo about appearing in the Royal Rumble WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Reno Riggins at 2:20 with a back suplex; during the bout, Marty Jannetty cut an insert promo about facing Michaels at the Royal Rumble 1/31/93 - included interviews from WWF Superstars with WWF World Champion Bret Hart and Jim Duggan, and Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji accepting Jim Duggan's challenge at the end of the show; featured comments from Lex Luger, who said comparing himself to Mr. Perfect was like comparing ice cream to horse manure; included footage from the Royal Rumble of Giant Gonzalez attacking the Undertaker: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Jim Hunter at 1:42 with the diving headbutt Skinner pinned Dave Silguero at 2:30 with the reverse DDT Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned James Santos at 2:47 with a splash to the back WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated Jerry Stevens & Robert Taylor at 2:38 when pinned Stevens with a clothesline and elbow drop Marty Jannetty (w/ Sensational Sherri) pinned Mike Williams at 2:46 with the Rocker Dropper; during the bout, an insert promo from Sherri was shown where she said that wherever Shawn Michaels would be she would be there by Marty's side (Jannetty's last TV appearance for nearly four months) Tito Santana pinned the Predator at 2:55 with the flying forearm; during the bout, an insert promo from Santana was shown speaking of the recent Headlock on Hunger show at MSG Doink the Clown pinned Bob East at 1:44 as he had a submission hold applied at the same time; during the bout, an insert promo from Doink was shown where he said he was "armed" and dangerous (Doink's TV in-ring debut) 2/7/93 - featured the Jim Duggan / Yokozuna bout from WWF Superstars, shown in full; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the Giant Gonzalez / Undertaker incident at the Royal Rumble; featured closing comments from Typhoon and Razor Ramon about their scheduled match the following week: Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware defeated Dale Wolfe & Ken Johnson at 1:57 when Owen pinned Johnson following a missile dropkick from Koko as Owen held Johnson in the air Damien Demento pinned Bobby Perez at 1:30 with a kneedrop Virgil pinned Tommy Knight at 1:40 with a side Russian legsweep; during the bout, an insert promo from Virgil was shown speaking of the recent Headlock on Hunger show from MSG The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Jim Brunzell & Gary Jackson Razor Ramon pinned Rudy Gonzalez at 2:56 with the Razor's Edge
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - January 5, 1993 (near sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Scott Putski defeated Dusty Wolfe Tatanka defeated Chuck West WWF Mania - 1/16/93: Tito Santana pinned Bill Irwin with the flying forearm at 5:55 All American Wrestling - 1/17/93: Repo Man pinned Jim Brunzell at 4:57 with a clothesline Lance Cassidy defeated Rudy Flores The Undertaker defeated Papa Shango Virgil defeated Horace Boulder Doink the Clown defeated Bob East Terry Taylor defeated Reno Riggins WWF on TSN: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Typhoon with at 7:28 with the diving headbutt after a clothesline out of the corner (Invasion of the Bodyslammers) Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out at 9:33 when Michaels began to leave ringside; moments later, Backlund brought Michaels back to the ring and hit the atomic drop; after it was announced Backlund would not win the title via count-out, the challenger knocked Michaels from the ring with the title belt (WWF Wrestling Grudge Matches 93) WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair 1/23/93 - included an interview with WWF World Champion Bret Hart regarding his title match with Razor Ramon at the Royal Rumble, during which Razor appeared on the big screen and insulted the champion; Hart eventually challenged Razor to come out and fight him there but Razor refused; featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the Crush / Doink the Clown incident from the previous week: The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Dave Silguero at 1:50 with the tombstone; after the bout, Silguero was placed in a body bag Marty Jannetty pinned Ken Johnson at 1:09 with the Rocker Dropper; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels cut an insert promo and said Sensational Sherri would be in his corner at the Royal Rumble Papa Shango pinned Rudy Gonzalez at 1:34 with the reverse shoulderbreaker Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Gary Jackson at 1:45 with a diving headbutt; during the bout, the Big Bossman cut an insert promo about facing Bigelow at the Royal Rumble Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned Dale Wolfe at 1:47 with a splash to the back; during the bout, Harvey Wippleman cut an insert promo saying Kamala would have to face Kimchee in the ring soon 1/30/93 - featured clips from the Royal Rumble of Giant Gonzalez attacking the Undertaker; included comments from WWF World Champion Bret Hart where he said he would worry about facing Yokozuna when it got closer to WrestleMania; featured Raymond Rougeau conducting an interview with Jim Duggan during which Duggan challenged Yokozuna to a match for the following week, saying he could knock Yoko to the mat; the challenge was accepted by Yoko & Mr. Fuji at the end of the show: The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Reno Riggins & Bobby Perez at 2:34 when Fatu pinned Perez with a splash off the top Damien Demento pinned Tommy Knight at 1:56 with a kneedrop Mr. Perfect pinned Louie Spicolli at 1:55 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, Lex Luger cut an insert promo saying he had only heard 'Perfect silence' after he challenged Mr. Perfect to a match WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Gary Jackson at 1:55 with the side suplex; during the bout, Sensational Sherri cut an insert promo saying wherever Michaels goes she will be right there with Marty Jannetty Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Chuck West at 2:26 when Owen pinned West after Owen hit a missile dropkick as Owen held him in the air Bob Backlund pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:41 with a roll up into a bridge Razor Ramon pinned Pete Christie at 2:27 with the Razor's Edge 2/6/93 - included an 'Update' segment focusing on the Giant Gonzalez / Undertaker incident at the Royal Rumble; featured a Mr. Perfect promo in which he had a regular-sized man pose for him, saying he was just like Lex Luger, with Perfect then chopping him in the chest and saying the blow was for Luger: The Nasty Boys defeated Dave Silguero & Robert Taylor at 2:13 when Saggs pinned Silguero with a flying elbowsmash Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Rudi Flores at the 48-second mark with the diving headbutt Doink the Clown pinned Reno Riggins at the 46-second mark as he had a submission hold applied at the same time Jim Duggan defeated Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) in a contest in which Duggan had to knock Yoko to the mat to win; after the contest, Yoko attacked Duggan, hit three Bonzai Drops, laid the American flag over Duggan, and hit a fourth; moments later, Duggan was taken backstage on a stretcher as he began to cough up blood The Beverly Brothers defeated Pete Christie & Bob East at 1:26 when Beau pinned Christie following the head spike
WWF @ Corpus Christi, TX - Memorial Coliseum - January 6, 1993 Included the Nasty Boys
WWF @ Austin, TX - Frank Irwin Center - January 6, 1993 (2,800) Bob Backlund defeated the Berzerker WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty by putting his feet on the ropes for leverage Virgil pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a Russian leg sweep Tatanka pinned Damien Demento with the fall away slam The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware after Koko was hit with a flying headbutt behind the referee's back The Undertaker pinned Papa Shango WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Lubbock, TX - January 7, 1993
WWF @ Edinburg, TX - January 7, 1993 Crush vs. Skinner The Nasty Boys vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS The Big Bossman vs. Yokozuna Mr. Perfect vs. Razor Ramon
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - January 8, 1993 (6,000) Crush (sub. for Max Moon) defeated Skinner with the head vice Terry Taylor pinned Jim Powers (sub. for Lance Cassidy) with a neckbreaker after 14 minutes Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Typhoon with the flying headbutt WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys; the challengers originally won the match and the titles but the bout continued due to the illegal man scoring the pin Tito Santana pinned Repo Man with the flying forearm Yokozuna pinned the Big Bossman with the Bonzai Drop at around the 4-minute mark Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon via count-out
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - January 8, 1993 (6,300) Virgil defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Executioners (Barry Hardy & Duane Gill) (sub. for Double Trouble) Tatanka pinned Damien Demento Bob Backlund pinned the Berzerker with a roll up WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty; the bout was scheduled to take place before intermission but Jannetty attacked the champion before the bell sounded; Sgt. Slaughter then appeared and said the match would go on regardless of Michaels' condition and it was postponned until after intermission The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware when Fatu scored the pin with the top rope splash The Undertaker pinned Papa Shango (sub. for Nailz) WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Ric Flair at around the 25-minute mark
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - January 9, 1993 (matinee) (5,800) Crush defeated Skinner Terry Taylor defeated Jason Knight (sub. for Lance Cassidy) WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys at 14:26 when IRS pinned Saggs after Dibiase used the steel briefcase as a weapon behind the referee's back; the challengers originally won the match and the titles at 10:00 when Knobbs pinned Dibiase after a collision between Dibiase and Saggs, however the match was forced to continue since Knobbs was the illegal man The Undertaker pinned Papa Shango with the chokeslam at around the 6-minute mark Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Typhoon at around the 7-minute mark with the diving headbutt following a clothesline out of the corner WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair (w/ Bobby Heenan) in a 60-minute Ironman match, 3 falls to 2; fall #1 - Hart pinned Flair with a waist lock into a roll up at 27:17; fall #2 - Flair defeated Hart via submission with the figure-4 and by holding onto the top rope for leverage at 35:00 (during the fall, the referee ordered Heenan backstage); fall #3 - Flair defeated Hart via submission with the figure-4 and by holding onto the bottom rope for leverage at 37:40; fall #4 - Hart defeated Flair via submission with the Sharpshooter at 55:03; fall #5 - Hart pinned Flair by reversing a figure-4 attempt into an inside cradle at 59:42 as Flair attempted the figure-4; at the beginning of the fall, Heenan returned to the ring to hand Flair a pair of brass knuckles - which ended up being used on the champion - before once again being ejected from ringside
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - January 9, 1993 (matinee) (8,700) Virgil defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels fought Marty Jannetty to a no contest when Jannetty attacked Michaels before the bell and hit him with the belt; the match was held off for later in the show Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Executioners Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Bob Backlund defeated the Berzerker WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty with his feet on the ropes Yokozuna pinned the Big Bossman with the Bonzai Drop at around the 4-minute mark The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon via count-out
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - January 9, 1993 (3,415) Crush defeated Skinner with the head vice Terry Taylor pinned Jason Knight (sub. for Lance Cassidy) Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Typhoon WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys The Undertaker pinned Papa Shango WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Ric Flair
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - January 9, 1993 Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware vs. the Headshrinkers Marty Jannetty vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels The Big Bossman vs. Yokozuna Also featured Virgil
WWF @ Allentown, PA - Agricultural Hall - January 9, 1993 (3,000; sell out) Jim Powers defeated Iron Mike Sharpe The Cheetah Kid defeated Johnny Rotten Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Executioners Bob Backlund defeated the Berzerker Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon via count-out
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center - January 10, 1993 (matinee) The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Typhoon defeated Repo Man Tatanka defeated Damian Demento Randy Savage defeated Papa Shango WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Ric Flair
WWF @ Youngstown, OH - January 10, 1993 (matinee) (3,000) Terry Taylor defeated Jim Powers (sub. for Lance Cassidy) Crush defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bob Backlund defeated the Berzerker Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Bam Bam Bigelow pinned the Big Bossman The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification at around the 4-minute mark when Yoko threw salt into Taker's face; after the bout, Mr. Fuji attacked Paul Bearer until Taker made the save and knocked both Fuji and Yoko from the ring
WWF @ Orlando, FL - Arena - January 10, 1993 (2,600) Skinner defeated Mickey Jay WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Marty Jannetty Typhoon pinned Repo Man with a splash The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware when Samu pinned Koko Randy Savage defeated Papa Shango Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Virgil defeated Frankie Lancaster WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair at 21:40
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - January 10, 1993 (2,500) Terry Taylor pinned Jim Powers (sub. for Lance Cassidy) with a neckbreaker Crush defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bob Backlund pinned the Berzerker Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Bam Bam Bigelow pinned the Big Bossman The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification at around the 4-minute mark when Yoko threw salt into Taker's face; after the bout, Mr. Fuji attacked Paul Bearer until Taker made the save and knocked both Fuji and Yoko from the ring
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - January 11, 1993 (1,000; 600 paid; sell out) Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento via disqualification The Cheetah Kid pinned Johnny Rotten with a backflip bodypress Tito Santana pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF Mania - 1/16/93: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Jim Powers at 2:54 with the Bonzai Drop Monday Night Raw - 1/11/93 - debut episode; featured Vince McMahon, Randy Savage, & Rob Bartlett on commentary (Bartlett's debut); included Bobby Heenan attempting to get into the show unsuccessfully at the beginning of the show and later returning dressed as a woman, telling Sean Mooney he was Rob Bartlett's aunt, and later appearing dressed as Bartlett's uncle; Heenan was finally allowed in the building during the closing segment; featured McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Razor Ramon regarding his WWF World Title shot against Bret Hart at the Royal Rumble; included footage from WWF Superstars of Kamala's falling out with Harvey Wippleman and Kimchee, with Kamala then joining Slick; featured comments from Heenan regarding Narcissist; included a promo by Tatanka regarding the Headlock on Hunger promotion; featured a Royal Rumble report in which it was announced WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels would defend against Marty Jannetty and that Genichiro Tenryu, Tito Santana, Typhoon, the Headshrinkers, and Jim Duggan would be in the Royal Rumble match; included McMahon conducting a closing interview with Doink the Clown regarding Crush's warning not to make the kids in the audience cry, with Crush eventually appearing, Doink squirting him with a water pistol, and Crush chasing him around the ring: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Koko B. Ware with the Bonzai Drop at 3:45 (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Executioners at 3:00 when Rick scored the pin following the top rope bulldog double team WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Max Moon with the side suplex at around the 10:30 mark after avoiding a punch; during the bout, Doink the Clown appeared at ringside The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Damien Demento with the tombstone at 2:26; during the bout, it was announced Mr. Perfect would face Papa Shango, Ric Flair would face Tito Santana, and WWF World Champion Bret Hart would appear for an interview the following week (Raw: 10th Anniversary, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Dark match after the show: Crush defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification when Doink the Clown interfered
- 1/93: Lance Cassidy quit.
WWF @ Dallas, TX - Reunion Arena - January 14, 1993 (2,500) Skinner pinned Max Moon (sub. for Lance Cassidy) Bob Backlund defeated Beau Beverly Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Typhoon with a slam and splash Jerry Sags pinned WWF Tag Team Champion IRS Damien Demento pinned Virgil Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon via count-out WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Ric Flair
WWF @ Rapid City, SD - January 14, 1993
WWF @ Sioux Falls, SD - January 15, 1993
WWF @ Houston, TX - January 15, 1993 Virgil defeated the Blue Demon Skinner defeated Max Moon (sub. for Lance Cassidy) Mr. Perfect defeated Damien Demento Bob Backlund defeated Beau Beverly Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Typhoon Jerry Saggs defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Ric Flair
WWF @ Huntsville, AL - January 16, 1993 (1,500) (matinee) This event was to have taken place on 11/1/92 but was postponed Skinner defeated Max Moon (sub. for Lance Cassidy) Bob Backlund defeated Beau Beverly Mr. Perfect defeated Doink the Clown (sub. for an injured Razor Ramon) via disqualification Jerry Saggs defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS Damien Demento defeated Virgil Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Typhoon WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair at 22:19
WWF @ Lincoln, NE - Pershing Auditorium - January 16, 1993 (2,250) The Undertaker vs. Papa Shango was cancelled due to Taker no showing Terry Taylor defeated Jim Powers The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Tatanka defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Crush defeated Repo Man WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Marty Jannetty Yokozuna defeated the Big Bossman
WWF @ Nashville, TN - January 16, 1993 (4,800) Skinner defeated Max Moon (sub. for Lance Cassidy) Damien Demento defeated Virgil Bob Backlund defeated Beau Beverly Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Typhoon Jerry Saggs defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS Mr. Perfect defeated Doink the Clown (sub. for an injured Razor Ramon) via disqualification WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Chattanooga, TN - UTC Arena - January 17, 1993 (matinee) WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Jacksonville, FL - January 18, 1993
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - January 18, 1993 (1,000; sell out) Monday Night Raw taping: WWF Mania - 1/23/93: Virgil pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 5:33 with the side Russian legsweep; during the bout, the crowd chanted "Virgil sucks" and "Let's go, Mike" Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Phil Apollo Marty Jannetty defeated Beau Beverly via disqualification 1/18/93 - featured an opening segment in which Repo Man stole Randy Savage's hat after attacking him from behind as Savage opened the show; later in the broadcast, Savage challenged Repo to a match for the following week after footage was shown of Sean Mooney interviewing Repo outside the arena; moments later, Savage left the broadcast area to go look for Repo; included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with WWF World Champion Bret Hart regarding his facing Razor Ramon at the Royal Rumble; included a 'Headlock on Hunger' promo from the Undertaker & Paul Bearer; featured footage from WWF Superstars of Doink the Clown attacking Crush; included a closing segment in which Repo stole Rob Bartlett's car: Mr. Perfect pinned Terry Taylor (sub. for Papa Shango) with the Perfect Plex at around 10:30 after reversing Taylor's suplex attempt; moments earlier, Ric Flair came ringside and attacked Perfect on the floor while Taylor distracted the referee Marty Jannetty pinned Glen Ruth with the Rocker Dropper at 5:10 Ric Flair fought Tito Santana to a no contest at around the 8:40 mark when Mr. Perfect came ringside, pulled Flair from the ring, and brawled with him before officials, including Sgt. Slaughter and Pat Patterson, pulled the two men apart; as the show came to a close, Flair challenged Perfect to a career vs. career match for the following week which was quickly accepted 1/25/93 - included Bobby Heenan doing guest commentary, subbing for Randy Savage; during the opening, Vince McMahon announced the Bushwhackers would wrestle on the show but the match - if taped - never aired nor was mentioned again; featured an opening segment showing Repo Man arriving to the arena and was interviewed outside by Sean Mooney about his match later in the show against Randy Savage; included a 'Headlock on Hunger' promo from Bob Backlund; featured a post-Royal Rumble report, discussing the results of the show; included a closing segment in which it was announced Ric Flair, despite losing his match, would still make his contracted obligations that weekend: Randy Savage pinned Repo Man with the flying elbowsmash at around 13:30; prior to the bout, Repo came to the ring in possession of Savage's hat which he had stolen the previous week; after the match, Savage regained the hat after several referees blocked him from coming off the top onto Repo, who was on the floor (Best of the WWF: Heroes of the Squared Circle, (UK Fan Favorites 93, Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK) Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a splash at 3:32; after the bout, Vince McMahon conducted an interview with Slick and Kamala at ringside Mr. Perfect pinned Ric Flair in a Loser Leaves the WWF Match at around the 23-minute mark with the Perfect Plex as Flair attempted a backdrop; due to pre-match stipulations, Flair was forced to leave the WWF (Flair's last WWF TV appearance for nearly 9 years) (WrestleFest 93, Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK, The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2)
WWF @ Sarasota, FL - January 19, 1993 WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Las Cruces, NM - January 22, 1993 (3,700) 1st show in Las Cruces Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the Big Bossman
WWF @ Denver, CO - January 22, 1993 (5,200) Tito Santana defeated Skinner Jim Powers defeated the Predator The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Yokozuna defeated Earthquake The Undertaker defeated the Berzerker Bob Backlund defeated Terry Taylor Mr. Perfect defeated Repo Man Marty Jannetty vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (Jannetty has been quoted as saying this was his best match) WWF @ Reno, NV - First Interstate Athletic Complex - January 23, 1993 (matinee) (2,000+) Jim Powers pinned the Predator at 8:27 with a scoop slam cradle Samu pinned Owen Hart with a superplex at 3:21 Yokozuna pinned Earthquake with the Bonzai Drop at 3:02 The Undertaker defeated the Beverly Brothers (sub. for Papa Shango) in a handicap match at 3:34 by pinning Blake with the tombstone Bob Backlund pinned the Berzerker with a Thesz Press at 12:59 Mr. Perfect pinned Ric Flair with the Perfect Plex at 14:50 WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty at 11:42 after Jannetty hit the steel ringpost while running into the corner
Royal Rumble 93 - Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - January 24, 1993 (matinee) (16,000; 15,000 paid; sell out) Doink the Clown defeated Jim Powers via submission with the Stump Puller at 5:57 Pay-per-view bouts - featured Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan on commentary; included a video package highlighting the feud between WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty; featured footage of Razor Ramon attacking Owen Hart backstage during the debut episode of WWF Mania; included footage shot the day before at the Arco Arena during a basketball game of Raymond Rougeau interviewing Ramon regarding his upcoming match with WWF World Champion Bret Hart; featured a podium segment in which Heenan pulled down a curtain to unveil "Narcissus" Lex Luger; Luger then spent several minutes posing in front of three full-length mirrors, as Heenan commented on Luger's physique; moments later, Luger cut a promo on the WWF talent, specifically Mr. Perfect (Luger's debut as a WWF wrestler); included an in-ring proclamation by Caesar, with Cleopatra, of Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas regarding WrestleMania IX and the winner of the Royal Rumble receiving a WWF World Title shot at the event: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers at 10:45 when Scott pinned Blake following the Frankensteiner WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty at 14:20 with a superkick after Sensational Sherri accidentally hit the challenger in the face with her high heel; Sherri stood in a neutral corner until late in the match when she turned on Michaels; after the bout, Gene Okerlund attempted to conduct a backstage interview with Sherri, with Michaels then running backstage after seeing it on the video wall and cornering Sherri until Jannetty jumped him from behind, with the two men brawling until the fight was broken up by officials (Sherri's return after a 3-month absence; Jannetty's last appearance for 4 months as he was fired the following day in San Jose after being found passed out in the locker room) Bam Bam Bigelow pinned the Big Bossman at 10:09 with a clothesline out of the corner and the diving headbutt WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Razor Ramon with the Sharpshooter at 17:59 after reversing a knuckle lock into a roll up and then into the submission hold; prior to the bout, Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Hart before the champion went to the gorilla position; Hart's parents, Stu & Helen, were shown ringside during the contest; immediately after the bout, Bobby Heenan left the broadcast boot for the unveiling of Narcissus Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) won the 30-man Royal Rumble match by last eliminating Randy Savage at 1:06:35; due to pre-match stipulations, Yoko earned a WWF World Title shot at WrestleMania IX; after the match, WWF World Champion Bret Hart interrupted Yoko as he was being photographed by photographers backstage, cut a promo on facing Yoko at WrestleMania, and walked off; only the Royal Rumble theme song could be heard during the segment Order of entry: Ric Flair (00:00); Bob Backlund (00:00); Papa Shango (2:08); WWF Tag Team Champion Ted Dibiase (escorted by Jimmy Hart) (4:10); Brian Knobbs (6:02); Virgil (8:05); Jerry Lawler (10:19); Max Moon (12:04); Genichiro Tenryu (14:12); Mr. Perfect (16:13); Skinner (18:14); Koko B. Ware (20:15); Samu (escorted by Afa) (22:17); the Berzerker (24:21); the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) (26:36); Terry Taylor (28:21); Damien Demento (around 33:30, the camera was focused on Giant Gonzalez); WWF Tag Team Champion IRS (around 33:30, the camera was focused on Giant Gonzalez); Tatanka (34:30); Jerry Saggs (36:32); Typhoon (38:37); Fatu (escorted by Afa) (40:47); Earthquake (42:52); Carlos Colon (44:58); Tito Santana (47:03); Rick Martel (49:06); Yokozuna (escorted by Mr. Fuji) (51:41); Owen Hart (53:15); Repo Man (55:26); Randy Savage (57:33) Order of elimination: Shango by Flair as Shango attempted to eliminate Backlund (2:35); Knobbs eliminated himself when Dibiase ducked a charge (9:00); Moon by Lawler via a backdrop (14:03); Flair by Perfect via a clothesline after ducking a clothesline from Flair (18:39); Skinner by Perfect via a dropkick (21:19); Lawler by Perfect via a backdrop (24:54); Virgil by Berzerker via a boot to the face (25:15); Perfect by Dibiase & Koko, and an illegal assist from Lawler, via pushing him off the ring apron as Perfect tried holding onto the ropes (25:28); after the elimination, Perfect and Lawler briefly traded blows on the floor; Samu by the Undertaker via a choke throw (27:07); during this time, the Berzerker assaulted Backlund on the floor, taking Backlund out of the match for several minutes; Tenryu by Taker via a backdrop (27:29); Koko & Taylor by Dibiase as Koko attempted to eliminate Taylor (28:46); Dibiase by Taker via a clothesline (29:05); Berzerker by Taker via a backdrop (29:41); Taker by Giant Gonzalez when Gonzalez, accompanied by Harvey Wippleman, came to the ring after Taker cleared the ring, and knocked him to the floor after two chops (Gonzalez' surprise debut) (30:50); following the elimination, Gonzalez assaulted Taker in and outside the ring for several minutes before leaving ringside; moments later, Bearer returned ringside with the urn, awoke the Undertaker, and the two went backstage in search of Gonzalez; Typhoon by Earthquake after Typhoon hit the corner attempting a splash (43:49); Demento by Colon after ducking a punch (45:58); Fatu by Backlund (47:18); IRS eliminated himself when Earthquake ducked a lariat (49:32); Tatanka by Yoko (52:06); Colon by Yoko via a blow as Colon was on the ring apron (52:25); Earthquake by Yoko with a belly to belly suplex after Quake hit the corner, attempting a splash (53:53); Santana by Yoko (58:05); Saggs by Owen via an accidental dropkick after Martel avoided the move (58:23); Owen by Yoko via a hiptoss as Owen ran the ropes (58:53); Owen appeared to injure his leg after the fall to the floor; Repo by Savage (58:59); Martel by Backlund via a forearm blow after Backlund put him on the top rope (1:00:28); during this time, Fuji returned ringside to cheer on Yokozuna, waving the Japanese flag; Backlund by Yoko (1:01:10); Savage by Yoko by pressing him out of the ring after Savage dropped the flying elbowsmash and went for a cover
WWF @ San Jose, CA - San Jose State Event Center - January 25, 1993 (5,000; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: The Volcano Kid pinned Bobby Young The Predator pinned Ocean Haliful with a clothesline off the top WWF on TSN: Damien Demento pinned Davey Starr at 1:30 with a kneedrop WWF Superstars (European version): The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Kelly New & Robert Thompson at 2:12 when Fatu pinned Thompson with the splash off the top WWF Superstars (European version): Virgil pinned Gary Key at 4:03 with the side Russian legsweep WWF Mania - 2/20/93: Typhooon pinned Ed Moretti with the splash at 2:28 WWF Superstars (European version): Bob Backlund pinned Tim Patterson at 3:05 with a modified roll up The Undertaker defeated Razor Ramon via count-out at 7:32 The Big Bossman defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification at 5:53 when Doink sprayed something into Bossman's eyes; the bout was taped to air on the 2/27/93 episode of Superstars but was re-taped the following day before airing WWF Mania - 2/13/93: Koko B. Ware defeated Repo Man via disqualification at 5:07 when Repo began choking Koko across the bottom rope with his leg WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated the Bushwhackers (sub. for the Big Bossman & Tatanka) at 9:28 when IRS pinned Butch with a knee to the back after Butch became distracted by Hart on the ring apron WWF Superstars (European version): Genichiro Tenryu pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a powerbomb at 3:25 Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Earthquake with the Bonzai Drop at 3:41 after Fuji distracted Earthquake from the floor (Invasion of the Bodyslammers) WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at 11:51 after Bigelow hit his head on an unprotected turnbuckle moments after he took off the turnbuckle pad 2/13/93 - included a vignette of Mr. Perfect with Steve Jordan of the Minnesota Vikings in which Perfect threw and caught his own football pass; featured the first WrestleMania IX Report in which it was announced the Undertaker would face Giant Gonzalez and Crush would face Doink the Clown at the event; included Vince McMahon conducting an interview with Brutus Beefcake about his return to the ring 2 days later on Monday Night Raw; featured a closing interview segment where Raymond Rougeau was with Earthquake and Bam Bam Bigelow when the two agreed to have a match the following week: Tatanka pinned WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels with the Samoan Drop in a non-title match at around the 7-minute mark after avoiding the Teardrop suplex (the debut of Michaels' new theme in which he himself sang the lyrics to "Sexy Boy" instead of Sensational Sherri) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Alan Burke & Larry Sampson when Scott pinned Burke following the bulldog double team off the top Lex Luger pinned Larry Ludden at 1:25 with the running forearm (Luger's ring debut) Crush defeated the White Shadow via submission at 1:31 with the head vice (Crush's return after being sidelined by Doink the Clown four weeks earlier) Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) defeated Louie Spicolli, Scott Bazo, & Dan Farren via count-out in a handicap match at 1:21 when all three man ran backstage; Spicolli was the only opponent to enter the ring with Gonzalez, after being pulled in, before he escaped the ring and followed his partners to the dressing room 2/20/93 - featured opening comments from Earthquake and Bam Bam Bigelow regarding their match later in the show; included an 'Update' segment showing the Brutus Beefcake / Ted Dibiase match from Raw in which it was announced Beefcake sustained a broken nose and that Beefcake would appear on Raw alongside Hulk Hogan; featured comments from Jim Duggan's wife, Debra, in which she said she didn't want her husband to wrestle again after the injuries he sustained from Yokozuna several weeks earlier; included a WrestleMania IX Report in which the following matches were announced: Mr. Perfect vs. Lex Luger, WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Tatanka, and Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Headshrinkers; featured closing comments from Doink the Clown and the Big Bossman regarding their match the following week: Razor Ramon pinned Buddy Wayne at 2:17 with the Razor's Edge Mr. Perfect pinned Bobby Young with the Perfect Plex at 2:18 Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Earthquake via count-out at 4:06 after Earthquake hit the steel ring post during an attempted splash in the corner and fell over the top (Earthquake's last appearance for a year) Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned Mike Starr at 2:25 with a splash to the back; during the bout, Kimchee briefly appeared at ringside The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Raven Clark with the tombstone at 1:57 2/27/93 - included the Big Bossman / Doink the Clown match from the 1/26/93 Wrestling Challenge taping, shown in full, with comments before the match from Doink saying he had a big surprise for the Bossman; the bout was commentated by Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan; featured footage from Monday Night Raw of the unveiling of the Mega Maniacs - Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart; included a vignette showing Mr. Perfect with Felton Spencer of the Minnesota Timberwolves where Perfect was shown to be a perfect basketball player: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Brian West at 2:02 with the Bonzai Drop; after the bout, Vince McMahon spoke on the phone with Retired Police Chief Duggan, Jim Duggan's father, where he encouraged his son to return to the ring The Nasty Boys defeated Mark Ming & Jim Gorman at 2:35 when Sagggs pinned Gorman with the flying elbowsmash Lex Luger pinned Jim Powers with the running forearm at 1:30; prior to the bout, Powers briefly posed in Luger's full length mirror before being clotheslined from behind; after the match, Powers was looked over by EMTs before he came to
- 1/26/93: Vince McMahon held a press conference in Fresno for the Japanese media in which he announced Genichiro Tenryu would be appearing at WrestleMania IX and the WWF would be sending talent to WAR as part of the relationship between the two promotions.
WWF @ Fresno, CA - Convention Center - January 26, 1993 Wrestling Challenge taping: During an untelevised segment, Bam Bam Bigelow shot fire at WWF World Champion Bret Hart WWF on TSN: Tito Santana pinned Tom Patterson at 5:01 with the flying forearm WWF on TSN: Bob Backlund pinned Mike Starr at 2:42 with a modified cradle WWF Superstars (European version): Genichiro Tenryu pinned the White Shadow at 3:51 with a powerbomb WWF Superstars (European version): Kimchee defeated Buddy Wayne via submission with the Camel Clutch at 1:36 All American Wrestling: Terry Taylor pinned Jim Powers at 5:29 with a spinebuster WWF Mania - 2/27/93: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Jesse Storm at 2:08 with the Bonzai Drop All American Wrestling - 3/14/93: Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Jim Powers at 1:43 with one foot on his chest after hitting a chokeslam WWF Superstars - 2/27/93: The Big Bossman defeated Doink the Clown via reverse decision; Doink had originally won the match via pinfall at around the 4-minute mark after going into his jacket and spraying Bossman in the eyes with a green substance but referee Joey Marella overruled the call after seeing Bossman's face; prior to the bout, Doink attacked Bossman from behind with a gift box (Bossman's last TV appearance for more than 5 years) WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels fought Kamala (w/ Slick) to a double count-out at 4:31; after the bout, Kamala brought the champion back inside the ring, hit a splash, and knocked Michaels over the top (Bashed in the USA) WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Owen Hart defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS in a non-title match The Undertaker defeated Bam Bam Bigelow 2/14/93 - included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on last week's challenge between Yokozuna and Jim Duggan; featured the first WrestleMania IX Report in which it was announced the Undertaker would face Giant Gonzalez and Crush would face Doink the Clown; included Vince McMahon conducting an interview with Brutus Beefcake about his return to the ring this week on Monday Night Raw; featured closing comments from High Energy and WWF Tag Team Champions Money Inc about their scheduled match the following week: Razor Ramon pinned Typhoon at 3:55 following several elbow drop after Typhoon missed a splash; during the bout, Mr. Perfect watched the match from the interview platform and, after the bout, Ramon grabbed the microphone and challenged Perfect to come to ringside which he did with Razor then giving a cheap shot to Perfect with the microphone and then hitting him with a chair until Perfect was able to fight back; moments later, both men brawled their way backstage The Nasty Boys defeated Dave Starr & Brian West at 2:17 when Saggs pinned Starr following the running powerslam / flying elbowsmash combo Doink the Clown defeated Bobby Young via submission at 1:51 with the Stump Puller Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Buddy Wayne at 1:40 with the diving headbutt The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Brian Boyer at 1:37 with the tombstone; after the bout, Undertaker stuffed his opponent into a body bag 2/21/93 - included a 'Special Report' showing the Brutus Beefcake / Ted Dibiase match from Raw in which it was announced Beefcake sustained a broken nose and that he would appear MOnday on Raw alongside Hulk Hogan; featured the Giant Gonzalez 3-on-1 handicap match from last week's WWF Superstars, shown in full; included comments from Jim Duggan's wife, Debra, in which she said she didn't want her husband to wrestle again after the injuries he sustained from Yokozuna several weeks earlier; included a WrestleMania IX Report in which the following matches were announced: Mr. Perfect vs. Lex Luger, WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Tatanka, and Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Headshrinkers:: Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification at 5:53 after the champions kept double-teaming Owen and then kept pulling him up off the canvas after several 2-counts when they could have won the fall; after the bout, WWF World Champion Bret Hart made the save for his brother; during the bout, Koko was helped backstage by two referees after he injured his leg Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Gary Key & Larry Ludden when Scott pinned Ludden following the bulldog double team at 2:01 Crush defeated Al Burke via submission with the head vice at 2:17 (Crush's return match after being sidelined following the attack by Doink a month earlier) Lex Luger pinned Virgil with the running forearm at 1:02 2/28/93 - included a WrestleMania IX Report; featured footage from Monday Night Raw of the unveiling of the Mega Maniacs - Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart; included Vince McMahon speaking on the phone with retired Police Chief Duggan, Jim Duggan's father, where he encouraged his son to return to the ring following the attack Duggan sustained from Yokozuna: WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Bob Young at 2:16 with two superkicks after opting not to hit the side suplex; during the bout, Sensational Sherri cut an insert promo, saying Michaels was not man enough to be IC champion The Bushwhackers defeated Casey Cleric & the Intruder at 3:48 when Luke pinned the Intruder following the battering ram Mr. Perfect pinned Gary Key at 2:53 with the Perfect Plex The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Scott Bazo & Allan Reed at 2:50 when Fatu pinned Bazo with a splash off the top Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned Ed Moretti at 1:39 with a splash to the back
WWF @ Bakersfield, CA - January 27, 1993
- 1/27/93: WWF Hall of Famer, former WWF Heavyweight and WWF Tag Team Champion Andre the Giant passed away at the age of 46.
- 1/27/93: A WrestleMania IX press conference was held in Las Vegas with the top three matches announced as WWF World Champion Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna, Mr. Perfect vs. Lex Luger, and the Undertaker vs. the Giant Gonzalez. During the press conference, Hart referred to Ric Flair - who was on his way to WCW - as overrated.
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - January 29, 1993 (12,000) Headlock on Hunger benefit show; included a 10-bell toll in tribute to the passing of Andre the Giant; the show lasted 3:45 and featured a 15-minute segment where WWF World Champion Bret Hart, flanked by all the heels and faces, presented the Red Cross with a giant $100,000 check Tito Santana defeated Skinner Randy Savage defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Ted Dibiase at the 14-minute mark The Headshrinkers defeated Virgil & Jim Powers (sub. for Jim Duggan) (the Headshrinkers' MSG debut) Tatanka defeated Damien Demento at 9:02 Razor Ramon defeated the Big Bossman Typhoon defeated the Berzerker at the 6-minute mark Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers (the Steiners' MSG debut) Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out at the 18-minute mark The Undertaker pinned IRS with the tombstone Mr. Perfect defeated Ric Flair via disqualification at the 17-minute mark (Flair's last MSG appearance for more than 9 years; Perfect's MSG return following Summer Slam 91) WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at 11:42 with a victory roll after kicking Bigelow as he ran into the corner
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - January 30, 1993 (matinee) Included a moment of silence and a 3-bell salute to the passing of Andre the Giant Tito Santana defeated Skinner Jim Powers pinned the Predator at 8:23 with a powerslam Typhoon pinned the Berzerker with a roll up at 6:01 after the Berzerker thought he had won the match with his feet on the ropes Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Double Trouble at 7:01 when Scott scored the pin following a double team DDT from Rick's shoulders Mr. Perfect pinned Ric Flair at 15:50 with the Perfect Plex; after the bout, Razor Ramon assaulted Perfect on the floor, hitting him with a chair and twice throwing him into the ring post Tatanka pinned Damien Demento with the Samoan Drop WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels fought Randy Savage to a double count-out at 8:07 when Savage chased after the champion when Michaels left ringside as the challenger attempted the flying elbowsmash; after the bout, Savage brought Michaels back to the ring, hit the elbowsmash, and - not realizing the match was over - made the cover Razor Ramon pinned the Big Bossman at 5:34 with a roll up after Bossman missed a charge in the corner WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at around the 10-minute mark with a victory roll after kicking the challenger in the face as he charged the corner
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - January 30, 1993 (5,000) Tito Santana defeated Skinner Jim Powers defeated the Predator Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Typhoon defeated the Berzerker Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Razor Ramon defeated the Big Bossman Mr. Perfect defeated Ric Flair via disqualification WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with a victory roll after kicking Bigelow as he ran into the corner
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - January 31, 1993 (matinee) (6,500) Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out Tito Santana defeated Skinner Typhoon defeated the Berzerker Jim Powers defeated the Predator WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Yokozuna (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) via count-out; after the bout, Yoko assaulted the champion until Sgt. Slaughter and other officials broke it up Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Razor Ramon defeated the Big Bossman Mr. Perfect defeated Ric Flair
- 1/31/93: Former Championship Wrestling ring announcer Joe McHugh died at the age of 88.
USWA @ Memphis, TN - February 1, 1993 (2,082) Jeff Gaylord defeated Danny Davis via disqualification Mike Samples defeated Paul Neighbors in a boxing match Miss Texas defeated Bert Prentice in a street fight Jeff Jarrett defeated the Rock & Roll Phantom via disqualification Dutch Mantell defeated Southern Heavyweight Champion Brian Christopher via disqualification The Moondogs defeated USWA Tag Team Champions Ron & Don Harris to win the titles USWA Jerry Lawler defeated Mr. Perfect via reverse decision; Hennig originally won the match and title when Lawler was disqualified for attempting the illegal piledriver but referee Frank Morrell came out and told originally referee Paul Neighbors that Perfect had done the same earlier when he was knocked out; Perfect played the heel for the match
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - February 1, 1993 (900) Monday Night Raw taping: Jim Powers defeated Mike Bell 2/1/93 - included a 10-bell salute to the passing of Andre the Giant; featured footage from the previous Friday's 'Headlock on Hunger' event at Madison Square Garden and WWF World Champion Bret Hart handing over a $100,000 check to the American Red Cross for the Somalia Relief Fund; included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Brutus Beefcake, who said he was making a comeback and credited Hulk Hogan for supporting him through the passing of his parents, his divorce, his parasailing accident on July 4, 1990 (Beefcake's first appearance in nearly a year); featured McMahon conducting an interview with Todd Pettingill at ringside in which Pettingill said he would have Giant Gonzalez as an in-studio guest that weekend on WWF Mania; featured McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS, with the two flipping a coin to determine which would face Beefcake; Jimmy Hart then appeared and tried to convince his men that Beefcake was a waste of time compared to their commitments as tag team champions; included a vignette of Mr. Perfect and Steve Jordan of the Minnesota Vikings in which Perfect threw and caught his own football; featured a closing segment in which it was confirmed Dibiase would face Beefcake in two weeks and that a 16-man battle royal would also be held during the show: Tatanka pinned Damien Demento with the Samoan drop at 4:10 Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware defeated Skull Von Krus & Iron Mike Sharpe at 1:31 when Owen pinned Krus after a missile dropkick from Koko Doink the Clown pinned Typhoon at 3:10 with a shoulder block from the middle turnbuckle and using the tights for leverage Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Bobby DeVito with the Bonzai Drop at 2:02; during the bout, the commentary team spoke with Jim Duggan on the phone about Duggan's challenge that weekend on WWF Superstars to knock Yoko off his feet Lex Luger pinned Jason Knight with his pinkey following the running forearm at 2:38 (Luger's TV in-ring debut) (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) 2/15/93 - featured opening comments from Brutus Beefcake and Ted Dibiase about their match scheduled for later in the show; included a WrestleMania IX Report discussing the three matches already announced for the event; featured a 'Special Report' segment focusing on last week's challenge between Yokozuna and Jim Duggan from WWF Superstars; included footage from the previous weekend's WWF Superstars of Giant Gonzalez in a 3-on-1 handicap match, and the announcement that Gonzalez had been removed from the 16-man Battle Royal after all the participants said they wouldn't compete in it if Gonzalez was involved; featured a closing segment where it was announced there had been no major damage to Brutus Beefcake, with a hint that Hulk Hogan was likely to appear on the following week's show after what happened: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Glen Ruth & Bobby Who at 3:32 when Scott pinned Who following the bulldog off the top double team Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Ross Greenberg with the Bonzai Drop at 2:01 Razor Ramon won a 16-man battle royal at around the 15-minute mark after Giant Gonzalez, with Harvey Wippleman, interfered and eliminated both Tatanka and Tito Santana; other participants included: Owen Hart, Koko B. Ware, Kamala (w/ Slick), Kimchee, Shawn Michaels, Iron Mike Sharpe, Bob Backlund, Typhoon, Damien Demento, Berzerker, Terry Taylor, and Skinner; order of elimination: Sharpe by Backlund via backdrop, Koko by Michaels via backdrop (2:23), Skinner by Typhoon via clothesline to the back of the head (4:45), Demento by Kamala via clothesline (5:04), Owen by Berzerker via tossing Owen off his back as Owen had a sleeper applied (5:35), Berzkerer by Kamala via thrust kick (6:13), Kamala by Typhoon and Kimchee (6:53), Kimchee by Kamala when Kamala came back in the ring (7:16) (Kamala chased Kimchee into the balcony afterwards), Typhoon by Michaels via backdrop after avoiding a splash in the corner, Michaels by Tatanka and Santana when both men kicked Michaels off the turnbuckle after sending him into the corner, Tatanka by Gonzalez, Santana by Gonzalez (Invasion of the Bodyslammers) Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Ted Dibiase (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 4:26 when IRS, who came ringside moments earlier, hit Beefcake in the back with the steel briefcase as he ran the ropes; after the bout, Dibiase held Beefcake for IRS to hit him in the face with the briefcase but Hart repeatedly got in the way before he was eventually shoved out of the ring by IRS, with IRS then hitting Beefcake in the face with the weapon; moments later, Dibiase & IRS were sent backstage while Hart and several referees tended to Beefcake; Beefcake was later taken backstage on a stretcher (Beefcake's first match in nearly 3 years) (1993 Year in Review, Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2)
WWF @ Manchester, England - G-Mex Center - February 2, 1993 (5,000) Virgil defeated Repo Man Rick Martel defeated Max Moon The Nasty Boys defeated the Beverly Brothers The Undertaker pinned Papa Shango The Headshrinkers defeated the Bushwhackers Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the Big Bossman WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair at around the 30-minute mark
WWF @ Newcastle, England - Whitley Bay Ice Rink - February 3, 1993
WWF @ London, England - Earls Court - February 4, 1993 The Headshrinkers defeated the Bushwhackers Bam Bam Bigelow vs. the Big Bossman WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Beyreuth, Germany - February 5, 1993 (sell out) Max Moon defeated Repo Man Papa Shango defeated Virgil Ric Flair defeated the Big Bossman WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Bushwhackers The Nasty Boys defeated the Headshrinkers The Undertaker defeated Bam Bam Bigelow WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Rick Martel
WWF @ Tampa, FL - February 5, 1993 (3,000) Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Kamala defeated Kimchee The Predator defeated Frankie Lancaster Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Typhoon defeated Skinner Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - February 6, 1993 (3,300) (matinee) Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage Jim Brunzell defeated the Predator Kamala defeated Kimchee Razor Ramon defeated Mr. Perfect via count-out Jim Powers defeated Terry Taylor Skinner defeated Tito Santana Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out
USWA @ Nashville, TN - February 6, 1993 Danny Davis defeated Jeff Gaylord Mike Samples defeated Paul Neighbors Miss Texas defeated Bert Prentice The Moondogs defeated the Bruise Brothers Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett defeated Jeff Gaylord & Doink the Clown
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - February 6, 1993 (4,000) Tito Santana defeated Skinner Jim Brunzell defeated the Predator Terry Taylor defeated Jim Powers Tatanka defeated Damien Demento Razor Ramon defeated Mr. Perfect via count-out Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Kamala defeated Kimchee Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out
WWF @ Mannheim, Germany - February 6, 1993 (sell out) Virgil defeated Repo Man Rick Martel defeated Max Moon The Undertaker defeated Papa Shango The Nasty Boys defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS The Headshrinkers defeated the Bushwhackers The Big Bossman defeated Bam Bam Bigelow WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Hamburg, Germany - February 7, 1993 (5,728; sell out) Virgil defeated Repo Man Rick Martel defeated Max Moon The Undertaker defeated Papa Shango The Nasty Boys defeated IRS & Ted Dibiase The Headshrinkers defeated the Bushwhackers Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the Big Bossman WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - February 7, 1993 (5,725) Skinner pinned Jim Powers Jim Brunzell defeated the Predator Tito Santana defeated Damien Demento Terry Taylor defeated Glen Ruth Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Kamala pinned Kimchee Yokozuna pinned Randy Savage Tatanka (sub. for Mr. Perfect) pinned Razor Ramon Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - February 7, 1993 Skinner pinned Jim Powers Jim Brunzell defeated the Predator Tito Santana defeated Damien Demento Terry Taylor defeated Duane Gill Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Kamala pinned Kimchee Yokozuna pinned Randy Savage Tatanka (sub. for Mr. Perfect) pinned Razor Ramon Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out
WWF @ Berlin, Germany - February 8, 1993 WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - February 8, 1993 (1,800) Tito Santana fought Damien Demento to a draw Skinner defeated Jim Powers Kamala defeated Kimchee Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out Jim Brunzell defeated the Predator Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon
USWA @ Memphis, TN - February 8, 1993 Master of Terror #1 defeated Chris Michaels The Rock & Roll Phantom defeated Danny Davis Bert Prentice defeated Miss Texas in a boxing match Howard Finkel fought Downtown Bruno (Harvey Wippleman) to a no contest Mike Samples, & Ron & Don Harris defeated the Moondogs & Richard Lee Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett defeated Doink the Clown & Jeff Gaylord (sub. for Brian Christopher)
WWF @ Aschaffenburg, Germany - February 9, 1993 WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
USWA @ Louisville, KY - February 9, 1993 Danny Davis fought Jeff Gaylord to a draw Mike Samples defeated Paul Neighbors Miss Texas defeated Bert Prentice The Moondogs fought the Bruise Brothers to a double disqualification Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett defeated Jeff Gaylord & Doink the Clown
WWF @ Dortmund, Germany - February 10, 1993 WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair (Flair's last appearance for 9 years)
WWF @ Portland, OR - Memorial Coliseum - February 12, 1993 (2,600) The last event in Oregon for 10 years Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers The Predator defeated Louie Spicolli Tatanka defeated Terry Taylor Crush defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification Kamala defeated Kimchee Damien Demento defeated Tito Santana Bob Backlund defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Crush won a 15-man battle royal by last eliminating Yokozuna; the battle royal was added at the last minute because Randy Savage was unable to make the show due to transportation problems, cancelling the scheduled Savage vs. Yokozuna match
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - February 13, 1993 (3,200 paid) Tatanka pinned the Predator at 6:32 with the Samoan Drop Kamala pinned Kimchee at 3:49 following two splashes Typhoon pinned Terry Taylor at 9:25 with a powerslam after catching Taylor coming off the top Bob Backlund defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification at 18:24 after Doink squirted a liquid into Backlund's face Yokozuna pinned Randy Savage at 6:05 with a belly to belly suplex after Mr. Fuji shoved Savage off the top Damien Demento pinned Tito Santana at 9:13 Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers at 10:21 when Scott pinned Blake with the Frankensteiner Crush (w/ Sensational Sherri) defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification at 12:33 after Michaels hit the challenger with the title belt
USWA @ Nashville, TN - February 13, 1993 (about 1,400) Master of Terror fought Danny Davis to a draw Bert Prentice defeated Miss Texas The Bruise Brothers & Mike Samples defeated the Moondogs & Richard Lee Brian Christopher defeated Jeff Jarrett via disqualification Jerry Lawler defeated Lex Luger via disqualification
WWF @ Stockton, CA - Coliseum - February 14, 1993 (3,400) Tatanka defeated the Predator Kamala defeated Kimchee Typhoon defeated Terry Taylor Tito Santana defeated Damien Demento Bob Backlund defeated Doink the Clown Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage Damien Demento defeated Tito Santana Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Crush defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification
WWF @ Long Beach, CA - Convention Center - February 15, 1993 (10,000; 7,000 paid) WWF Superstars taping: Louie Spicolli defeated the White Knight (Billy Anderson) Jim Powers defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Mania - 2/20/93: Tito Santana & Virgil defeated the Beverly Brothers at 8:42 when Santana pinned Beau with a small package after the Beverlys switched places in the ring WWF Superstars (European version): Owen Hart pinned Jim Gorman at 2:42 with a crossbody off the top Damien Demento defeated Jim Powers after Powers missed a dropkick WWF Mania - 2/27/93: Repo Man defeated Mike Starr via submission at 2:31 with a half crap (Repo's debut in a new ring outfit and mask) All American Wrestling - 3/7/93: Typhoon pinned Tim Patterson at 2:57 with the splash WWF Superstars (Italian version - 3/24/93): WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Owen Hart with a roll over at 5:37 as Hart attempted a crossbody off the top; after the match, Sensational Sherri came ringside and took the title belt, with Michaels stalking her around the ring until Hart made the save and dropped Michaels with a piledriver; Sherri then took the title belt with her backstage Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Randy Savage (sub. for the Undertaker) after Fuji hit Savage with his flag pole and knocked him off the top rope Kamala defeated Kimchee WWF Superstars (Italian version): Crush defeated Razor Ramon via submission with the head vice at 8:02; prior to the match, Razor motioned to ring announcer Mike McGuirk to kiss him on the cheek, then threw his toothpick at her when she refused WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at around the 11-minute mark by reversing a roll up 3/6/93 - featured Raymond Rougeau conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Bret Hart about facing Yokozuna at WrestleMania IX; included comments from Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart, who accepted WWF Tag Team Champions IRS & Ted Dibiase's challenge from Monday Night Raw for a match at WrestleMania IX; included highlights of Tatanka's two recent pinfall victories over Shawn Michaels; featured comments from Jim Duggan at home, who said he felt ashamed for letting down his family and country and was sorry for it; included an interruption of the WrestleMania Report to go back to the arena where Harvey Wippleman & Giant Gonzalez were in the ring, apparently searching for the Undertaker, with Gonzalez saying that the Undertaker will rest in peace: Razor Ramon pinned Brian Boyer at 2:03 with the Razor's Edge Crush defeated Louie Spicolli via submission at 2:20 with the head vice The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Gary Key & Davey Starr at 2:42 when Fatu pinned Key with a splash off the top; during the bout, Afa cut an insert promo, which was subtitled in English where said the difference between his team and the Steiner Brothers was that the Steiners will come to wrestle and the Headshrinkers will come to tear their heads off at WrestleMania Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Brian West at 1:12 with the diving headbutt Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Bill Marcetti & Dan Farren (Beau Beverly under a mask) at 2:14 when Scott pinned Farren with the Frankensteiner 3/13/93 - featured an opening pre-taped segment with Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, wearing a steel face mask, & Jimmy Hart in which they discussed their tag team title match at WrestleMania IX before Hogan hit Beefcake in the face with a briefcase to show how indestructible the mask was; included a WrestleMania Report where it was announced that Razor Ramon would face Bob Backlund at the event; featured a promo with Mr. Perfect and NHL All-Star Mike Modano, showing Perfect as the perfect goaltender: Papa Shango pinned Mark Ming at 1:56 with a reverse shoulderbreaker The Nasty Boys defeated Ed Arce & the White Shadow at 2:36 when Saggs pinned Arce following the running powerslam / flying elbowsmash combo; during the bout, it was announced the Nasty Boys had agreed to step aside and allow Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake a one-time tag team title shot against Ted Dibiase & IRS at WrestleMania Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Casey Cleric at 2:32 with the Bonzai Drop; after the bout, Raymond Rougeau interviewed Fuji & Yokozuna in the ring, with Rougeau saying that the opponent Yoko just defeated was no Bret Hart and that it was all about respect; this angered Fuji, who made Yoko attack his opponent and hit a belly-to-belly suplex and a second Bonzai Drop Tatanka pinned Al Burke with the Samoan drop at 2:02; after the bout, Giant Gonzalez and Harvey Wippleman came to the ring with Wippleman saying Gonzalez was supposed to wrestle 10… 20… 30 opponents tonight and that everyone had packed their bags and left when finding out who they were facing, which was why Undertaker wasn't in the building tonight, and that they were going to find the Undertaker right now, with Gonzalez saying he would bury the Undertaker Lex Luger pinned Joey Maggs with his pinky after the running forearm at 2:12; after the bout, Luger dragged Maggs in front of his full length mirror on the floor and insulted him before throwing him down 3/20/93: WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Alan Reid & Robert Thompson after Dibiase applied the Million $ Dream on Reid Kamala defeated Jim Gorman WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Joey Maggs Bob Backlund pinned Larry Ludden at 2:32 with a leg roll up following a monkey flip out of the corner; after the bout, the two men shook hands Doink the Clown defeated Larry Sampson
WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - February 16, 1993 (4,000) Wrestling Challenge taping: The Beverly Brothers defeated Joey Maggs & Jim Powers Repo Man defeated Reno Riggins WWF Superstars (European version): Skinner pinned Mike Starr with the reverse DDT at 4:48 WWF Mania - 3/6/93: Typhoon defeated Papa Shango via disqualification at 4:59 when Shango used his voodoo stick to spray sparks into Typhoon's face; after the bout, Shango attacked Typhoon with the stick but Typhoon eventually cleared him from the ring WWF Mania - 3/6/93: Kimchee defeated Jim Gorman via submission with the Camel Clutch at 2:51 Giant Gonzalez defeated Tito Santana Doink the Clown defeated Kamala (w/ Slick) via count-out at 3:19 when Doink distracted Kamala with a present on the arena floor; after opening the empty box, Kamala hit a number of chops and a splash before chasing Doink backstage (Invasion of the Bodyslammers) WWF Superstars (Italian version): Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon via disqualification at 8:49 after Razor pushed Tatanka into the referee and hit Tatanka with a chair Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage WWF Superstars (Italian version - 3/31/93): Crush defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification at 9:20 when Michaels hit Crush with the title belt as Crush tended to Sensational Sherri, who fell while Michaels stalked her around ringside; Sherri watched the match from ringside and interfered on behalf of the challenger WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow 3/7/93 - featured opening comments from Jim Duggan, at his home, where he said he was sorry and felt he had let his country down; included a 'Special Report' segment highlighting the two recent matches where Tatanka pinned WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels; featured comments from the Undertaker & Paul Bearer discussing Taker's upcoming match with Giant Gonzalez at WrestleMania IX; included comments from Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart, who accepted WWF Tag Team Champions IRS & Ted Dibiase's challenge from Monday Night Raw for a match at WrestleMania IX; featured a WrestleMania IX Report; included comments from Crush, on a beach in Kona, HI, where he picked up a coconut and crushed it in his hands as an example of what he would do to Doink the Clown at WrestleMania: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Raven Clark at 2:16 with the Bonzai Drop Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Dan Faren & the White Shadow at 3:13 when Scott pinned Faren following the DDT double team off the top; during the bout, the Headshrinkers & Afa cut an insert promo on facing the Steiners at WrestleMania IX Lex Luger pinned Bobby Young at 1:40 with the running forearm; after the bout, Luger dragged Young in front of his full length mirror on the floor, insulted him, and threw him down Bob Backlund pinned Al Burke at 2:11 with a Thesz Press Doink the Clown defeated Joey Maggs via submission with the Stump Puller at 2:12; during the bout, Doink cut an insert promo on facing Crush at WrestleMania IX 3/14/93 - featured a pre-taped segment with Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, wearing a steel face mask, & Jimmy Hart in which they discussed their tag team title match at WrestleMania IX before Hogan hit Beefcake in the face with a briefcase to show how indestructible the mask was; included a WrestleMania Report where it was announced that Razor Ramon would face Bob Backlund; featured a vignette showing Mr. Perfect with Felton Spencer of the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Perfect was shown to be a perfect basketball player: Crush defeated Larry Ludden via submission with the head vice at 3:12 Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Jim Powers at 2:46 with the diving headbutt WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Buddy Wayne at 2:58 with a superkick after opting not to hit the side suplex; during the bout, Tatanka cut an insert promo on facing Michaels at WrestleMania Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned Tim Patterson at 3:15 with a splash to the back Razor Ramon pinned Brian West at 3:20 with the Razor's Edge 3/21/93 - included Raymond Rougeau conducting a podium interview with WWF World Champion Bret Hart, discussing his match with Yokozuna at WrestleMania IX, with Bret saying that he has respect for Yoko; included a 'Special Report' segment showing Yokozuna attacking his opponent after his match on last week's WWF Superstars; included a WrestleMania IX Report'where it was announced that Kamala would face Bam Bam Bigelow: The Nasty Boys defeated Ed Morretti & the Intruder at 2:36 when Jerry Saggs pinned the Intruder following the running powerslam / flying elbowsmash combo; it was mentioned during the bout that the Nastys were in line for a tag team title shot against Ted Dibiase & IRS at WrestleMania but stepped aside for Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake Damien Demento pinned Joey Maggs at 2:14 with a kneedrop The Headshrinkers defeated Jesse Storm & Mark Ming at 2:20 when Fatu pinned Ming with the splash off the top; during the bout, Rick & Scott Steiner cut an insert promo on facing the Headshrinkers at WrestleMania Owen Hart pinned Bobby Young at 2:44 with a crossbody off the top; after the bout, Giant Gonzalez & Harvey Wippleman came ringside, with Wippleman claiming Gonzalez was scheduled to face 10 to 30 opponents right now but they had all left; Gonzalez then said he would bury the Undertaker at WrestleMania Lex Luger pinned Reno Riggins at 2:08 with his pinky following the running forearm; after the bout, Luger threw Riggins to the floor, held him in front of his full length mirror, and insulted him before throwing him down
WWF @ Oshkosh, WI - February 17, 1993 (3,000) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango Tito Santana defeated the Predator Crush defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Virgil defeated Repo Man Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ San Bernardino, CA - February 17, 1993
- 2/18/93: Former WWF IC Champion Kerry Von Erich passed away at the age of 33.
WWF @ Fargo, ND - February 18, 1993
WWF @ Stevens Point, WI - February 18, 1993
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - February 19, 1993
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - February 19, 1993 (3,200) Terry Taylor defeated Jim Powers Tatanka defeated Skinner Doink the Clown defeated Typhoon Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Kamala defeated Kimchee WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Emmitsburgh, MD - February 20, 1993 (matinee) Damien Demento defeated Jim Powers The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Tatanka defeated Skinner Kamala defeated Kimchee Doink the Clown defeated Typhoon Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Gary, IN - Genesis Convention Center - February 20, 1993 (matinee) The Nasty Boys vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS ? (sub. for Marty Jannetty) vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels The Undertaker vs. Yokozuna
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - February 20, 1993 (5,500) Tito Santana defeated the Predator Virgil defeated Repo Man Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
USWA @ Nashville, TN - February 20, 1993 (about 1,400) PG-13 defeated Danny Davis & Todd Morton Eddie Gilbert defeated Doug Gilbert via count-out The Bruise Brothers defeated the Moondogs Dutch Mantel defeated Brian Christopher via disqualification Jeff Jarrett defeated the Rock & Roll Phantom Jerry Lawler defeated Lex Luger via disqualification when Brian Christopher interfered
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - February 20, 1993 (2,700) Damien Demento pinned Jim Powers The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware when Fatu pinned Owen Tatanka pinned Skinner Kamala pinned Kimchee Mr. Perfect pinned Doink the Clown WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - February 21, 1993 (matinee) Jim Powers vs. Skinner Kamala vs. Kimchee Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware vs. the Headshrinkers Mr. Perfect vs. Doink the Clown Tatanka vs. Damien Demento Typhoon vs. the Brooklyn Brawler (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) WWF World Champion Bret Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - February 21, 1993 (matinee) (3,400) Tito Santana defeated the Predator Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango Crush defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification Virgil defeated Repo Man WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - February 21, 1993
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - February 21, 1993
USWA @ Memphis, TN - February 22, 1993 The Night Stalker defeated Scott Champion Leslie Belanger defeated Regina Hale Master of Terror defeated Hurricane Hatchet Miss Texas defeated Candy Cane PG-13 defeated Danny Davis & Chris Michaels Tom Prichard defeated Jeff Gaylord The Rock & Roll Phantom defeated Dutch Mantell Eddie Gilbert defeated Doug Gilbert via count-out The Moondogs defeated USWA Tag Team Champions Ron & Don Harris to win the titles Lex Luger & Brian Christopher defeated Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett via disqualification when Lawler threw fire in Christopher's face when Luger moved out of the way
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - February 22, 1993 (1,000; sell out) Jim Powers defeated Gus Kantarakis Damien Demento defeated Chris Katowski Bob Backlund pinned Glen Ruth WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys when IRS pinned Jerry Saggs Tito Santana fought Papa Shango to a double count-out Monday Night Raw - included footage of a pre-taped interview of Vince McMahon with Hulk Hogan, with Hogan saying everyone should believe in themselves and believe in the Hulkster and that the fans won't believe his announcement on Raw; featured Sean Mooney conducting interviews with fans outside the arena about Hogan's scheduled appearance; included highlighted footage of Money Inc. attacking Brutus Beefcake the previous week on Raw; featured McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Hogan regarding Money Inc's attack of Beefcake a week earlier, where Hogan thanked God for being with Beefcake and also thanked Jimmy Hart for coming to Beefcake's aid; Hogan then brought Beefcake out to the ring, who also thanked God and Hart; Hogan then brought Hart to the ring, introducing him as their new manager, with Hogan billing themselves as the Mega-Maniacs (Hogan's return after an absence of nearly a year): Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Scott Taylor at 3:00 following the diving headbutt off the top Tatanka & the Nasty Boys defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & the Beverly Brothers at around the 15-minute mark when Tatanka pinned Michaels by reversing an attempt at the side suplex into a sunset flip Crush defeated Terry Taylor via submission with the head vice at around 3:46 (the bell rang during the promotional consideration break) The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated Skinner; the show went off the air before the match ended
USWA @ Louisville, KY - February 23, 1993 (600) Danny Davis & Todd Morton defeated PG-13 Eddie Gilbert defeated Doug Gilbert Ron & Don Harris defeated USWA Tag Team Champions the Moondogs USWA Southern Champion Brian Christopher defeated Dutch Mantell Jeff Jarrett defeated Lex Luger via disqualification when Brian Christopher interfered
WWF / USWA @ Memphis, TN - February 25, 1993 (3,500) Typhoon defeated Skinner Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Crush defeated Papa Shango via submission with the head vice The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Kamala defeated Kimchee Jerry Lawler defeated Jeff Gaylord (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels)
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - February 25, 1993 (4,200) Tito Santana defeated Damien Demento Tatanka defeated the Predator The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Mr. Perfect defeated Doink the Clown Bob Backlund defeated Repo Man WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via count-out
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - February 26, 1993 Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware vs. the Headshrinkers Tito Santana vs. Damien Demento Bob Backlund vs. Repo Man Tatanka vs. the Berzerker WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS vs. the Nasty Boys Mr. Perfect vs. Razor Ramon WWF World Champion Bret Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - February 26, 1993 (10,000) Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Typhoon Kamala defeated Kimchee Jerry Lawler (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) defeated the Big Bossman Crush defeated Papa Shango Skinner defeated Jim Powers Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - February 27, 1993 Tito Santana defeated Damien Demento The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango Tatanka defeated the Predator WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Nasty Boys Mr. Perfect defeated Doink the Clown via count-out WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - February 27, 1993 (matinee) (6,000; 5,000 paid) Skinner pinned Jim Powers Crush defeated Papa Shango with the head vice Virgil pinned Terry Taylor Bam Bam Bigelow (sub. for Doink) pinned Typhoon Randy Savage defeated Jerry Lawler via count-out; Lawler was forced to return to the ring by Crush, where Savage pinned him following the flying elbow drop Kamala pinned Kimchee Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers following the Frankensteiner The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification after Yoko hit him with the salt bucket
WWF @ London, Ontario - London Gardens - February 27, 1993 Doink the Clown vs. Typhoon Crush vs. Papa Shango Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Beverly Brothers Kamala vs. Kimchee WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Savage (sub. for Marty Jannetty) (Sensational Sherri at ringside) The Undertaker vs. Yokozuna Also included Virgil
WWF @ Thunder Bay, Ontario - Fort William Gardens - February 28, 1993
WWF @ Dayton, OH - Nutter Center - February 28, 1993 (matinee) (2,500) Virgil pinned Terry Taylor with a double axe handle off the top after 13 minutes Skinner pinned Jim Powers (sub. for Max Moon) with the reverse DDT after 15 minutes Kamala pinned Kimchee with splash after 5 minutes Bam Bam Bigelow (sub. for Doink the Clown) pinned Typhoon with the diving headbutt after 11 minutes Randy Savage (sub. for Marty Jannetty) defeated Jerry Lawler (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) via count-out after 10 minutes; following the bout, Savage challenged Lawler to continue the fight but Lawler left the ring - only to be forced back into the ring by Crush; moments thereafter, Savage dropped the flying elbow and Crush made the unoffical 3-count Crush defeated Papa Shango via submission with the head vice at the 8-minute mark Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers when Scott pinned Blake with the Frankensteiner The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification after 7 minutes when Yoko hit his opponent with the salt bucket
WWF @ Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Coliseum - February 28, 1993 (2,000) Skinner defeated Jim Powers Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Typhoon Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Crush defeated Papa Shango Kamala defeated Kimchee Randy Savage defeated Jerry Lawler via count-out The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Duluth, MN - DECC Arena - March 1, 1993
USWA @ Memphis, TN - March 1, 1993 (2,800) USWA Middleweight Title Tournament: Quarter Finals: Miss Texas defeated Leslie Belanger Jamie Dundee defeated Hurricane Hatchet The Master of Terror defeated Chris Michaels Danny Davis defeated Wolfie D Semi-Finals: Jamie Dundee defeated Miss Texas Danny Davis defeated the Master of Terror Finals: Jamie Dundee defeated Danny Davis to become the USWA Middleweight Champion Non-tournament matches: Doug Gilbert defeated Eddie Gilbert Jeff Jarrett defeated USWA Southern Champion Brian Christopher to win the title Ron & Don Harris (w/ Richard Lee) defeated the Moondogs (w/ Mike Samples) in a hair vs. hair match; Lee and Samples' hair was at stake in the bout Giant Gonzalez, Jerry Lawler, & Jeff Jarrett defeated Ron & Don Harris, & Brian Christopher
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - March 1, 1993 (1,000) Monday Night Raw - 3/1/93 - Rob Bartlett dressed as Elvis Presley for the duration of the show; featured the commentary team speaking with Crush, on the beach in Hawaii, in which he picked up a coconut and crushed it in his hands as an example of what he would do to Doink the Clown at WrestleMania; included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS regarding their match against Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake at WrestleMania IX, recent loss of Jimmy Hart, and IRS hitting Beefcake in the face with his steel briefcase; during the segment, IRS showed that the briefcase had a photo of Hogan taped to it because it was meant for him; Dibiase then said the tag team titles would be at stake in the match; featured the announcement Mr. Perfect would face Rick Martel and Money Inc. would face Virgil & Tito Santana the following week: WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Fatu (w/ Afa) via submission with the Sharpshooter at 15:06 after sending Fatu into Samu in the ring, causing Samu's head to become entangled in the ring ropes, and dropkicking Afa off the ring apron; mid-way through the bout, Samu came ringside and attacked the champion on the floor and later briefly switched places with Fatu in the ring when the referee wasn't looking (Best of the WWF: Bret Hitman Hart, Bret Hitman Hart: His Greatest Matches, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Doink the Clown defeated Koko B. Ware via submission with the Stump Puller at 1:47; after the bout, Rob Bartlett attempted to interview Doink at ringside, with Doink bringing with him a gift box; when Bartlett asked if he could have something to eat from what was in the box, Doink shoved a pie into Bartlett's face Lex Luger pinned PJ Walker with his pinky after the running forearm at 3:16; during the bout, Bobby Heenan called in to the commentary team; after the bout, Luger threw Walker to the floor, held him in front of the mirror, insulted him, and threw him to the floor Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Barry Hardy & Duane Gill at 4:06 when Scott pinned Gill with the Frankensteiner 3/8/93 - included an opening segment with comments from Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart in which they accepted the challenge to face WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS at WrestleMania IX; featured Rick Martel twice appearing ringside, telling the Raw girls to leave, taking her sign, and then walking it around the ring himself; included the announcement Typhoon would face Bam Bam Bigelow and Kamala would be in action (neither took place due to numerous no-shows as a result of a blizzard): WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Tito Santana & Virgil when IRS pinned Virgil at around the 8-minute mark with a back suplex after Dibiase tripped Virgil from the floor Tatanka pinned Phil Apollo at 2:42 with the Samoan Drop; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels called in to the commentary team to comment on his match with Tatanka at WrestleMania IX Papa Shango pinned Mike Edwards at 2:31 with the reverse shoulderbreaker Bob Backlund pinned Tony Demoro at 3:51 with a modified roll up; during the bout, Rob Bartlett left ringside to interview Rick Martel backstage Mr. Perfect pinned Rick Martel with the Perfect Plex at around the 10-minute mark as Martel attempted a backdrop; the finish took place during the commercial break; after the bout, Perfect brought back out the two Raw girls Martel had sent backstage earlier in the show (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2)
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - March 2, 1993 (2,800) Included Giant Gonzalez (w/ Downtown Bruno)
WWF @ Memphis, TN - Pyramid - March 5, 1993 Crush defeated Papa Shango via submission with the head vice Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Kamala defeated Kimchee Jerry Lawler defeated Jeff Gaylord Typhoon defeated Skinner Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - March 5, 1993 Included the Undertaker
WWF @ Columbia, MO - Hearnes Center - March 5, 1993 (2,400) Terry Taylor pinned Steve Ray with a poweslam Crush defeated Skinner via submission with the head vice Giant Gonzalez pinned Virgil Jerry Saggs pinned WWF Tag Team Champion IRS with a roll up after IRS thought he had won the bout with his feet on the ropes Damien Demento pinned Jim Powers with a neckbreaker Mr. Perfect pinned Papa Shango with an inside cradle Doink the Clown pinned Tito Santana WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Bowling Green, KY - EA Diddle Arena - March 6, 1993 (3,500) Terry Taylor defeated Reno Riggins Damien Demento defeated Jim Powers Doink the Clown defeated El Matador Giant Gonzalez defeated Virgil Crush defeated Skinner Jerry Saggs defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS Mr. Perfect defeated Papa Shango WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Huntsville, TX - Johnson Coliseum - March 6, 1993 Included Yokozuna
USWA @ Nashville, TN - Fairgrounds - March 6, 1993 (1,800; sell out) Miss Texas defeated Leslie Balanger Jamie Dundee defeated Aaron Hatchett The Master of Terror defeated Chris Michaels Danny Davis defeated Wolfie D Jamie Dundee defeated Miss Texas Danny Davis defeated Master of Terror Bill Dundee defeated Danny Davis Doug Gilbert defeated Eddie Gilbert Brian Christopher defeated Dutch Mantel Jeff Jarrett defeated Scotty Flamingo via disqualification USWA Champion Jerry Lawler fought Randy Savage to a double disqualification when Jeff Jarrett and Brian Christopher interfered; Savage played the heel in the bout
WWF @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - March 6, 1993 (4,200) Terry Taylor defeated Reno Riggins Damien Demento defeated Jim Powers Doink the Clown defeated Tito Santana Giant Gonzalez defeated Virgil Crush defeated Skinner Jerry Saggs defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS Mr. Perfect defeated Papa Shango WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Fayetteville, NC - March 7, 1993 WWF Superstars taping: WWF Mania - 3/13/93: Crush defeated Damien Demento via submission with the head vice at 7:40 All American Wrestling - 3/21/93: Owen Hart pinned Skinner at 4:47 with an inside cradle when Skinner picked him up after hitting the reverse neckbreaker and failing to make the cover Giant Gonzalez defeated Virgil All American Wrestling - 4/4/93: Bob Backlund defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification at around the 5-minute mark when Doink attacked Backlund with his umbrella as Backlund attempted a cover All American Wrestling - 3/21/93: Tatanka pinned Blake Beverly with the Samoan drop at around the 7-minute mark WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via count-out March to WrestleMania IX - 3/28/93 - featured Vince McMahon & Bobby Heenan on commentary; included footage from All American Wrestling of the contract signing between WWF World Champion Bret Hart and Yokozuna, after which Yoko attacked Hart and hit the Bonzai Drop; moments later, officials - including Sgt. Slaughter - forced Yoko away from Hart as the champion struggled to his feet - but then fell back down; Yoko was then ejected from ringside as Hart then successfully pulled himself up; featured a WrestleMania IX Report, with comments from Hart; included an interview with Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart regarding their tag team title match against WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS at WrestleMania; featured a closing music video in tribute to Hart to the tune of Aretha Franklin's "Respect": Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Randy Savage with a belly to belly suplex at 6:37 after Fuji hit Savage with his flag pole, behind the referee's back, knocking Savage off the top rope; after the contest, Yoko attempted the Bonzai Drop but Savage moved out of the way and knocked Yoko to the floor with a running knee to the back; moments later, Yoko attempted to get back in the ring but several officials - including JJ Dillon and Rene Goulet - along with referees came out and forced him backstage Mr. Perfect pinned Skinner with the Perfect Plex Kamala pinned Kimchee with a splash WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Reno Riggins & Jerry Sabin after Dibiase locked Riggins in the Million $ Dream Tatanka pinned George South with the Samoan Drop; after the bout, Shawn Michaels came to the ring and was sent to the floor by Tatanka via a chop The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated the Beverly Brothers & Little Louie at 9:57 when Tiger pinned Louie with a crossbody off the top (Grudges, Gripes, & Grunts) The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out when Bigelow left ringside at 7:39 after sustaining a chokeslam; after the bout, Giant Gonzalez and Harvey Wippleman appeared at the entranceway; moments later, referees seperated Taker and Gonzalez before a brawl could take place (Best of the WWF: Battle of the WWF Superstars, UK Fan Favorites 93) 4/3/93 - featured Vince McMahon, Randy Savage, & Jerry Lawler hosting the show from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas; included McMahon, Savage, & Lawler conducting an outdoor interview with Lex Luger regarding his match with Mr. Perfect at WrestleMania; featured McMahon & Lawler conducting a poolside interview with WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels regarding his title defense at WrestleMania against Tatanka; included McMahon, Lawler, & Savage conducting an interview with Harvey Wippleman, alongside Giant Gonzalez wearing a suit, regarding the upcoming match against the Undertaker; featured McMahon, Savage, & Lawler conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Bret Hart, during which they discussed Savage's recent match against Yokozuna and Yoko attacking Hart during the contract signing for their title match; included the Giant Gonzalez / Virgil match and a special interview with Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart both taped the following day in North Charleston, SC; Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan provided commentary for the matches; featured a music video to the tune of Aretha Franklin's "Respect", in tribute to WWF World Champion Bret Hart: Mr. Perfect pinned Duane Gill with the Perfect Plex at 2:48 Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Glen Ruth at 1:23 with the diving headbutt Tatanka pinned Barry Hardy with the Samoan Drop Doink the Clown defeated Dale Wolfe via submission with the Stump Puller at the 59-second mark; after the bout, Doink threw a pie in Wolfe's face Rick & Scott Steiner defeated two unknowns at the 2-minute mark when Scott scored the pin following the bulldog double team off the top Wrestling Challenge - 4/4/93 - included Vince McMahon, Randy Savage, & Jerry Lawler on commentary for the matches; featured Gorilla Monsoon & Bobby Heenan hosting the show from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas and conducting interviews during the show with Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji, Mr. Perfect, WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Giant Gonzalez & Harvey Wippleman, and WWF World Champion Bret Hart regarding their upcoming participation at WrestleMania IX; included highlights from the Virgil vs. Gonzalez match during the previous day's WWF Superstars as well as the interview with Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart; featured a tribute video to Hart to the tune of Aretha Franklin's "Respect": Crush defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the head vice at 3:19 Bob Backlund pinned Jeff Palls at 3:06 with a bridge The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Les Parker & Jim Powers at 2:34 when Fatu pinned Parker with the top rope splash Lex Luger pinned Tom Italy with the running forearm at 2:56 Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned Chris Katowski at 1:47 following a splash to the back
WWF @ North Charleston, SC - Civic Center - March 8, 1993 (8,500; 7,800 paid) WWF Superstars taping: WWF on TSN: Doink the Clown defeated Bob Morgan via submission with the stump puller at 1:56 Jim Powers defeated Killer Karl Wallace WWF Superstars (European version): Damien Demento pinned Lee Armstrong with a kneedrop at 2:08 Todd Champion defeated Rikki Nelson The Night Stalker (Brian Clarke) defeated Reno Riggins Mike Shaw defeated Jerry Stevenson Tiger Jackson defeated Little Louie Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification WWF Mania - 4/10/93: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Typhoon at 1:50 with the Bonzai Drop All American Wrestling - 4/25/93: Kamala (w/ Slick) fought Papa Shango to a double count-out at 3:32 when Kamala stalked Shango backstage Mr. Perfect fought Lex Luger to a double count-out The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification at 4:07 when Yoko repeatedly hit Taker with the salt bucket after Taker sat up from Yoko's belly to belly suplex; after the match, Taker avoided the Bonzai Drop and eventually took Yoko down with a flying clothesline and chokeslam (Bashed in the USA, The Undertaker: His Gravest Matches, German Fan Favorites ) Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated the Beverly Brothers after using Hart's megaphone as a weapon WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at 13:45 with a victory roll after kicking Bigelow as the challenger ran into the corner (Best of the WWF: Bret Hitman Hart, Bret Hitman Hart: His Greatest Matches) 3/27/93: Crush defeated Lee Armstrong The Headshrinkers defeated two unknowns The Nasty Boys defeated Duane Gill & Barry Hardy Lex Luger defeated an unknown 4/3/93 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with Hulk Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, & Jimmy Hart, discussing their match against WWF Tag Team Champions Money Inc. at WrestleMania IX, with Hogan hitting Beefcake in the face with a briefcase to show how indestructible his mask was: Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Virgil at 2:52 with a chokeslam; after the bout, Gonzalez hit the move a second time and began choking Virgil out 4/10/93 - included the Mr. Hughes / JD Stryker bout from the 4/11 episode of Wrestling Challenge; featured footage of Gene Okerlund interviewing Mr. Fuji & Yokozuna following WrestleMania IX, after which WWF President Jack Tunney officially recognized Hulk Hogan as the new WWF World Champion, saying that there was a verbal contract and that the decision would stand despite the protests by Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji: Jim Duggan pinned Barry Horowitz with the running clothesline at 1:48 (Duggan's return match after being injured by Yokozuna two months earlier) Papa Shango pinned David Clements at 2:18 with the reverse shoulderbreaker Tito Santana pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 2:38 with the flying forearm Lex Luger pinned Dale Wolfe with the running forearm at 2:06 Kamala pinned Duane Gill at 2:48 with the splash Bob Backlund pinned Anthony Howard at 1:51 4/17/93 - featured comments from Bam Bam Bigelow and Owen Hart to open the show speaking of their match later in the show; included the premiere of the "WrestleMania" music video; featured an 'Update' segment hosted by Sean Mooney showing the brawl between Sensational Sherri and Luna Vachon from Monday Night Raw (Mooney's final appearance): Crush defeated Glen Ruth via submission with the head vice at 2:13; during the bout, an insert promo was shown featuring two Doinks The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Ron Preston & JD Stryker at 2:41 when Fatu pinned Peterson with a splash off the top Mr. Perfect pinned Barry Hardy at 3:00 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels cut a promo regarding Perfect Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Owen Hart at 6:38 with the diving headbutt after Owen hit the corner knee-first Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Chris Katowski with the Bonzai Drop at 2:59; during the bout, Jim Duggan cut a promo regarding Yoko
USWA @ Memphis, TN - March 8, 1993 (1,500) PG-13 defeated Eron Hatchet & Miss Texas Danny Davis defeated USWA Middleweight Champion Jamie Dundee to win the title Eddie Gilbert defeated Doug Gilbert in a loser leaves town match Brian Christopher & Big Black Dog defeated the Moondogs USWA Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Scotty Flamingo USWA World Champion Jerry Lawler fought Randy Savage to a double count-out at the 13-minute mark; Savage played the heel for the bout; after the match, Jeff Jarrett came out and threw Savage back into the ring, then counted the pin on him after Lawler rolled him up from behind
USWA @ Louisville, KY - March 9, 1993 (3,000) USWA World Champion Jerry Lawler defeated Randy Savage via disqualification
WWF @ Augusta, GA - Civic Center - March 9, 1993 (8,000; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: Jim Ross was in attendance at the show Timmy & Tommy Turtle (Barry Hardy & Duane Gill) defeated Tommy Stevenson & Ron Preston Mike Shaw defeated Barry Horowitz The Nightstalker defeated Ricky Nelson WWF Superstars (European version): Repo Man defeated Chris Katowski via submission with a half crab at 3:24 All American Wrestling - 4/11/93: Jim Duggan pinned Damien Demento with the running clothesline at 3:45 WWF Mania - 3/27/93: Mr. Perfect pinned Papa Shango (sub. for Razor Ramon) with the Perfect Plex at 7:54 (Best of the WWF: Mega Matches, Grudges, Gripes, & Grunts) WWF Mania - 3/20/93: Lex Luger pinned Tito Santana at 8:39 with the running forearm (UK Fan Favorites 93) Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake (w/ Jimmy Hart) defeated the Beverly Brothers when Hogan pinned Beau after hitting him with Hart's megaphone (Grudges, Gripes, & Grunts) The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Little Louie & the Beverly Brothers Crush defeated Doink the Clown (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez (sub. for Yokozuna) via count-out WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Yokozuna (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) via disqualification 3/28/93 - included the official contract signing for the Bret Hart / Yokozuna world title match at WrestleMania, supervised by WWF President Jack Tunney; immediately after Hart signed the contract, Yokozuna attacked him with the table set up in the ring and eventually hit the Bonzai Drop on the champion; moments later, after Yoko had left ringside, Hart struggled to his feet under his own power and raised the title belt in the air; featured a WWF Hall of Fame tribute video in honor of Andre the Giant; included a promo by Jim Duggan in which he confirmed he would soon return to the WWF; featured the WrestleMania music video: Mr. Perfect pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the Perfect Plex at 2:21; during the bout, Lex Luger cut an insert promo on facing Perfect at WrestleMania IX Doink the Clown defeated Tom Jones via submission with the Stump Puller Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Joey Maggs at 3:13 with the headbutt off the top; during the bout, Kamala & Slick cut an insert promo on Kamala facing Bigelow at WrestleMania IX Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Glen Ruth & Dale Wolfe at 3:27 when Scott pinned Ruth following the bulldog off the top double team; during the bout, the Headshrinkers & Afa cut an insert promo on facing the Steiners at WrestleMania IX 4/11/93 - included the debut of Jim Ross on Challenge as he did commentary alongside Bobby Heenan; featured WWF President Jack Tunney officially recognizing Hulk Hogan as the WWF World Champion, despite the protests of Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji, after footage of Gene Okerlund interviewing Yoko and Fuji following WrestleMania IX was shown; included a WWF Hall of Fame tribute video in honor of Andre the Giant; featured still photos of the confrontation between Sensational Sherri and Luna Vachon at WrestleMania IX; included a post-WrestleMania IX report with Sean Mooney in which he focused on the Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez match: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Executioners at 3:09 when Scott scored the pin with the Frankensteiner Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Reno Riggins at 2:23 with the diving headbutt Tatanka pinned Glen Ruth at 2:09 with the Samoan drop Mr. Hughes pinned JD Stryker at 2:08 with the sidewalk slam Tiger Jackson (w/ the Bushwhackers) pinned Little Louie (w/ the Beverly Brothers) at 4:32 when Butch interfered behind the referee's back and threw Tiger onto Louie; after the bout, the Bushwhackers cleared the ring of the Beverlys Terry Taylor pinned Joey Maggs with a gutwrench suplex at 2:07 Jim Duggan pinned Barry Hardy with the running clothesline at 2:01 4/18/93 - included footage from Monday Night Raw of the Sherri / Luna brawl; featured a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the brawl between Shawn Michaels and Mr. Perfect during WrestleMania IX; included the 'WrestleMania' music video: Doink the Clown defeated Jim Powers via submission at 3:04 with the Stump Puller; during the bout, a second Doink cut an insert promo The Nasty Boys defeated the Beverly Brothers at around 10:30 when Saggs pinned Beau with a small package after Beau knocked Blake out of the ring Lex Luger pinned Jesse Carls at the 2-minute mark with the running forearm Tito Santana pinned Dale Wolfe at 2:18 with the flying forearm WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Ricky Nelson & Anthony Howard at 2:55 when IRS pinned Howard following the Write Off lariat
WWF @ Savannah, GA - Civic Center - March 10, 1993
WWF @ Peterborough, Ontario - March 10, 1993 (2,200) Tatanka defeated Papa Shango Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Jerry Saggs defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS The Headshrinkers defeated Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware Typhoon defeated Terry Taylor The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
- 3/11/93: Dino Bravo was murdered gangland-style at his Lavel, Quebec home. He was 44.
WWF @ Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Civic Centre - March 11, 1993
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - Cambria County War Memorial - March 11, 1993 (2,000) Skinner defeated Jim Powers El Matador defeated Repo Man Kamala defeated Kimchee Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Mr. Perfect fought Lex Luger to a double count-out Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento WWF World Champion Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Erie, PA - March 12, 1993 (3,500) Jim Powers defeated Repo Man Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento Tito Santana defeated Skinner Kamala defeated Kimchee Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento WWF World Champion Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Metro Centre - March 12, 1993 Typhoon pinned Terry Taylor with a splash Virgil pinned Rick Martel with a sunset flip Brian Knobbs pinned WWF Tag Team Champion IRS with a roll up; IRS had pinned Knobbs with his feet on the ropes but the referee saw it and had the match continue Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification when Doink squirted Crush in the eyes with water Tatanka pinned Papa Shango with an inside cradle The Headshrinkers defeated Jim Brunzell & Koko B. Ware when Brunzell was pinned The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification when Yoko used his salt bucket as a weapon
WWF @ Youngstown, OH - March 13, 1993 (matinee) Cancelled due to bad weather; the show was rescheduled for May 6 and tickets from this card would be honored for that event
WWF @ St. Johns, New Brunswick - March 13, 1993 (matinee)
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - March 13, 1993 Cancelled due to bad weather; the show was rescheduled for March 26 and tickets from this card would be honored for that event
WWF @ Moncton, New Brunswick - Arena - March 13, 1993
USWA @ Leitchfield, KY - Grayson County Middle School - March 14, 1993 Danny Davis defeated the Master of Terror Miss Texas defeated Bert Prentice in a back alley street brawl Dutch Mantel defeated the Rock & Roll Phantom USWA Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Brian Christopher Jerry Lawler (sub. for Giant Gonzalez) defeated Randy Savage via disqualification when Savage hit a piledriver
WWF @ Rochester, NY - War Memorial - March 14, 1993 Cancelled due to bad weather; the show was rescheduled for May 1 and tickets from this card would be honored for that event
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - Broome County Arena - March 14, 1993 Cancelled due to bad weather; the show was rescheduled for May 2 and tickets from this card would be honored for that event
WWF @ Hull, Quebec - Robert Guertin Arena - March 14, 1993 The original lineup included the Nasty Boys vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS, Tatanka vs. Papa Shango, the Headshrinkers vs. Owen Hart & Koko B. Ware, and Crush vs. Doink the Clown Doink the Clown defeated Kamala via count-out Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double count-out The Big Bossman defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker via disqualification
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - March 15, 1993 (4,800) Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Tatanka defeated Rick Martel Crush defeated Doink the Clown El Matador defeated Damien Demento Mr. Perfect fought Lex Luger to a double count-out Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers when Scott pinned Blake with the Frankensteiner The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - March 15, 1993 The original line-up included WWF World Champion Bret Hart vs. Lex Luger, Randy Savage vs. Giant Gonzalez, and Bob Backlund vs. Razor Ramon Monday Night Raw - 3/15/93 - included Gorilla Monsoon, Rob Bartlett, & Bobby Heenan on commentary, with Bartlett dressed as Vince McMahon and impersonating him for the duration of the show; featured Bobby Heenan conducting an interview with Giant Gonzalez & Harvey Wippleman regarding Gonzalez' match with the Undertaker at WrestleMania IX, with Gonzalez saying he will have a giant surprise for Taker; included a promo of Randy Savage with Rev. Jesse Jackson discussing the 'Headlock on Hunger' campaign; featured footage of WWF superstars helping people with special needs at charity events over the years; included the announcement that Tatanka would face Repo Man the following week, which ended up not happening: Razor Ramon pinned Russ Greenberg with the Razor's Edge at 3:08 Typhoon pinned LA Gore at 2:57 with the splash Bob Backlund pinned Papa Shango at 6:58 with an inside cradle as Shango attempted a bodyslam The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double count-out at around the 9-minute mark when all four men began brawling in the concession area and ended up having a food fight (Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK)
USWA @ Louisville, KY - March 16, 1993 (4,500) Danny Davis defeated Jamie Dundee PG-13 defeated Chris Michaels & Ms. Texas Brian Christopher & Big Black Dog defeated the Moondogs Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Rock & Roll Phantom II Dutch Mantell defeated the Master of Terror The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via count-out WWF @ Utica, NY - March 19, 1993 (4,200) Terry Taylor defeated Jim Brunzell Damien Demento defeated Jim Powers Tito Santana defeated Reno Riggins The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via count-out Virgil defeated Repo Man The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers
WWF @ Lakeland, FL - Civic Center - March 19, 1993 (2,400) Raymond Rougeau defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Headshrinkers fought the Nasty Boys to a double disqualification Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware Bob Backlund defeated Kimchee Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala via count-out Typhoon defeated the Cuban Terrorist (David Cannell) Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS in a non-title match when Hogan pinned IRS WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ Albany, NY - Knickerbocker Arena - March 20, 1993 (matinee) (4,750) Damien Demento defeated Jim Powers Tito Santana defeated Reno Riggins Terry Taylor defeated Jim Brunzell Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Virgil defeated Repo Man WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ West Palm Beach, FL - March 20, 1993
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - March 20, 1993 Damien Demento pinned Jim Powers Terry Taylor pinned Jim Brunzell (sub. for Owen Hart) Virgil pinned Repo Man Tito Santana pinned Reno Riggins (sub. for Papa Shango) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS in a non-title match when Rick pinned IRS Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification; the match was originally scheduled for earlier in the show but Doink attacked Tatanka before the bell and sprayed goo in his face WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ Daytona Beach, FL - March 20, 1993 WWF @ Miami, FL - Arena - March 21, 1993 (matinee) (1,850) Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware Bob Backlund defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification Typhoon edefeated the Cuban Terrorist WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Crush Kamala defeated Kimchee The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - March 21, 1993 (matinee) (6,000) Jim Powers defeated Repo Man Virgil defeated Reno Riggins Terry Taylor defeated Jim Brunzell Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Jerry Lawler defeated Tito Santana WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - March 21, 1993 (10,400) Included Rob Bartlett conducting an in-ring interview with Harvey Wippleman and Giant Gonzalez Terry Taylor defeated Jim Brunzell Virgil defeated Repo Man Tatanka defeated Reno Riggins Randy Savage fought Doink the Clown to a no-contest when Doink attacked Savage on the floor before the bell; as a result, the scheduled match between the two was postponed until later in the card Jerry Lawler pinned Tito Santana at 12:59 by blocking a sunset flip into the ring and holding onto the ropes for leverage; after the match, Santana battled Lawler into the crowd (Lawler's MSG debut) Rick Steiner pinned WWF Tag Team Champion IRS with a roll up at 10:18 after Scott Steiner came ringside and prevented IRS from using a steel chair; Scott escorted his brother to ringside before the match began but was eventually sent backstage; the match was initially advertised as a non-title bout between the Steiners and IRS & Ted Dibiase Randy Savage defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification at around 7:30 after Doink sprayed Savage in the eyes; after the bout, Savage had to be restrained by officials in the aisle as he attempted to get at Doink (Doink's MSG debut) WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger at around 19:12 when Hart pinned Razor with an inside cradle after both Luger and Perfect reversed the pin attempt behind the referee's back; after the bout, Luger, Razor, and Giant Gonzalez won a brawl over Hart, Perfect, and Savage (Luger's MSG debut)
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - March 22, 1993 (3,600) Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware after using his alligator claw as a weapon Typhoon defeated Gary Jackson (sub. for Repo Man) Tito Santana defeated Terry Taylor The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Crush defeated Papa Shango (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification when Yoko used the salt bucket as a weapon WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger when Hart pinned Razor with a small package
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - March 22, 1993 (1,000) Monday Night Raw taping: Giant Gonzalez defeated Kamala Bob Backlund defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Jim Powers defeated LA Gore Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out 3/22/93 - included footage to begin the show of the previous Monday's Michael Landon Awards in New York City, where Hulk Hogan introduced Vince McMahon as his hero and boss and presented him with the Michael Landon Award of Honor; Vince then said he feels unworthy of the award and the WWF superstars are more worthy of the honor before accepting the award on their behalf; featured the announcement Andre the Giant was the first inductee into the WWF Hall of Fame, followed by a video tribute to Andre; included a WrestleMania IX Report; featured a closing segment where McMahon interviewed the Rosetti sisters, introducing them as the Rob Bartlett fan club; Bartlett then kissed one of them after she told him she loved him: The Bushwhackers defeated Damien Demento & Repo Man when Butch pinned Repo with the battering ram at 5:28; prior to the bout, the Bushwhackers made their entrance through the crowd, first appearing in the balcony (Repo Man's last appearance for 8 years) Tatanka pinned Reno Riggins at 3:30 with the Samoan Drop WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Jeff Armstrong & Scott Rich at 3:02 when IRS scored the pin with the Write Off lariat Doink the Clown defeated Kamala (w/ Slick) via count-out at around the 6-minute mark when Doink distracted Kamala with a present on the floor; after opening the box to find it empty, Kamala chased Doink under the ring; after Doink emerged, he grabbed a chair and waited for Kamala but Kamala came out another side of the ring, attacked him, and chased him backstage with the chair (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) 4/5/93 - hosted by Vince McMahon and Randy Savage, with Rob Bartlett announced as still being stuck in Las Vegas following WrestleMania IX; featured footage from backstage following WrestleMania IX of Gene Okerlund interviewing Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji, with Fuji saying they have protested to WWF President Jack Tunney claiming because there was no written contract between Yoko and Hulk Hogan then Hogan's title win shouldn't be allowed; included the announcement WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS would face the Bushwhackers the following week but the match ended up not taking place: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Virgil with the diving headbutt at 6:59 Bob Backlund pinned Kimchee at 3:58 with a bridge Damien Demento pinned Jim Brunzell at 5:07 with the jumping kneedrop; during the bout, Rob Bartlett called in to Vince McMahon and Randy Savage on the phone, calling from Las Vegas, wondering why no one was at Raw the previous week; Bartlett then said he had no money and was stuck in Vegas; McMahon hung up on him, claiming there was a bad connection, when Bartlett asked for help getting back Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers at around 11:30 when Scott pinned Blake with the Frankensteiner (Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK) Jerry Lawler pinned Jim Powers at 6:16 with the piledriver and using the tights for leverage; the bout was to have taken place earlier in the night on two seperate occasions but Lawler walked out each time after a chant of 'Burger King' began; after the bout, Vince McMahon conducted a ringside interview with Lawler in which Lawler made several comments directed at Randy Savage; Savage responded by standing up from his commentary seat but the show ended before anything else occured (Lawler's free-TV in-ring debut)
WWF @ Topeka, KS - March 23, 1993 (1,500) Tito Santana defeated Terry Taylor Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Typhoon defeated Repo Man Crush defeated Skinner WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ Toledo, OH - Sports Arena - March 23, 1993 (1,900) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Jim Powers Virgil defeated Reno Riggins Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala via count-out The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Columbus, OH - March 24, 1993 (1,900) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Jim Powers Virgil defeated Reno Riggins Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala via count-out The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Wichita, KS - March 24, 1993 (2,300) Tito Santana defeated Terry Taylor Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Typhoon defeated Repo Man Crush defeated Skinner WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ Denver, CO - March 25, 1993 (3,600) Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware Typhoon defeated Repo Man Tito Santana defeated Terry Taylor Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Crush defeated Papa Shango The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - March 25, 1993 The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Jim Powers with a swining neckbreaker Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification after Doink sprayed his opponent in the eyes Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala via count-out when Kamala chased Kimchee backstage Bob Backlund pinned Damien Demento with a small package Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers following the Frankensteiner on Blake Virgil pinned Reno Riggins with a crucifix WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger after Perfect reversed a small package, putting Hart on top of Razor for the win
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - March 25, 1993 WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ San Jose, CA - March 26, 1993 Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware Typhoon defeated Repo Man The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Tito Santana defeated Fatu Crush defeated Papa Shango Randy Savage fought Giant Gonzalez to a double disqualification WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger WWF @ Shamokin, PA - High School - March 26, 1993
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - March 26, 1993 (4,200) Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware Typhoon defeated Repo Man The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Tito Santana defeated the Tonga Kid (sub. for ?) Crush defeated Papa Shango Randy Savage fought Giant Gonzalez to a double disqualification WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - March 26, 1993 (9,000) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Jim Powers Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Virgil pinned Reno Riggins Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers WWF @ Scranton, PA - CYC - March 27, 1993 (matinee) WWF @ Honolulu, HI - March 27, 1993 Razor Ramon did not appear due to suffering a staph infection Randy Savage vs. Giant Gonzalez
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - March 27, 1993 (8,700) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Jim Powers Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Virgil pinned Reno Riggins Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - March 28, 1993 (matinee) Owen Hart did not appear as scheduled The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Jim Powers Virgil defeated Reno Riggins (sub. for Papa Shango) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento (sub. for WWF Tag Team Champion Ted Dibiase) Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champion IRS (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) defeated Kamala via count-out The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Kingston, Ontario - March 28, 1993 The Brooklyn Brawler vs. Jim Powers Virgil vs. Reno Riggins Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Beverly Brothers Bob Backlund vs. Damien Demento Tatanka vs. Doink the Clown Kamala vs. WWF Tag Team Champion IRS The Undertaker vs. Yokozuna
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - March 28, 1993 (5,000) Skinner defeated Koko B. Ware Typhoon defeated Repo Man The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Tito Santana defeated Louie Spicolli Crush defeated Papa Shango (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) WWF World Champion Bret Hart & Mr. Perfect defeated Razor Ramon & Lex Luger
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - March 29, 1993 Lauren Davenport defeated Miss Texas The Rock 'n' Roll Phantom defeated Tony Williams Dan Davis & Frank Morell defeated PG-13 when Morell pinned Wolfie D; Miss Texas was the guest referee for the bout The Moondogs defeated USWA Tag Team Champions Brian Christopher & Scotty Flamingo to win the titles when Spot pinned Christopher The Harlem Knights defeated Jerry Lawler & the Big Bossman via disqualification when Lawler threw a fireball at Nelson Knight WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Jeff Jarrett after Brian Christopher hit Jarrett with a chain and put the champion on top
USWA @ Louisville, KY - Louisville Gardens - March 30, 1993 (1,100) Danny Davis defeated the Rock & Roll Phantom Brian Christopher defeated Big Black Dog Danny Davis & Frank Morrell defeated PG-13 via disqualification Brian Christopher & Scotty Flamingo defeated the Moondogs when Christopher pinned Spot Jeff Jarrett & the Big Bossman defeated the Harlem Knights via disqualification USWA Champion Jerry Lawler defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification; both championships were on the line
- 4/4/93: A WrestleMania IX preview brunch was held at Caesar's Palace, hosted by Gene Okerlund. The event featured interviews with WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS, WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Crush, Tatanka, Lex Luger, Mr. Perfect, and WWF World Champion Bret Hart, as well as appearances by Chief Jay Strongbow, Tony Garea, Rene Goulet, Todd Pettingill, and others. During Hart's comments, Luger knocked him out with a forearm blow from behind and Hart had to be helped to the back.
WrestleMania IX - Las Vegas, NV - Caesar's Palace - April 4, 1993 (matinee) (15,045; 14,000 paid; announced at 16,000) Stacey Cornette was in attendance at the show Tito Santana defeated Papa Shango at the 8-minute mark after Shango missed a splash off the top Pay-per-view bouts - featured Gorilla Monsoon opening the broadcast before turning it over to Jim Ross (Ross' surprise debut); moments later, Caesar and Cleopatra were escorted to the ring with an elephant; Randy Savage soon followed, accompanied by virgins; Bobby Heenan then followed, riding backwards on a camel; Ross, Heenan, & Savage provided commentary for the show; included Gene Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Rick & Scott Steiner regarding their upcoming match against the Headshrinkers; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Doink the Clown, after Doink vandalized the image of Caesar beside the backdrop to make it look like him; Okerlund & Doink then reviewed footage of him assaulting Crush during WWF Superstars in January, with Doink then saying Crush would soon have double vision; included Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS regarding their title defense later in the show against Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake, with the three men then reviewing footage of Money Inc's assault on Beefcake in February; moments later, IRS alluded to Hogan suffering an injury while leaving the gym the previous day and implied they were responsible; featured Okerlund conducting a backstage interview with Mr. Perfect regarding his upcoming match with Lex Luger; included a segment in which Monsoon previewed the Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez and WWF World Champion Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna matches later in the show; featured an ad promoting the 1993 King of the Ring; included Okerlund reviewing footage of Yokozuna's attack on Jim Duggan and Yoko attacking Hart during the official contract signing; moments later, Okerlund conducted an interview with Hogan, with Hogan saying he just met with Hart and said he supported Hart in his match and then issued a challenge to the winner of Hart vs. Yoko; featured Todd Pettingill conducting an interview with fans in the crowd; Natalie Cole was in attendance for the event; the scheduled match between Kamala and Bam Bam Bigelow was cancelled due to time constraints: Tatanka defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Luna Vachon) via count-out at 18:15 after the champion missed a dive to the floor and hit his head against the ring steps; after Tatanka's entrance, Sensational Sherri came ringside - not to be in his corner - but to watch Michaels lose the title; referee Joey Marella went to signal for the bell but Michaels tripped him from the floor; moments later, Tatanka dropped Michaels with the Samoan Drop inside the ring and made the cover, with Marella then calling for the bell; after the bout, Luna pulled Sherri off the ring apron, hit a clothesline and bodyslam on the floor, and ran backstage; Tatanka helped Sherri backstage moments later (Luna's surprise debut) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) at 14:22 when Scott pinned Samu with the Frankensteiner; during the bout, Jim Ross announced that Luna Vachon had attacked Sensational Sherri backstage in the First Aid center (the Headshrinkers' first TV loss) Doink the Clown pinned Crush at 8:28 when a second Doink interfered, as Crush had the head vice applied, and hit Crush over the head three times with a prosthetic arm; after the bout, referee Bill Alphonso informed referee Joey Marella what had happened but when Alfonso went to look underneath the ring, the second Doink was no longer there (1993 Year in Review) Razor Ramon pinned Bob Backlund at 3:45 with an inside cradle; during the contest, the crowd briefly chanted "Razor;" moments later, the commentary team made mention of Lex Luger knocking WWF World Champion Bret Hart out during the WrestleMania IX brunch held earlier in the day WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake (w/ Jimmy Hart) via disqualification at 18:43 when referee Danny Davis came ringside, while referee Earl Hebner was still knocked out, and awarded the match to the champions after Hogan used Beefcake's steel face protector as a weapon, with Hogan and Beefcake then receiving double pinfalls by Hart after Hart turned his jacket inside out to reveal a referee stripped inside; prior to the bout, it was mentioned that Hogan was jumped the night before outside of a gym to explain his swollen eye; early in the match, the champions attempted to walk out of the bout and take a count-out loss to keep their championship intact but the referee ordered them to either return to the ring or forfeit their titles; after the bout, Hart threw Danny Davis out of the ring; moments later, Hogan, Beefcake, and Hart went around ringside handing out cash found in Money Inc's briefcase, which had been left ringside (Hogan's first TV match in a year; Beefcake's last TV match) Lex Luger pinned Mr. Perfect at 10:56 by blocking Perfect's attempt at a backslide and applying his own for the win, even though Perfect's feet were on the middle rope during the cover; prior to the bout, Luger was accompanied to the ring by several bikini-clad women, with each holding up a large mirror, equipped with sparkers, in the ring while Luger posed; after the bout, Perfect was blindsided by Luger's running forearm, with Luger then putting one foot on Perfect and posing before going backstage; moments later, Perfect came to his senses and went backstage looking for Luger; after finding Luger, Perfect was attacked from behind by Shawn Michaels until Michaels was pulled away by officials The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated the Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) via disqualification at 7:32 when Gonzalez smothered Taker with a rag soaked in Chloraphorm after headbutting Bearer off the ring apron; prior to the bout, Taker was carried out to the ring on a funeral chariot alongside a vulture; after the match, Gonzalez chokeslammed referee Bill Alphonso as the Undertaker was rolled onto a stretcher and taken backstage by officials; the crowd then chanted "Hogan;" moments later, the Undertaker's gong was sounded and he staggered his way back to the ring where he eventually took Gonzalez down and out of the ring with a flying clothesline; Gonzalez was then escorted backstage by security (The Undertaker: 15-0) Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned WWF World Champion Bret Hart to win the title at 8:56 after Fuji threw salt in Hart's eyes as the Sharpshooter was applied; immediately after the bout, Hulk Hogan came out to tell referee Earl Hebner what happened; moments later, Mr. Fuji issued Hogan an immediate challenge, eventually offering to put up the title; it was not until after Hart encouraged him to do so that Hogan accepted (1993 Year in Review) Hulk Hogan pinned WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) to win the title with a clothesline and the legdrop at the 23-second mark after Fuji accidentally threw salt in the champion's eyes; the bell never rang to begin the match; after the bout, in a segment not televised, Hogan celebrated in the ring with Randy Savage, Beefcake, and Vince McMahon (Yokozuna's first pinfall loss) (1993 Year in Review)
WWF @ Phoenix, AZ - America West Arena - April 5, 1993 (7,000; 4,500 paid) Wrestling Challenge taping: The Mad Monk pinned Larry Ludden The Smoking Gunns defeated Barry Horowitz & Reno Riggins (the Gunns' debut) Ron & Don Harris defeated Dale Wolfe & Tim Patterson Butch Beardon pinned Bill Wolf The Mad Monk defeated Bobby Young Louie Spicolli defeated the Lightning Kid (Sean Waltman) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Tex Deaton The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez (sub. for Yokozuna) via disqualification Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification at 11:06 when Dibiase, who was helped backstage minutes earlier after sustaining an injury, returned ringside and hit referee Dave Hebner with IRS' briefcase as Scott had IRS covered following the bulldog off the top double team; early in the bout, it was announced that if Dibiase & IRS didn't return the briefcase backstage then they would lose the match and the titles (German Fan Favorites ) Mr. Perfect pinned WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels to win the title with the Perfect Plex; later in the taping it was announced that Perfect officially won the match via disqualification, for Michaels striking original referee Bill Alphonso, and that the decision of second referee Dave Hebner was overruled by WWF President Jack Tunney Bret Hart pinned Lex Luger 4/25/93 - included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the feud between Sensational Sherri and Luna Vachon; featured the first vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns; included Jim Ross reading a statement from WWF President Jack Tunney announcing Tunney had begun an investigation into Lex Luger's forearm and x-rays revealed Luger had a steel plate surgically implanted in it which was why he had knocked out all his opponents; because it was part of his body, Tunney was unable to do anything about it; featured Ray Rougeau conducting a podium interview with Luger, where he discussed Bret Hart with Luger claiming he was the reason Hart lost the WWF World Title at WrestleMania IX; included closing comments from Luger and Bob Backlund about their King of the Ring qualifying match the following week: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Rudy Gonzalez at 2:16 with the Bonzai Drop Mr. Perfect pinned Blake Beverly at 5:31 with the Perfect Plex; during the bout, Beau Beverly appeared ringside and attempted to interfere unsuccessfully before he was sent backstage by the referee The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Sean Dakota & Jim Armstrong at 2:15 when Fatu pinned Armstrong with a splash off the top Kamala (w/ Slick) pinned the White Shadow at 1:41 with a splash to the back; during the bout, an insert promo from Kamala and Slick was shown where Slick got Kamala to say the word "Amen" Typhoon pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:05 with a splash; after the bout in an untelevised segment, the Mad Monk (Friar Ferguson) attacked Typhoon with a wooden staph Razor Ramon pinned Allen Reid at 2:30 with the Razor's Edge 5/2/93 - included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the Tatanka / Bam Bam Bigelow incident from the previous week's WWF Superstars; featured a vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns; included the initial King of the Ring Report where it was announced WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan would defend against Yokozuna at the show, followed by footage of Gene Okerlund interviewing Hogan, Brutus Beefcake, and Jimmy Hart on the set of "Thunder in Paradise," in Clearwater, FL; during the segment, it was also announced Bret Hart had received a first round bye into the King of the Ring tournament and was named the #1 seed; featured closing comments from Jim Duggan and Papa Shango regarding their KOTR qualifying match the following week: Jim Duggan pinned Al Burke at 2:47 with the running clothesline Mr. Hughes pinned Mark Ming with the sidewalk slam at 1:48; during the bout, Slick cut an insert promo saying Hughes should let him be his manager so he could change his ways WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Brian West at 3:15 with the superkick after deciding not to use the side suplex KOTR Qualifying Match: Lex Luger defeated Bob Backlund via count-out at 4:15 after Backlund sustained Luger's running forearm and fell to the floor Crush defeated Reno Riggins via submission with the head vice at 2:25 WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Jesse Storm & Raven Clark at 3:04 when IRS pinned Clark with the Write Off lariat 5/9/93 - included Raymond Rougeau conducting an interview with Luna Vachon in which she claimed Sensational Sherri was jealous of her and then said she would destroy her when she gets her in the ring; featured a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the previous week's interview with the Undertaker from WWF Superstars; included a vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns; featured a King of the Ring Report with comments from Bret Hart and Jim Duggan regarding the tournament and footage of WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan being interviewed on the set of "Thunder in Paradise" about his upcoming title defense against Yokozuna; included closing comments from Mr. Perfect and Doink the Clown regarding their King of the Ring qualifying match the following week: KOTR Qualifying Match: Jim Duggan pinned Papa Shango with the running clothesline at 4:39 Virgil pinned Tim Patterson with the Russian legsweep at 2:21 Damien Demento pinned Billy Jones following three kneedrops at 2:07 Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Louie Spicolli & Bobby Young at 3:26 when Scott pinned Young following the bulldog off the top double team Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Terry Zeller with the diving headbutt at 2:54 5/16/93 - featured the debut of Jim Duggan's "USA" video from the WrestleMania album; included a King of the Ring Report where the quarter-final matches of Bret Hart vs. Razor Ramon and Jim Duggan vs. Bam Bam Bigelow were announced for the tournament; the segment also featured an interview with WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan on the set of "Thunder in Paradise" about his upcoming title defense against Yokozuna; featured a vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns: Razor Ramon pinned Sean Dakota with the Razor's Edge at 2:15 The Nasty Boys defeated Steve Vega & Barry Horowitz when Saggs pinned Vega after sustaining the running powerslam / elbowsmash combo at 3:02 (the Nasty Boys' last appearance) Mr. Hughes pinned Dan Farren with the sidewalk slam at 2:19; during the bout, Mr. Fuji cut an insert promo saying he was interested in managing Hughes KOTR Qualifying Match: Mr. Perfect fought Doink the Clown to a time-limit draw at 7:03; after the bell rang, both men continued brawling, with Perfect hitting the Perfect Plex; after the bout, Perfect grabbed the mic and asked for 5 more minutes but then ended up chasing Doink backstage Tito Santana pinned Reno Riggins with the flying forearm at 3:07
WWF @ Tucson, AZ - Convention Center - April 6, 1993 WWF Superstars taping: The Mad Monk vs. an unknown Steve Ray vs. an unknown The Lightning Kid defeated Louie Spicolli The Undertaker vs. Yokozuna Mr. Perfect vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels Rick & Scott Steiner vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS Bret Hart vs. Lex Luger 4/24/93 - featured a scheduled interview with Bam Bam Bigelow which was interrupted by Sensational Sherri who wanted to talk about Luna Vachon; Bigelow then threatened Sherri when she refused to leave until Tatanka made the save and knocked Bigelow from the interview platform, with both men having to be separated by officials; included the first vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns; featured an 'Update' segment hosted by Gorilla Monsoon in which footage was shown from the WrestleMania Brunch of Lex Luger knocking out WWF World Champion Bret Hart with his forearm; because of the incident, it was revealed Jack Tunney began an investigation into Luger's forearm and x-rays revealed he had a steel plate surgically implanted in it which was why he had been knocking out all his opponents; because it was part of his body Tunney was unable to do anything about it; included closing comments from Doink the Clown and Mr. Perfect about their KOTR Qualifying match to take place the following week: WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Dale Wolfe at 3:17 after picking him up and pushing him back to the mat after hitting the superkick Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Reno Riggins & Billy Jones at 3:54 when Scott pinned Riggins following the Frankensteiner Tito Santana pinned Louie Spicolli at 2:03 with the flying forearm Damien Demento pinned KC Cleric at 2:33 with a kneedrop Jim Duggan pinned Tim Patterson at 2:55 with the running clothesline Tatanka fought Steve Vega to a no contest when, after Tatanka’s music played several times, footage on the video wall showed an unconscious Tatanka backstage, with Bam Bam Bigelow cutting Tatanka’s dyed hair (1993 Year in Review) Mr. Hughes pinned Raven Clark at 2:35 with a sidewalk slam; during the bout, Harvey Wippleman cut an insert promo about Hughes, saying of all the managers in the WWF Wippleman could do the most for him 5/1/93 - included Raymond Rougeau conducting an interview with the Undertaker and Paul Bearer regarding Giant Gonzalez; featured the announcement that WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan would defend the title against Yokozuna at the King of the Ring and that Bret Hart had received a first round bye into the KOTR tournament: The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Scott Bazo & Bob Young at 2:46 when Fatu pinned Bazo with the splash off the top Virgil pinned the White Shadow at 2:04 with a Russian leg sweep KOTR Qualifying Match: Mr. Perfect fought Doink the Clown to a time-limit draw at 6:39 as Perfect had Doink down in the Perfect Plex Typhoon pinned Larry Ludden with a splash at 2:31 Lex Luger fought Terry Zeller to a no contest when Luger knocked Zeller out before the match began after Luger caught his opponent checking himself out in Luger's full-length mirror 5/8/93 - featured a closing segment in which Raymond Rougeau interviewed Giant Gonzalez and Harvey Wippleman regarding Gonzalez' KOTR Qualifying match with Tatanka the following week: Mr. Hughes, WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Kamala (w/ Slick) & the Nasty Boys when IRS pinned Kamala with a roll up at 7:36 after Kamala became distracted after hitting the splash on IRS but not realizing he had to roll him over onto his back (the Nastys' last appearance) Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Sean Dakota with the Bonzai Drop at 2:54 Crush defeated Steve Vega via submission with the head vice at 2:00 KOTR Qualifying Match: Razor Ramon pinned Tito Santana at 3:19 by grabbing the tights for leverage after the momentum of a flying crossbody by Santana put Razor on top for the pin 5/15/93 - included a vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns; featured the debut of Bonnie Blackstone as she interviewed Lex Luger regarding his steel plated forearm: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Mark Ming & Jim Armstrong following the top rope bulldog double team Mr. Hughes pinned Bobby Young with the sidewalk slam Bob Backlund pinned Terry Zeller with a body scissors into a roll up Virgil pinned Jose Martinez with a standing side neckbreaker WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Billy Jones with the superkick KOTR Qualifying Match: Tatanka defeated Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) via disqualification at 2:53 when Gonzalez shoved referee Bill Alfonso with one hand as he had a choke applied on Tatanka with the other; after the bout, Gonzalez continued to choke Tatanka while at the same time sending Alfonso to the floor and scaring referee Joey Marella from the ring as well; after the bout, the two officials helped Tatanka backstage
WWF @ Paris, France - Bercy Stadium - April 8, 1993 (5,000) Frank Anderson pinned Terry Taylor Televised on Canal+ - featured Raymond Rougeau & ? on commentary; included a vignette of WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels on the streets of Paris regarding his upcoming title defense against Bob Backlund; a video of the event was released in France; featured Guy Hauray conducting a backstage interview with Doink the Clown regarding his upcoming match against Crush; included Hauray conducting a backstage interview with the Nasty Boys regarding their upcoming match with the Headshrinkers; featured Hauray conducting a backstage interview with Mr. Perfect regarding his upcoming match with Lex Luger; included a vignette showing Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji beside the Eiffel Tower, with Fuji saying Yoko was bigger than the tower: WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Bob Backlund with a reversal and using the tights for leverage at 13:10 Crush defeated Doink the Clown (Steve Keirn) via count-out at 8:10 when Doink left ringside after sustaining the head vice on the ring apron (Global Warfare) The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) to a double disqualification at 11:33 when all four men began brawling in the ring; after the bout, the Headshrinkers attacked the Nastys with several wooden chairs, breaking them to pieces; moments later, the Nastys did the same to the Headshrinkers in the aisleway after they began to make their way backstage Mr. Perfect pinned Lex Luger at 6:44 by lifting his shoulder out of a back suplex into a bridge Kamala pinned Kimchee at 6:45 with a splash to the back; after the bout, Kamala attacked Kimchee with his own hat before putting it on himself Typhoon pinned Damien Demento at 6:25 with a powerslam Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Jim Duggan with a splash in the corner and the Bonzai Drop at 7:31 after Duggan became distracted by Fuji on the floor; after the bout, Duggan assaulted Yoko with his 2x4 and cleared the ring; moments later, Duggan hit Yoko from behind with the 2x4 in the aisle before returning to the ring and leading the crowd in a chant of "USA" (Global Warfare, Best of the WWF: European Rampage Tour)
WWF @ Bournemouth, England - International Centre - April 9, 1993 Doink the Clown (Keirn) defeated Crush Typhoon defeated Damien Demento Kamala defeated Kimchee The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Bob Backlund Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Mr. Perfect defeated Lex Luger WWF @ Exeter, England - WestPoint Exhibition Centre - April 10, 1993 Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan
UK Rampage 93 - Sheffield, England - Arena - April 11, 1993 Televised live on SKY Sports - featured Jim Ross & Bobby Heenan on commentary; included Lord Alfred Hayes conducting a backstage interview with Doink the Clown regarding his match later in the night against Kamala; featured Hayes conducting a backstage interview with Mr. Perfect regarding facing Lex Luger on the European tour; included Hayes conducting a backstage interview with Lex Luger regarding Perfect; featured Hayes conducting a backstage interview with Jim Duggan regarding his match against Luger later in the show; included an in-ring interview with Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji regarding the outcome of WrestleMania IX: Fatu (w/ Afa) pinned Brian Knobs at 9:43 with his feet on the ropes for leverage Doink the Clown pinned Kamala at 5:54 by using the tights for leverage Mr. Perfect pinned Samu (w/ Afa) with the Perfect Plex at 13:34 after Samu missed a headbutt off the top (Global Warfare, Best of the WWF: European Rampage Tour) Bob Backlund pinned Damien Demento with a roll up and bridge at 7:56 Typhoon pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 9:49 with a powerslam after hitting a splash in the corner Crush defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out at 8:51 when Michaels left the ring; after the bout, Crush brought Michaels back to the ring, hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, and applied the head vice (Global Warfare, The Best of the Intercontinental Championship, (Live in the UK: November 08) Lex Luger defeated Jim Duggan via disqualification at 6:42 when Mr. Perfect attacked Luger, preventing him from making the cover on Duggan; late in the bout, Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji appeared ringside, with Yoko attacking Duggan outside of the ring moments before the finish; after the bout, Luger and Yoko double teamed Perfect until Duggan cleared the ring with his 2x4
WWF @ Madrid, Spain - April 12, 1993 Possibly cancelled
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - April 12, 1993 (3,500; most were freebies since tickets for the previous card in town were accepted at this show as a result of a number of no-shows at that event) Monday Night Raw taping: The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Razor Ramon 4/12/93 - featured an opening segment where WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS paid off the Beverly Brothers to give them advice about Rick & Scott Steiner; included a WrestleMania IX Report to advertise the encore airing of WrestleMania, to be shown immediately following Raw; featured Rob Bartlett conducting an interview with Luna Vachon and Sensational Sherri in which the two women brawled until separated by several officials, with Sgt. Slaughter carrying Luna over his shoulder to the locker room; following the commercial break, Randy Savage interviewed Sherri at ringside, with Luna coming back to ringside and attacking Sherri and brawling with her again; included footage of Todd Pettengill interviewing fans in the arena at Caesar's Palace following WrestleMania IX; featured closing comments from WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS where they accepted the challenge of the Beverly Brothers for the following week; moments later, they were then attacked by the Beverlys with the two teams brawling as the show came to a close: Scott Steiner (w/ Rick Steiner) defeated WWF Tag Team Champion IRS (w/ Ted Dibiase) via disqualification at 12:05 when Dibiase interfered and broke the cover after Steiner hit a double underhook into a powerbomb; after the bout, the Steiners fought off Money Inc and set up Dibiase for the bulldog off the top double team only for the Beverly Brothers to come out and gang up on the Steiners; after the bout, the Beverlys accidentally hit a double clothesline on Dibiase when Scott moved out of the way; moments later, Money Inc and the Beverlys got into an argument (Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK) Tatanka pinned Von Krus with the Samoan drop at 4:00; during the bout, Doink the Clown briefly appeared in the aisle Papa Shango pinned Scott Taylor at 2:24 with the reverse shoulderbreaker; during the bout, Rob Bartlett returned ringside following his interview with Sensational Sherri and Luna Vachon, where he was hit by both women, fainted, and revived by Randy Savage Frier Ferguson pinned Chris Duffy at 4:22 with a sit-down splash (Ferguson's only televised match) 4/19/93 - Rob Bartlett's last appearance on Raw; featured opening comments from WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS and the Beverly Brothers regarding their match later in the show; included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Bret Hart regarding Lex Luger and Luger's attack on him during the WrestleMania brunch before saying he would get the WWF World Title back: Razor Ramon pinned Virgil with the Razor's Edge at 6:56 after Virgil hit the corner Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned LA Gore with the chokeslam at 1:20 Tatanka pinned Art Thomas at 2:29 with the Samoan Drop WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Beverly Brothers in a non-title match at around the 12:30 mark when Dibiase pinned Beau after Beau accidentally hit Blake when Dibiase moved out of the way (Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK) Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Phil Apollo with the diving headbutt at 4:43; during the match, Doink the Clown appeared in the aisle; after the bout, Bigelow hit the move a second time and attempted a third before Frier Ferguson made the save and sent Biglow to the floor
WWF @ Aberdeen, Scotland - Exhibition & Conference Centre - April 14, 1993 Typhoon defeated Damien Demento Kamala defeated Kimchee Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Doink the Clown defeated Crush via count-out Mr. Perfect defeated Lex Luger The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Bob Backlund
WWF @ Newcastle, England - Whitley Bay Ice Rink - April 14, 1993 Typhoon pinned Damien Demento with a powerslam Kamala pinned Kimchee with the splash Doink the Clown defeated Crush via count-out Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan with the Bonzai Drop WWE IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Bob Backlund with a sunset flip and grabbing the tights for leverage The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinks to a double disqualification Mr. Perfect pinned Lex Luger by lifting his shoulder out of a German suplex into a bridge
WWF @ Brussels, Belgium - National Forest Arena - April 14, 1993 Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown defeated Tito Santana Tatanka defeated Papa Shango Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow WWF @ Brighton, England - Brighton Centre - April 15, 1993
USWA @ Oxford, MS - Tad Smith Coliseum - April 15, 1993 Randy Savage vs. USWA Champion Jerry Lawler
WWF @ London, England - Wembley Arena - April 15, 1993 (11,000; sell out) Doink the Clown (Matt Borne) defeated Crush Typhoon defeated Damien Demento Kamala defeated Kimchee The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double count-out WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Bob Backlund Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Mr. Perfect defeated Lex Luger WWF @ Birmingham, England - National Indoor Arena - April 16, 1993 USWA @ Jonesboro, AR - April 16, 1993 (1,200; sell out) USWA World Champion Jerry Lawler vs. Randy Savage
WWF @ London, England - Wembley Arena - April 16, 1993 (11,000; sell out) Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown (Steve Keirn) defeated Tito Santana Tatanka defeated Papa Shango Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow
USWA @ Nashville, TN - April 17, 1993 (500) Danny Davis & the Master of Terror defeated PG-13 Brian Christopher defeated Jeff Gaylord Scotty Flamingo defeated Randy Rockett Jeff Jarrett defeated Bobby Knight Jerry Lawler defeated Randy Savage via disqualification when Sensational Sherri interfered Jerry Lawler, Jeff Jarrett, the Moondogs, & Richard Lee defeated Brian Christopher, Scotty Flamingo, the Harlem Knights, & Mike Samples
WWF @ Birmingham, England - National Indoor Arena - April 17, 1993 WWF @ Glasgow, Scotland - Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre - April 17, 1993 (5,100) Typhoon defeated Damien Demento Kamala defeated Kimchee Doink the Clown (Borne) defeated Crush via count-out Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Bob Backlund The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Mr. Perfect defeated Lex Luger
WWF @ Nurenberg, Germany - April 18, 1993 (sell out) Typhoon defeated Damien Demento Kamala defeated Kimchee Doink the Clown defeated Crush via count-out Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Bob Backlund The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Mr. Perfect defeated Lex Luger at 21:41
WWF @ Glasgow, Scotland - Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre - April 18, 1993 Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown (Keirn) defeated Tito Santana Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS in a non-title match The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers Tatanka defeated Papa Shango The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
USWA @ Memphis, TN - April 19, 1993 (1,800) Jeff Gaylord defeated the Night Stalker Doug Gilbert defeated Danny Davis Koko B. Ware defeated Scotty Flamingo via disqualification Moondog Spot defeated Bobby Knight via disqualification Ms. Texas defeated Sensational Sherri via reverse decision Rex King & Steve Doll defeated Jeff Jarrett & Brian Christopher via disqualification Jerry Lawler defeated Randy Savage in a steel cage match via disqualification when Sensational Sherri interfered WWF @ Newcastle, England - Whitley Bay Ice Rink - April 19, 1993 Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown (Keirn) defeated Tito Santana Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers Tatanka defeated Papa Shango The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Belfast, Northern Ireland - Kings Hall - April 20, 1993 Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown (Keirn) defeated Tito Santana Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers Tatanka defeated Papa Shango The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Dublin, Ireland - Point Depot - April 21, 1993 (4,000) Typhoon defeated Damien Demento Kamala defeated Kimchee Doink the Clown (Borne) defeated Crush via count-out Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Bob Backlund The Nasty Boys fought the Headshrinkers to a double disqualification Mr. Perfect defeated Lex Luger
WWF @ Essen, Germany - April 22, 1993 (sell out) Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown (Keirn) defeated Tito Santana Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers Tatanka defeated Papa Shango The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Frankfurt, Germany - April 23, 1993 (9,000; sell out) Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown (Keirn) defeated Tito Santana Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers Tatanka defeated Papa Shango The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Bam Bam Bigelow
WWF @ Barcelona, Spain - Palau Sant Jordi - April 24, 1993 Televised on Tele5 - featured Hector Del Mar & Jose Luis Ibanez on commentary; included Miguel Alonso conducting backstage interviews with Tatanka, WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS, and Bam Bam Bigelow before their respective matches Virgil pinned Terry Taylor with a crucifix at 12:30 Tatanka pinned Papa Shango with a roll up at 6:27 Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification at around 10:20 when IRS hit Scott with one of the title belts as Scott had Dibiase covered after hitting the Frankensteiner; prior to the bout, the referee threatened to strip the champions of their title if they refused to give up IRS' steel briefcase and allow it to be taken backstage (Global Warfare, Best of the WWF: European Rampage Tour, Best of the WWF: Battle of the WWF Superstars) Tito Santana pinned Doink the Clown (Keirn) at 2:54 with the flying forearm Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with a victory roll at 11:56 after kicking Bigelow in the face as he charged the corner (Global Warfare, The Bret Hart Story: The Best There Is, Was, and Ever Will Be) Dark match: The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers Dark match: The Undertaker defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
European Rampage - Milan, Italy - Forum Assago - April 25, 1993 (7,500) Scott Steiner pinned WWF Tag Team Champion IRS at 10:03 by reversing a fireman's carry into a roll up (Best of the WWF: Heroes of the Squared Circle, Global Warfare) Virgil defeated Terry Taylor Televised on Tele+2 - featured Dan Peterson on commentary; included Guido Bagatta conducting backstage interviews with WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS, Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji, Tatanka, Bam Bam Bigelow, and Bret Hart before their matches: Doink the Clown (Keirn) pinned Tito Santana at 8:43 after spraying Santana in the eyes with something from his jacket Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification at 15:07 when IRS hit Scott with one of the title belts as Scott had Dibiase covered following the Frankensteiner The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) defeated Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification at 5:43 when Yoko hit Taker in the head with the salt bucket; after the bout, the Undertaker avoided the Bonzai Drop and hit the chokeslam on Yoko (Global Warfare) Tatanka pinned Papa Shango with a roll up at 6:03 The Bushwhackers defeated the Beverly Brothers at 14:36 when Butch pinned Blake after Beau accidentally hit his partner with a double axe handle off the top (Best of the WWF: European Rampage Tour) Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow with a victory roll at 20:35 (Bret Hitman Hart: The Dungeon Collection)
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - April 26, 1993 (1,000) Monday Night Raw taping: Doink the Clown defeated the Kamikaze Kid via submission (the bout was later redone before airing) Mr. Perfect defeated Lex Luger via disqualification 4/26/93 - featured Bobby Heenan taking over Rob Bartlett's role as co-host; included an Undertaker 'No Hope with Dope' promo after a poem read by Jasmine McNeil; featured a vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns; included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels in which McMahon made mention of Michaels' title defense the following week against Jim Duggan as well as his top challenger Mr. Perfect; moments later, Perfect came to the ring and - after sustaining Michaels' superkick - chased Michaels backstage; featured footage from WWF Superstars of Bam Bam Bigelow cutting Tatanka's hair; Joey Smith and Howard Cross of the New York Giants were in attendance for the show; included a ringside wedding proposal with Bobby Heenan handling the microphone where a guy named Paul proposed to his girlfriend Louise and she said yes; the scheduled match between Bam Bam Bigelow and Friar Ferguson did not take place: Mr. Perfect pinned Damien Demento with the Perfect Plex at 4:56 Lex Luger defeated Crush via count-out at around the 13-minute mark after Crush sustained the running forearm which sent him to the floor and knocked him cold; Crush was distracted by Doink in the upper balcony which caused him to release the head vice, where another Doink appeared on the opposite balcony, allowing Luger to hit him from behind (Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Mr. Hughes pinned Jason Knight at 2:07 with the sidewalk slam Typhoon pinned Skull Von Krus at 2:37 with the splash; during the bout, Jim Duggan spoke with the commentary team over the phone regarding his match the following week against WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels 5/3/93 - featured a King of the Ring Report where it was announced WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan would face Yokozuna at the event; during the segment it was announced by Gene Okerlund that Jim Duggan had left the ring following his sit-down strike, following the opening contest, to phone WWF President Jack Tunney; included a vignette promoting the debut of the Smoking Gunns; featured Bobby Heenan conducting a closing backstage interview with WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels regarding his lumberjack match with Duggan the following week: Jim Duggan defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out at 11:17 when the champion escaped through the crowd after being clotheslined over the retaining barrier by the challenger; after the match, Duggan grabbed a microphone and stated that due to the cheap way Michaels walked out of the match, he would not leave the ring until he was granted a rematch (UK Fan Favorites 93, Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK, Grudges, Gripes, & Grunts, The Best of the Intercontinental Championship) Doink the Clown defeated the Kamikaze Kid via submission with the Stump Puller at 2:05 (Sean Waltman's TV debut) Bob Backlund pinned Duane Gill with a bridge at 3:39; during the bout, it was announced WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels would defend against Jim Duggan the following week in a lumberjack match; after the bout, Vince McMahon interviewed Duggan at ringside about his match the following week The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Jay Sledge & Jim Bell at 5:43 when Fatu pinned Bell with the splash off the top; prior to the bout, Capt. Lou Albano was introduced to the crowd and did guest commentary for the match (Albano's first appearance in six years) Kamala pinned Rich Myers at 2:29 with a splash
WWF @ Landover, MD - Capital Centre - May 1, 1993 (matinee) The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Jim Powers with a swinging neck breaker Damien Demento pinned Tito Santana by holding onto the top rope as Santana attempted to slam him into the ring, with Demento falling on top for the win The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns (sub. for the Nasty Boys) after Afa interfered Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan with the Bonzai Drop after Mr. Fuji grabbed Duggan's leg as he attempted the running clothesline Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kamala with a roll up after Kamala became confused by the referee Mr. Perfect fought WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels to a 20-minute time limit draw; Michaels had almost pinned Perfect earlier after hitting him with the IC belt but the Smoking Gunns and Jim Powers rushed in the ring and told the referee what had happened so the match continued; Michaels was in the Perfect Plex when the bell rang Bob Backlund pinned Blake Beverly with a roll over Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification when Razor Ramon interfered as Hart had Luger in the Sharpshooter; after the bout, Hart was double teamed until Luger accidentally knocked Razor out with a running forearm, with Hart then knocking Luger to the floor; the bout was scheduled for earlier in the show but was postponned after the referee ordered Luger to wear a protective pad over his forearm or face losing the match via forfeit
WWF @ Rochester, NY - May 1, 1993 Owen Hart pinned Damien Demento with a roll up Crush fought Doink the Clown to a double count-out when two Doinks attacked Crush on the floor Mr. Hughes pinned Virgil The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification when Gonzalez used the urn as a weapon Tatanka pinned Terry Taylor (sub. for Razor Ramon) with the Samoan drop Papa Shango pinned Typhoon after Typhoon missed a splash Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification when IRS prevented the pin by hitting Scott with one of the title belts
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - May 1, 1993 (8,400) The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Jim Powers Bob Backlund pinned Blake Beverly The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan via count-out WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels fought Mr. Perfect to a 20-minute time limit draw Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - May 2, 1993 (matinee) (3,100) The Brooklyn Brawler pinned Jim Powers with a swinging neck breaker Damien Demento pinned El Matador by holding onto the top rope as he was slammed into the ring The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan with the Bonzai Drop Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kamala with a roll up Mr. Perfect fought WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels to a 22-minute time limit draw; Michaels had almost pinned Perfect earlier after hitting him with the IC belt but the Smoking Gunns and Powers rushed in the ring and told the referee what had happened - so the match continued; Michaels was in the Perfect Plex when the bell rang Bob Backlund pinned Blake Beverly Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification when Razor Ramon interfered as Hart had Luger in the Sharpshooter
WWF @ Binghamton, NY - May 2, 1993 Owen Hart defeated Damien Demento Crush fought Doink the Clown (Borne) to a double count-out Mr. Hughes defeated Virgil The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Papa Shango defeated Typhoon Tatanka defeated Terry Taylor Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - May 2, 1993 (1,500) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Jim Powers Bob Backlund defeated Blake Beverly The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Mr. Perfect defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification
Wrestling Dontaku 93 - Fukuoka, Japan - Fukuoka Dome - May 3, 1993 (55,000) El Samurai, Takayuki Iizuka, & Akira Nogami defeated Satoshi Kojima, Hiroyoshi Yamamoto, & Osamu Nishimura at 15:01 when Nogami pinned Yamamoto Michiyoshi Ohara pinned Akitoshi Saito at 9:26 with a powerbomb into a cover Brutus Beefcake (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned Masa Saito at 8:35 with a kneedrop and headbutt after hitting Saito with Hart's megaphone; Beefcake played the heel for the bout The Great Kabuki, Masashi Aoyagi, & Kuniaki Kobayashi, Kengo Kimura, & Shiro Koshinaka defeated Takashi Ishikawa, Super Strong Machine, Tatsutoshi Goto, Ashura Hara, & Hiro Saito at 11:26 when Koshinaka pinned Goto Tiger Mask II pinned Jushin Liger at 14:25 with a double chicken wing into a German suplex and bridge Sting fought Scott Norton to a no contest at 9:16 when the match was stopped due to a cut above Norton's eye and the large amount of blood he had lost during the match; after the decision, a furious Norton attacked a number of officials as Sting left ringside Yoshiaki Fujiwara defeated Hiro Hase at 12:11 via submission IWGP Tag Team Champions Kensuki Sasaki & Road Warrior Hawk defeated Masahiro Chono & Shinya Hashimoto at 12:22 when Sasaki pinned Chono WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Jimmy Hart) pinned IWGP World Champion the Great Muta at 15:55 with the boot to the face and a lariat, moments after Muta kicked out of the legdrop; neither title was on the line; in a post-match backstage interview, Hogan said he wanted the IWGP title, the WWF title was just a toy, and said he would love to wrestle Antonio Inoki again Antonio Inoki & Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Riki Choshu & Genichiro Tenryu at 26:35 when Fujinami pinned Choshu with an Octopus into a roll up as Inoki had Tenryu in his own Octopus submission hold
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - May 3, 1993 (2,200) Owen Hart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Crush fought Doink the Clown (Borne) to a double count-out Tatanka pinned Lex Luger by lifting his shoulder out of a back suplex and cover from Luger Bret Hart pinned Razor Ramon WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Rick & Scott Steiner when Dibiase pinned Scott (the Steiners' first WWF loss) Bob Backlund defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan
USWA @ Memphis, TN - May 3, 1993 (800) Steve Marino defeated Reggie B Fine Miss Texas defeated Connie The Rock & Roll Phantom defeated Bill Marino Scotty Flamingo defeated Danny Davis Bill & Steve Marino, Miss Texas, & Danny Davis defeated Scotty Flamingo, Rock & Roll Phantom, Reggie B Fine, & Connie Koko B. Ware defeated Brian Christopher via disqualification Jeff Jarrett & Billy Travis defeated Rex King & Steve Doll via disqualification Papa Shango (w/ Scotty Flamgingo) pinned USWA World Champion Jerry Lawler to win the title after shooting a fireball in his face
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Memorial Auditorium - May 4, 1993 (4,000; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown (Borne) via disqualification when a second Doink interfered Big City Mike pinned Mo'Pain The Harlem Knights (Men on a Mission) defeated Jason Knight & Tim McNeany following a legdrop off the second rope Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification when Gonzalez refused to break a chokehold; Savage eventually retaliated with three double axehandles off the top (1993 Year in Review) Virgil pinned Duane Gill The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at 5:42 with the chokeslam after Tatanka prevented Bigelow from leaving ringside (The Undertaker: His Gravest Matches, The Undertaker 94) Bret Hart defeated Yokozuna via disqualification after Mr. Fuji hit Hart with the Japanese flag WWF Mania - 5/8/93: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kamala at 3:50 with a roll up after Kamala attempted making the pin with Bigelow face-down on the mat WWF Mania - 5/29/93: Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Owen Hart with the sidewalk slam at 4:46 All American Wrestling - 5/16/93: Crush defeated Blake Beverly via submission with the head vice at 2:17 5/22/93 - included the announcement that the Steiner Brothers & Smoking Gunns would face Money Inc. & the Headshrinkers at the King of the Ring: The Smoking Gunns defeated Duane Gill & Chris Duffy when Bart pinned Duffy following the Revolver at 3:04 (the Gunns' Superstars debut) Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Jerry Seavey with the flying headbutt; Bigelow came to the ring with a small plastic bag with a lock of Tatanka's cut hair inside KOTR Qualifying Match: Crush fought WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels to a double count-out at 5:25 as Crush prepared to throw Michaels back inside the ring as the two were battling on the floor; moments later, Crush hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker inside the ring and then applied the head vice; Michaels' entrance was not shown in order to cover up for the fact he lost the title on Monday Night Raw 5 days before this match aired Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Burt Centeno with a slingshot clothesline into the ring and the powerbomb at 2:41 (Bomb & Polo's TV debut) Jim Duggan pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the running clothesline 5/29/93 - included a pre-taped comment from the Kid regarding Razor Ramon offering him $2500 for a rematch; the Kid ultimately turned down the offer, knowing that Razor would be out to cripple him; featured the announcement that Crush would face Shawn Michaels at the King of the Ring; included a closing segment in which Ramon increased the offer to $5,000 to get a rematch with the Kid; featured Bonnie Blackstone conducting an interview with Sensational Sherri regarding Luna Vachon: Tatanka pinned Ricky Rich with the Samoan Drop Doink the Clown defeated Kevin Armstrong via submission with the Stump Puller Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Tony Roy with the Bonzai Drop Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Mike Bell & Tony Devito following the top rope bulldog double team Mr. Perfect pinned Rich Myers with the Perfect Plex 6/5/93 - included the newly named 1-2-3 Kid turning down Razor Ramon's $5,000 offer for a rematch: Bret Hart defeated Papa Shango via submission with the Sharpshooter at around the 7-minute mark after Shango missed a legdrop The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Tim McNeany & Scott Taylor following Fatu's splash off the top; after the bout, the Shrinkers smashed Afa's pineapple over one of the opponents' heads Kamala pinned Phil Apollo with a splash; during the bout, Vince McMahon made mention that Slick had done all he could do for Kamala and was at the Mt. Ephriam Baptist Church Lex Luger pinned Jason Knight with the running forearm Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Russ Greenberg with the sidewalk slam The Smoking Gunns defeated Gus Kantarakis & Dale Wolfe with a backdrop / piledriver combo
WWF @ Portland, ME - Exposition Building - May 5, 1993 (2,700; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: Featured Colin Scott as a guest of an untelevised King's Court segment in which both men ended up in the ring and Scott knocked Lawler to the floor The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Ross Greenerg The Harlem Knights (Men on a Mission) defeated Tony Devito & Mike Bell The Tazmaniac pinned Scott Taylor All American Wrestling - 5/23/93: Doink the Clown pinned Virgil at 5:17 with an elbow drop after squirting something into Virgil's eyes WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Typhoon; the match was redone WWF Superstars (Italian version): WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Typhoon at 5:09 with a clothesline from the middle turnbuckle after hitting him with the title belt as Typhoon tended to the referee, who had been knocked down moments earlier Adam Bomb defeated Virgil (the match was later redone) Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out after giving Bigelow the Samoan Drop on the floor; after the match, Bigelow attacked Tatanka and cut off more of his hair (1993 Year in Review) Lex Luger defeated Crush Bret Hart defeated Yokozuna via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification 5/23/93 - featured the debut of Jerry Lawler's King's Court, with guests Harvey Wippleman & Giant Gonzalez in which both men discussed the Undertaker; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the 1-2-3 Kid / Razor Ramon and Shawn Michaels / Marty Jannetty matches from the previous week's Monday Night Raw; featured a King of the Ring Report where it was announced Rick & Scott Steiner & the Smoking Gunns would face the Headshrinkers & WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS at the show; included closing comments from Adam Bomb & Johnny Polo regarding Bomb's match against Virgil the following week: Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Scott Taylor with the Bonzai Drop at 3:03 The Smoking Gunns defeated Mike Bell & Tony Devito at 2:46 when Bart pinned Devito following the Revolver Tatanka pinned Dan Farren at 3:01 with the Samoan Drop Lex Luger pinned Tim McNeany at 2:34 with the running forearm KOTR Qualifying Match: Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) defeated Kamala via count-out at 2:45 when Kamala chased an interfering Kimchee around the ring, ultimately attacking him in the aisle and hitting a bodyslam; after the bout, Kamala knocked Hughes out of the ring and chased Wippleman backstage 5/30/93 - included Luna Vachon as a guest of the King's Court in which she discussed Sensational Sherri: Crush defeated Chris Duffy via submission with the head vice at 2:33 The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Jay Sledge & Russ Greenberg at 3:38 when Fatu pinned Greenberg with the splash off the top Jim Duggan pinned LA Gore at 2:44 with the running clothesline Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Jason Knight at 2:14 with the diving headbutt Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Virgil with the powerbomb at 2:22 6/6/93: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated PJ Walker & Duane Gill when Scott pinned Gill with the Frankensteiner Adam Bomb pinned Chris Simpson with the powerbomb Owen Hart pinned Chris Ricks with a northern lights suplex Shawn Michaels pinned Greg Johnson with a fisherman's suplex Mr. Perfect pinned Tommy Roy with the Perfect Plex Doink the Clown defeated Louis Armstrong via submission with the Stump Puller
WWF @ Youngstown, OH - May 6, 1993 (2,500) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Mr. Hughes defeated Tito Santana Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Papa Shango defeated Typhoon Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - May 7, 1993 (3,700) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Mr. Hughes defeated Tito Santana Crush fought Doink the Clown to a double count-out Papa Shango defeated Typhoon Tatanka pinned Razor Ramon The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - May 7, 1993
WWF @ Madison, WI - May 7, 1993
USWA @ Nashville, TN - May 8, 1993 Wolfie D defeated Steve Marino Miss Texas defeated JC Ice Bill Marino defeated the Night Stalker Scotty Flamingo defeated Danny Davis Danny Davis, Miss Texas, Steve & Bill Marino defeated Scotty Flamingo, the Night Stalker, & PG-13 Koko B. Ware defeated Brian Christopher via disqualification Jeff Jarrett & Billy Travis defeated Rex King & Steve Doll via disqualification Jerry Lawler fought Papa Shango to a double disqualification
WWF @ Peoria, IL - May 8, 1993 Virgil pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the Russian leg sweep Typhoon pinned Damien Demento with the splash Bob Backlund pinned Blake Beverly The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification after Gonzalez used the urn as a weapon Doink the Clown defeated Crush via count-out when another Doink held Crush's leg, preventing him from getting back into the ring Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kamala with a roll up Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification when IRS used the steel briefcase to break a pin attempt
WWF @ Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - May 8, 1993 (3,600) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Mr. Hughes defeated Tito Santana Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Mr. Perfect defeated Shawn Michaels Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification
WWF @ Springfield, IL - May 9, 1993 (1,400) Virgil defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Typhoon defeated Damien Demento Bob Backlund defeated Blake Beverly The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Crush fought Doink the Clown to a double count-out Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - May 9, 1993 (3,600) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Mr. Hughes defeated El Matador Mr. Perfect pinned WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels to win the title; later in the evening, the title was returned to Michaels on a technicality Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification
USWA @ Memphis, TN - May 10, 1993 (750) PG-13 & Brandy Wine defeated Steve & Bill Marino, & Miss Texas Jeff Gaylord defeated Johnny Polo Wolfie D defeated Master of Terror via disqualification Koko B. Ware & Frank Morrell defeated Brian Christopher & Frank Hickey Jeff Jarrett & Jeff Gaylord USWA Tag Team Champions Rex King & Steve Doll via disqualification USWA World Champion Papa Shango fought Jerry Lawler to a double disqualification
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - May 10, 1993 (1,200; sell out) Del Rios (USWA's Spellbinder) defeated an unknown Monday Night Raw - 5/10/93 - featured an opening segment, taped at 7 p.m., of Lord Alfred Hayes conducting an interview with WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels outside the venue; moments later, Mr. Perfect jumped Michaels and threw him onto the windshield of a nearby car, cracking it; officials then pulled the two men apart as the fans waiting to get inside cheered: KOTR Qualifying Match: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Typhoon at 5:08 with a Samoan Drop and the diving headbutt after Typhoon hit the corner (Best of the WWF: Fan Favorites, Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK) Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned PJ Walker with a chop and the Bonzai Drop at 2:12; during the bout, it was announced Yokozuna would face Kamala the following week Mr. Perfect pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the Perfect Plex at 4:40; prior to the match, Perfect grabbed the heavy ring girl by the face and put his chewed gum in her mouth, with the woman then chewing it; during the contest, Bobby Heenan was shown flipping TV channels at the commentary table after saying he'd rather watch anything else than Perfect wrestle Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned the Cannonball Kid with the sidewalk slam at 2:19; after the bout, Hughes threw his opponent to the floor (Wippleman's debut with Hughes) WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Jim Duggan in a lumberjack match via disqualification at around the 18-minute mark when Mr. Perfect interfered and prevented Michaels from scoring the pin with one foot on Duggan's chest after the challenger sustained a legdrop on the floor from Yokozuna; prior to the bout, Michaels came to the ring on crutches, claiming he had suffered an injury when Perfect attacked him outside the building earlier in the evening, but Perfect attacked him at ringside and it became obvious that the injury was fake; after the bout, Duggan cleared the ring of all the lumberjacks with his 2x4; lumberjacks for the match included Mr. Perfect, Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) , Terry Taylor, Bam Bam Bigelow, Typhoon, Bob Backlund, Mr. Hughes, and Tatanka (Monday Night Raw Prime Cuts UK, Grudges, Gripes, & Grunts, Most Unusual Matches Ever, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) WWF Mania - 5/15/93: The Smoking Gunns defeated Damien Demento & the Brooklyn Brawler at 6:48 when Bart pinned Brawler with a sunset flip off the top (the Gunns' TV debut) WWF Mania - 5/22/93: Tatanka pinned Terry Taylor with the Samoan Drop All American Wrestling - 5/30/93: Bam Bam Bigelow fought Bob Backlund to a time-limit draw at around the 9-minute mark; after the bout, Backlund challenged Bigelow to 5 more minutes, even leading the crowd in a "5 more minutes" chant; after Bigelow seemingly accepted, he attacked Backlund from behind, threw him out of the ring, and then left ringside Dark match after the show: Mr. Perfect defeated Yokozuna via disqualification
USWA @ Louisville, KY - May 11, 1993 (250) Wolfie D defeated Steve Marino Miss Texas defeated JC Ice via disqualification Bill Marino defeated the Night Stalker Danny Davis defeated Johnny Polo Koko B. Ware defeated USWA Southern Champion Brian Christopher via disqualification USWA World Champion Papa Shango defeated Jeff Gaylord Jeff Jarrett & Danny Davis defeated USWA Tag Team Champions Rex King & Steve Doll via disqualification
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - May 13, 1993
WWF @ San Diego, CA - May 13, 1993 (2,000) Virgil defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - May 14, 1993
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - May 14, 1993 (5,000) Virgil defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification when Razor Ramon interfered; after the bout, Luger and Ramon fought their way backstage Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Kamala Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - May 15, 1993 The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez Mr. Perfect vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - May 15, 1993 (4,000) Virgil pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 12:16 with a sunset flip out of the corner Bob Backlund pinned Damien Demento at 11:26 with a small package Tatanka pinned Razor Ramon at 6:00 after lifting his shoulder out of a back suplex Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan at 6:56 Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification at 15:53 when Razor Ramon interfered while Bret had the Sharpshooter applied; after the bout, Hart was double teamed before Luger accidentally knocked Razor out with a running forearm; Razor and Luger then ended up brawling with Razor clearing Luger from the ring; Luger was forced to wear a protective pad across his forearm for the duration of the bout after coming out earlier in the show and posing in front of a mirror and then being told by the referee that he had to wear the pad or he couldn't wrestle Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Kamala at 6:25 with a roll up after Kamala was distracted by the referee Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification at 15:40 after IRS hit Scott with the briefcase which the Brooklyn Brawler brought to ringside moments earlier after the referee had ordered the briefcase be taken backstage before the bout began
USWA @ Nashville, TN - May 15, 1993 Miss Texas, Steve & Bill Marino defeated PG-13 & Brandy Wine Jeff Gaylord defeated Johnny Polo Wolfie D defeated Master of Terror via disqualification Koko B. Ware & Frank Morrell defeated Brian Christopher & Frank Hickey Jeff Gaylord & Jeff Jarrett defeated Rex King & Steve Doll via disqualification Papa Shango fought Jerry Lawler to a double disqualification
WWF @ Fresno, CA - May 16, 1993 (matinee) Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS to win the titles; the title change was never acknowledged Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification when Razor Ramon interfered WWF @ Beaumont, TX - Civic Center - May 16, 1993
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - May 17, 1993 (1,000) Monday Night Raw taping: 5/17/93 - featured an opening segment in which Lord Alfred Hayes indicated to the camera that he saw someone in disguise arrive to the arena, knowing who it was but not letting on; included the disguised man confronting Shawn Michaels during an in-ring interview and accepting Michaels' open challenge for a title shot; moments later, he revealed himself to be Marty Jannetty: The Smoking Gunns defeated Tony Vadja & Glenn Ruth following a piledriver The Kid pinned Razor Ramon at 2:12 with a moonsault off the top onto a standing Razor; after the bout, Razor argued with the commentary team that he was cheated (1993 Year in Review, Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts, The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Tatanka pinned Scott Taylor with the Samoan Drop Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Kamala with the Bonzai Drop after Fuji tripped Kamala Marty Jannetty pinned WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels at around the 11-minute mark with an inside cradle to win the title after Mr. Perfect - who appeared ringside mid-way through the match to keep Michaels from getting counted-out - threw his towel in Michaels' face (Jannetty's surprise return after a 4-month absence) (1993 Year in Review, Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts, German Fan Favorites , The Best of Raw 15th Anniversary, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) 5/24/93 - included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Razor Ramon in which Razor offered the Kid $2500 for a rematch; moments later, Bret Hart came ringside and joined the crowd in chanting '1-2-3' before implying Razor was too distracted to be able to win against Bret at the King of the Ring: KOTR Qualifying Match: Mr. Perfect pinned Doink the Clown with the Perfect Plex at around the 15-minute mark after the initial Doink switched places with a second Doink underneath the ring; after the bout, the two Doinks attacked Perfect until Crush made the save and cleared them from the ring (1993 Year in Review, Best of the WWF: Heroes of the Squared Circle, Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Mike Bell & Tony Devito; prior to the bout, Dibiase offered anyone $100 to shine his shoes; after a fan did so, IRS took out 70% of the pay and gave the fan $30 Crush defeated Bobby Who via submission with the head vice Adam Bomb pinned Phil Apollo with the powerbomb WWF Superstars (Italian version): Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at 11:22 after ramming Bigelow's head into the exposed turnbuckle, which Bigelow took the padding off of moments earlier
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - May 21, 1993 (6,600 paid) Terry Taylor defeated Owen Hart Doink the Clown defeated Crush The Headshrinkers defeated Rick & Scott Steiner Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the match Virgil defeated Blake Beverly Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - May 21, 1993 Tito Santana defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento WWF IC Champion Marty Jannetty defeated Papa Shango Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri The Undertaker defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Lex Luger defeated Bret Hart
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - May 22, 1993 (8,415) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor The Headshrinkers defeated Rick & Scott Steiner when Fatu pinned Rick Doink the Clown pinned Crush Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Virgil defeated Blake Beverly Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee
WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - May 22, 1993 (11,000) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor The Headshrinkers defeated Rick & Scott Steiner Doink the Clown pinned Crush after a second Doink interfered Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Virgil defeated Blake Beverly Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Sarnia, Ontario - Arena - May 22, 1993
WWF @ Oshawa, Ontario - Civic Auditorium - May 23, 1993
WWF @ Hamilton, Ontario - Copps Coliseum - May 23, 1993 The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez Bret Hart vs. Lex Luger
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - Metro Center - May 24, 1993 (8,000) WWF Superstars taping: Tatanka pinned Razor Ramon by lifting his shoulder during a back suplex into a bridge WWF Superstars (European version): Owen Hart pinned Blake Beverly with a roll up at 6:33 after faking an injury; after the match, Blake brutally attacked Owen's leg Luna Vachon pinned Sensational Sherri WWF on TSN: Papa Shango pinned Mike Davis with the reverse shoulderbreaker at 2:14 Crush pinned Shawn Michaels by catching Michaels in mid-air and powerslamming him The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) via disqualification at 4:12 when Mr. Hughes interfered after Taker cleared Gonzalez from the ring; moments later, Taker cleared Hughes from the ring after hitting a flying clothesline (The Undertaker: His Gravest Matches, Best of the WWF: Fan Favorites, German Fan Favorites ) Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan with the Bonzai Drop after Mr. Fuji grabbed Duggan's foot Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification at 17:01 when Razor Ramon interfered as Luger was caught in the Sharpshooter; after the bout, Hart was double teamed before Luger accidentally knocked Razor out with a running forearm blow; Luger was forced to wear a protective pad across his forearm for the duration of the bout (Bret Hitman Hart: His Greatest Matches) WWF Mania - 6/5/93: Tito Santana defeated Fatu (w/ Afa) via disqualification at 5:17 when Samu interfered after Santana hit the flying forearm; after the bout, the Headshrinkers double teamed Santana until he hit a double clothesline 6/12/93 - included the showing of still photographs depicting the Shawn Michaels / Marty Jannetty IC title match from Albany, NY as well as the debut of Diesel and the announcement that the previously signed Crush / Michaels match at the King of the Ring would now be for the championship; featured the 1-2-3 Kid turning down Razor Ramon's offer of $7500 for a rematch: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Iron Mike Sharpe and Ralph LaRue following the double team DDT off the top Razor Ramon defeated Burt Centeno with the Razor's Edge; before the match, Bret Hart came ringside and taunted Razor with chants of "1-2-3" Jim Duggan pinned Mike Bell with the running clothesline The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned PJ Walker with the chokeslam; after the match, he and Paul Bearer were brutally attacked by Mr. Hughes and Giant Gonzalez - with Bearer being hit in the head by Hughes with the urn WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Tony Ray and Buddy Lane when Ray submitted to Dibiase's Million $ Dream; after the match, the Steiners came ringside and challenged Money Inc. for the titles 6/19/93: The Smoking Gunns defeated Reno Riggins and Scott Taylor Virgil pinned Bastion Booger with a roll up (Booger's TV debut) Tatanka pinned Mike Davis with the fall away slam Lex Luger pinned Phil Apollo Crush defeated Joey Tempest via submission with the head vice Adam Bomb pinned Jerry Seavey with the powerbomb 6/26/93 - featured an "Update" segment hosted by Gorilla Monsoon in which he acknowledged the three WWF Tag Team Title changes between Money Inc. and the Steiner Brothers over the previous two weeks, and showed stills from the three matches, as well as comments from the new champions the Steiners; included a promo from WWF World Champion Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji in which Fuji challenged any American athlete to bodyslam Yoko on the USS Intrepid on July 4 during the Stars & Stripes Challenge; featured promos from Crush and Tatanka in which they said they would slam Yoko on the Intrepid; included the 1-2-3 Kid / Razor Ramon match from Monday Night Raw, shown in full; featured a Men on a Mission rap vignette promoting their debut; included Bonnie Blackstone conducting a podium interview with Bam Bam Bigelow in which he said he had fallen in love and then brought out Luna Vachon; featured the premiere of Jim Duggan's "U.S.A" music video: Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Tito Santana at 3:20 by using the tights for leverage when the momentum of a flying crossbody by Santana put Hughes on top Doink the Clown defeated Scott Dane via submission with the Stump Puller at 1:02 The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Buddy Lenny & Mike Davis at 2:42 when Fatu pinned Davis with the splash off the top Bastion Booger pinned Virgil with a splash off the middle turnbuckle at 1:59 Mr. Perfect pinned Burt Satano with the Perfect Plex at 1:43; during the bout, Vince McMahon announced Bret Hart would appear the following week for a special interview
WWF @ Sydney, Nova Scotia - Centre 200 - May 25, 1993 Wrestling Challenge taping: Mr. Perfect pinned Shawn Michaels WWF on TSN: Blake Beverly pinned Virgil at 6:16 whem the momentum of a crossbody by Virgil put Blake on top for the win Luna Vachon pinned Sensational Sherri The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Scott Taylor Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan Bret Hart pinned Lex Luger All American Wrestling - 6/6/93: Crush defeated Razor Ramon via count-out at around the 10-minute mark All American Wrestling - 6/13/93: Tatanka, Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Doink the Clown, WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match, 2-1, at around the 9-minute mark; fall #1: Rick pinned Dibiase at the 33-second mark following a clothesline from the middle turnbuckle by Scott as Dibiase attempted to hit a piledriver on Rick; fall #2: Dibiase pinned Rick with a piledriver at around the 6-minute mark; fall #3: Rick, the illegal man, pinned Dibiase with a powerslam at around 2:30 as Dibiase attempted a leap frog (Best of the WWF: Heroes of the Squared Circle) WWF Mania - 6/19/93: Tito Santana & Bob Backlund defeated the Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) via reverse decision at around the 6:30 mark; Fatu pinned Santana with a side kick to the face after the Headshrinkers switched places in the ring but Rick & Scott Steiner appeared with another referee and told referee Danny Davis what had happened and the ruling was reversed All American Wrestling - 6/20/93: Bastion Booger pinned Owen Hart at 4:06 with a splash after Owen missed a missile dropkick 6/13/93 - featured Bonnie Blackstone conducting a podium interview with Bret Hart regarding his participation in the King of the Ring tournament and facing Razor Ramon in the quarter-finals after Razor's recent loss to the 1-2-3 Kid; Bret closed by interview by saying Razor Ramon was going to lose "1-2-3" and then led the crowd in a chant of "1-2-3": Tatanka defeated Reno Riggins Mr. Hughes pinned Scott Despres Lex Luger pinned Mike Davis with the running forearm at 2:19; during the bout, Luger cut an insert promo on facing Tatanka in the quarter-finals of the King of the Ring while Tatanka was distracted by Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated the Smoking Gunns in a non-title match at 6:59 when Dibiase pinned Bart with a knee to the back, roll up, and grabbing Bart's jeans for leverage after IRS tripped Bart from the floor; during the bout, Rick & Scott Steiner cut an insert promo regarding them teaming with the Gunns to face Dibiase, IRS, & the Headshrinkers as part of the King of the Ring 6/20/93 - featured an opening announcement the WWF Tag Team Titles had changed hands twice in the past week, with Rick & Scott Steiner winning them 6/14 in Columbus, OH and Ted Dibiase & IRS regaining them 6/16 in Rockford, IL; included a post-King of the Ring Report where Gene Okerlund conducted an interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji, with Fuji saying Yoko's title win would be celebrated July 4 on the USS Intrepid and challenged any American athlete to attempt to bodyslam Yoko; featured a 'Special Report' segment showing last week's incident on WWF Superstars where the Undertaker & Paul Bearer were attacked by Giant Gonzalez and Mr. Hughes and the urn was stolen, followed by pre-taped comments from Hughes in which he said Taker would never regain the urn: Doink the Clown pinned Bob Backlund at 4:35 with an inside cradle; after the bout, Backlund offered to shake hands with Doink but Doink squirted him with water from his jacket, blinding Backlund until he was helped from the ring Tito Santana pinned Burt Centeno at 2:15 with the flying forearm Papa Shango pinned Tony Roy at 1:50 with the reverse shoulderbreaker Mr. Perfect pinned PJ Walker at 2:25 with the Perfect Plex The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Ralph Mosca & Scott Despres at 2:41 when Samu pinned Despres after both Headshrinkers hit diving headbutts Owen Hart pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:32 with a missile dropkick 6/27/93: Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned PJ Walker with the powerbomb Jim Duggan pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the running clothesline Bastion Booger pinned Tony Roy with a fallaway slam (Booger's Challenge debut) Lex Luger pinned Mike Bell following the running forearm Crush defeated Scott Taylor via submission with the head vice
WWF @ Kitchener, Ontario - Memorial Auditorium - May 26, 1993 Virgil defeated Damien Demento Papa Shango defeated Tito Santana Bob Backlund defeated Blake Beverly Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Mr. Perfect defeated Shawn Michaels Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger via disqualification
WWF @ Brockville, Ontario - Memorial Centre - May 26, 1993 Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Doink the Clown defeated Crush Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Rick & Scott Steiner
WWF @ Ottawa, Ontario - May 27, 1993 Owen Hart vs. Terry Taylor Typhoon vs. Beau Beverly Kamala vs. Kimchee Tatanka vs. Razor Ramon Rick & Scott Steiner vs. WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS Crush vs. Doink the Clown The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez
WWF @ Niagara Falls, NY - Civic & Convention Center - May 27, 1993 Virgil vs. Damien Demento Tito Santana vs. Papa Shango Bob Backlund vs. Blake Beverly Jim Duggan vs. Yokozuna The Nasty Boys vs. the Headshrinkers Mr. Perfect vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels Bret Hart vs. Lex Luger
WWF @ Biloxi, MS - Coast Coliseum - May 31, 1993 (2,200) Tito Santana defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Kamala defeated Kimchee Doink the Clown defeated Crush The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Damien Demento, Blake Beverly, & Little John Lex Luger pinned Bret Hart The Undertaker fought Giant Gonzalez to a double disqualification
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - May 31, 1993 (750) Monday Night Raw: Bastion Booger fought Bob Backlund to a draw Russ Greenburg defeated LA Gore Rick Steiner & Jim Duggan (sub. for Scott Steiner) defeated Yokozuna & Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification WWF Mania - 6/12/93: Tatanka fought Mr. Hughes to a double disqualification at 6:12 after both men struck the referee; after the bout, Hughes dropped Tatanka with the sidewalk slam WWF Mania - 6/19/93 - featured Randy Savage conducting an in-ring interview with Sensational Sherri, during which Sherri challenged Luna Vachon to come out if Luna was looking for a fight; Sherri then said she could beat any man - except for Savage - including Bobby Heenan and Jerry Lawler and said Savage is the only king she has seen in her lifetime; Sherri then said Todd Pettingill was cute so she wouldn't beat him up Monday Night Raw - included an opening pre-taped segment in which Jim Duggan talked about Memorial Day; featured Razor Ramon offering the pay the 1-2-3 Kid $5000 for a rematch, with the Kid rejecting the offer; included a closing segment in which Vince McMahon conducted an in-ring interview with Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji in which Fuji said he would celebrate Memorial Day on June 13 after Yoko beats Hulk Hogan; moments later, Jim Duggan appeared in the balcony and began a USA chant as the show came to a close: WWF IC Champion Marty Jannetty (w/ Sensational Sherri) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) via count-out after the challenger pushed Jannetty back into the ring but could not beat the 10-count himself due to Sherri; after the bout, Bigelow attacked the champion before a number of officials came to the ring to hold him off; after the commercial break, Sherri returned ringside and challenged Luna to come out; the two went at it briefly before Bam Bam Bigelow came to Luna's aid, which prompted Tatanka to make the save for Sherri Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Rich Myers & the Executioner Mr. Hughes pinned Bert Centeno Jim Duggan defeated Bill Thomas; after the match, Duggan led the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Alliegance Razor Ramon pinned Tony Roy with the Razor's Edge
WWF @ Pensacola, FL - Civic Center - June 1, 1993
WWF @ Sioux City, IA - Arena - June 1, 1993 Jim Powers vs. Papa Shango Owen Hart vs. Terry Taylor Sensational Sherri vs. Luna Vachon Tatanka vs. Bam Bam Bigelow WWF IC Champion Marty Jannetty vs. Shawn Michaels WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS vs. Rick & Scott Steiner Jim Duggan vs. Yokozuna
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - June 3, 1993 (1,850) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Papa Shango defeated Jim Powers Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification Rick Steiner & Bob Backlund defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via count-out WWF IC Champion Marty Jannetty pinned Shawn Michaels
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - June 4, 1993 (6,500) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri Tatanka defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Papa Shango defeated Jim Powers Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Tatanka defeated Rick Martel Mr. Perfect pinned Shawn Michaels WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the match
WWF @ Minneapolis, MN - Target Center - June 5, 1993 (3,300) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri Tatanka defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Papa Shango defeated Jim Powers Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification WWF IC Champion Marty Jannetty pinned Shawn Michaels
WWF @ Orlando, FL - June 6, 1993 (2,700) Tito Santana defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Razor Ramon defeated Kamala The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Rick Steiner & Bob Backlund defeated the Headshrinkers Crush defeated Doink the Clown The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, Damien Demento, & Little Louie Lex Luger pinned Bret Hart
WWF @ Albany, NY - Knickerbocker Arena - June 6, 1993 (3,000) Papa Shango defeated Jim Powers Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via disqualification Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned WWF IC Champion Marty Jannetty to win the title with the superkick after Jannetty was distracted by Diesel at ringside (Diesel's debut) WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
USWA @ Memphis, TN - June 7, 1993 (1,750) Bo Alexander defeated Randy Rockett The Untouchables defeated Danny Davis & Mark Freer Jeff Gaylord defeated CW Bergstrom via disqualification Ms. Texas defeated Nanny Simpson via disqualification Rex King & Steve Doll defeated Jeff Jarrett & Moondog Spot via disqualification Southern Heavyweight Champion Brian Christopher fought the Undertaker to a double disqualification
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - June 7, 1993 Monday Night Raw taping: WWF Mania - 6/12/93 - featured Howard Finkel as a guest of the King's Court in which Jerry Lawler demanded Finkel announce him as the true king of wrestling; moments later, Lawler grabbed Finkel by the back of the neck, forced him to his knees to announce Lawler as such and then - as a birthday present - threw a cake in his face Mr. Perfect defeated Jerry Lawler via disqualification 6/7/93 - included Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji as guests of the King's Court in which Fuji cut a promo on Yoko facing WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan at the King of the Ring and mentioned Yoko was now 550 pounds; before introducing his guests, Lawler spent several minutes insulting the New York crowd; featured the announcement that Marty Jannetty would face Doink the Clown the following week; included a closing segment in which Vince McMahon interviewed Razor Ramon about his problems with the 1-2-3 Kid, with Razor saying the Kid would face him the next week for $7,500; moments later, McMahon said there was no confirmation that would happen and that Razor earned only 7% of the fan vote in the King of the Ring hotline when it came to the wrestler the fans thought would win the tournament; Ramon then said Bret Hart would be a "nutter loser," in reference to the name of the arena: WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Russ Greenberg with a piledriver at 3:53; Michaels was introduced as the new IC champion before the opening credits and then stopped by the commentary team to say no one knew how good it was to feel like he or his new "insurance policy;" after the King of the Ring Report following the match - in which it was announced the already scheduled Michaels / Crush match would be for Michaels' newly won championship - Michaels and Diesel returned ringside and cut a promo protesting the fact he had to defend his title at the pay-per-view and claimed Vince McMahon was jealous of him (Diesel's TV debut) (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Tito Santana at 5:32 with a slingshot clothesline to the back of Santana's head; during the bout, McMahon said Razor Ramon offered the 1-2-3 Kid $7,500 for a rematch Tatanka pinned Peter Weeks with a tomahawk chop off the top at 3:16; during the bout, McMahon said that while Bret Hart was in the lead when it came to the King of the Ring hotline fan poll, Tatanka was in second place Fatu (w/ Samu & Afa) & WWF Tag Team Champion IRS (w/ WWF Tag Team Champion Ted Dibiase) defeated Rick Steiner (w/ Scott Steiner) & Billy Gunn (w/ Bart Gunn) at around 11:30 when IRS pinned Gunn with a clothesline from behind, sending Gunn throat-first into the top rope, after Gunn knocked Dibiase off the ring apron; Randy Savage announced during the bout that it was the birthday of Howard Finkel and Ms. Prichard, down in Houston; during the match, tension was teased beteween the Headshrinkers and Money Inc after IRS accidentally ran into one of the Shrinkers; during the commercial break, the champions paid off the Shrinkers to cool things down, with Afa eating the money thinking it was food (Best of the WWF: Mega Matches) 6/14/93 - included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Razor Ramon who offered the Kid $10,000 for a rematch; later in the broadcast, the Kid called in from Osaka, Japan to accept the offer with the match to be held the following week; featured the Undertaker / PJ Walker match from WWF Superstars in full as well as the post-match attack from Giant Gonzalez and Mr. Hughes: Mr. Perfect pinned LA Gore with the Perfect Plex Marty Jannetty fought Doink the Clown to a double count-out when both men began brawling on the floor; after the match, a number of referees came ringside to seperate the two Owen Hart pinned Dan Dubiel with a suplex into a bridge Jerry Lawler pinned Mark Thomas with the piledriver; during the match it was announced that Mr. Fuji & Yokozuna's world title win celebration would be held at an unnamed American landmark and an open challenge was thrown out for all American athletes to attempt to slam Yoko
WWF @ Richmond, VA - Coliseum - June 11, 1993 (1,850) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri Crush fought Doink the Clown to a double count-out Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Blake Beverly & Damien Demento Mr. Hughes defeated Virgil Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - June 11, 1993 (3,100) Tito Santana defeated Papa Shango Razor Ramon defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out Bret Hart defeated Bob Backlund The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out The Headshrinkers & Afa defeated Kamala & the Smoking Gunns Lex Luger defeated Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - June 12, 1993 (2,500) Owen Hart pinned Terry Taylor with an enzuiguri Luna Vachon pinned Sensational Sherri after Mr. Hughes came ringside and tripped Sherri Crush fought Doink the Clown to a double count-out after a second Doink came ringside Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Blake Beverly & Damien Demento when Scott pinned Blake with the Frankensteiner Mr. Hughes pinned Virgil with the sidewalk slam Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan with the Bonzai Drop after Mr. Fuji distracted Duggan from ringside WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the bout
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - June 12, 1993 (9,100) Tito Santana pinned Papa Shango with a roll up at 10:14 (Santana's last MSG match) Razor Ramon defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out at 8:51 when Diesel pulled the champion out of the ring and helped him backstage immediately after the challenger hit the Razor’s Edge; after the bout, Razor grabbed the microphone and challenged Michaels to bring Diesel and the belt back out, with Michaels and Diesel returning briefly before leaving ringside (Diesel's MSG debut) Bret Hart pinned Bob Backlund with a roll over at 32:21; prior to the bout, the two shook hands; during the bout, Hart sustained an injured ankle; after the bout, the two shook hands and Backlund raised Hart’s arm in a showing of respect (Backlund’s first pinfall loss at MSG) The Undertaker defeated the Giant Gonzalez via disqualification at 4:34 when Gonzalez hit Taker in the back with a steel chair as Taker grabbed Harvey Wippleman on the ring apron; after the match, Taker sat up in the ring as Gonzalez & Wippleman attempted to use Chloroform on him, with Taker then using the rag on Gonzalez instead (Gonzalez' only MSG match) Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out at 11:21 after hitting the Samoan Drop on the floor; after the bout, Bigelow attacked Tatanka in the ring and hit the diving headbutt The Headshrinkers & Afa defeated the Smoking Gunns & Kamala at around the 9-minute mark when Kamala was pinned with a roll up as he was distracted by Afa in the ring (Afa's in-ring return to MSG after a nearly 9-year absence, the Gunns' MSG debut, Kamala's last MSG match) Lex Luger pinned Mr. Perfect at 14:02 after taking his forearm pad off behind the referee's back and knocking Perfect out while the referee was distracted by Shawn Michaels and Diesel at ringside; prior to the bout, Luger was forced to wear the pad or he would be fined $25,000 and be suspended for 6 months
King of the Ring 93 - Dayton, OH - Nutter Center - June 13, 1993 (8,000; sell out; 7,000 paid) Papa Shango pinned Owen Hart Pay-per-view bouts - featured Jim Ross, Randy Savage, & Bobby Heenan on commentary: KOTR Quarter-Finals: Bret Hart pinned Razor Ramon at 10:27 by reversing a back suplex off the top and landing on top for the win KOTR Quarter-Finals: Mr. Perfect defeated Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) via disqualification at 5:59 when Hughes hit Perfect with the Undertaker's urn KOTR Quarter-Finals: Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Jim Duggan at 5:00 with the flying headbutt after Duggan hit the turnbuckle chest-first KOTR Quarter-Finals: Tatanka fought Lex Luger to a 15-minute time-limit draw; prior to the bout, officials forced Luger to wear a protective pad over his steel-plated forearm; moments thereafter, after Tatanka had made his entrance, he pushed Luger's full-length mirror onto his opponent, cracking it; after the match, Luger removed the padding and knocked Tatanka out with the running forearm KOTR Semi-Finals: Bret Hart pinned Mr. Perfect at 18:55 by reversing a small package; after the bout, Perfect reentered the ring to shake Hart's hand (The Bret Hart Story: The Best There Is, Was, and Ever Will Be) Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan (w/ Jimmy Hart) at 13:10 to win the title following a belly to belly suplex and leg drop after a photographer at ringside shot a fireball into the champion's face; although never revealed on TV, it was Harvey Wippleman in costume who was acting as the photographer (Hogan's last TV appearance for nearly 9 years) (Greatest Wrestling Stars of the 90s, The Best of King of the Ring) The Smoking Gunns, Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers (w/ Afa), WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS at 7:02 when Billy Gunn pinned Dibiase with an inside cradle WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Crush at 11:13 with a superkick to the back of the head, sending Crush head-first into the corner, as the challenger was distracted by two Doinks at ringside (Shawn Michaels: Hits from the Heartbreak Kid 95) KOTR Finals: Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow at 18:18 with a victory roll after kicking Bigelow in the face as he ran into the corner; Bigelow originally won the match via pinfall at 9:24 with the flying headbutt after Luna Vachon came ringside and hit Hart over the head with a steel chair but another referee disputed the decision and ordered the match to continue; after the bout, Jerry Lawler interrupted Hart's coronation and attacked him with the scepter and throne after Hart referred to him as the Burger King (The Best of King of the Ring)
WWF @ Columbus, OH - Convention Center - June 14, 1993 (3,700) Wrestling Challenge taping: Bret Hart did not appear due to suffering an ankle injury two nights earlier at Madison Square Garden Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS to win the titles when Scott pinned Dibiase with a top rope move as Dibiase attempted to piledrive Rick Randy Savage defeated Doink the Clown via reverse decision at 9:17; Doink originally won the match via count-out after switching places with a second Doink, then hiding under the ring and grabbing Savage's leg to prevent him from getting back in the ring; after the match, Savage attacked Doink and chased him backstage; moments later, Savage returned with referee Joey Marella to drag the second Doink from underneath the ring; once Savage brought out the original Doink, he threw him to the floor before Marella changed the initial decision (Inside the WWF) WWF on TSN: Tito Santana pinned Virgil at 5:33 with a roll up; after the bout, the two shook hands Kevin Kruger pinned David Heath (Gangrel) with a sunset flip WWF Mania - 6/26/93: Lex Luger pinned Owen Hart with a forearm to the head at 4:39 after Hart moved referee Mike Chioda out of the way and Luger removed his protective forearm pad; prior to the bout, Luger was ordered by Chioda to wear the pad or risk losing the match via forfeit; Chioda did not see Luger take the pad off All American Wrestling - 6/27/93: Ted Dibiase pinned Bart Gunn at around the 7:30 mark after IRS interfered and hit Gunn with his steel briefcase WWF on TSN: Kamala fought Bastion Booger to a double count-out at 4:59 when both men began brawling on the floor WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan with the Bonzai Drop Crush defeated an unknown Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS via disqualification; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the match Wrestling Challenge: 7/4/93: Tatanka defeated Bill Baker Doink the Clown defeated Chris Hahn WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Scott D'Amore & Otis Apollo following the bulldog double team Mr. Hughes pinned Mike Collins with the sidewalk slam Marty Jannetty pinned Mark Warner with the flying fistdrop The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Reno Riggins Men on a Mission defeated Duane Gill & Barry Hardy when Mabel scored the pin (MOM's debut) 7/11/93: Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Bob Clancy with the powerbomb Owen Hart pinned Dave Keiner with a belly to belly suplex into a bridge Bastion Booger pinned Mark Hardgrove with the sit-down splash Bam Bam Bigelow & the Headshrinkers defeated Tatanka & the Smoking Gunns; due to time restraints, the finish was shown the following week 7/18/93 - included Owen Hart as a guest of the King's Court: Doink the Clown pinned Ken Hamilton with the Whoopie Cushion Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Marty Jannetty with a powerslam WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Chris Hawn with a piledriver
WWF @ Huntington, WV - Civic Center - June 15, 1993 (4,400) WWF Superstars taping: Rex King & Steve Doll defeated Tito Santana & Virgil Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake (w/ Crush) defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS (w/ Giant Gonzalez) in a lumberjack match Doink the Clown defeated Owen Hart via count-out WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification WWF on TSN: The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Jim Duggan & Kamala at 7:15 when Samu pinned Duggan following a double thrust kick Lex Luger fought Randy Savage to a double disqualification WWF Mania - 7/3/93: Marty Jannetty pinned Bastion Booger at around the 4:30 mark with a flying bodypress; after the bout, Booger attacked Jannetty, hit a powerslam, and then a sit-down splash 7/3/93 - featured the 1-2-3 Kid / Reno Riggins match which took place at the 6/21/93 Raw taping in Poughkeepsie, with Jim Ross providing commentary for the match; included Bonnie Blackstone conducting a podium interview with Bret Hart regarding Jerry Lawler and the upcoming Stars & Stripes Challenge to be held at the USS Intrepid; featured a Men on a Mission rap vignette promoting their debut the following week; included an 'Update' segment focusing on the Stars & Stripes Challenge; featured footage of the previous Monday's Raw of Vince McMahon interviewing Ted Dibiase & IRS, who made fun of Razor Ramon: Marty Jannetty pinned Tom Stone with the flying fistdrop at 2:58 Lex Luger pinned Rich Myers with the running forearm at 1:49 WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Barry Horowitz & Brian Costello at 2:27 when Rick pinned Costello following the top rope bulldog double team Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Rudi Gonzalez with the diving headbutt at 2:46; during the bout, Jerry Lawler left the broadcast booth saying his crown was tarnished and he had to shine it up; he returned before the next match but missed the podium interview segment with Bret Hart Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Jay Sledge with the powerbomb at 2:54 7/10/93 - included footage of the Stars & Stripes Challenge, held July 4, with Lex Luger slamming WWF World Champion Yokozuna; featured the announcement Bret Hart would face Jerry Lawler at Summer Slam in the first match signed for the event: The Smoking Gunns defeated WT Jones & Rock Werner at 2:22 when Bart pinned Werner with the backdrop / piledriver combo Crush defeated Doink the Clown (Borne) via count-out at around 11:30 when Doink sustained a backdrop on the floor, allowing Crush to slide back inside the ring before the 10-count; prior to the bout, Doink appeared on the big screen with the screen splitting until 16 Doinks were shown; after the match, a second Doink (Keirn) attacked Crush from behind with wooden sticks as officials kept the first Doink from going back in the ring; moments later, Crush was double-teamed WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Kevin Kruger with a superkick and piledriver at 3:08 Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Mitch Bishop & Chad Miller at 2:45 when Mabel pinned Bishop following a front suplex / legdrop off the middle turnbuckle combo (MOM's debut on Superstars) 7/17/93 - included an 'Update' segment announcing Lex Luger's "Call to Action" campaign where Luger would be travelling around the country on the Lex Express bus petitioning for a title shot against WWF World Champion Yokozuna; featured the announcement the Undertaker would face Giant Gonzalez in a Rest in Peace match at Summer Slam and that nobody except the Undertaker knew the rules of the match: Tatanka pinned Brian Costello at 2:42 with the Samoan Drop Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Rich Myers at 2:42 with the powerbomb WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS via reverse decision; Dibiase originally pinned Scott at around 15:30 after IRS hit him with his steel briefcase and then put Dibiase on top for the pin; moments later, another referee came out and told the original referee what happened and the decision was reversed; after the bout, Bonnie Blackstone interviewed Dibiase & IRS in the ring, where they said they were robbed out of winning back their titles and challenged the Steiners to a rematch the following week; the Steiners accepted the challenge at the end of the show Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Sonny Rogers at 1:45 with the sidewalk slam; prior to the bout, a black wreath was brought to ringside, which Hughes destroyed after the match
WWF @ Canton, OH - June 16, 1993 (1,600) Blake Beverly defeated Virgil Kamala defeated Damien Demento Razor Ramon defeated Tito Santana Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Lex Luger pinned Bret Hart
WWF @ Rockford, IL - Metro Centre - June 16, 1993 Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner to win the titles after the challengers used IRS’ steel briefcase as a weapon The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez
WWF @ Wheeling, WV - Civic Center - June 17, 1993 (1,200) Blake Beverly defeated Virgil Razor Ramon defeated Tito Santana The Smoking Gunns defeated the Headshrinkers Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Lex Luger pinned Bret Hart Kamala defeated Damien Demento WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ Cedar Rapids, IA - Five Seasons Center - June 17, 1993 Sensational Sherri vs. Luna Vachon Tatanka vs. Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS vs. Rick & Scott Steiner WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez
WWF @ Moline, IL - Mark of the Quad - June 18, 1993 (3,733 paid) Debut at the venue Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri The Undertaker pinned Giant Gonzalez after a chair shot behind the referee's back WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS defeated Rick & Scott Steiner Mr. Hughes defeated Bob Backlund Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty at 21:15
USWA @ Louisville, KY - June 18, 1993 (1,700) Razor Ramon defeated Tito Santana Kamala defeated Damien Demento Crush defeated Doink the Clown via count-out after Jeff Jarrett came out and grabbed Doink's leg from the floor WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Jerry Lawler defeated USWA Champion Papa Shango via disqualification Blake Beverly defeated Virgil Jeff Jarrett defeated Southern Heavyweight Champion Brian Christopher in a non-title match USWA Tag Team Champions Rex King & Steve Doll defeated the Smoking Gunns Bret Hart pinned Lex Luger
WWF @ St. Louis, MO - Arena - June 19, 1993 (2,200) Owen Hart defeated Terry Taylor Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification when Gonzalez used a chair WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Marty Jannetty Mr. Hughes defeated Bob Backlund Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out after executing the Samoan drop on the floor Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & IRS to win the titles when Scott pinned Dibiase with the Frankensteiner
WWF / USWA @ Nashville, TN - June 19, 1993 (1,600) Razor Ramon defeated Tito Santana Crush defeated Doink the Clown via count-out after Jeff Jarrett came out and held Doink's leg from the floor Jeff Jarrett defeated Southern Heavyweight Champion Brian Christopher in a non-title match Jerry Lawler defeated USWA Champion Papa Shango via disqualification WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan Kamala defeated Damien Demento Blake Beverly defeated Virgil The Smoking Gunns defeated USWA Tag Team Champions Rex King & Steve Doll via disqualification Bret Hart pinned Lex Luger
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Civic Center - June 20, 1993 Crush defeated Doink the Clown Bob Backlund pinned Blake Beverly WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Marty Jannetty WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated the Brooklyn Brawler, ?, & Little Louie in a mixed tag team match
USWA @ Memphis, TN - June 21, 1993 (2,000) CW Bergstron defeated Danny Davis Bo Alexander defeated Jeff Gaylord New Jack & Homeboy defeated USWA Tag Team Champions Steve Doll & Rex King to win the titles Ms. Simpson defeated Ms. Texas in a hair vs. hair match Jeff Jarrett defeated Tony Falk Southern Heavyweight Champion Brian Christopher defeated the Undertaker via disqualification Owen Hart defeated USWA Heavyweight Champion Papa Shango to win the title Jerry Lawler defeated Paul Neighbors
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - June 21, 1993 Monday Night Raw taping: WWF Superstars - 7/3/93: The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Reno Riggins with a DDT off the top at 2:52 Crush fought Doink the Clown to a double count-out WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Marty Jannetty WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan in a lumberjack match 6/21/93: WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Reno Riggins & Barry Hardy when Scott pinned Riggins with the Frankensteiner at 3:51; during the bout, it was announced the Steiners won the titles over Ted Dibiase & IRS the previous Monday, lost them back to Dibiase & IRS the previous Wednesday, and then won them back Saturday; it was also announced that both Steiners would take part in WWF World Champion Yokozuna's bodyslam challenge on July 4 Marty Jannetty defeated Doink the Clown in a Best 2 out of 3 falls match at 20:38; fall #1: Doink pinned Jannetty at 7:16 with the Woopie Cushion after Jannetty hit the corner chest-first; fall #2: Jannetty pinned Doink with the flying fistdrop at 4:38 after a facebuster; fall #3: Jannetty defeated Doink via reverse decision; Doink originally won the match at 8:44 with a piledriver after switching places with a second Doink but Randy Savage pulled the hiding Doink out from under the ring and referee Earl Hebner changed the call; during the bout, it was noted several players in the NFL, NBA, and NHL would participate in the Bodyslam Challenge on the USS Intrepid (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Mr. Hughes defeated Bobby Who Razor Ramon fought the 1-2-3 Kid to a no contest when the Kid grabbed the $10,000 Razor put up to get the rematch and escaped in a waiting car outside the arena (Most Unusual Matches Ever, 1993 Year in Review) 6/28/93 - included Vince McMahon conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji regarding the upcoming bodyslam challenge; featured Vince McMahon conducting an interview with Money Inc in which a rematch with the Steiner Brothers was alluded to as well as Ted Dibiase making several comments about Razor Ramon's recent loss against the Kid: WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Kamala at around the 11-minute mark with a superkick to the back of the head after the challenger became distracted by Diesel on the ring apron; after the bout, Diesel came to Michaels' aid by knocking Kamala out with a punch to the face before both men pounded and stomped on the challenger (Shawn Michaels: Hits From the Heartbreak Kid 1995) The Smoking Gunns defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Barry Horowitz Adam Bomb defeated PJ Walker Crush defeated Bastion Booger after three bodyslams
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - June 25, 1993 Sherri Martel vs. Luna Vachon Crush vs. Doink the Clown Jim Duggan vs. WWF World Champion Yokozuna (lumbjerjack match) Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS when Hogan brought Horace Grant of the Chicago Bulls into the crowd so he could pin Dibiase; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the bout
WWF @ Oakland, CA - Coliseum - June 25, 1993 The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Terry Taylor at 12:31 with a crucifix as Taylor attempted a lazy cover Papa Shango pinned Kamala at 9:00 with a roll up after Kamala hit a splash but tried pinning Shango as Shango was on his front The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns at 12:30 The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification at 5:36 after Gonzalez hit Taker with a chair Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out at 9:43 after Tatanka dropped Bigelow with the Samoan Drop on the floor WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect at 16:25 after Diesel distracted the challenger; Bam Bam Bigelow helped in triple teaming Perfect until Tatanka made the save; moments later, Tatanka too was beaten down Lex Luger pinned Razor Ramon with the running forearm at 6:10
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - June 26, 1993 (3,400) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Papa Shango defeated the Tonga Kid (sub. for Kamala, who had a family emergency) The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out Lex Luger defeated Razor Ramon WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - June 26, 1993 (3,500) Tito Santana (sub. for the Predator) defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Mr. Hughes defeated Bob Backlund Luna Vachon defeated Sensational Sherri WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned Jim Duggan in a lumberjack match Owen Hart defeated Damien Demento Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the match
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - June 27, 1993 The Brooklyn Brawler defeated the Predator (Mike Bollea) Owen Hart defeated Damien Demento Sensational Sherri defated Luna Vachon via disqualification Mr. Hughes defeated Bob Backlund Crush defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan in a lumberjack match
WWF @ New Haven, CT - June 28, 1993 Tito Santana defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Sensational Sherri defated Luna Vachon via disqualification Blake Beverly defeated Jim Powers WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned Bret Hart Mr. Hughes defeated Jim Duggan Doink the Clown defeated Crush WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS; Sgt. Slaughter was the guest referee for the match
USWA @ Memphis, TN - June 28, 1993 Jeff Gaylord defeated Tony Falk via disqualification Scott Taylor & Randy Rockett defeated CW Bergstrom & Bo Alexander Danny Davis defeated Paul Neighbors via count-out New Jack & Home Boy defeated Rex King & Steve Doll Bert Prentice fought Lone Eagle to a no contest Jeff Jarrett defeated Southern Heavyweight Champion Brian Christopher to win the title; Jackie Fargo was the referee for the bout USWA Heavyweight Champion Owen Hart defeated Jerry Lawler via disqualification after Lawler repeatedly dropped Hart with the piledriver
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - June 28, 1993 (7,000) Debut at the venue The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Papa Shango defeated the Tonga Kid (sub. for Kamala, who had a family emergency) The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns The Undertaker defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out Lex Luger defeated Razor Ramon WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Civic Center - June 29, 1993 The Brooklyn Brawler defeated the Predator Bob Backlund defeated Blake Beverly Mr. Hughes defeated Jim Duggan WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart Crush defeated Doink the Clown The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, Damien Demento, & Little Louie
WWF @ Morristown, NJ - Mennen Sports Arena - June 29, 1993 (900) Jim Powers pinned the Tazmaniac (Tazz) Luna Vachon pinned Sensational Sherri after Doink the Clown came ringside Randy Savage pinned Doink the Clown Adam Bomb pinned Tito Santana after disctraction from Johnny Polo Virgil pinned Iron Mike Sharpe WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS when Scott hit the Frankensteiner on Dibiase
WWF @ San Bernadino, CA - June 29, 1993 (800) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Papa Shango defeated Louie Spicolli The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns The Undertaker defeated Lex Luger via count-out Razor Ramon defeated the Tonga Kid (sub. for Kamala, who had a family emergency) Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Allentown, PA - Agricultural Hall - June 30, 1993 (2,500) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated the Predator Bob Backlund defeated Blake Beverly Mr. Hughes defeated Jim Duggan Crush defeated Doink the Clown WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned Bret Hart The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, Damien Demento, & Little Louie
WWF @ Las Cruces, NM - Pan-American Center - June 30, 1993 During intermission, Razor Ramon cut an in-ring promo challenging the 1-2-3 Kid to a match later in the show since Razor's original opponent, Kamala, wasn't in the building The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor The Smoking Gunns defeated the Headshrinkers Papa Shango defeated Louie Spicolli (sub. for Marty Jannetty) The Undertaker defeated Lex Luger via disqualification when Luger removed his forearm pad and struck Taker with a running forearm; prior to the bout, Luger was forced to wear the pad Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow The 1-2-3 Kid (sub. for Kamala) defeated Razor Ramon via disqualification when Ramon used a chair Mr. Perfect defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification when Diesel interfered
WWF @ Atlantic City, NJ - June 30, 1993 Virgil defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Sensational Sherri defeated Luna Vachon; Vachon broke her wrist in the match Randy Savage defeated Doink the Clown Jim Powers defeated the Tazmaniac Adam Bomb defeated El Matador WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS
WWF @ New York City, NY - USS Intrepid - July 4, 1993 (1,500 paid) Lex Luger defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) in a bodyslam challenge; after failed attempts by professional athletes Lee Rouson, Peter Taglinati, Scott Burrell, Bill Fralie as well as WWF stars Randy Savage, Crush, Tatanka, Bob Backlund, and WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner; Luger flew in on a helicopter as the surprise final participant and succeeded; after the slam, Luger was congratulated by the WWF stars on hand and hoisted onto their shoulders; Savage & Todd Pettingill hosted the show
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - July 5, 1993 Barry Horowitz defeated Phil Apollo The Headshrinkers defeated LA Gore & Russ Greenberg Monday Night Raw taping: 7/5/93 - included footage from the previous day as Lex Luger won the bodyslam challenge on the USS Intrepid, thus winning a new Silverado Chevrolet pickup; featured Vince McMahon conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji regarding the previous day's events on the USS Intrepid, with Fuji throwing out an open challenge for Yoko to defend the title; moments later, Crush came out to accept the challenge and, even though Fuji didn't want to accept, Yoko agreed to the match: The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Blake Beverly at 8:00 with a legdrop off the top Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Joey Maggs at the 40-second mark The Undertaker pinned Samu (w/ Afa) with a chokeslam and the tombstone at around the 9-minute mark (Best of the WWF: Mega Matches) Mr. Perfect pinned Brian Costello 7/12/93: WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Crush with a belly to belly suplex and the Bonzai Drop at around the 10-minute mark after Fuji caused Crush to fall off the top rope to the floor; after the bout, Yoko hit the move twice more before Tatanka appeared to make the save but was knocked to the floor; moments later, Yoko hit the move a fourth time, with Yoko clearing the ring of two enhancement wrestlers; as the champion attempted the move a fifth time, Randy Savage left the commentary position, pulled Crush from the ring, and held Yoko back with a wooden chair; Crush was eventually taken backstage on a stretcher (Crush's last appearance for 3 months) (Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts) The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Aaron Ferguson & PJ Walker Tatanka defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Mr. Hughes defeated Tony DeVito; prior to the bout, a wreath was brought ringside for Hughes from the Undertaker Adam Bomb pinned Scott Atami Dark matches after the taping: Bret Hart defeated Mr. Hughes via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS
USWA @ Memphis, TN - July 5, 1993 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Opening Round: Steve Doll defeated Home Boy 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Opening Round: Rex King defeated New Jack 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Opening Round: Danny Davis defeated Bo Alexander 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Opening Round: CW Bergstrom defeated Jeff Gaylord 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Opening Round: Scott Taylor defeated the Master of Terror (Ken Wayne) 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Opening Round: Randy Rockett defeated Tony Falk via disqualification 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Quarter Finals: Steve Doll defeated Melvin Penrod Jr. via disqualification 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Quarter Finals: The Master of Terror defeated CW Bergstrom 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Quarter Finals: Brian Christopher defeated Randy Rockett 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Semi Finals: Danny Davis defeated Steve Doll 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Semi Finals: Brian Christopher defeated Scott Taylor 1993 Chevrolet Camero Tournament Finals: Danny Davis pinned Brian Christopher Miss Texas defeated Paul Neighbors via disqualification Jeff Jarrett defeated Tony Falk CW Bergstrom & Melvin Penrod Jr. defeated USWA Tag Team Champions New Jack & Home Boy to win the titles Jerry Lawler pinned USWA Champion Owen Hart to win the title with a roll up after referee Frank Morrell disallowed Paul Neighbors' pinfall on Lawler
WWF @ Wilkes-Barre, PA - Wilkes University Marts Center - July 6, 1993 (3,400; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: All American Wrestling - 8/1/93: The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Damien Demento at 3:57 with a DDT and legdrop off the top Randy Savage defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) via reverse decision; Michaels originally won the match via count-out after Diesel threw Savage into the post but Mr. Perfect and another referee disputed the call Nikolai Volkoff pinned Barry Horowitz with a clothesine to the back of the head; Volkoff played babyface in the match The Undertaker pinned Mr. Hughes with a chokeslam Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification when Fuji hit Hart with the Japanese flag; after the bout, Lex Luger made the save 7/24/93 - included the announcement that WWF President Jack Tunney agreed to give Lex Luger a world title shot against Yokozuna at Summer Slam, with the added stipulation that Luger must wear a protective pad on his forearm; featured closing comments from Luna Vachon and Sensational Sherri regarding their match scheduled for the following week: Jim Duggan pinned Duane Gill at 2:57 with the running clothesline; prior to the bout, Duggan cut an in-ring promo saying he was proud of the USA and Lex Luger Ludvig Borga pinned Tony Dimauro with a clothesline off the top at 1:33 (Borga's debut) WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS via count-out at around the 10-minute mark after IRS suplexed Scott back inside the ring as the two were battling on the apron The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Barry Horowitz with a legdrop off the top at 2:43 The Quebecars defeated Tony Webb & Rich Myers when Pierre pinned Myers following the Boston crab / legdrop off the top double team at 2:33 (the Quebecars' debut) 7/31/93 - featured the announcement WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels would defend against Mr. Perfect at Summer Slam: Men on a Mission defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Brian Costello Adam Bomb defeated Tony Devito Mr. Hughes pinned Jason Headings The Headshrinkers defeated Dave Thornberg & Bret Tyler Mr. Perfect defeated Glen Ruth with the Perfect Plex at 1:55 Sensational Sherri fought Luna Vachon to a no contest when Bam Bam Bigelow began insulting Sherri on the mic until she slapped him, with Luna then choking Sherri in the corner; moments later, Tatanka made the save and cleared Bigelow from the ring (Sherri's last appearance for nearly 12 years) 8/7/93 - included the announcement that the 1-2-3 Kid would face IRS at Summer Slam and that Razor Ramon would take on Ted Dibiase; featured a vignette of Ludvig Borga describing America as crumbling: The Smoking Gunns defeated Well Dunn following a piledriver on Steve Doll (Well Dunn's debut) Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) defeated Chaz Ware Doink the Clown pinned Joey Maggs with the Whoopie Cushion Tito Santana pinned Barry Hardy with the flying forearm (Santana's last TV match) Bastion Booger pinned Mike Bell
WWF @ Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth & Civic Center - July 7, 1993 (3,700) Wrestling Challenge taping: Tatanka defeated Adam Bomb WWF on TSN: Mr. Perfect pinned Bastion Booger by countering an attempt at the sit-down splash into a sunset flip WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect All American Wrestling - 7/18/93: Tatanka, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Blake Beverly & Well Dunn at 9:07 when Tatanka pinned Blake with the Samoan Drop WWF Superstars (European version): Marty Jannetty pinned Papa Shango at 5:30 with a roll up The Undertaker defeated Mr. Hughes Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification when Fuji interfered with the flag; after the bout, Lex Luger made the save 7/25/93: Jerry Lawler pinned Owen Hart with the piledriver at 6:33 after avoiding a charge in the corner and Hart hit his shoulder on the ringpost; prior to the bout, Lawler grabbed the mic and said he would let Owen out of the match if Owen kissed his feet; Hart responded by spitting on Lawler's boot; after the contest, Lawler took the mic and said he hoped Bret Hart and Stu and Helen Hart watched what he just did; Lawler then stomped Hart on the mat (Legends of Wrestling Collection, Legends of Wrestling: Jerry Lawler and the Junkyard Dog) Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Glen Ruth & John Richner when Mabel pinned Richner at 2:10 with a bulldog / splash combo Ludvig Borga pinned Jason Headings with a shoulderblock off the top at 1:58 (Borga's Challenge debut) Papa Shango defeated Chaz Ware Mr. Perfect pinned Reno Riggins with the Perfect Plex Well Dunn defeated Darren Fuji & Bret Tyler when Dunn pinned Tyler following a double DDT (Well Dunn's Challenge debut) 8/1/93 - included the Undertaker as a guest of the King's Court in which he discussed his Rest in Peace Match with Giant Gonzalez at Summer Slam: The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Ted Dibiase with a crucifix at 3:39 as Dibiase was distracted by Razor Ramon at ringside and made a lazy cover on the Kid; after the bout, Dibiase had to be held back by officials as Razor grabbed the mic and made fun of Dibiase for losing Adam Bomb pinned Tony Webb with the powerbomb at 1:35 The Smoking Gunns defeated Damien Demento & Barry Horowitz at 2:15 when Billy pinned Horowitz following the Sidewinder Bastion Booger pinned Scott Vito with the sit-down splash at 1:00 Tatanka pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the Samoan Drop at 2:25 The Quebecars defeated Joey Maggs & Tony Dimauro when Jacques pinned Maggs at 2:08 when Pierre pinned Maggs with a legdrop as Jacques had Maggs in a Boston Crab (the Quebecers' Challenge debut) 8/8/93 - included a 'Special Report' segment showing last week’s scheduled match between Sensational Sherri and Luna Vachon from WWF Superstars, with Bam Bam Bigelow and Tatanka getting involved and the announcement that Bigelow would team with the Headshrinkers to face Tatanka and the Smoking Gunns at Summer Slam; featured the announcement that the 1-2-3 Kid would face IRS at Summer Slam and that Razor Ramon would take on Ted Dibiase; included an updated version of the 'WrestleMania' music video from the WrestleMania Album; featured a "Who is Lex Luger?" vignette where Luger discussed athletics: Doink the Clown pinned Tony Dimauro at 2:42 with the Whoopie Cushion; prior to the bout, Doink rode to the ring on a unicycle Marty Jannetty pinned Reno Riggins at 2:26 with the flying fistdrop Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Dave Thornberg at 2:27 with he sidewalk slam; during the bout, a black wreath was brought ringside which Hughes destroyed after the match WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Executioners at 3:33 when Scott scored the pin with the Frankensteiner WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Glen Ruth at 2:29 with a superkick and piledriver
WWF @ Edmonton, Alberta - Northlands Coliseum - July 8, 1993 (2,700) Owen Hart defeated Damien Demento Bastion Booger defeated Jim Powers Mr. Hughes defeated Kamala The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect Bret Hart pinned Lex Luger in a lumberjack match
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - July 9, 1993 (2,148)
WWF @ Calgary, Alberta - Saddledome - July 9, 1993 (6,000) Owen Hart defeated Damien Demento Mr. Hughes defeated Kamala Sensational Sherri defeated Luna Vachon via disqualification The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect Bret Hart pinned Lex Luger in a lumberjack match
WWF @ Seattle, WA - Seattle Center - July 10, 1993 (5,500) Bastion Booger pinned Jim Powers with the sit-down splash Mr. Hughes pinned Kamala with a roll up The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Bret Hart pinned Lex Luger with a reverse roll up; after the match, Luger raised Hart's hand in victory Owen Hart pinned Damien Demento with a dropkick off the top Sensational Sherri defeated Luna Vachon via disqualification when the referee wouldn't let Luna wrestle with a cast on her arm WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect with the superkick after Diesel distracted the challenger
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - July 10, 1993 (4,200) Papa Shango defeated Tito Santana The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Marty Jannetty defeated Blake Beverly Doink the Clown defeated Virgil Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - July 11, 1993 Ted Dibiase offered $1000 to anyone who could slam Yokozuna The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Terry Taylor Papa Shango defeated Tito Santana Marty Jannetty defeated Blake Beverly Tatanka defeated Razor Ramon Doink the Clown pinned Virgil (sub. for Crush) WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Jim Duggan
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - July 16, 1993 (4,500) Sensational Sherri vs. Luna Vachon did not take place as scheduled Damien Demento pinned Tito Santana Jim Powers (sub. for Kamala) pinned Papa Shango Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out Bastion Booger pinned Bob Backlund WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect The Smoking Gunns defeated Afa (sub. for Fatu) & Samu Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered; after the bout, Lex Luger made the save; the original main event was Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna but the match was changed several weeks before the show
WWF @ Landover, MD - USAir Arena - July 17, 1993 (1,600) The 1st show held at the renamed USAir Arena Jim Powers pinned Papa Shango with an inside cradle Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out after hitting the Samoan Drop on the floor Bret Hart defeated WWF Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered and hit the challenger with the Japanese flag as Yokozuna was caught in the Sharpshooter; after the bout, Lex Luger came to Hart's aid; the original main event was Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna but the match was changed several weeks before the show The Smoking Gunns defeated Afa & Samu Bastion Booger pinned Bob Backlund with the sit-down splash WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect with the superkick after Diesel distracted Perfect
WWF @ West Palm Beach, FL - July 17, 1993 (2,300) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Doink the Clown defeated Virgil Marty Jannetty defeated the Predator The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie Razor Ramon defeated Jerry Lawler Jim Duggan defeated Mr. Hughes WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - July 18, 1993 (3,500) Typhoon defeated the Predator Razor Ramon defeated Jerry Lawler The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie Doink the Clown defeated Virgil WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS
WWF @ Hyannis, MA - July 18, 1993 Chris Duffy defeated Scott Taylor Men on a Mission defeated Tony Roy & Eddie Rapoza Bastion Booger defeated Jim Powers Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento The Smoking Gunns defeated Afa (sub. for Fatu) & Samu Mr. Perfect defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via count-out
WWF @ Warwick, RI - July 18, 1993 Phil Apollo defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Adam Bomb defeated Tito Santana Kamala defeated Papa Shango Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out Doink the Clown defeated Marty Jannetty Mr. Hughes defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhatten Center - July 19, 1993 (1,200) Monday Night Raw taping: Future ECW star Francine was in attendance for the show Rich Myers defeated Duane Gill 7/19/93 - featured footage from the start of the Lex Express tour; included Tiny Tim as a guest of the King's Court in which Lawler broke Tim's ukulele for calling him the Dairy Queen; featured Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Money Inc in which their upcoming title match with the Steiner Brothers on Superstars was hyped; after Ted Dibiase cut a promo on Razor Ramon, Razor came out to the ring; moments later, Razor cleared the ring of Dibiase and IRS after Dibiase offered to let Razor be a custodian; as the segment came to a close, Dibiase demanded a match with the Kid with the intent of beating him in 30 seconds and making Razor look even worse: WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Marty Jannetty at around the 23-minute mark after Jannetty missed a crossbody, hit the floor, and was rolled back inside the ring by Diesel; Jannetty originally won the match and title with a DDT at 5:08 but referee Earl Hebner failed to notice Michaels' foot on the bottom rope during the cover; after the commercial break, Diesel and Bobby Heenan showed a reply of the finish to Hebner, who then ordered that the match continue (voted PWI Match of the Year) (The Best of the Intercontinental Championship) Men on a Mission defeated Rich Myers & Hank Harris (MOM's Raw debut) Bastion Booger pinned Scott Despres The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Chris Duffy; during the bout, Money Inc came ringside to watch the match, prompting Razor to come out as well; after the contest, the Kid - not wanting to go past Money Inc or Razor - left through the crowd as Razor taunted Dibiase 7/26/93 - included a vignette on Ludvig Borga; featured Vince McMahon conducting an interview with Lex Luger regarding his title shot at Summer Slam and the Lex Express: Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) defeated Bret Hart via count-out at around the 17-minute mark when Hart left through the crowd after Jerry Lawler appeared and taunted Stu & Helen Hart in the balcony section for several minutes; after the bout, Bret went up to the balcony to find Lawler but he had already escaped; moments later, Bret checked on his parents (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Mr. Hughes pinned Russ Greenberg with the sidewalk slam; after the bout, Hughes destroyed flowers which were brought ringside for him by the Undertaker The Smoking Gunns defeated Duane Gill & Glen Ruth when Bart pinned Ruth following the backdrop / piledriver double team Doink the Clown pinned Phil Apollo with the Whoopie Cushion; after the bout, Doink grabbed a microphone and challenged Randy Savage for the following week as two more Doinks came ringside Dark match after the taping: Razor Ramon (sub. for the Undertaker) defeated Mr. Hughes
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - MacArthur Stadium - July 23, 1993 (5,000) Jim Powers defeated Papa Shango Adam Bomb defeated Owen Hart Bam Bam Bigelow fought Tatanka to a double count-out WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie Doink the Clown (Keirn) defeated Tito Santana Randy Savage defeated Mr. Hughes
WWF @ Scranton, PA - CYC - July 23, 1993 (2,500) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Damien Demento defeated the Tahitian Savage (Lloyd Anoia) Virgil defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Doink the Clown defeated Marty Jannetty Bastion Booger defeated Kamala WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - July 24, 1993 (2,000) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Terry Taylor Damien Demento defeated the Tahitian Savage Virgil defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Doink the Clown defeated Marty Jannetty Bastion Booger defeated Kamala WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Alexandria Bay, NY - Castle Recreation Center - July 25, 1993 (1,000) Monday Night Raw taping: Reno Riggins defeated TNT (Savio Vega) Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Marty Jannetty The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Damien Demento Bastion Booger defeated an unknown All American Wrestling - 8/8/93: Owen Hart defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) via disqualification at 7:15 when Diesel tripped Owen from the outside; after the bout, Hart was double teamed by Michaels and Diesel The Smoking Gunns defeated Damien Demento & Iron Mike Sharpe WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification 8/2/93 - featured a backstage promo by Randy Savage in which he said he had a "little surprise" for Doink the Clown later in the show; included the first "Who is Lex Luger?" vignette in which Luger discussed academics and his extra-cirricular activities and being shy as a kid and having that confused as arrogance; featured the announcement Tatanka would face Mr. Hughes the following week; included Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan speaking with Ted Dibiase on the phone about his loss over the weekend on Wrestling Challenge to the 1-2-3 Kid, with Dibiase hanging up when McMahon said they were going to review footage from the match; moments after the footage was shown, Jim Cornette - from Smoky Mountain Wrestling - walked out to the ring and was hugged and introduced over the mic by Heenan, who put him over as the greatest manager in the history of wrestling; Cornette then said he was only the greatest manager because Heenan retired and said he had the greatest tag team he had ever managed - the Heavenly Bodies - and issued a challenge to WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner on behalf of his team (Cornette's surprise WWF debut); featured Jim Duggan's "USA" video from "WrestleMania: The Album;" included footage of the tourist attractions in the Alexandria Bay area; featured footage of the Lex Express visiting Erie, PA; included a closing announcement from Cornette that the Heavenly Bodies would debut the following week and he had a few other surprises as well: WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Barry Horowitz & Duane Gill at 2:45 when Scott pinned Gill following the Frankensteiner; prior to the bout, it was announced the Steiners had issued an open challenge to defend their titles against any team at Summer Slam Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Tony Roy at 2:18 with the powerbomb; prior to the bout, it was announced Lex Luger and WWF World Champion Yokozuna would appear next week for the official contract signing for their Summer Slam world title match Randy Savage pinned Doink the Clown at 11:22 with an inside cradle moments after a midget dressed as Savage appeared from underneath the ring and distracted Doink from the ring apron; after the bout, the "Macho Midget" (Tiger Jackson) bit Doink on the butt before Doink was held back by officials and forced backstage (Macho Midget's surprise debut) (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Mr. Perfect pinned Barry Hardy with the Perfect Plex at 2:40; Jim Cornette did guest commentary for the bout alongside McMahon & Heenan; during the match, McMahon mentioned the Armstrong Brothers and the Rock 'n' Roll Express as top rivals of Cornette's Heavenly Bodies in SMW 8/9/93 - included footage of the Lex Express at Commiskey Park; featured the official contract signing for Luger / Yoko at Summer Slam in which Jim Cornette came out with Mr. Fuji and the champion as Yoko's new American spokesperson; after Luger signed the contract, Cornette announced that an added clause to the match said that there would be no rematch; WWF President Jack Tunney and a number of officials oversaw the signing; included the debut of Randy Savage's music video 'Speaking from the Heart' from the WrestleMania album: Tatanka defeated Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) via count-out after slamming Hughes on the floor; after the bout, Hughes knocked Tatanka out with the Undertaker's urn and placed a wreath on him The Bushwhackers & the Macho Midget defeated the Brooklyn Brawler, Blake Beverly, & Little Louie when Macho pinned the Brawler with a splash off the top Razor Ramon pinned Dan Dubiel with the Razor's Edge Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated Bobby Who & Mike Bucci when Del Ray pinned Bucci with the moonsault; after the bout, Cornette cut a promo on WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner (Prichard & Del Ray's debut)
WWF @ Utica, NY - War Memorial - July 26, 1993 WWF Superstars taping: Glen Ruth defeated TNT Virgil defeated Van Hammer; Van Hammer worked the match as a heel WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Heavenly Bodies via disqualification WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Mr. Perfect WWF Superstars (German version - 9/13/93): Randy Savage pinned Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) at 4:24 with a roll up after Hughes accidentally hit Wippleman in the head with the Undertaker's urn on the apron when Savage moved out of the way Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification All American Wrestling - 8/15/93: Razor Ramon pinned Damien Demento at 4:40 with the Razor's Edge All American Wrestling - 8/15/93: Marty Jannetty pinned Fred Williams with the flying fistdrop at 4:25 WWF Mania - 8/21/93: Virgil pinned Barry Hardy at 3:26 with the side Russian legsweep 8/14/93 - included the announcement that WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner would defend against the Heavenly Bodies at Summer Slam and that Ludvig Borga would face Marty Jannetty; featured Jim Duggan's "U.S.A" music video from the WrestleMania album; included an 'Update' segment showing last week’s contract signing between WWF World Champion Yokozuna and Lex Luger from Monday Night Raw: Razor Ramon pinned Duane Gill with the Razor's Edge at 2:05 Ludvig Borga pinned Mike Khoury with a clothesline off the top at 2:06 WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Glen Ruth & Mike Bell at 2:59 when Scott pinned Ruth following the top rope bulldog double team WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Darren Trujillo with a superkick at 2:04 Tatanka pinned Fred Williams with the Samoan drop at 1:57 The Heavenly Bodies (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated Bert Centeno & Rich Meyers at 2:09 when Del Ray pinned Myers with the moonsault 8/21/93: Marty Jannetty pinned Barry Horowitz at 1:45 with the flying fistdrop The Quebecars defeated Dan Dubiel & Scott Despres at 2:13 with the Tower of Quebec Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Mike Moraldo at 2:18 with the Atom Smasher Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Mike Bucci at 1:29 with the sidewalk slam Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Bobby Who at 1:05 with the diving headbutt Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Jeff Libolt at 2:08 when Mabel pinned Sharpe with a splash 8/28/93 - included the Ludvig Borga vs. Virgil match, taped 8/17 in White Plains, NY: The 1-2-3 Kid pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 1:59 The Heavenly Bodies defeated Tony Roy & Jason Headings at 2:02 Mr. Perfect defeated Duane Gill at 1:21 The Smoking Gunns defeated Reno Riggins & Barry Hardy at 2:18
WWF @ Plattsburgh, NY - Crete Civic Center - July 27, 1993 (3,000; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out after Tatanka hit the Samoan Drop on the floor Damien Demento defeated Van Hammer WWF Mania - 8/14/93 - included Bonnie Blackstone conducting an in-ring interview with Adam Bomb & Johnny Polo All American Wrestling - 8/15/93: Bastion Booger pinned Phil Apollo with the sit-down splash at 2:34 All American Wrestling - 8/15/93: The Heavenly Bodies defeated Virgil & Glen Ruth at 5:33 when Jimmy Del Ray pinned Ruth with the moonsault All American Wrestling - 8/22/93: The Bushwhackers defeated the Quebecars at around the 7-minute mark when Butch pinned Jacques with a roll up; after the bout, the Quebecars attacked the Bushwhackers in the aisle until several referees pulled them away WWF Mania - 9/4/93: Well Dunn defeated Mike Khoury & Scott Amonte at 2:50 when Steven Dunn pinned Khoury following a double DDT Razor Ramon & Marty Jannetty defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel when Razor pinned Michaels at 11:30 with a uranagi after Jannetty hit Michaels with a superkick (Inside the WWF) Randy Savage defeated Mr. Hughes Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification 8/15/93 - featured Razor Ramon as a guest of the King's Court in which he discussed his upcoming match with Ted Dibiase at SummerSlam; included a 'Special Report' segment showing highlights of the Lex Luger / WWF World Champion Yokozuna contract signing from Monday Night Raw; featured a vignette of Ludvig Borga; included the "WrestleMania" music video from WrestleMania: The Album; featured a SummerSlam Report in which Marty Jannetty vs. Ludvig Borga and WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Heavenly Bodies were announced: Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Reno Riggins & Gus Kantarakis at 2:39 when Mabel pinned Kantarakis after being pushed onto him by Mo on the top rope Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Scott Despres at 1:38 with the powerbomb Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Dan Dubiel at 1:01 with the diving headbutt The Bushwhackers defeated Barry Horowitz & Blake Beverly at 2:31 when Butch pinned Horowitz following the battering ram after Blake threw his partner back in the ring following a miscommunication between the two The Quebecars defeated Mike Bucci & Mike Moraldo at 2:19 when Pierre pinned Moraldo following the Tower of Quebec 8/22/93 - included a King's Court segment to open the show with guests WWF World Champion Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji, & Jim Cornette; during the segment, Jerry Lawler brought a fan from the crowd up - who had a Lex Luger poster - and asked him who the real king of wrestling was, with the fan sayiing Bret Hart; Yoko then grabbed the poster and ripped it up; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on Lex Luger where he talked about drugs in sports and admitted to using steroids in the past when they were legal but not using them now; Luger also said noone in the WWF was using them either; featured a vignette of the Undertaker in a graveyard discussing his upcoming Rest in Peace match with Giant Gonzalez at SummerSlam; included the Jim Duggan "USA" music video from WrestleMania: The Album: Razor Ramon pinned Barry Hardy at 2:11 with the Razor's Edge The Heavenly Bodies defeated Darren Trujillo & Curt Sloan at 2:06 when Jimmy Del Ray pinned Trujillo with a moonsault The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Fred Williams at 2:26 with a somersault splash off the top The Smoking Gunns defeated Duane Gill & the Brooklyn Brawler at 1:36 when Bart pinned Gill following the Revolver The Ludvig Borga defeated Bert Centeno at 2:25 with a clothesline off the top 8/29/93 - included the Lex Luger "I'll Be Your Hero" music video to open the broadcast; featured a King's Court segment where Jerry Lawler was on location with an Elvis impersonator in a pink Cadillac, with Lawler saying Bret Hart would no longer be impersonating him following their match at SummerSlam; included an Undertaker vignette showing him in a graveyard preparing for his Rest in Peace match with Giant Gonzalez at SummerSlam; featured a SummerSlam Report in which it was announced Aaron Neville would be singing the National Anthem at the event, with footage then shown from WWF Superstars of Gene Okerlund conducting an interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji, & Jim Cornette until they were interrupted by Randy Savage and other wrestlers appearing in the crowd with American flags in hand: Marty Jannetty pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:53 with the flying fistdrop Mr. Hughes (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Dan Dubiel at the 2-minute mark with the sidewalk slam; after the match, Hughes destroyed a black wreath placed at ringside (Hughes' last TV appearance for more than 3 years) Tatanka pinned Bobby Who at 2:08 with the Samoan Drop WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Rich Myers at 2:52 with a superkick and piledriver
WWF @ North Tonawanda, NY - Fair - July 28, 1993 (3,500) Virgil defeated Damien Demento The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel Doink the Clown defeated Marty Jannetty Mr. Hughes defeated Bret Hart WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels defeated Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Erie, PA - July 29, 1993 (1,500) Virgil defeated Damien Demento The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie Marty Jannetty defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification Mr. Perfect defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification Bret Hart pinned Mr. Hughes
WWF @ Vienna, Austria - July 29, 1993 (7,000; sell out) Tito Santana defeated the Predator Brutus Beefcake defeated Terry Taylor Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Owen Hart defeated Papa Shango Jim Duggan defeated Bastion Booger Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification at 13:00 when Mr. Fuji broke the challenger's cover after he hit the legdrop; after the bout, Hogan cleared Yoko from the ring after hitting him with Jimmy Hart's megaphone
WWF @ Dortmund, Germany - Westfalenhalle - July 30, 1993 Tito Santana pinned the Predator Brutus Beefcake pinned Terry Taylor Tatanka pinned Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Owen Hart (sub. for Crush) pinned Papa Shango Jim Duggan pinned Bastion Booger Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when Mr. Fuji broke the pin attempt
WWF @ Youngstown, OH - July 30, 1993 (1,100) Virgil defeated Damien Demento Doink the Clown defeated Marty Jannetty WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel Bret Hart pinned Mr. Hughes
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - July 31, 1993 (7,000) Virgil defeated Damien Demento The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel WWF IC Champion Shawn Micheals defeated Mr. Perfect Jerry Lawler defeated Randy Savage via disqualification when Bret Hart interfered The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie Doink the Clown defeated Marty Jannetty Bret Hart defeated Mr. Hughes
WWF @ Offenbach, Germany - July 31, 1993 Papa Shango defeated Owen Hart Tito Santana pinned the Predator Brutus Beefcake pinned Terry Taylor Tatanka pinned Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Jim Duggan pinned Bastion Booger Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when Mr. Fuji broke the pin attempt
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - August 1, 1993 (5,000) Virgil defeated Damien Demento The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel WWF IC Champion Shawn Micheals defeated Mr. Perfect Jerry Lawler defeated Randy Savage via disqualification when Bret Hart interfered The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Blake Beverly, the Brooklyn Brawler, & Little Louie Doink the Clown defeated Marty Jannetty Bret Hart defeated Mr. Hughes
WWF @ Munich, Germany - August 1, 1993 (12,000; sell out) Tito Santana defeated the Predator Brutus Beefcake defeated Terry Taylor Papa Shango defeated Owen Hart Jim Duggan defeated Bastion Booger Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - August 2, 1993 (2,800 paid) Jamie Dundee defeated Scott Taylor Wolfie D defeated Randy Rockett USWA Middleweight Champion Danny Davis defeated Disco Inferno Luna Vachon defeated USWA Women's Champion Miss Texas to win the title The Moondogs defeated USWA Tag Team Champions Melvin Penrod & CW Bergstrom to win the titles Brian Christopher defeated Chris Adams Jeff Jarrett defeated Vampire Warrior Bret Hart fought Jerry Lawler to a double disqualification at 23:46
WWF @ Berlin, Germany - August 2, 1993 Tito Santana defeated the Predator Brutus Beefcake defeated Terry Taylor Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Edinburgh, Scotland - Royal Highland Centre - August 3, 1993 Tito Santana pinned the Predator Brutus Beefcake pinned Terry Taylor Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Papa Shango defeated Owen Hart Jim Duggan pinned Bastion Booger Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered WWF @ London, England - Earls Court - August 4, 1993 Tito Santana pinned the Predator Brutus Beefcake pinned Terry Taylor Tatanka pinned Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Owen Hart pinned Papa Shango Jim Duggan pinned Bastion Booger Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Toulon, France - Zenith Omega - August 5, 1993 Tito Santana vs. the Predator Brutus Beefcake vs. Terry Taylor Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Tatanka Owen Hart vs. Papa Shango Jim Duggan vs. Bastion Booger WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Headshrinkers Hulk Hogan vs. WWF World Champion Yokozuna
WWF @ Sheffield, England - Arena - August 6, 1993 (10,000; sell out) Tito Santana defeated the Predator Brutus Beefcake defeated Terry Taylor (Beefcake's last WWF match) Bam Bam Bigelow fought Tatanka to a double count-out Owen Hart defeated Papa Shango Jim Duggan defeated Bastion Booger WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Hulk Hogan defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when Mr. Fuji interfered (Hogan's last match with the WWF for almost 9 years)
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - August 9, 1993 (1,500) Scott Taylor defeated the Master of Terror Danny Davis defeated Jamie Dundee CW Bergstrom defeated Melvin Penrod in a Loser Leaves Town Match USWA Tag Team Champions the Moondogs defeated the Dog Catchers via disqualification The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Wolfie D Chris Adams defeated Brian Christopher Jeff Jarrett & Miss Texas defeated the Vampire Warrior & Luna Vachon WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - August 12, 1993 The 1-2-3 Kid defeated the Brooklyn Brawler The Headshrinkers defeated Men on a Mission when Samu pinned Mo The Undertaker defeated Mr. Hughes Razor Ramon defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification when Diesel interfered Bastion Booger pinned Tito Santana by blocking a sunset flip attempt with a sit-down splash Randy Savage defeated Doink the Clown via count-out when Doink became distracted by the Macho Midget WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Bam Bam Bigelow & WWF World Champion Yokozuna when Rick pinned Bigelow with a roll up after Mr. Fuji accidentally hit Bigelow with the Japanese flagpole WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - August 13, 1993 (13,000) The original line up for this card included Marty Jannetty vs. Doink, Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna, and WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels vs. Mr. Perfect in a steel cage match Owen Hart defeated Blake Beverly (Blake's last MSG appearance) The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Doink the Clown with a small package (the Kid's MSG debut) The Smoking Gunns defeated the Headshrinkers Jerry Lawler defeated Randy Savage via disqualification when Bret Hart interfered WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match at 25:00 by escaping through the door after Jerry Lawler interfered and threw salt into Hart's eyes Bastion Booger pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the sit-down splash (Booger's MSG debut) WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Diesel, & Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty, & Tatanka in an elimination match at 22:36; Diesel pinned Jannetty at 12:42 with a punch to the back of the head; Tatanka and Bigelow fought to a double count-out at 18:20; Perfect pinned Michaels with the Perfect Plex at 22:26 after throwing Michaels into the corner; Diesel pinned Perfect with a punch to the back of the head; after the contest, Perfect was double teamed by Michaels and Diesel and thrown to the floor; moments later, Perfect came back and knocked both men out of the ring
WWF @ Wildwood, NJ - Convention Center - August 13, 1993 Tito Santana defeated Damien Demento (Santana's last match) Razor Ramon pinned Iron Mike Sharpe Bob Backlund pinned Adam Bomb The Undertaker pinned Mr. Hughes WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Quebecars
SMW Fire on the Mountain - August 14, 1993 Jimmy Del Ray pinned Steve Armstrong Tony Anthony fought the Mongolian Stomper to a double disqualification The Big Bossman pinned Kevin Sullivan Chris Candido defeated Tim Horner Brian Lee defeated Tracy Smothers in a coal miner's glove match Bob, Scott, & Steve Armstrong, Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson defeated Jim Cornette, Ron & Don Harris, Jimmy Del Ray & Tom Prichard in a steel cage match when Cornette submitted to Bob
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - August 14, 1993 Bob Backlund vs. Terry Taylor Owen Hart vs. Blake Beverly The Smoking Gunns vs. the Headshrinkers Tatanka vs. Bam Bam Bigelow Mr. Perfect & Marty Jannetty vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel The Undertaker vs. Mr. Hughes (casket match) WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage
WWF @ Wilton, CT - High School Fieldhouse - August 15, 1993 (800) Fundraiser show Virgil defeated Damien Demento Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn Jim Duggan defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Razor Ramon defeated Mr. Hughes Bob Backlund defeated Bastion Booger WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Quebecers
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Centrum - August 15, 1993 The Smoking Gunns vs. the Headshrinkers The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Papa Shango Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty, & Tatanka vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Diesel, & Bam Bam Bigelow Randy Savage vs. Adam Bomb Bret Hart vs. Doink the Clown The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - August 16, 1993 (1,850) Mustafa Ali defeated Randy Rockett Tony Falk defeated Colin Scott Ken Wayne & Danny Davis defeated Tony Falk & Wolfie D The Rock 'n' Roll Phantom defeated Scott Taylor Southern Champion the Vampire Warrior defeated Super Mario The Dog Catchers defeated the Moondogs to win the USWA tag team championship Chris Adams & Miss Texas defeated Brian Christopher & Toni Adams Bret & Owen Hart (w/ Paul Neighbors) defeated Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett at 20:54 when Bret pinned Lawler after hitting him with a foreign object handed to him by Neighbors behind the referee's back, moments after Lawler hit the piledriver on Owen; after the bout, Bret cut a promo at ringside, saying he was the real king and Owen was the prince of darkness
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - August 16, 1993 (3,000; sell out) WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned Mr. Perfect with a superkick after Diesel tripped the challenger; after the bout, Perfect left ringside with the championship belt after hitting it against Diesel's head The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when the champion used his salt bucket as a weapon Monday Night Raw - 8/16/93: The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Ted Dibiase via disqualification when IRS interfered; after the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner made the save (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) The Headshrinkers defeated Mike Khoury & Dave Moraldo Marty Jannetty pinned Bastion Booger at 4:46 with a roll up immediately after Booger hit the sit-down splash (Best of the WWF: Fan Favorites) Men on a Mission defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Barry Horowitz Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Rich Myers All American Wrestling - 8/29/93 - included Vince McMahon conducting an in-ring interview with Freddie Blassie and Capt. Lou Albano regarding the upcoming Summer Slam main event, with both men predicting Lex Luger would win Summer Slam Spectacular - 8/22/93 - included Gene Okerlund conducting an in-ring interview with the Undertaker regarding his match with Giant Gonzalez at Summer Slam, with Gonzalez & Harvey Wippleman appearing moments later; after a brief staredown, Taker stalked Gonzalez to the back; featured the debut of the Lex Luger tribute video "I'll Be Your Hero": WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Jim Duggan with the Bonzai Drop in a non-title match after Fuji distracted Duggan as he went for the running clothesline Razor Ramon pinned Blake Beverly with the Razor's Edge after Blake hit an exposed turnbuckle Marty Jannetty pinned Duane Gill with the flying fistdrop WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Bob Backlund at around the 9-minute mark with a roll up and using the tights for leverage (Shawn Michaels: Hits from the Heartbreak Kid 95) The Smoking Gunns & Tatanka defeated Reno Riggins, Barry Horowitz, & the Brooklyn Brawler when Riggins was pinned WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Ted Dibiase & IRS in a steel cage match when Scott beat IRS over the cage, as both Rick and Dibiase had already escaped over the top; to prevent IRS from hitting the floor, Rick came up from underneath him and held him on his shoulders (Dibiase & IRS' last match as a team)
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Civic Center - August 17, 1993 WWF Superstars taping: Tatanka fought Bam Bam Bigelow to a double count-out Mr. Hughes pinned Rich Myers The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Tommy Dreamer WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) defeated Marty Jannetty in a steel cage match at 13:13 by escaping through the door while the challenger was busy fighting off Diesel as he attempted to scale the cage (Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams, Bloodbath: Wrestling's Most Incredible Steel Cage Matches, The Greatest Cage Matches of All Time) WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Randy Savage Bret Hart defeated Mr. Hughes WWF Superstars - 8/28/93: Ludvig Borga defeated Virgil at 2:52 9/4/93 - included an opening recap of the Lex Luger / Yokozuna match from Summer Slam as well as a pre-taped interview from Jim Cornette and Yoko in which they emphasized the no-rematch clause Luger agreed to; featured Vince McMahon interviewing Luger, with Luger claiming some day he will be WWF World Champion; included a WWF 'Unbelievable' promo showing handheld clips of the 8/13/93 MSG event; featured a promo by Ludvig Borga: The Quebecers defeated Mike Khoury & Aaron Ferguson at 2:23 by pinning both men following the Tower of Quebec Doink the Clown pinned Mike Moraldo at 2:37 with a sit-down splash off the top Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Russ Greenburg & Mark Thomas at 2:28 when Mabel scored the pin with a spin kick Bastion Booger pinned Ralph Mosca at 2:29 with the sit-down splash; during the match, it was announced Booger would face the 1-2-3 Kid the following week Razor Ramon pinned Reno Riggins with the Razor's Edge at 2:07 WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Fred Williams & the Brooklyn Brawler at 2:33 when Scott scored the pin following the DDT off the top rope double team; during the bout, it was announced the Quebecers would challenge the Steiners for the titles on Sept. 13 9/11/93 - featured Jerry Lawler throwing his crutch away at the beginning of the broadcast, saying he was fully healed from the injury he sustained at Summer Slam; included an 'Update' segment showing footage of the backstage Lex Luger / Ludvig Borga confrontation following Summer Slam; featured the Bastion Booger / 1-2-3 Kid match from Wrestling Challenge; included the Randy Savage "Speaking From The Heart" music video from the WrestleMania Album: The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Marty Jannetty & Virgil at around the 10-minute mark when Samu pinned Virgil following a headbutt off the top as Virgil covered Fatu but the referee was distracted by Jannetty IRS pinned Jeff LiBolt with the Write Off lariat at 1:45 Tatanka pinned Damien Demento at 4:55 with a tomahawk chop off the top Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Ron Neal with the powerbomb at 2:01 9/18/93 - included a WWF Report by Joe Fowler regarding the Quebecers winning the Tag Team titles from Rick & Scott Steiner on Raw, with comments with the new champions and Johnny Polo; featured the final WWF TV appearance of Gene Okerlund for 8 years, hosting the Face to Face promos: Bret Hart defeated Blake Beverly via submission with the Sharpshooter at 4:20; Jerry Lawler didn't commentate for the match, saying he was chasing a fan out of the arena who had a Hart sign Well Dunn defeated Mark Thomas & Russ Greenberg at 3:04 when Dunn pinned Greenberg following a double team move Razor Ramon pinned Max Shane at 2:44 with the Razor's Edge Ludvig Borga pinned PJ Walker at 2:08 with a flying clothesline Mr. Perfect pinned Barry Horowitz at 2:25 with the Perfect Plex WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Dan Dubiel at 2:45 with a piledriver; after the match, Michaels and Diesel attacked the 1-2-3 Kid, who was coming to the ring for a match against Duane Gill, until Mr. Perfect made the save; following a commercial break, Bonnie Blackstone interviewed Michaels & Diesel backstage, with Michaels saying the only reason Diesel attacked the Kid first was because the Kid had touched him when trying to get by him to go to the ring The Smoking Gunns defeated Mike Bell & Tony DeVito when Bart pinned DeVito at 2:11 with a piledriver
WWF @ Lowell, MA - Memorial Auditorium - August 18, 1993 (2,500; sell out) Wrestling Challenge taping: The Undertaker did not appear due to suffering an illness In a segment only aired on USWA TV, Vince McMahon was a guest of the King's Court; after Lawler complained about Bret Hart being referred to as the king, Vince noted that Bret pinned Lawler the previous Monday in Memphis; Lawler then responded by saying it was Paul Neighbors' fault and he would face him the following Monday to get revenge; Lawler went on to state that if he didn't send his opponent to the hospital, he would personally refund everyone in the audience their money; upon hearing this, Vince told Lawler to expect to see him in Memphis because he wanted to be one of the people Lawler refunded All American Wrestling - 9/5/93: Razor Ramon pinned Damien Demento with the Razor's Edge at 4:26 All American Wrestling - 8/29/93: The Smoking Gunns defeated Well Dunn via count-out at around the 7-minute mark after Billy pushed Bart back inside the ring just before the 10-count Tatanka defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Rio Lord of the Jungle Bret Hart defeated Ludvig Borga via disqualification WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Razor Ramon Mr. Perfect & Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez & Mr. Hughes 9/5/93 - featured an opening segment with comments from WWF World Champion Yokozuna as well as footage of the confrontation in the lockerroom between Lex Luger and Ludvig Borga following Summer Slam: Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Phil Apollo at 1:54 with the diving headbutt IRS pinned Jerry Seavey at 2:25 with a flying clothesline Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Richie Rich & an unknown at 3:10 Mr. Perfect pinned Paul Vandale at 3:25 with the Perfect Plex The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a victory roll at 2:38 Adam Bomb pinned Bob Evans with the powerbomb at 2:05 9/12/93 - included a pre-taped King's Court segment, where Jerry Lawler said it won't be long until his leg is 100%, called Doink the Clown an idiot, and said Bret Hart will see who really is King when they cross paths again; featured footage of the backstage Lex Luger / Ludvig Borga confrontation following Summer Slam: WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Blake Beverly & Tony Ulysses at 3:43 when Scott pinned Ulysses following the top rope bulldog double team The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Bastion Booger via count-out at 3:56 after Booger hit the ring post and the Kid dumped a pitcher of water on him Razor Ramon pinned Chris Duffy at 4:15 with the Razor's Edge Doink the Clown pinned Scott Despres at 3:14 with a sit-down splash off the top Bret Hart defeated Barry Horowitz via submission with the Sharpshooter at 3:34 The Quebecars defeated Ross Greenburg & PJ Walker at 2:57 when Pierre pinned Walker following the Tower of Quebec 9/19/93 - hosted by Jim Ross & Bobby Heenan; featured Joe Fowler hosting a Face to Face segment with new WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers & Johnny Polo who said they would be happy to grant Rick & Scott Steiner a rematch, if one of them could beat one of the Quebecers in a singles match on this Monday's Raw; featured a promo for the WWF Spotlight Magazine to be released on 9/21 with Hulk Hogan & Jimmy Hart on the cover; included WWF President Jack Tunney as a guest of the King's Court: Tatanka pinned Chris Duffy at 4:01 with the Samoan drop The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Mike Davis & Tony Roy at 4:43 when Fatu pinned Roy after hitting a splash off the top to the floor and then throwing Roy back in the ring Marty Jannetty pinned the Executioner at 4:09 with a flying fistdrop off the top Ludvig Borga defeated Rich Myers via submission at 2:30 with the backbreaker The Smoking Gunns defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Fred Williams at 3:59 when Bart pinned Williams with a sunset flip off the top Bastion Booger pinned Mike Khoury at 2:04 with the sit-down splash moments after Khoury split the back of his head open on the ringpost after Booger hit an Avalanche on the outside
WWF @ Stockton, CA - Spanos Centre - August 19, 1993 (4,200) Bastion Booger pinned Owen Hart by blocking a sunset flip and hitting a sit-down splash Giant Gonzalez defeated Randy Savage via disqualification when Savage used a chair; Mr. Hughes attacked Savage after the match The Undertaker pinned Mr. Hughes WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty, and Tatanka defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Diesel, and Bam Bam Bigelow in an elimination match; Perfect was the sole survivor after pinning Michaels; earlier eliminations saw Jannetty be pinned after a Diesel punch, Tatanka and Bigelow fight to a double count-out, and Diesel be disqualified for breaking a pin attempt on Michaels
WWF @ Thunder Bay, Ontario - Fort William Gardens - August 20, 1993
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - August 20, 1993 (4,700) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown Bastion Booger defeated Owen Hart Giant Gonzalez defeated Randy Savage via disqualification when Savage used a chair; Mr. Hughes attacked Savage after the match The Undertaker pinned Mr. Hughes with a chokeslam WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a cage match after Mr. Fuji threw salt in Hart's eyes, allowing Yoko to leave through the door WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers when Rick got the pin with a roll up Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty, and Tatanka defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Diesel, and Bam Bam Bigelow in an elimination match; Perfect was the sole survivor after pinning Michaels with a slingshot into the ring post; earlier eliminations saw Jannetty be pinned after a Diesel punch, Tatanka and Bigelow fight to a double count-out, and Diesel be disqualified for breaking a pin attempt on Michaels
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - August 21, 1993
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - August 21, 1993 (15,000) Bastion Booger defeated Owen Hart Giant Gonzalez defeated Randy Savage via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Mr. Hughes WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty, and Tatanka defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Diesel, and Bam Bam Bigelow in an elimination match
WWF @ Brandon, Manitoba - Keystone Centre - August 22, 1993
WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - August 22, 1993 (matinee) (2,500) Bastion Booger defeated Owen Hart The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown Giant Gonzalez defeated Randy Savage via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty, and Tatanka defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels, Diesel, and Bam Bam Bigelow in an elimination match
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - August 23, 1993 (3,567) American Eagle & Billy McCallahan defeated the Hawk & Leon Downs Miss Texas defeated Luna Vachon The Dog Catchers fought the Moondogs to a no contest Brian Christopher defeated Chris Adams; due to prematch stipulations, Christopher earned Toni Adams PG-13 defeated Jimmy Valiant & Super Mario Jeff Jarrett defeated the Vampire Warrior Jerry Lawler defeated Paul Neighbors in a stretcher match after hitting five piledrivers; prior to the bout, Vince McMahon & Pat Patterson came ringside, with McMahon cutting a heel promo on Lawler and his fans; Lawler and McMahon had several confrontations at ringside during the match; after the bout, as Neighbors was placed on the stretcher, Lawler shot a fireball in his face Lex Luger defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna in a non-title match
WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - August 27, 1993 (6,800) Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Mr. Perfect via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Bastion Booger Razor Ramon defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification The Undertaker & Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez & Adam Bomb
WWF @ Niagara Falls, NY - August 28, 1993 Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Bastion Booger The Undertaker & Randy Savage defeated Adam Bomb & Giant Gonzalez Razor Ramon defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Mr. Perfect defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Tatanka defeated Doink the Clown (Osborne)
WWF @ London, Ontario - August 29, 1993 Men on a Mission vs. Ted Dibiase & IRS did not take place as advertised Mo defeated Steven Dunn The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Tatanka defeated Bastion Booger Mr. Perfect & Razor Ramon defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel Randy Savage defeated IRS (sub. for Giant Gonzalez) The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb (sub. for Mr. Hughes)
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - August 29, 1993 (2,100) Jeff Gaylord defeated Colin Scott JC Ice defeated Danny Davis Mike Anthony dfeated Wolfie D Brute Forcz defeated Johnny West & Randy Rockett Miss Texas defeated the Black Pussycat Giant Gonzalez defeated the Vampire Warrior Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Owen Hart The Dog Catchers defeated the Moondogs Brian Christopher defeated Chris Adams in a Loser Leaves Town Match Jerry Lawler pinned Bret Hart in a steel cage match at 14:39 after an interfering Giant Gonzalez accidentally clotheslined Hart; earlier in the bout, Owen Hart came out and attempted to climb the cage but Jeff Jarrett prevented him from doing so, with the two then brawling at ringside; after the bout, Bret and Gonzalez double teamed Lawler in the ring, with Bret applying the Sharpshooter; moments later, Owen attacked Jarrett in the ring while Gonzalez knocked down the referee and hit a chokeslam on Lawler; stipulations stated Lawler would have to refund the fans' money if he lost
Summer Slam 93 - Auburn Hills, MI - Palace - August 30, 1993 (14,100) Owen Hart pinned Barry Horowitz at 8:32 Pay-per-view bouts - included opening footage of the Lex Express' travels across America and Lex Luger's arrival to the arena earlier in the day; featured Vince McMahon & Bobby Heenan on commentary while Gorilla Monsoon & Jim Ross provided play-by-play for Radio WWF; included Joe Fowler conducting a backstage interview with WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel regarding Michaels' upcoming defense against Mr. Perfect (Fowler's debut); featured Fowler conducting a backstage interview with the 1-2-3 Kid regarding his upcoming match with IRS; included Pettingill conducting an interview with Bruce & Owen Hart in the crowd regarding Bret Hart's upcoming match with Jerry Lawler, during which they announced Stu and Helen Hart - who were scheduled to be on hand - were at home after Stu recently had surgery; featured a vignette of Ludvig Borga in the ghetto of Detroit, during which he cut a promo on Lex Luger and mentioned his upcoming bout with Marty Jannetty; included Fowler conducting a backstage interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna, Jim Cornette, & Mr. Fuji regarding Yoko's upcoming match with Luger, during which Cornette replied to his Heavenly Bodies' loss earlier in the night; featured Fowler conducting an interview backstage with Hank Carter, the driver for the Lex Express, about his experiences on the road with Luger and rooting for Luger in the main event; included Pettingill conducting an interview with a fan in the crowd in a makeshift red, white, and blue outfit; featured Lex Luger's "I'll Be Your Hero" music video, following the conclusion of the main event: Razor Ramon pinned Ted Dibiase with the Razor's Edge at 7:32 after Dibiase hit his head on an unprotected turnbuckle (Dibiase's last WWF match; his last appearance for 5 months) (Summer Slam: The Greatest Hits) WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Heavenly Bodies (w/ Jim Cornette) at 9:28 when both champions pinned Jimmy Del Ray following the Frankensteiner after the challengers failed the moonsault double team; prior to the bout, Todd Pettingill conducted an interview with the Steiners' mother and sister at ringside; during the segment, the Steiners' sister referred to Rick as "Rob" WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) defeated Mr. Perfect via count-out at 11:18 when Diesel threw the challenger into the steel ring post after the challenger rolled Michaels back into the ring; after the match, Perfect attacked Michaels and Diesel in the ring before he was eventually double teamed, with Diesel knocking Perfect out with a punch to the face; moments later, Todd Pettingill conducted an interview with Michaels and Diesel in the aisle, during which Michaels proclaimed himself the greatest IC champion of all time; in footage shot exclusively for Coliseum Video, Perfect jumped Michaels and Diesel moments later as Gene Okerlund conducted a backstage interview with the champion, with officials having to break up the fight (The Best of the Intercontinental Championship, The Life and Times of Mr. Perfect) IRS pinned the 1-2-3 Kid with the Write Off clothesline at 5:44 Bret Hart defeated Doink the Clown (sub. for Jerry Lawler) (w/ Jerry Lawler) via submission with the Sharpshooter at 9:05 after an elbow drop off the middle turnbuckle; prior to the bout, Lawler appeared on crutches and cut a promo on Hart, citing he hated him and couldn't wait to get his hands on him but he had been injured in a car wreck and couldn't wrestle; Lawler then brought out Doink as his replacement, with Doink then throwing confetti into the crowd and dousing Bruce with a pail of water; Bruce and Owen were then held back by officials as the match began; immediately after the bout, Lawler climbed in the ring and began assaulting Bret with his crutches, proving his injury was a fraud; as Lawler helped Doink backstage, they were met in the aisle by WWF President Jack Tunney with Chief Jay Strongbow, Rene Goulet, Pat Patterson, and Blackjack Lanza keeping Lawler from leaving ringside; Howard Finkel then announced that Tunney ordered Lawler to face Hart immediately or be banned for life (1993 Year in Review) Jerry Lawler defeated Bret Hart via reverse decision at 6:32; Hart originally won the match via submission with the Sharpshooter but referee Bill Alphonso changed the call when Hart kept the hold applied for several minutes after the contest, with several referees and officials trying to pry Hart from Lawler; the decision was announced after Hart finally released the hold; moments later, both Bret and Bruce went after Lawler before he was helped onto a stretcher and taken backstage, while holding his arm up in victory (1993 Year in Review) Ludvig Borga defeated Marty Jannetty via submission with a torture rack backbreaker at 5:15 after a number of shots to the ribs and kidney The Undertaker pinned the Giant Gonzalez (w/ Harvey Wippleman) with a clothesline off the top in a Rest in Peace match at 8:04 following a number of clotheslines; the rules of the bout were not announced until the ring introductions; mid-way through the bout, Paul Bearer appeared with a wreath and stole back the urn from Wippleman; after the contest, Gonzalez stalked Wippleman around the ring before dropping him with the chokeslam (Bearer's surprise return after a 2-month absence) (Gonzalez' first TV pinfall loss) Tatanka & the Smoking Gunns defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) & the Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) at 11:15 when Tatanka pinned Samu with a roll up after the Headshrinkers and Bigelow missed a simultaneous top rope attacks Lex Luger defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji & Jim Cornette) via count-out at 17:58 after removing his forearm pad and hitting Yoko with a running forearm, knocking him to the floor and out cold; prior to the bout, a Japanese representative sang the Japanese national anthem while Randy Savage introduced Aaron Neville, who performed the American national anthem; upon his ring introduction for Luger, Savage named him the next WWF Champion; pre-match stipulations stated Luger would have to wear a protective pad over his forearm and that this would be his only title shot; after the contest, Savage, Tatanka, WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner celebrated Luger's win, with red, white, and blue balloons then dropping from the rafters (1993 Year in Review, Summer Slam: The Greatest Hits)
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - August 31, 1993 (3,500; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: The MVP (Steve Lombardi) pinned Reno Riggins The Texas Hangmen defeated Gary Jackson & Sonny Rogers WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers when Rick pinned Samu with a roll up after Scott tripped Fatu as he attempted the splash off the top (Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams) Bret Hart defeated Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) via submission with the Sharpshooter at 11:38 after throwing Bomb off the top (Inside the WWF, Bret "The Hitman" Hart) All American Wrestling - 9/19/93: The Heavenly Bodies (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated the Smoking Gunns at around the 6:30 mark when Jimmy Del Ray pinned Bart after Cornette hit Bart with his tennis racquet Randy Savage defeated Giant Gonzalez The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification Lex Luger defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) via count-out at 9:05 when Michaels walked out of the match after the challenger kicked Michaels off the top turnbuckle to the floor; after the bout, Diesel attempted to attack Luger from behind but Luger knocked him out with the running forearm; Luger injured his back during the match (Inside the WWF) 9/25/93 - featured an opening segment in which the previous week's attack to the 1-2-3 Kid by WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel was shown, with Mr. Perfect then saying that wouldn't happen again because he would be in the Kid's corner later in the show; included an 'Update' segment with highlights from the tag team title change from Monday Night Raw where the Quebecars defeated the Steiners and Johnny Polo saying the Steiners wouldn't get a rematch this week on Raw because they would be facing a more deserving team; featured a Ludvig Borga vignette in which he was shown near a river, saying it was full of filth and pollution just like America; included Bonnie Blackstone conducting a closing interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji, & Jim Cornette, with Cornette saying there was no competition left for Yoko and that Lex Luger wouldn't be receiving a rematch from Summer Slam per the pre-match stipulations; moments later, the lights went out and when they came back on the Undertaker & Paul Bearer appeared directly behind Cornette, scaring him to the floor; Taker then issued a challenge to Yoko to bring his belt and his soul and meet him on the dark side: Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Kevin Kruger with the powerbomb at 2:35 Razor Ramon pinned Brian Costello with the Razor's Edge at 3:08 Bastion Booger pinned Todd Becker at 1:54 with the sit-down splash The 1-2-3 Kid (w/ Mr. Perfect) pinned Jack Reno with a reverse roll up at 2:14 Tatanka pinned Barry Horowitz with the Samoan Drop at 2:35 The Smoking Gunns defeated Tom Stone & Dan Rubins at 2:19 when Bart pinned Rubins with a piledriver 10/2/93 - included the 9/26/93 Wrestling Challenge segment where Doink the Clown was a guest of the King's Court; featured an 'Update' segment where it was announced Shawn Michaels had been stripped of the WWF IC Title and suspended for failing to appear for some title matches and not fulfilling his contratual obligations; it was also announced there would be a 20-man battle royal this week on Raw to determine what two men would battle for the vacant championship: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Chad Miller & Tom Bennett at 3:46 when Scott pinned Miller following the bulldog off the top double team Ludvig Borga defeated Sonny Rogers via submission with a backbreaker at 3:03 IRS pinned Gary Jackson with the Write Off lariat at 2:40 Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Rod Bell at 1:42 with the diving headbutt; after the bout, Doink the Clown made his way to the ring for his match and met Bigelow & Luna in the aisle; Doink then dumped a pail of confetti over Bigelow's head and, after Bigelow left, a pail of water over Luna's head; Bigelow then returned and chased Doink under the ring; when Bigelow couldn't find him, he attacked Doink's scheduled opponent after he tried consoling Luna in the ring; as this was happening, Doink crawled out from under the ring and tied a tripwire across the guardrails; moments later, Doink attacked Bigelow in the ring with a broom until Bigelow chased him off and tripped over the wire Marty Jannetty pinned Steve Moore at 3:19 with the Rocker Dropper The Heavenly Bodies (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated Reno Riggins & John Paul at 3:39 when Jimmy Del Ray pinned Riggins with a moonsault off the top 10/9/93 - featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the feud between Bret Hart and Jerry Lawler; included highlights from the Monday Night Raw battle royal, co-won by Razor Ramon and Rick Martel; featured Bonnie Blackstone conducting an interview with Bam Bam Bigelow & Luna Vachon regarding Doink the Clown, with Bigelow saying he would make Doink pay dearly for humiliating them the previous week; included closing comments from Razor and Martel about their upcoming match on Raw to determine the new WWF IC Champion: Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Damien Demento & Anthony Green at 3:36 when Mo pinned Green after being thrown off the top by Mabel Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Mitch Bishop at 1:42 with the powerbomb; after the bout, Bomb hit the move a second time Mr. Perfect pinned Red Tyler at 2:40 with the Perfect Plex Well Dunn (w/ Harvey Wippleman) defeated Virgil & Jerry Fox at 3:32 when Timothy Well pinned Fox following a diving forearm by Steven Dunn The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Rod Bell at 1:52 with the chokeslam The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Steve Nixon & Tony Bithera at the 3-minute mark when Fatu pinned Bithera with the splash from Samu's shoulders
WWF @ Saginaw, MI - Civic Center - September 1, 1993 (3,000) Wrestling Challenge taping: The MVP (Steve Lombardi) defeated Reno Riggins Gary Jackson pinned Barry Horowitz Razor Ramon defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) via disqualification at 13:07 when referee Tim White saw Diesel pulled the champion out of the ring as the challenger covered Michaels after hitting the Razor's Edge; Micahels attempted to walk out of the match at the 10-minute mark but referee Earl Hebner ordered that if Michaels didn't return to the ring he would lose both the match and his title; Razor scored a pinfall moments later, at 11:19, with a fallaway slam but referee Tim White came out and told Hebner that Michaels had his foot on the ropes during the cover; after the match, Razor fought off Diesel and Michaels, hitting both in the face with the title belt (Wrestlefest 94) Virgil defeated Damien Demento WWF on TSN: Randy Savage pinned Giant Gonzalez at 1:37 with the flying elbowsmash after hitting him in the back with a steel chair after Gonzalez became distracted by Harvey Wippleman at ringside; after the bout, Wippleman argued with Gonzalez in the ring, with Gonzalez then throwing Wippleman around the ring Tatanka defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) via count-out at 12:49 after hitting the Samoan Drop on the floor; after the match, Luna distracted Tatanka before Bigelow attacked Tatanka from behind and knocked him out with an enzuiguri; moments later, Bigelow attempted to cut off some of Tatanka's hair until several referees came out to stop him; Tatanka eventually came to, fought off Bigelow, grabbed at Luna while attempting to cut her hair, and then cleared both from the ring with the scissors (Inside the WWF) The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification All American Wrestling - 9/12/93: Marty Jannetty defeated the 1-2-3 Kid via count-out at around the 8-minute mark after the Kid missed a dive through the ropes; after the bout, Jannetty helped the Kid into the ring and the two men hugged out of respect 9/26/93 - included footage of the confrontation between Shawn Michaels and the 1-2-3 Kid from last week’s WWF Superstars to begin the broadcast; featured Doink the Clown as a guest of the King's Court in which Jerry Lawler made Doink his court jester and said he should take orders from him, with Doink then making fun of Lawler and dumping a bucket of water over his head when he had his back turned; included highlights of the Quebec Province Rules and Scott Steiner / Pierre matches from the previous two episodes of Raw: The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Steve Moore (Al Snow) at 2:56 with the tombstone Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Gary Jackson at 2:39 with a diving headbutt off the top Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Red Tyler & Chad Miller at 2:34 when Mabel pinned Miller with a spinning wheel kick IRS pinned John Paul at 2:35 with the Write Off lariat Owen Hart pinned Reno Riggins at 3:33 with a gutwrench suplex Ludvig Borga defeated Rod Bell via submission at 3:04 with the backbreaker 10/3/93 - included Ludvig Borga as a guest of the King's Court; featured a 'Special Report' segment where it was announced Shawn Michaels had been stripped of the WWF IC Title and suspended for failing to appear for some title matches and not fulfilling his contractual obligations; it was also announced there would be a 20-man battle royal the following week on Raw to determine what two men would battle for the vacant championship; included highlights of the interview from last week’s WWF Superstars where the Undertaker challenged WWF World Champion Yokozuna to a title match; featured a clip of the "Mr. Nanny" movie, starring Hulk Hogan in theatres the following Friday: Mr. Perfect pinned Brian Costello at 3:12 with the Perfect Plex The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Virgil & Red Tyler at 4:52 when Fatu pinned Tyler with a splash off the top; early in the bout, Virgil was seemingly knocked out following a double superkick The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Tom Stone at 3:17 with a moonsault off the top Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) pinned Todd Becker at 2:13 with a powerbomb Well Dunn (w/ Harvey Wippleman defeated Kevin Krueger & Mitch Bishop at 2:53 when Well pinned Krueger following a forearm from Dunn Razor Ramon pinned Rock Werner at 1:05 with the Razor's Edge 10/10/93 - included Mr. Perfect as a guest of the King's Court, who challenged Diesel to a match; featured a ‘Special Report' segment focusing on the Doink the Clown / Bam Bam Bigelow confrontation from last week’s WWF Superstars; included highlights from the Monday Night Raw battle royal, co-won by Razor Ramon and Rick Martel: The Smoking Gunns defeated Steve Moore & Brian Costello at 3:11 when Bart pinned Moore following the Revolver IRS pinned Kevin Krueger at 3:09 with the Write Off lariat Tatanka pinned Tom Bennett at 2:26 with the Samoan Drop Bastion Booger pinned Sonny Rogers at 2:26 with a sit-down splash; after the bout, Booger stole the timekeeper's hot dog Marty Jannetty pinned Jack Reno at 2:59 with the Rocker Dropper Ludvig Borga defeated Gary Jackson via submission at 2:43 with the backbreaker
USWA @ Nashville, TN - September 4, 1993 (450) The American Eagle defeated JC Ice Wolfie D defeated Johnny West Mike Anthony defeated Tony Falk Miss Texas defeated the Black Pussycat The Dog Catchers defeated USWA Tag Team Champions the Moondogs to win the titles USWA Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated CW Bergstrom Jerry Lawler defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification
WWF @ Allentown, PA - Fairgrounds - September 6, 1993 (5,514) Bob Backlund defeated Damien Demento Razor Ramon fought IRS to a draw The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Doink the Clown defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Razor Ramon & Tatanka defeated WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - September 6, 1993 (1,200) Colin Scotts defeated Reggie B Fine Jeff Gaylord defeated Tony Falk American Eagle, Jeff Gaylord, & Miss Texas defeated PG-13 & Black Pussycat The Moondogs defeated USWA Tag Team Champions the Dog Catchers to win the titles Mike Anthony defeated Billy (sub. for an injured Brian Christopher) (w/ Brian Christopher); after the bout, Christopher attacked Anthony, showing his injury was a lie USWA Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett fought Tommy Rich to a no contest Unified Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler defeated Giant Gonzalez via disqualification when the Dog Catchers interfered
WWF @ Halifax, Nova Scotia - September 7, 1993 WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated Mr. Perfect & Tatanka Bastion Booger defeated Owen Hart Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart
WWF @ Sydney, Nova Scotia - Centre 200 - September 8, 1993 Razor Ramon vs. IRS Mr. Perfect & Marty Jannetty vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Doink the Clown Tatanka vs. Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Headshrinkers The Undertaker vs. ? (sub. for Mr. Hughes) WWF World Champion Yokozuna vs. Bret Hart
USWA @ Bowling Green, KY - September 9, 1993 (321) Leon Downs defeated the Hawk Miss Texas defeated Miss Candy Mike Anthony defeated Tony Falk The Moondogs defeated the Dog Catchers Jeff Jarrett defeated Giant Gonzalez
WWF @ Moncton, New Brunswick - Coliseum - September 9, 1993 Razor Ramon vs. IRS Mr. Perfect & Marty Jannetty vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Doink the Clown Tatanka vs. Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Headshrinkers The Undertaker vs. ? (sub. for Mr. Hughes) WWF World Champion Yokozuna vs. Bret Hart
WWF @ Fredericton, New Brunswick - Aitken Center - September 10, 1993 Razor Ramon vs. IRS Mr. Perfect & Marty Jannetty vs. WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Doink the Clown Tatanka vs. Bam Bam Bigelow WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner vs. the Headshrinkers The Undertaker vs. ? (sub. for Mr. Hughes) WWF World Champion Yokozuna vs. Bret Hart
WWF @ Boston, MA - Boston Garden - September 11, 1993 (4,800) Doink the Clown pinned the 1-2-3 Kid by using the tights for leverage Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers The Undertaker pinned Adam Bomb (sub. for Mr. Hughes) with the chokeslam WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels & Diesel defeated Mr. Perfect & Marty Jannetty when Michaels pinned Jannetty Tatanka pinned Bam Bam Bigelow after Bigelow hit his head on an unprotected turnbuckle WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match at 23:04 by escaping the cage moments before Hart
USWA @ ? - September 11, 1993 Television taping: Included a pre-taped promo by "the voice of the WWF" Vince McMahon in which he criticized Jerry Lawler for having to use fire in his match with Giant Gonzalez during the previous Monday's show at the Mid-South Coliseum; McMahon went on to state that if Lawler wanted to play with fire, McMahon would send his undefeated Tatanka down to Memphis to put the fire out; featured a rebuttal by Unified Champion Jerry Lawler later in the show in which Lawler said he took a job in the WWF even though he didn't like anyone that worked there and he didn't like the fact that the WWF turned up its nose at every other group in wrestling; Lawler went on to state that he would beat Vince McMahon up, invited McMahon back to Memphis, and said he would end Tatanka's undefeated streak in their match
WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - September 12, 1993 (3,100) Doink the Clown defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Tatanka defeated Adam Bomb via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out The Undertaker defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match at 22:00
WWF @ New York City, NY - Manhattan Center - September 13, 1993 (1,200; sell out) Monday Night Raw taping: 9/13/93: The Quebecers defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Rick & Scott Steiner via disqualification to win the titles at around the 22-minute mark after Scott stole a hockey stick away from Jacques and hit him with it; pre-match stipulations stated the titles could change hands on a count-out or disqualification and that a disqualification could be caused by using a piledriver, throwing your opponent over the top rope, or coming off the top rope; mid-way through the bout, Johnny Polo appeared ringside with the hockey stick (Polo's debut as the Quebecars' manager) (1993 Year in Review, Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts) Mr. Perfect pinned Tony Devito with the Perfect Plex at 2:47 Razor Ramon pinned the Executioner with a back suplex off the middle turnbuckle at 2:36 Doink the Clown pinned Rich Myers at 2:10 with the Whoopie Cushion; after the bout, Doink dumped a pail of water on Bobby Heenan's head 9/20/93: Scott Steiner pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Pierre with the Frankensteiner; this win would have earned the Steiners a rematch for the titles but the Quebecers stated that there were other teams more deserving Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Laverne Magille Mr. Perfect pinned Mike Bell PJ Walker pinned IRS with a roll up at 1:22 after IRS became distracted by Razor Ramon at ringside; after the bout, IRS went after Ramon but was held back by referees; moments later, Razor slid in the ring and dared IRS to come after him (Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts) Dark match after the taping: Bret Hart & Randy Savage (sub. for an injured Lex Luger) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow & WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) via disqualification when Fuji interfered
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - September 13, 1993 (1,000) Jeff Gaylord defeated Wolfie D Colin Scotts defeated CW Bergstrom The Spellbinder defeated JC Ice Robin defeated Toni Adams Brian Christopher defeated Mike Anthony The Dogcatchers defeated USWA Tag Team Champions the Moondogs to win the titles Tommy Rich defeated Southern Champion Jeff Jarrett to win the title Tatanka pinned USWA Champion Jerry Lawler to win the title at 15:32 with a kick to the midsection and a piledriver after Lawler became distracted by Paul Neighbors at ringside
- 9/93: WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels quit the WWF while Rick & Scott Steiner and Matt Osborne (Doink the Clown) were suspended.
WWF @ Marianna, FL - September 16, 1993
WWF @ North Charleston, SC - Civic Auditorium - September 17, 1993 (3,300) Johnny Z defeated Chris Canyon The Smoking Gunns defeated the Headshrinkers The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Bastion Booger (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out Bret Hart defeated Doink the Clown (Steve Lombardi) The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Bam Bam Bigelow & WWF World Champion Yokozuna
USWA @ Nashville, TN - September 18, 1993 Mike Anthony defeated Wolfie D The Spellbinder defeated JC Ice The Dog Catchers defeated the Moondogs Miss Texas fought Toni Adams to a no contest Tommy Rich defeated Jeff Jarrett USWA Champion Jerry Lawler defeated Tatanka via disqualification; Lawler was recognized as champion despite losing the title days earlier in Memphis
WWF @ Florence, SC - September 18, 1993
WWF @ Tampa, FL - SunDome - September 18, 1993 Lex Luger, Randy Savage, & Men on a Mission defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna, Bam Bam Bigelow, & the Headshrinkers
WWF @ Augusta, GA - Civic Center - September 19, 1993 (matinee) The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Razor Ramon defeated IRS Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Bastion Booger (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) Bret Hart defeated Doink the Clown The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna & Bam Bam Bigelow
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - September 20, 1993 Colin Scotts defeated Jeff Gaylord Bull Pain defeated Spellbinder Mike Anthony defeated JC Ice via disqualification Koko B. Ware defeated the Rock & Roll Phantom USWA Women's Champion Miss Texas defeated Samantha Pain Jerry Lawler, Jeff Jarrett, & the Moondogs defeated USWA Champion Tatanka, Tommy Rich, & the Dog Catchers in an elimination match; due to pre-match stipulations, Lawler's pinfall victory over Tatanka to win the match won him the title
USWA @ Evansville, IN - September 22, 1993 Jeff Gaylord defeated Tony Falk The Spellbinder defeated Wolfie D JC Ice defeated Mike Anthony The Moondogs defeated the Dog Catchers Jeff Jarrett & Miss Texas defeated PG-13 Unified Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler defeated Tatanka via disqualification
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - September 24, 1993 (4,900) Tatanka pinned Bastion Booger at 9:11 Mr. Perfect fought IRS to a 20-minute time-limit draw; IRS was in the Perfect Plex when the bell rang Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn following a spin kick by Mabel WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned the Undertaker at 9:16 after hitting him with the salt bucket Diesel pinned the 1-2-3 Kid at 5:49 Bam Bam Bigelow & Adam Bomb defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers (sub. for Rick & Scott Steiner) via count-out when the champions left ringside Razor Ramon pinned Rick Martel with the Razor's Edge
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - September 25, 1993 (11,500) Bastion Booger (sub. for WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels) defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn (MOM and Well Dunn's MSG debut) Tatanka fought IRS to a draw WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned the Undertaker with a legdrop after hitting the challenger four times in the head with his salt bucket as the referee was knocked down; late in the bout, Paul Bearer and Mr. Fuji went backstage; after the match, Yoko went to hit the Bonzai Drop on Taker, with Bearer and Fuji then returning ringside; moments later, Taker fought Yoko off and cleared him from the ring; Taker then attacked Yoko on the floor until the champion retreated backstage; moments later, Taker returned to the ring and posed with the title belt WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers (sub. for Rick & Scott Steiner) defeated Adam Bomb & Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out at 12:56 when Bigelow and Bomb began arguing on the floor; Johnny Polo appeared ringside late in the bout and shoved Luna Vachon after Luna interfered; moments later, as Bigelow had Pierre covered following the headbutt off the top, Bomb began arguing with Luna causing Bigelow to go out to the floor and argue with his tag team partner; after the contest, Polo got down on his knee to apologize to Bigelow, with Bigelow then throwing him into the corner; Bomb and Bigelow then fought with Bigelow eventually gainging the upper hand and knocking Bomb to the floor (Jacques Rougeau's MSG return after a year absence; Pierre Oulette's MSG debut; Bomb's MSG debut; Johnny Polo's MSG debut) Jimmy Snuka pinned Brian Christopher at 7:26 with the splash off the top; prior to the bout, Christopher cut an in-ring promo in which he introduced himself and insulted the New York crowd before issuing an open challenge (Snuka's surprise MSG return after a year absence; Christopher's MSG debut) Razor Ramon defeated Rick Martel Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel via disqualification
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - September 26, 1993 (matinee) (6,000) Razor Ramon pinned Rick Martel Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel via disqualification WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers (sub. for Rick & Scott Steiner) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow & Adam Bomb via count-out Bastion Booger (sub. for Shawn Michaels) pinned the 1-2-3 Kid after Johnny Polo pushed the Kid off the top rope Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn IRS fought Tatanka to a time-limit draw WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned the Undertaker after hitting him with his salt bucket
WWF @ New Haven, CT - Coliseum - September 27, 1993 (5,500; 3,200 paid) Monday Night Raw taping: Bret Hart defeated Fatu The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) 9/27/93 - included WWF President Jack Tunney's announcement that Shawn Michaels had been stripped of the IC title and a 20-man battle royal would be held to determine which two wrestlers would battle to fill the vacancy: Tatanka fought Rick Martel to a double count-out (Martel's return TV match) Ludvig Borga defeated Phil Apollo via submission with the torture rack Jimmy Snuka pinned Paul VanDale with the splash off the top (Snuka's return match); during the bout, Bobby Heenan talked to Crush on the phone and questioned why Randy Savage was in the 20-man battle royal but not Crush, trying to create dissention between the two WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars (w/ Johnny Polo) defeated 1-2-3 Kid (sub. for Reno Riggins) & Barry Horowitz when Pierre pinned the Kid after the challenger fell to the floor, after having the top rope pulled down, and Polo pushed him back into the ring 10/4/93: Razor Ramon and Rick Martel co-won a 20-man battle royal by last eliminating WWF Tag Team Champions Jacques & Pierre; order of elimination: Giant Gonzalez by Randy Savage, Adam Bomb, Marty Jannetty, Diesel, Bastion Booger, and the 1-2-3 Kid (0:30); Mabel by Diesel (5:44); IRS by Razor (6:15); the Kid by Booger (6:47); Diesel by Mr. Perfect (8:09); Jimmy Snuka by Martel via a backdrop; Perfect by Bam Bam Bigelow; Jannetty by Bomb via a backdrop; Tatanka was eliminated when Bigelow pulled down the top rope as Tatanka attempted a crossbody; Booger by Savage; Bigelow by Razor via a clothesline; MVP by Owen Hart via a dropkick; Owen by Jacques; Bomb by Savage via an overhead throw; Savage by Martel, Jacques & Pierre; Jacques by Pierre after Razor moved and Pierre accidentally hit a clothesline on his partner; Pierre by Razor; pre-match stipulations stated the two co-winners would compete the following week for the vacant WWF IC title; after the bout, Razor and Martel were held apart by officials (MVP's debut) (Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts) The Heavenly Bodies defeated Mark Taylor & Scott Thomas Doink the Clown pinned Corey Student with the Cannonball; after the bout, Bam Bam Bigelow and Luna Vachon came ringside but were held back by officials, though Bigelow did destroy Doink's red toy wagon (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) 10/11/93 - included Vince McMahon conducting an interview with Ludvig Borga in which Lex Luger came out to interrupt: Razor Ramon pinned Rick Martel with the Razor's Edge at 10:42; due to pre-match stipulations, Razor won the vacant WWF IC Title (Monday Night Raw: Prime Cuts, Razor Ramon, The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) The Headshrinkers defeated Tommy Morrison & Sid Curtis Owen Hart pinned Scott King with a northern lights suplex Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Russ Greenberg (Wippleman's debut with Bomb) SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson defeated Duane Gill & Barry Hardy (Morton & Gibson's debut) Dark match after the taping: Lex Luger & Randy Savage defeated Ludvig Borga & WWF World Champion Yokozuna via count-out when Luger got back in the ring after the four men fought on the floor
WWF @ Worcester, MA - Memorial Auditorium - September 28, 1993 (2,000) WWF Superstars taping: The MVP (Steve Lombardi) defeated Duane Gill Barry Horowitz defeated Mike Davis WWF Superstars (German version): WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out after tying IRS to the ringpost with his own tie at 7:27 All American Wrestling - 10/24/93: Rick Martel defeated Owen Hart via count-out at 8:25 after Jerry Lawler came ringside and rammed Hart face-first into the steel ring post as Martel distracted the referee (Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams) The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Adam Bomb (w/ Johnny Polo) (sub. for Shawn Michaels) at 2:42 with a chokeslam, just as Polo climbed into the ring in an attempt to break the cover; after the bout, Taker dropped Polo with the chokeslam as well (Wrestlefest 94, The Undertaker 94) Randy Savage pinned Jerry Lawler with a roll up at 5:59 after Bret Hart came ringside and scared Lawler back inside the ring after Lawler attempted to walk out of the match; after the bout, Hart chased Lawler from the ring (Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams, Most Unbelievable Matches) Bret Hart & Lex Luger defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna & Ludvig Borga via count-out after Yoko was hit with Luger's running forearm 10/16/93 - included a clip of the ending of the Razor Ramon / Rick Martel IC Title match from Monday Night Raw to begin the broadcast; featured footage of Lex Luger interrupting Ludvig Borga's interview on Raw; included an 'Update' segment, where the main event of the Survivor Series was announced as the All Americans vs. The Foreign Fanatics, it was also announced that the Survivor Series at the Boston Garden had sold out in less than 1-hour; in the Survivor Series Report later in the broadcast, a second match was announced of Jerry Lawler & his knights vs. Bret Hart and his brothers Owen, Keith, & Bruce Hart; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett: Tatanka pinned Mike Bell at 3:13 with the Samoan Drop Ludvig Borga defeated Tony Roy via submission at 2:51 with the backbreaker; prior to the bout, Borga had a verbal confrontation with Tatanka in the locker room, with both having to be held back by officials The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Pat Tanaka with a victory roll at around the 6-minute mark; prior to the bout, footage was shown of Tanaka paying homage and bowing to WWF World Champion Yokozuna & Mr. Fuji Owen Hart pinned Scott Taylor at 3:52 with a gutwrench suplex Mike Davis & Jerry Seavey defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars (w/ Johnny Polo) via disqualification at 2:06 when the referee stopped the match after the champions repeatedly pulled their opponents off the mat before the three-count; after the bout, the Quebecers continued to attack their opponents 10/23/93 - Randy Savage was absent from commentary, selling injuries from the previous Monday's Raw from Crush; included an 'Update' segment focusing on the two main event matches at Survivor Series; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett; included a 'Survivor Series Report' where two more matches were announced for the event - Bam Bam Bigelow, the Headshrinkers and Bastion Booger vs. Four Doinks, and Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty & the 1-2-3 Kid vs. IRS, Adam Bomb, Rick Martel, & Diesel; featured closing comments from Ludvig Borga about his scheduled match with Tatanka the following week: Doink the Clown pinned Barry Horowitz with the Whoopie Cushion at 3:27 Bastion Booger pinned Raymond Roy at 1:58 with the sit-down splash IRS pinned Ken Garrison at 2:29 with the Write Off lariat SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson defeated Flex Armstrong & Richie Rich at 2:54 when Morton pinned Armstrong following a double dropkick Diesel pinned Ralph Mosca at 2:40 with a right hand punch to the face WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned Tony Devito with the Razor's Edge at 3:21; after the bout, IRS, Diesel, Adam Bomb, & Rick Martel came to ringside and surrounded the ring but Marty Jannetty, Mr. Perfect, and the 1-2-3 Kid quickly came to the ring and several referees came out to prevent a mass brawl from taking place 10/30/93 - featured Jerry Lawler dressed as Randy Savage for the show to celebrate Halloween; included highlights from the "Savage / Crush Summit" from the 10/18/93 Raw to begin the show; featured an 'Update' segment focusing on the Survivor Series match between the All Americans and the Foreign Fanatics: The Smoking Gunns defeated the Executioners at 2:23 when Bart scored the pin following the Revolver double team Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Tim McNeany at the 41-second mark with a splash in the corner; during Bigelow's entrance, Doink the Clown was shown on the video wall with two buckets saying one was for Bigelow and one was for Luna Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Bert Centeno & Chris Duffy at 2:21 when Scott pinned Centeno following the top rope bulldog double team; during the bout, WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers & Johnny Polo cut an insert promo about next week's match between Rick Steiner and Jacques The Heavenly Bodies (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated PJ Walker & Mark Thomas at 1:28 when Jimmy Del Ray pinned Thomas with the moonsault; during the bout, SMW Tag Team Champions the Rock 'n' Roll Express cut an insert promo about facing the Heavenly Bodies at the Survivor Series Ludvig Borga pinned Tatanka at 10:05 with one finger after Mr. Fuji came ringside and distracted the referee, allowing Borga to his opponent with a steel chair on the floor; after the bout, Fuji invited Yokozuna down to the ring who then gave Tatanka the Bonzai Drop; Lex Luger then fought off the Quebecers backstage and in the aisleway to make the save; as the show came to a close, Tatanka was taken from ringside on a stretcher; as a result of the injuries sustained in the match, Tatanka was taken out of the upcoming Survivor Series pay-per-view (Tatanka's first televised pinfall loss in the WWF)
WWF @ Portland, ME - Civic Center - September 29, 1993 (3,000; heavily papered) Wrestling Challenge taping: Barry Horowitz defeated Scott Taylor WWF Superstars (European version): Bastion Booger pinned Sid Garrison with the sit-down splash at 3:50 Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers via disqualification Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Bret Hart pinned Jerry Lawler with an inside cradle at 11:22 as Lawler attempted a backdrop; Lawler originally won the match at 8:35 with his feet on the ropes after hitting Hart with his crown behind the referee's back but another referee came out, told referee Tim White what happened, and White ordered the match to continue; if Lawler refused to return to the ring by a 10-count, he would be suspended; after the contest, Hart continued to assault Lawler and attempted to apply the Sharpshooter but Lawler escaped the ring (Bret "The Hitman" Hart) The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification All American Wrestling - 10/3/93: Rick Martel defeated the 1-2-3 Kid via submission with the Boston Crab at around the 7:30 mark after the Kid failed a top rope move All American Wrestling - 10/10/93: Well Dunn (w/ Harvey Wippleman) defeated SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson via count-out at around the 12:30 mark after Jim Cornette, who appeared ringside early in the bout and interfered throughout, and Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray attacked Gibson in the aisle (Morton & Gibson's TV debut) All American Wrestling - 10/17/93: Marty Jannetty pinned Pat Tanaka with a tombstone piledriver at around the 7:30 mark 10/17/93 - included extended highlights of the Monday Night Raw battle royal and the Razor Ramon / Rick Martel match to determine a new IC Champion to begin the broadcast; included a 'Special Report' segment, where the main event of the Survivor Series was announced as the All Americans vs. The Foreign Fanatics, with footage of Lex Luger interrupting Ludvig Borga's interview on Raw, it was also announced that the Survivor Series at the Boston Garden had sold out in less than 1-hour; in the Survivor Series Report later in the broadcast, a second match was announced of Jerry Lawler & his knights vs. Bret Hart and his brothers Owen, Keith, & Bruce Hart; included a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett: The Heavenly Bodies (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated Tom McNeany & Ray Roy at 3:03 when Del Ray pinned McNeany with a moonsault off the top Doink the Clown pinned Chris Duffy at 2:39 with the Whoopie Cushion Diesel pinned PJ Walker at 2:48 with a punch to the face Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Arn Armstrong & Ricky Rich at 2:23 when Scott got the pin following the top rope bulldog double team 10/24/93 - included WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers & Johnny Polo as guests of the King's Court, which was interrupted by Men on a Mission and Oscar; MOM then challenged the champions to a title match for the following week, which Polo accepted on behalf of his team; featured a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the two main event matches at Survivor Series; included a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett; featured a 'Survivor Series Report' where two more matches were announced for the event - Bam Bam Bigelow, the Headshrinkers and Bastion Booger vs. Four Doinks, and Razor Ramon, Mr. Perfect, Marty Jannetty & the 1-2-3 Kid vs. IRS, Adam Bomb, Rick Martel, & Diesel: Ludvig Borga defeated an unknown via submission with the backbreaker at 2:33 The Smoking Gunns defeated Barry Hardy & Bert Centeno at 3:11 when Bart pinned Centeno following the Revolver Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Mike Davis at 1:31 with the powerbomb; after the bout, Bomb hit the move again; moments later, Giant Gonzalez, wearing street clothes came to the ring and Bomb and Wippleman quickly left ringside Mr. Perfect pinned Scott Taylor at 1:57 with the Perfect Plex Tatanka pinned Duane Gill at 1:50 with the Samoan Drop Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Jerry Seavey at 1:32 with a kick to the back of the head 10/31/93 - included WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon as a guest of the King's Court in which he discussed IRS and his match at the Survivor Series; featured highlights from the Savage / Crush Summit from the 10/18/93 Raw; included a 'Special Report' segment focusing on the Survivor Series match between the All Americans and the Foreign Fanatics; featured a vignette of Ray Combs regarding the Family Feud match at the Survivor Series; included the announcement that SMW Tag Team Champions the Rock 'n' Roll Express would defend against the Heavenly Bodies at the Survivor Series; featured a vignette of Rick Martel playing the WWF Royal Rumble Sega Genesis game; included the final appearance of ring announcer Mike McGuirk: Marty Jannetty pinned Tony Devito at the 3-minute mark with the flying fistdrop The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Ralph Mosca & Barry Horowitz at 2:43 when Fatu pinned Mosca with the top rope splash IRS pinned Phil Apollo at 1:05 with the Write Off lariat Owen Hart pinned Mike Bell at 2:18 with a gutwrench suplex Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers (w/ Johnny Polo) via count-out at around the 8-minute mark after Mabel hit Jacques with a legdrop on the floor
WWF @ Fresno, CA - September 30, 1993 Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel Razor Ramon defeated Rick Martel (sub. for Mr. Hughes) Adam Bomb and Bam Bam Bigelow defeated the Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker
- 10/93: "King of the Ring" was released on Game Boy.
WWF @ San Jose, CA - Arena - October 1, 1993 (7,500) Debut at the venue Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn at 13:25 when Mabel pinned Steven Dunn after a rolling kick IRS pinned the 1-2-3 Kid at 11:02 by grabbing the tights for leverage after the momentum of a crossbody by the Kid put IRS on top Razor Ramon pinned Rick Martel at 14:26 with the Razor's Edge Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga at 15:34 after hitting him with the running forearm Mr. Perfect pinned Diesel at 10:31 with a roll up after Razor Ramon came ringside and distracted Diesel WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers defeated Adam Bomb & Bam Bam Bigelow at 13:23 via count-out when, after Bigelow hit the headbutt off the top onto Pierre, Johnny Polo came out and argued with Luna Vachon on the floor, prompting Bigelow to argue with Polo which led to a fight with Bomb; the challengers played the babyfaces in the match; after the bout, Bigelow and Bomb made up, with Bigelow then throwing Polo to the floor WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned the Undertaker at 8:53 with a legdrop after hitting the challenger four times with his salt bucket; after the match, Undertaker cleared the champion from the ring
WWF @ Sacramento, CA - Arco Arena - October 2, 1993 (4,200) Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Rick Martel Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga IRS defeated the 1-2-3 Kid WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Adam Bomb & Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker in a casket match
WWF @ Los Angeles, CA - Sports Arena - October 3, 1993 (7,000) IRS defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Men on a Mission defeated Well Dunn WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Rick Martel Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Adam Bomb & Bam Bam Bigelow WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker USWA @ Memphis, TN - October 4, 1993 Jeff Gaylord defeated Leon Downs The Rock & Roll Phantom defeated the Spellbinder Mike Anthony defeated Bull Pain Wolfie D defeated American Eagle #2 (Danny Davis) American Eagle #1 (Ken Wayne) defeated JC Ice via disqualification Miss Texas defeated Brandy Wine Brian Christopher defeated Tony Falk Jeff Jarrett pinned Tommy Rich by hitting him with a chain; stipulations stated the winner would win the vacant USWA Heavyweight Title Moondog Spike & Mike Anthony (sub. for Moondog Cujo) defeated USWA Tag Team Champions the Dog Catchers to win the titles; Paul Neighbors was placed in a cage during the bout Unified Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler defeated Randy Savage via reverse decision; Savage originally won the match and title but was caught with a chain after the fall and the call was changed
WWF @ Valparaiso, IN - October 7, 1993 The Bushwhackers defeated Well Dunn Owen Hart defeated Barry Horowitz Randy Savage defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out Tatanka defeated Bastion Booger WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Men on a Mission Marty Jannetty defeated Tom Stone WWF World Champion Yokozuna defated Bret Hart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Tel Aviv, Israel - October 7, 1993 (12,000; sell out) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown (Lombardi) WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defated IRS via count-out Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Diesel defeated the Brooklyn Brawler (sub. for Mr. Perfect) The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb (sub. for Mr. Hughes) in a casket match Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga (sub. for WWF World Champion Yokozuna)
SMW @ Hazzard, KY - October 7, 1993 (450) Tony Anthony defeated Tim Horner The Bullet defeated Killer Kyle SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson fought Scott & Steve Armstrong to a no contest SMW Champion Brian Lee defeated Tracy Smothers (w/ Sensational Sherri) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray via disqualification
- 10/8/93: Mr. Nanny, starring Hulk Hogan, opened in US theaters. Afa, Kamala, Jim Neidhart, Brutus Beefcake, and George Steele also appear.
WWF @ Moline, IL - Mark of the Quad - October 8, 1993 (1,750) Marty Jannetty defeated Barry Horowitz The Bushwhackers defeated Well Dunn Owen Hart defeated Tom Stone Randy Savage defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Tatanka defeated Bastion Booger WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers defeated Men on a Mission WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned Bret Hart
WWF @ Haifa, Israel - October 8, 1993 (4,000; sell out) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown (Lombardi) WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defated IRS via count-out Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Diesel defeated the Brooklyn Brawler (sub. for Mr. Perfect) The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb in a casket match (sub. for Mr. Hughes) Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga (sub. for WWF World Champion Yokozuna)
SMW @ Knoxville, TN - Civic Coliseum - October 8, 1993 (1,100) Tony Anthony defeated Tim Horner Bobby Blaze defeated Chris Candido The Bullet defeated Killer Kyle SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson fought Scott & Steve Armstrong to a no contest SMW Champion Brian Lee defeated Tracy Smothers (w/ Sensational Sherri) Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated Rick & Scott Steiner via disqualification when, after Rick was hit with Cornette's tennis racquet and double teamed, Scott untied the Steiners' dog, tied to the ringpost, and chased Prichard & Del Ray from the ring (Wrestling Gold: Blood, Brawls and Grudges)
WWF @ Vienna, Austria - Vienna Bicycle Racing Hall - October 9, 1993 Bob Backlund defeated Papa Shango The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Doink the Clown (Lombardi) The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb in a casket match Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga via disqualification Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel via disqualification WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out
SMW @ Barbourville, KY - October 9, 1993 (1,009) Tony Anthony defeated Tim Horner Chris Candido defeated Bobby Blaze The Bullet defeated Killer Kyle SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson fought Scott & Steve Armstrong to a no contest SMW Heavyweight Champion Brian Lee defeated Tracey Smothers (w/ Sensational Sherri) Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray defeated Rick & Scott Steiner via disqualification
WWF @ Des Moines, IA - October 9, 1993 (1,500) The Bushwhackers defeated Well Dunn Owen Hart defeated Barry Horowitz Randy Savage defeated Bam Bam Bigelow via count-out Tatanka defeated Bastion Booger WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Men on a Mission Marty Jannetty defeated Tom Stone WWF World Champion Yokozuna defated Bret Hart in a steel cage match
WWF @ Sioux City, IA - October 10, 1993 (matinee)
SMW @ Johnson City, TN - October 10, 1993 (969) Tony Anthony defeated Tim Horner Bobby Blaze defeated Chris Candido The Bullet defeated Killer Kyle SMW Tag Team Champions the Rock 'n' Roll Express fought Scott & Steve Armstrong to a double count-out SMW Champion Brian Lee defeated Tracey Smothers (w/ Sensational Sherri) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray via disqualification
WWF @ Lisbon, Portugal - October 10, 1993 WWF @ Hamburg, Germany - Sporthalle - October 11, 1993 USWA @ Memphis, TN - October 11, 1993 (850) Jeff Gaylord defeated Jim Dodson Doug Gilbert defeated the Spellbinder PG-13 defeated the American Eagles Tony Falk & Miss Texas defeated Brian Christopher & Toni Adams USWA Tag Team Champions Moondog Spike & Mike Anthony defeated Doug Gilbert & the Dog Catcher; Spike's hair and the Dog Catcher's mask were at stake in the bout USWA Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Tommy Rich via count-out Randy Savage (w/ Vince McMahon) defeated Unified Heavyweight Champion Jerry Lawler (w/ Downtown Bruno) to win the title
WWF @ Bielfeld, Germany - Seidenstickerhalle - October 12, 1993 The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Doink the Clown WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out Bob Backlund pinned Papa Shango The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Mr. Perfect defeated Diesel via disqualification when the referee saw Diesel with a foreign object The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb in a casket match Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga with a forearm blow to the face
WWF @ Stuttgart, Germany - Schleyerhalle - October 13, 1993
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - October 18, 1993 Jerry Lawler defeated Doink the Clown (Borne) USWA Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Shawn Michaels via disqualification Jerry Lawler, USWA Champion Jeff Jarrett, & Brian Christopher defeated Shawn Michaels, Doink the Clown, & Koko B. Ware in an elimination match; Christopher pinned Michaels after Michaels sustained the piledriver from Lawler; Koko pinned Lawler after Michaels returned ringside and hit Lawler in the face with a foreign object; Doink pinned Jarrett after Koko hit Jarrett with a foreign object; Christopher pinned Doink after Koko accidentally hit his tag partner with a standing elbow from the middle turnbuckle; Christopher pinned Koko after Michaels returned to the ring and accidentally hit his tag partner, with Christopher then throwing Michaels from the ring; after the bout, Michaels, Koko, & Doink triple teamed Christopher for several minutes until Lawler and Jarrett came out to clear the ring
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - October 18, 1993 Monday Night Raw - in an untelevised segment, Crush came to the ring in his Demolition garb, leather mask, etc and briefly was at ringside before returning backstage: Sabu defeated Scott Taylor Mr. Perfect & Tatanka defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out 10/18/93 - included a Survivor Series Report hosted by Joe Fowler, which was interrupted to show Crush's arrival at the building where he was greeted by Bobby Heenan; featured the Randy Savage / Crush Summit, conducted by Heenan; Crush came to the ring with Mr. Fuji, with Heenan saying Savage had betrayed Crush and stabbed him in the back - speaking of Savage not helping him soon enough when WWF World Champion Yokozuna put him out of action on the 7/12/93 Raw - and he sat at ringside and watched Yokozuna give Crush four Bonzai Drops before pulling him out; Savage eventually entered the ring after Crush warned him to stay out of his life, with Savage saying Crush was making a big mistake and Heenan and Fuji were both garbage, and asked Crush to shake his hand and go with him so they can talk about all their problems privately; Crush hesitated at first but eventually shook Savage's hand after pushing Heenan away who tried to convince Crush not to do it; then as Savage and Crush were in the aisle about to leave ringside, Crush held up Savage's arm and then clotheslined him and picked him up and dropped him on the guard rail, causing Savage to bleed from the mouth; Yokozuna and Jim Cornette then came ringside, with Crush throwing Savage into the ring and Yoko hitting the Bonzai Drop on Savage; moments later, several referees pulled Savage out before Yoko could hit a second; at the end of the show it was revealed that Savage had a lacerated tongue from being dropped on the railing by Crush; during the show, fans were offered to phone in and vote as to whether or not Shawn Michaels' suspension should be lifted by Jack Tunney, with 36% voting YES and 64% voting NO; included a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett, showing Jarrett at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated PJ Walker & Tony DeVito at 3:07 when Scott pinned DeVito following the top rope bulldog double team IRS pinned Scott Taylor at 3:30 with the Write Off lariat Tatanka pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 3:01 with the Samoan Drop; during the bout, Randy Savage spoke about how he didn't want his friendship with Crush to end when discussing their meeting later in the show and mentioned appearing on Radio WWF two nights earlier speaking about his dislike for Hulk Hogan and how he thought he was a prima donna Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Dennis Diamond at the 3-minute mark with a slingshot splash 10/25/93 - included highlights from last week's Savage / Crush Summit to begin the show; featured comments from Johnny Polo who said that Marty Jannetty and the 1-2-3 Kid were losers and he could beat both of them himself with both arms tied behind his back; included a promo from Ray Combs about hosting the Family Feud match at the Survivor Series between the Hart Family and Jerry Lawler & his Knights; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett: Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Phil Apollo via submission at 2:49 with the head vice The 1-2-3 Kid fought Marty Jannetty to a double count-out at around the 13-minute mark after Johnny Polo - who had came ringside mid-way through the bout - pushed Jannetty down on the floor as the Kid attempted a dive over the top onto Jannetty; after the bout, Jannetty and the Kid dragged Polo back to the ring and double teamed him (Best of the WWF: Mega Matches) Ludvig Borga defeated Mike Bucci via submission at 3:45 with the backbreaker; after the bout, Bobby Heenan interviewed Borga at ringside discussing his match with Tatanka the following weekend on WWF Superstars with Borga saying he would end Tatanka's undefeated streak and his career Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Todd Mata & Steve Greenman at 5:33 when Mabel pinned Mata with a front bulldog Diesel pinned Dan Dubiel with a right hand punch at 4:02 11/1/93: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned Bastion Booger by reversing Booger's sit-down splash attempt into a sunset flip at 7:09 Mr. Perfect pinned the Executioner with the Perfect Plex at 4:51 The Smoking Gunns defeated Well Dunn (w/ Harvey Wippleman) via disqualification at 7:31 when Wippleman tripped Billy Gunn Adam Bomb pinned Virgil with the powerbomb at 5:31
WWF @ Glens Falls, NY - Civic Center - October 19, 1993 Wrestling Challenge taping: Rich Myers defeated Todd Champion Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers via disqualification WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Mr. Perfect at 7:48 with a splash in the corner, thrust to the throat, and the Bonzai Drop after Fuji distracted the challenger by grabbing his foot from the floor (Wrestlefest 94) Owen Hart defeated Sabu Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler in a steel cage match after interference from both Owen Hart and the Black Knight (Glen Jacobs) 11/7/93: Crush defeated Scott Taylor via submission with the head vice at 1:23 Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Barry Horowitz & Barry Hardy at 2:37 following the bulldog off the top Bastion Booger pinned the 1-2-3 Kid at 7:01 Rick Martel defeated Dan Dubiel via submission with the Boston Crab at 2:51 Mr. Perfect pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with the Perfect Plex at 1:48 11/14/93: Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Rich Myers The Smoking Gunns defeated Tony DeVito & Todd Mata IRS defeated an unknown Bret & Owen Hart defeated Well Dunn (w/ Harvey Wippleman) at around the 5-minute mark when Timothy Dunn submitted to Bret's Sharpshooter Crush defeated PJ Walker 11/21/93 - featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett in which he was shown in the recording studio not satisfied with the performance of the other musicians; the vignette also featured Miss Texas (Jackie) but she wasn't referred to; included Jim Ross' debut as host of Face to Face, taking over for Joe Fowler: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned Barry Horowitz with a back superplex Ludvig Borga defeated Chaz Ware via submission with the backbreaker Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated the Executioners Adam Bomb pinned Tony Webb with the pumphandle slam Marty Jannetty defeated Diesel via count-out The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Corey Student & Steve Grieman
WWF @ Burlington, VT - Civic Center - October 20, 1993 (2,500; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Glen Jacobs defeated Mike Bell Sabu defeated Scott Taylor Doink the Clown defeated Barry Horowitz WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon & Marty Jannetty defeated IRS & Diesel via disqualification at 10:58 when IRS hit Razor in the back with his steel briefcase; after the bout, Razor & Jannetty cleared the ring of the opposition (Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams) Bret Hart pinned Jerry Lawler The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga 11/6/93 - included highlights of last week's Tatanka / Ludvig Borga match to begin the show; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett; included the announcement that there would be some type of competition where a fan would appear on Jerry Lawler's King's Court and would be able to tell him off and more details would be announced next week (the competition was later dropped when Lawler left the WWF for several months): Rick Steiner pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau (w/ Johnny Polo) at around the 7-minute mark with a bulldog off the top; during the bout, Scott Steiner and WWF Tag Team Champion Pierre came ringside Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Rich Myers at 1:17 with the powerbomb; after the bout, Bomb had a confrontation with Marty Jannetty which led to a match later in the telecast Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Gary Jackson at 2:33 after dropping him face-first on the turnbuckle The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Tony DeVito at 1:53 with a moonsault off the top The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Greg Hatfield & ? Cohito at the 56-second mark when Fatu got the pin with a splash off the top; prior to the bout, Doink the Clown was shown on the video wall and introduced a second Doink with both saying they would see the Headshrinkers at the Survivor Series Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman) defeated Marty Jannetty via count-out at 2:44 after Wippleman stomped on Jannetty on the floor until the 1-2-3 Kid attempted to make the save and was attacked by Bomb in the ring; a brawl then ensued involving WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon, the Kid, and Jannetty against Bomb, Rick Martel, IRS, and Diesel with Razor's team clearing the others from the ring as the show came to a close 11/13/93 - featured the announcement Randy Savage had been barred from the broadcast booth after he attacked Crush during the previous week's Raw; included Lex Luger, Rick & Scott Steiner introducing the Undertaker as their fourth member at the Survivor Series, substituting for an injured Tatanka, with Taker opening his jacket to show and American flag printed on the inside; the Foreign Fanatics team then appeared ringside but were held back by referees; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett; included closing comments from IRS and Bret Hart about their scheduled match the following week: Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Chuck Greenman at 3:07 when Mo pinned Greenman with an elbow drop Ludvig Borga defeated Dan Dubiel via submission with the backbreaker at 2:02 Bastion Booger pinned Joe Brenan with the sit-down splash at 1:07; prior to the match, as Booger made his way to the ring, 3 Doinks appeared on the big screen and made fun of him WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Rick Martel via count-out at 4:56 after Martel collided with Harvey Wippleman on the floor, who came ringside mid-way through the bout; after the bout, there was a confrontation between Martel and Wippleman, and later Adam Bomb; moments later, Diesel and IRS settled things down between their tag team partners for the Survivor Series Diesel pinned Chaz Ware with a right hand punch to the face (the match was joined in progress) 11/20/93 - featured the debut of Reo Rogers (Bruce Prichard) who did guest commentary for the show alongside Vince McMahon, replacing Jerry Lawler; included footage of the Lex Luger / Pierre match from Raw to begin the show and the announcement Pierre was now out of the Survivor Series and the Foreign Fanatics would name a replacement later in the show; featured an 'Update' segment showing footage from Monday Night Raw 2 weeks ago, showing Randy Savage throwing McMahon to the floor and attacking Crush, resulting in him being suspended as a broadcaster; included the Foreign Fanatics introducing Crush as their new partner; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett, which included a cameo appearance by Miss Texas (Jackie) of the USWA: The Smoking Gunns defeated Phil Apollo & Mike Bell at 2:57 when Bart pinned Bell following the Revolver Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Scott Taylor with a dropkick at 1:29; earlier in the bout, Bigelow failed the diving headbutt; after the bout, four Doinks with buckets appeared on the video wall Owen Hart pinned Iron Mike Sharpe with a missile dropkick at 1:49 Well Dunn (w/ Harvey Wippleman) defeated PJ Walker & Dennis Diamond at 1:32 when Timothy Well pinned Walker with a flying forearm Bret Hart defeated IRS via disqualification at around the 10-minute mark when Mr. Fuji hit Hart with the Japanese flagpole; after the bout, Hart dropkicked WWF World Champion Yokozuna - who came ringside mid-way through the contest to scout his opponent for the Survivor Series Showdown - off the ring apron
WWF @ Plymouth, MA - Plymouth Hall - October 21, 1993 Mr. Perfect vs. Diesel
WWF @ Amherst, MA - Mullins Center - October 21, 1993 (1,500) Owen Hart pinned Bastion Booger The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns when Samu pinned Billy Gunn WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out after tying the challenger's tie to the ringpost WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Men on a Mission when Pierre pinned Mo Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga
WWF @ Fall River, MA - Veterans Memorial Armory - October 22, 1993 Included Tatanka, Diesel, and Mr. Perfect
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - October 22, 1993 (9,800) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Men on a Mission WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out after tying the challenger's necktie to the ring post WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned the Undertaker following a legdrop
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - October 23, 1993 (matinee) (5,800) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Men on a Mission defeated Axl Rotten & the Executioner WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker
WWF @ Pittsfield, MA - October 23, 1993
WWF @ Hershey, PA - Hersheypark Arena - October 24, 1993 (3,500) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned the Undertaker after hitting him with the salt bucket WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Men on a Mission when Jacques pinned Mo WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out after tying the challenger's tie to the ringpost Bret Hart pinned Bam Bam Bigelow Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga
WWF @ Norwalk, CT - High School - October 24, 1993 Fundraiser benefiting the Norwalk High School Athletic Administration Included Marty Jannetty, the 1-2-3 Kid, Men on a Mission, Mr. Perfect, and Tatanka
USWA @ Memphis, TN - October 25, 1993 Little Eagle defeated Midget D Sweet Georgia Brown defeated Miss Texas USWA Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: PG-13 defeated the American Eagles USWA Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: Moondogs defeated Jeff Gaylord & Mike Anthony USWA Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: Jerry Lawler & the Red Knight defeated Doomsday (Glen Jacobs) & Reggie B. Fine USWA Tag Team Championship Tournament Quarter Finals: Jeff Jarrett & Brian Christopher defeated Doink the Clown (Lombardi) & Koko B. Ware via disqualification USWA Tag Team Championship Tournament Semi Finals: Jerry Lawler & the Red Knight defeated the Moondogs USWA Tag Team Championship Tournament Semi Finals: Jeff Jarrett & Brian Christopher defeated PG-13 USWA Tag Team Championship Tournament Finals: Jeff Jarrett & Brian Christopher defeated Jerry Lawler & the Red Knight to win the titles after Jarrett hit Lawler with a chain given to him by Christopher
USWA @ Louisville, KY - October 26, 1993 Del Rios defeated Moondog Spike Doomsday defeated Steve Marino PG-13 & Midget D defeated the American Eagles & Little Eagle The Moondogs defeated Mike Anthony & Jeff Gaylord Brian Christopher & Doink the Clown (Lombardi) defeated Jeff Jarrett & Tony Falk
WWF @ Detroit, MI - Joe Louis Arena - October 28, 1993 (1,700) WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga with the running forearm, despite interference from Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification when Jacques hit Scott with one of the title belts to prevent the pinfall after Pierre sustained the Frankensteiner WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned the Undertaker after hitting him with the salt bucket The Headshrinkers defeated Men on a Mission when Samu pinned Mo Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler in a steel cage match after interference from the Black Knight and Owen Hart
WWF @ Ft. Pierce, FL - St. Lucie County Civic Center - October 28, 1993 (800) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Johnny Polo The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Dave Heath (Gangrel), the Cuban Assassin, & Little Louie Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Doink the Clown via disqualification when Doink threw water on his opponent The Smoking Gunns defeated Barry Horowitz & Timothy Well Mr. Perfect pinned Diesel with the Perfect Plex Adam Bomb pinned Marty Jannetty with his feet on the ropes WWF @ Long Island, NY - Nassau Coliseum - October 29, 1993 (10,300) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Rick Martel defeated Marty Jannetty Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga The Smoking Gunns defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers via count-out WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon & Mr. Perfect defeated IRS & Diesel Bob Backlund defeated Duane Gill Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler via disqualification when one of the masked Knights interfered
WWF @ Orlando, FL - Arena - October 29, 1993 (1,400) The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Dave Heath (Gangrel), the Cuban Assassin, & Little Louie Adam Bomb defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Men on a Mission defeated Barry Horowitz & Timothy Well The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Doink the Clown (Lombardi) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers
WWF @ Rochester, NY - October 30, 1993 (4,000) Rick Martel defeated Marty Jannetty Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out Owen Hart defeated Diesel WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated the Smoking Gunns Bret Hart pinned Jerry Lawler WWF @ Ft. Myers, FL - Lee County Civic Center - October 30, 1993 The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Dave Heath, the Cuban Assassin, & Little Louie when Tiger pinned Louie Adam Bomb pinned the 1-2-3 Kid Men on a Mission defeated Barry Horowitz & an unknown Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Doink the Clown Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification when Yoko hit the challenger with his salt bucket; after the bout, Yoko attempted the Bonzai Drop but Taker sat up and dropped the champion with the chokeslam
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - October 31, 1993 (matinee) (5,300) Johnny Polo defeated Virgil Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated the Smoking Gunns The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Diesel via disqualification Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler in a steel cage match
WWF @ Palmetto, FL - Manatee Civic Center - October 31, 1993 (matinee) (1,000) The Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson defeated Dave Heath (Gangrel), the Cuban Assassin, & Little Louie Adam Bomb defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Men on a Mission defeated Pat Tanaka & Barry Horowitz The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Doink the Clown (Lombardi) Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers
WWF @ Peterborough, Ontario - November 1, 1993 (1,300) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Johnny Polo defeated Virgil The Smoking Gunns defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via count-out WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon & Owen Hart defeated Diesel & Rick Martel Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler in a steel cage match
WWF @ Sunrise, FL - Musical Theatre - November 1, 1993 (1,000) Dave Heath, the Cuban Assassin, & Little Louie defeated the Bushwhackers & Tiger Jackson Adam Bomb defeated the 1-2-3 Kid The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification Men on a Mission defeated Barry Horowitz & Pat Tanaka Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Headshrinkers Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Doink the Clown (Lombardi)
WWF @ Hudson, NY - November 5, 1993 WWF @ Indianapolis, IN - Market Square Arena - November 5, 1993 (3,200) The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Owen Hart defeated Brian Costello Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga with the running forearm Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Rick Martel pinned Marty Jannetty with a roll up WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out after tying the challenger's tie to the ring post Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler in a cage match after interference from both the Blue Knight (Brian Costello) and Owen Hart
WWF @ Richfield, OH - Coliseum - November 6, 1993 (4,000) Rick Martel defeated Marty Jannetty WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler in a steel cage match
WWF @ Shamokin, PA - November 6, 1993 (1,700) Doink the Clown defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Crush defeated Virgil Bob Backlund (sub. for Mr. Perfect) defeated Diesel Adam Bomb defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Men on a Mission defeated Pat Tanaka & Barry Horowitz The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Locksheldreke, NY - Sullivan County Community College - November 7, 1993 Fundraising benefiting the Liberty Central Youth Center Included Bret Hart, the Headshrinkers, Rick & Scott Steiner, and WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon
WWF @ Providence, RI - Civic Center - November 7, 1993 (matinee) (5,400) Rick Martel pinned Marty Jannetty with a reverse roll up at 11:38 Owen Hart pinned Bastion Booger at 8:09 Doink the Clown pinned the Brooklyn Brawler (w/ Luna Vachon) (sub. for Bam Bam Bigelow) at 10:30 Bob Backlund (sub. for Mr. Perfect) defeated Diesel via disqualification at 5:02 when Diesel assaulted referee Earl Hebner The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna in a non-title casket match at 6:36 after hitting the champion with his own salt bucket The Smoking Gunns defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via count-out at 12:29 Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga at 9:29
WWF @ Bushkill, PA - Fernwood Resort - November 8, 1993 Monday Night Raw: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Pat Tanaka WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker Bret Hart pinned Jerry Lawler 11/8/93 - during the duration of the broadcast, a 1-800 voteline was set up to determine who would face Quebecar Pierre the following week; the options were Lex Luger, the 1-2-3 Kid, Doink the Clown, and Marty Jannetty; Luger won in a landslide: Ludvig Borga fought Scott Steiner to a double disqualification when a brawl ensued in the ring pitting Rick & Scott Steiner against Borga and the Quebecars; the Quebecars came ringside mid-way through the match which prompted Rick to do the same Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Corey Student & Steve Smith with the bulldog / splash double team Crush fought Dan Dubiel to a no contest when Randy Savage, who did commentary for the broadcast, pushed Vince McMahon out of his way - knocking him to the ground - and attacked Crush from behind as he was making his way to the ring; officials eventually pulled the two men apart Rick Martel defeated John Paul via submission with the Boston Crab Bob Backlund vs. Barry Horowitz; during the match, Savage and Crush began another brawl and the cameras focused on them rather than the match in the ring; as the show came to a close, Savage and Crush were seen fighting outside the arena 11/15/93 - included an opening segment in which it was announced Randy Savage was suspended from commentary duties as a result of the previous week's brawl with Crush: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with the Razor's Edge; during the bout, Vince McMahon announced that, due to legal troubles, Jerry Lawler would be replaced by Shawn Michaels at the Survivor Series The Headshrinkers defeated Mike Bucci & Mike Moraldo following Fatu's splash off the top Lex Luger pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Quebecar Pierre (w/ Johnny Polo) with a forearm blow after knocking Polo off the ring apron; after the bout, Jacques came out to try to revive his partner; Pierre was eventually taken from ringside on a stretcher; as a result of the incident, Pierre was taken out of the Survivor Series Diesel pinned Sid Garrison with an elbow drop Survivor Series Showdown - 11/21/93: Doink the Clown pinned Bastion Booger with a school boy roll up; after the bout, Doink poured tobasco sauce on Booger's pizza when he wasn't looking; moments later, Booger ate the pizza and sold the hot sauce as though it was burning his mouth Survivor Series Showdown - 11/21/93: IRS pinned Marty Jannetty with the Write Off lariat
WWF @ Carbondale, PA - High School - November 9, 1993 Wrestling Challenge taping: It was later reported the principal and school board were upset in the condition the school was left in after the taping, including whiskey bottles in the cafeteria, human feces in the locker room floor, and a broken door Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers via disqualification The Undertaker defeated Jerry Lawler Bret Hart & Lex Luger defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna & Ludvig Borga 11/28/93: The Undertaker pinned Gus Kentaroccus with the tombstone at 2:03 Bob Backlund pinned the Brooklyn Brawler with a bridge at 2:50 Ludvig Borga defeated Mike Moraldo at 2:23 The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 2:14 with a standing moonsault IRS defeated Dan Dubiel at 1:49 Bastion Booger defeated Rick Martel via disqualification at 3:20 after spraying Booger with his Arrogance colonge following Booger's sit-down splash The Smoking Gunns defeated Tony Mata & Reno Riggins at 2:08 following a powerbomb / elbow drop off the top combo 12/5/93: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Cory Student WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers defeated JS Storm & Sid Garrison Virgil defeated Barry Horowitz Diesel defeated Tony Webb Men on a Mission defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Joe Brenon Marty Jannetty defeated HD Ryder Adam Bomb defeated Chaz Ware 12/12/93 - hosted by Jim Ross & Gorilla Monsoon (Monsoon's return to Challenge after an 8-month absence), replacing Bobby Heenan, with footage shown to begin the broadcast of Monsoon kicking Heenan out of the WWF the previous Monday on Raw; included a 'Special Report' segment whereit was announced WWF World Champion Yokozuna would defend against the Undertaker in a Casket match at the Royal Rumble; included a compilation featuring parts of all the Jeff Jarrett vignettes; featured highlights from the Shawn Michaels vs. 123 Kid match and aftermath from the previous Monday's Raw: Tatanka pinned Reno Riggins at 3:43 with the Samoan Drop The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Steve Smith & Frank Kanyak at 2:29 when Fatu pinned Smith with a splash off the top; after the bout, Samu smashed a pineapple in Kanyak's face Doink the Clown (w/ Dink) defeated Glen Ruth via submission at 2:39 with a front facelock Ludvig Borga defeated Greg Hatfield via submission at 1:56 with the backbreaker Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Mike Bucci via submission at 2:26 with the head vice Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Mike Khoury at 2:34 when Scott pinned Khoury following the Frankensteiner WWF IC Champion Shawn Michaels pinned John Paul at 1:47 with the piledriver
WWF @ Dehli, NY - Farrell Hall - November 10, 1993 (2,500; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: The Undertaker defeated Jerry Lawler Jerry Lawler defeated Owen Hart via disqualification when Bret Hart interfered as Lawler had Owen tied in the ropes and was slapping and spitting on him; after the bout, Owen argued with Bret for costing him the match; the match was to have aired as part of the Survivor Series Showdown USA special but was cut due to Lawler's criminal charges Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Survivor Series Showdown - 11/21/93: Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Virgil via submission with the head vice; after the bout, Crush reapplied the hold Survivor Series Showdown - 11/21/93: WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Bret Hart via disqualification when Owen Hart interfered after Fuji hit Bret with the salt bucket behind the referee's back; Owen had come ringside moments earlier under the assumption that the match was almost over, as Bret had Yoko in the Sharpshooter 11/27/93 - featured the debut of Stan Lane as a commentator alongside Vince McMahon; included an 'Update' segment where it was announced a WWF Women's Championship tournament would begin the following Monday in Memphis, TN; the segment also featured Gorilla Monsoon speaking with Owen Hart by phone in which Owen asked not to be referred to as Bret Hart's brother and said he had always been in Bret's shadow and Bret did not carry his part at the Survivor Series; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Steve Smith & Lavern Gill at 2:12 when Scott pinned Gill following the bulldog off the top double team WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned Mike Khoury at 2:33 with the Razor's Edge Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Mike Bucci at 1:51 with the powerbomb; a young boy from the crowd, by the name of JB Yetter, was the guest ring announcer for the match Shawn Michaels pinned Dan Dubiel at 1:54 with the piledriver Doink the Clown (w/ Dink) pinned Sid Garrison at the 59-second mark with the Whoopie Cushion; prior to the bout, Doink announced WWF President Jack Tunney ruled there could only be one Doink before then introducing Dink (Dink's Wrestling Challenge debut) Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Paul Jones via submission with the head vice at 1:58 12/4/93 - included Shawn Michaels as a guest of Reo's Roundup in which Michaels said he answers to no man in reference to his suspension and that Razor Ramon was an imposter and he was the true IC champion; Ramon then appeared and said, if it was up to him, he would have beaten Michaels personally to win the title; Razor then burst Michaels' bubble gum with his toothpick; featured an 'Update' segment showing clips from the Family Feud match at the Survivor Series, along with comments from Owen Hart in which he said he was sick of not getting enough recognition and comments from Bret Hart who said he and Owen needed to talk and settle their differences because they are family; included a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett; featured clips from the Survivor Series main event of Yokozuna facing the Undertaker: Ludvig Borga defeated John Paul via submission with the backbreaker at 2:17 Bob Backlund pinned Iron Mike Sharpe at 1:38 with a leg roll up The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Greg Hatfield & Todd Mata at 2:15 when Fatu pinned Hatfield with th top rope splash The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Glen Ruth at 2:06 with a reverse crossbody off the top; Chris Walsh, a young fan from the crowd, was the guest ring announcer for the match Diesel pinned Frank Kanyak at 1:09 with a sidewalk slam Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Steve Smith & Gus Kantarakis at the 2-minute mark when Mabel pinned Kantarakis after Mo stood on the top rope and pushed Mabel on top of the opponent Marty Jannetty pinned Reno Riggins at 1:34 with the flying fistdrop 12/11/93 - included a pre-taped sit-down interview between Vince McMahon and Owen Hart in which Owen challenged his brother Bret to a one-on-one match; featured an 'Update' segment where clips were shown of Gorilla Monsoon kicking Bobby Heenan out of the arena on Monday Night Raw and the announcement was made that the Undertaker would challenge WWF World Champion Yokozuna in a casket match at the Royal Rumble; included a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett; featured highlights from Monday Night Raw of the Shawn Michaels / 1-2-3 Kid match and aftermath: WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars (w/ Johnny Polo) defeated Paul Jones & Chaz Ware at 1:47 when Pierre pinned Ware following the Tower of Quebec; after the bout, the champions hit the Boston Crab / legdrop combo on Jones Bastion Booger pinned Tony Webb with the sit-down splash IRS pinned Mike Moraldo at 1:40 with the Write Off lariat; Liz Woodward, a fan from the crowd, was the guest ring announcer for the match Tatanka pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 2:38 with the Samoan Drop (Tatanka's TV return after a 6-week absence) The Smoking Gunns defeated Corey Student & Joe Brennon at 2:40 when Billy pinned Brennon with an elbow drop off the top as Bart held Brennon in a side slam position Rick Martel defeated JS Storm via submission with the Boston Crab at 2:17
WWF @ Thunder Bay, Ontario - November 11, 1993 WWF @ Kankakee, IL - November 11, 1993 (800) Men on a Mission defeated Barry Horowitz & Tom Stone Tiger Jackson defeated Little Louie The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Doink the Clown defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Crush defeated Marty Jannetty Bret Hart defeated Adam Bomb
WWF @ Winnipeg, Manitoba - Arena - November 12, 1993 (6,000) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Diesel defeated Bob Backlund Rick Martel defeated 1-2-3 Kid WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification WWF @ Decatur, IL - November 12, 1993 WWF @ Dupo, IL - November 13, 1993 (700) Men on a Mission defeated Barry Horowitz & Tom Stone Tiger Jackson defeated Little Louie The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Doink the Clown defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Crush defeated Marty Jannetty Bret Hart defeated Adam Bomb with the Sharpshooter
WWF @ Brandon, Manitoba - Keystone Centre - November 13, 1993 Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Diesel defeated Bob Backlund Rick Martel defeated 1-2-3 Kid WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification WWF @ Milwaukee, WI - November 14, 1993 Marty Jannetty vs. Crush WWF @ Cape Girardeau, MO - AC Brase Arena - November 14, 1993 Tiger Jackson vs. Little Louie Men on a Mission vs. Well Dunn The Smoking Gunns vs. the Headshrinkers Marty Jannetty vs. Crush Bret Hart vs. Adam Bomb
USWA @ Memphis, TN - November 15, 1993 (1,250) Jeff Gaylord & Mike Anthony defeated PG-13 The Warlock defeated Del Rios Midget D defeated Little Eagle The American Eagles defeated Phi Delta Slamma Downtown Bruno defeated Richard Lee in a loser leaves town match Dirty White Girl defeated Toni Adams via disqualification Dirty White Boy & Doug Gilbert defeated the Moondogs via disqualification Jerry Lawler & Brian Christopher defeated Koko B. Ware & Rex Hargrove via count-out Crush pinned USWA Champion Jeff Jarrett to win the title after hitting him with a foreign object given to him by Toni Adams
USWA @ Leitchfield, KY - Grayson County High School - November 16, 1993 Little Eagle defeated Midget D in a diaper match American Eagle #1 defeated Wolfie D American Eagle #2 defeated JC Ice USWA Tag Team Champions Jeff Jarrett & Brian Christopher defeated Phi Kappa Slamma The Undertaker (sub. for Randy Savage) defeated Crush
- 11/18/93: Vince McMahon was indicted for possession and conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids.
WWF @ Flint, MI - November 18, 1993 (1,750) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Brian Costello Diesel defeated Bob Backlund The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna in a non-title casket match Men on a Mission defeated Tom Stone & Barry Horowitz Bastion Booger defeated Virgil WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS
WWF @ Niagara Falls, NY - November 18, 1993 The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Johnny Polo The Headshrinkers defeated SMW Tag Team Champions the Rock 'n' Roll Express in a non-title match Owen Hart defeated Adam Bomb Rick Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau Doink the Clown defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels in a steel cage match Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga
WWF @ Cadillac, MI - November 19, 1993 (3,500) Men on a Mission defeated Tom Stone & Barry Horowitz The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Brian Costello Bastion Booger defeated Virgil Diesel defeated Bob Backlund WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna in a non-title casket match
WWF @ Syracuse, NY - Onondoga War Memorial - November 19, 1993 (2,150) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Johnny Polo Doink the Clown defated Iron Mike Sharpe Rick Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Owen Hart defeated Adam Bomb via disqualification The Headshrinkers defeated SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson in a non-title match Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels (sub. for Jerry Lawler) in a steel cage match
WWF @ Grand Rapids, MI - November 20, 1993 (1,000) The Brooklyn Brawler defeated Brian Costello Diesel defeated Bob Backlund The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna in a non-title casket match Men on a Mission defeated Tom Stone & Barry Horowitz Bastion Booger defeated Virgil WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS
WWF @ Philadelphia, PA - Spectrum - November 20, 1993 (6,800) The Headshrinkers defeated SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson in a non-title match Adam Bomb defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Johnny Polo (sub. for WWF Tag Team Champion Pierre Oulette) & WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau Doink the Clown defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Owen Hart defeated Duane Gill Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels (sub. for Jerry Lawler) in a steel cage match
WWF @ Hartford, CT - Civic Center - November 21, 1993 (5,400) Adam Bomb (sub. for Johnny Polo) defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Johnny Polo (sub. for Pierre) & WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau Diesel defeated Bob Backlund WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS The Headshrinkers defeated SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson in a non-title match Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga via disqualification
- 11/22/93: Jerry Lawler pleaded not guilty to charges of statutory rape, sodomy, and harassing a witness in Louisville, KY. Lawler was freed pending a $1,000 bond. The sex charges stemmed from an alleged incident involving a 13-year-old girl on June 6 and 7. The additional charge stems from an alleged Oct. 4 incident regarding the sex charges.
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - November 22, 1993 Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars defeated Men on a Mission WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker
- 11/23/93: Vince McMahon pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids to defraud the USDA and illegal possession of anabolic steroids with intent to distribute during an arraignment in Brooklyn, NY. He was released pending a $250,000 bond. A trial date was set for May 2, 1994.
WWF @ Baltimore, MD - Arena - November 23, 1993 Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS via count-out The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler Men on a Mission defeated Axl Rotten & the Executioner WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated the Undertaker
Survivor Series 93 - Boston, MA - Boston Garden - November 24, 1993 (15,509; sell out) Thanksgiving Eve Billy Gunn pinned the Brooklyn Brawler at 7:46 with a sunset flip off the top Pay-per-view bouts - featured an opening pre-taped segment with Lex Luger, his wife, and two children at their home in which they wished the fans at home a happy Thanksgiving; included an unnamed performer singing the National Anthem; featured Vince McMahon & Bobby Heenan on commentary, with Gorilla Monsoon & Jim Ross on commentary for Radio WWF; included Todd Pettingill conducting a backstage interview with Shawn Michaels, during which Michaels said he was the undisputed WWF IC Champion, should be the WWF Superstar of the Year, and noted Michaels' match the previous year against Bret Hart; Pettingill then showed a pre-taped backstage interview Ray Combs, of the Family Feud, conducted with Bret, Owen, Bruce, Keith, & Stu Hart regarding their match against Michaels & his Knights; after the interview, Michaels said he would have put his parents 6-feet under a long time ago if they looked like Stu & Helen Hart and noted he still had his gold a year later while Hart had nothing; Michaels then threatened to hit Stu if he interfered; featured the announcement WrestleMania X would be held March 20, 1994 at Madison Square Garden; included a video package recapping the recent attack on Tatanka by Ludvig Borga & WWF World Champion Yokozuna, the announcement of the Undertaker as the new member of the All Americans, Luger knocking out WWF Tag Team Champion Quebecer Pierre with his forearm and taking him out of the pay-per-view, and the announcement Crush would replace him in the match; featured Pettingill conducting a backstage interview with Yoko, Borga, Crush, WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau, Jim Cornette, Mr. Fuji, & Johnny Polo regarding their upcoming match against Luger, Undertaker, Rick & Scott Steiner: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon, Randy Savage (sub. for Mr. Perfect), the 1-2-3 Kid, & Marty Jannetty defeated IRS, Rick Martel, Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman), & Diesel in an elimination match at 26:59; prior to the bout, IRS cut an in-ring promo saying the fans should be happy his team wasn't going to their house to audit them; following Razor's entrance, he took the mic and said Perfect tagged out before the match began and intrduced the replacement partner by saying he had as much machismo as himself, with Savage then appearing; Martel and Bomb argued at the 7-minute mark, during which Martel punched Wippleman and the teammates came to blows until Diesel and IRS intervened; Savage pinned Diesel with a bodyslam the flying elbowsmash at 10:20 after causing Bomb to collide with Diesel, then knocking Bomb to the floor with a running knee to the back; IRS pinned Savage at 16:48 with a scoop from the middle turnbuckle as Savage stood on the turnbuckle challenging Crush, who appeared ringside moments earlier, to come into the ring; moments earlier, Savage attempted to hit the flying elbowsmash on IRS, only for Crush to appear in the aisle and distract Savage; after the fall, Crush immediately returned backstage, with Savage then chasing after; Razor pinned IRS with the Razor's Edge at 20:33; Razor was counted-out at 21:43 after IRS hit Razor in the gut with his briefcase behind the referee's back as Razor set Martel up for the Razor's Edge; moments later, IRS was seen bleeding from the eye area as he returned backstage; the Kid pinned Martel at 26:49 with a roll up out of the corner; Jannetty pinned Bomb with a sunset flip into the ring Bret, Owen, Bruce, & Keith Hart (w/ Stu Hart) defeated Shawn Michaels, the Black, Blue, & Red Knight (Barry Horowitz, Greg Valentine, & Jeff Gaylord) in an elimination match at 30:56; Terry Funk was set to be one of the Knights but no-showed; Owen pinned the Black Knight with a missile dropkick at 10:49 after Bruce Irish whipped Keith into the Black Knight; Bret defeated the Red Knight via submission with the Sharpshooter after an inverted atomic drop at 18:10; Owen defeated the Blue Knight via submission with the Sharpshooter after a bulldog at 23:46; Michaels pinned Owen with a roll up at 27:16 after Owen collided with Bret on the apron, knocking Bret into the ring barrier; after the fall, Owen became visibly upset with Bret for having him be pinned before then leaving ringside; Michaels was counted-out after he walked out of the match; much of the Hart family was shown sitting ringside for the bout; prior to the bout, guest ring announcer Ray Combs - of The Family Feud - introduced several members of the Hart Family sitting ringside for the show before making jokes at Michaels' expense; Combs provided guest commentary for the match as well; after the match, Owen returned ringside, seemingly to celebrate the win, but began shoving Bret until the other brothers intervened; moments later, after the other Harts returned backstage, Todd Pettingill conducted an interview in the aisle with Owen regarding his actions, with Owen refusing to comment (The Most Powerful Families of Wrestling, Hart & Soul: The Hart Family Anthology) Tom Prichard & Jimmy Del Ray (w/ Jim Cornette) defeated SMW Tag Team Champions Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson to win the titles at around the 13-minute mark when Prichard pinned Gibson after Del Ray came off the top rope with Cornette's tennis racquet behind the referee's back; prior to the bout, Gorilla Monsoon thought about striking Bobby Heenan as the TV and radio commentary teams switched places, with Monsoon & Jim Ross providing commentary for the match; during the bout, Ross noted the feud between Cornette and the Rock 'n' Roll Express had been going 10 years, dating back to when Cornette managed the Midnight Express; late in the bout, Morton was thrown over the top rope to the floor, which would have resulted in a disqualification had the match not been wrestled under WWF rules Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) & the Bushwhackers (all dressed as Doink the Clown) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon), Bastion Booger, & the Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) in an elimination match at 10:58; prior to the match, footage was shown from WWF Superstars of Doink introducing his Doink tag team partners on the big screen as Bigelow & Luna watched on in the ring; moments later, Todd Pettingill conducted a backstage interview with Bigelow, the Headshrinkers, Luna, Afa, & Bastion Booger as they devoured a turkey and Bigelow discussed the upcoming match; during the entrances, Luke rode out on a scooter; Luke pinned Samu with a roll up at 3:01 after Samu bit into a water balloon and burst it; Mabel pinned Booger with a leg drop at 6:02 after Booger failed the sit-down splash and then sustained the Bushwhackers' battering ram; moments later, Mo rode a scooter around the ring for several moments until Bigelow hit a dropkick from behind and threw the scooter to the floor; Butch pinned Fatu at 8:32 after Fatu tripped on a bannana peel while backing away from Butch, holding a pail in his hands; all four team members pinned Bigelow following a splash by Mabel; after the match, as Bigelow & Luna went to leave ringside, the real Doink appeared on the big screen, made fun of Bigelow, and barked at Luna (Most Unusual Matches Ever) Lex Luger, the Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer), Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji & Jim Cornette), WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau (w/ Johnny Polo), Ludvig Borga, & Crush in an elimination match at 27:59; Borga pinned Rick at 5:06 with a botched powerslam as Rick came off the top; after the fall, Luger and Scott tended to Rick on the floor; Crush was counted-out at 11:36 after Randy Savage twice came ringside - held back by the Smoking Gunns, referees, Pat Patterson, Blackjack Lanza, Chief Jay Strongbow, Rene Goulet, and other agents - with Crush then leaving the right and fighting with Savage in the aisle; Luger pinned Jacques with a forearm from the middle turnbuckle at 14:05; Yoko pinned Scott with a leg drop at 16:57 after holding onto the ropes to avoid the Frankensteiner; Taker and Yoko were both counted-out at 23:25 while fighting on the floor; Luger pinned Borga with the running forearm; after the bout, Luger waved the American flag before it began snowing in the arena; moments later, Santa Claus came to the ring to celebrate Luger's victory as the show ended
WWF @ Ottawa, Ontario - Correl Center - November 25, 1993 (4,100) Owen Hart defeated Johnny Polo Doink the Clown (Ray Apollo) defeated Bastion Booger Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Diesel The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Tiger Jackson defeated Little Louie The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island - Civic Centre - November 25, 1993
- 11/26/93: Eduard Carpentier, 66, filed suit against the WWF for wrongful termination from his role as French commentator on the syndicated shows. Carpentier served in that role from Dec. 7, 1984 to Oct. 27, 1992.
WWF @ St. Johns, Newfoundland - Memorial Stadium - November 26, 1993
WWF @ Montreal, Quebec - Forum - November 26, 1993 (13,800) Tiger Jackson defeated Little Louie Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Doink the Clown pinned Shawn Michaels after Michaels became distracted by Razor Ramon at ringside Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers via disqualification; the Quebecers were heavily cheered against the Steiners but worked the match as heels, eventually turning the crowd against them WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Diesel via disqualification The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ New York City, NY - Madison Square Garden - November 27, 1993 (12,600) The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Tiger Jackson defeated Little Louie Shawn Michaels pinned Doink the Clown with the superkick at 8:18 after Doink became distracted by Bam Bam Bigelow at ringside; Michaels came out in possession of his own WWF IC Title belt, with him then telling ring announcer Howard Finkel that he should be referred to as champion but that this is a non-title bout; late in the bout, Luna Vachon came ringside, with Doink kissing her leading to Bigelow coming out; after the bout, Bigelow & Luna double teamed Doink for several minutes; moments later, Bigelow went to hit the headbutt off the top only for Doink to trip Luna and Bigelow hit Luna with the headbutt instead; Doink then returned to the ring and doused her with a pail of water to revive her, with Bigelow then tripping over himself to try to get at Doink as Doink left ringside Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers via disqualification WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Diesel Owen Hart defeated Marty Jannetty via submission with the Sharpshooter at 8:14 after Jannetty injured his ankle attempting a leapfrog The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna in a non-title casket match at 9:05 after hitting Yoko in the head with his own salt bucket
WWF @ Campbellton, New Brunswick - Memorial Civic Centre - November 27, 1993 Mo defeated an unknown Doink the Clown defeated IRS via count-out after tying his tie to the ringpost Bret Hart defeated Adam Bomb via submission with the Sharpshooter Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga following the running forearm
WWF @ St. Johns, New Brunswick - Harbour Station - November 28, 1993
WWF @ Albany, NY - Knickerbocker Arena - November 28, 1993 (3,000) Owen Hart defeated Marty Jannetty via submission with the Sharpshooter Tiger Jackson pinned Little Louie with a crossbody off the top WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon fought Shawn Michaels to a double disqualification after both men shoved the referee; after the bout, several referees and the Smoking Gunns came out to break up the fight The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns after an illegal double team behind the referee's back Doink the Clown pinned Bam Bam Bigelow Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via reverse decision; the champions originally won the match after Johnny Polo hit Rick with his hockey stick but another referee overruled the decision The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via count-out when the champion left ringside
USWA @ Memphis, TN - Mid-South Coliseum - November 29, 1993 WWF Women's Championship Tournament First Round: Madusa defeated Alsion Royal
WWF @ White Plains, NY - Westchester County Civic Center - November 29, 1993 (3,000) Monday Night Raw taping: Bret Hart defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification (Bret Hitman Hart: The Dungeon Collection) The Headshrinkers defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via count-out Lex Luger defeated Bam Bam Bigelow 11/29/93 - included Vince McMahon's in-ring presentation of the WWF Wrestler of the Year Award with Lex Luger coming out as the 1st runner up and Bret Hart being named the winner: Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Mike Khoury & Reno Riggins when Scott pinned Khoury with the Frankensteiner WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Diesel via disqualification in a non-title match when Shawn Michaels interfered as Diesel was set up for the Razor's Edge; after the bout, Michaels attempted to hit a piledriver onto Razor's title belt before the 1-2-3 Kid made the save (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned John Crystal Owen Hart defeated Chris Duffy via submission with the Sharpshooter; after the bout, Bobby Heenan attempted to interview Hart at ringside regarding the Survivor Series but Owen walked off without saying a word Ludvig Borga defeated Scott Taylor via submission with the Torture Rack 12/6/93 - featured an opening segment recapping the previous week's match between WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon vs. Diesel match and interference from Shawn Michaels and the 1-2-3 Kid, followed by comments from Michaels on facing the Kid later in the show; during the show's opening, Vince McMahon said he received a call earlier in the day from Gorilla Monsoon and warned Heenan to watch his words, with Heenan saying he wasn't afraid of Monsoon and he knew Monsoon was in New Jersey and not in the building; included an ad promoting the 1994 Royal Rumble; featured McMahon & Heenan conducting an interview with Owen Hart, backstage, about Bret Hart winning the 1993 WWF Superstar of the Year award the previous week, with Hart saying he would have his own surprise soon that would have people talking about him and not Bret; included a vignette promoting the debut of Jeff Jarrett, showing Jarrett meeting a saxaphone player named Waldo the Country Sax ouside the Legend's Hall of Fame in Nashville; Jarrett then said he would use the WWF to headline Nashville and then have Waldo open for him when he does; featured an ad promoting Randy Savage facing Fatu the following week on Raw; featured a WWF Unbelievable! vignette; included the announcement Adam Bomb and the Smoking Gunns would be in action the following week and the Undertaker would be on hand for an interview segment; moments later, Gorilla Monsoon came ringside and confronted Heenan about what Heenan had been saying about him during the show; Monsoon then grabbed Heenan by his jacket and dragged him backstage, threw Heenan's bag out the back door and then did the same to Heenan; Heenan then scrambled to grab all his belongings before finally turning back to the building and giving a salute as the show ended (Heenan's last appearance for more than 7 years): The 1-2-3 Kid fought Shawn Michaels to a no contest at around the 15-minute mark after Razor Ramon pulled Kid from the ring and chased Michaels around the ring after Michaels twice dropped the Kid with the Razor's Edge but refused to make a cover; after the bout, Razor stalked Michaels up the aisle, with Diesel punching Razor from the curtain; moments later, Michaels twice dropped Ramon with the Razor's Edge by the entrance before referees and agents sent him backstage (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers (w/ Johnny Polo) defeated Mike Walsh & Bert Centeno at 4:26 when Pierre pinned Centeno with the Tower of Quebec; during the match, Polo sat ringside in a folding chair and read a magazine, propping his feet on the ring apron; after the match, one opponent was tossed to the floor while the other was placed in Polo's chair, inside the ring, and dropped with a clothesline from Pierre Doink the Clown (w/ Dink) pinned Tony Devito with the Woopie Cushion at 5:58 (Dink's Raw debut) Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) pinned Tony Roy at 4:10 after dropping Roy throat-first across the top rope with a gorilla press slam; during the bout, Randy Savage called in from Bournemouth, England to discuss Jack Tunney removing him from the commentary team, his match the next week against Fatu, and feud with Crush; after the match, Vince McMahon announced the main event of the Royal Rumble would be announced the coming weekend 12/20/93 - featured Shawn Michaels on guest commentary, alongside Vince McMahon; included a vignette promoting the debut of Thurman "Sparky" Plugg; featured footage from the 12/4/93 episode of WWF Superstars in which Owen Hart challenged Bret Hart to a match and from the 12/18/93 episode in which Bret rejected the challenge; included a vignette showing Paul Bearer in the Undertaker's workshop in which Taker was shown making a special casket for his upcoming casket match at the Royal Rumble against WWF World Champion Yokozuna; featured the announcement that the following week's show would have highlights of the WWF Women's Championship Tournament Finals between Alundra Blayze and Heidi Lee Morgan and that WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon and Lex Luger would be in action: Jeff Jarrett pinned PJ Walker with a DDT at 4:09 (Jarrett's TV debut) (The Best of Raw: Seasons 1 & 2) Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Duane Gill & Barry Hardy at 4:27 when Mabel pinned Hardy with a splash from the middle turnbuckle after Mo hit a reverse DDT Tatanka defeated Ludvig Borga via disqualification at 4:44 when WWF World Champion Yokozuna, who appeared ringside late in the bout, entered the ring after Mr. Fuji knocked Tatanka off the top rope behind the referee's back; after the bout, Borga & Yokozuna double teamed Tatanka until Lex Luger made the save, hit Yoko with his forearm, and slammed him Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman) pinned Mark Thomas with the Atom Smasher at 1:42; prior to Bomb's entrance, Capt. Lou Albano came out to the ring and was introduced to the crowd; following the ring entrances, Albano shook hands with Thomas but was then backed into a corner by Bomb and Wippleman before leaving the ring Owen Hart defeated Mike Bell via submission with the Sharpshooter at 3:01; prior to the bout, Owen gave a pair of Bret Hart's sunglasses to a ringside fan The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated Phil Apollo & Jerry Seavy at 3:06 when Fatu pinned Seavy with a splash off the top; during the match, Vince McMahon announced that WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers would join him on commentary the following week and that Johnny Polo would face Marty Jannetty; after the contest, the Headshrinkers threw Seavy to the floor WWF @ Springfield, MA - Civic Center - November 30, 1993 (4,000; papered) Wrestling Challenge taping: Virgil defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF Women's Championship Tournament First Round: Heidi Lee Morgan defeated Black Venus WWF Women's Championship Tournament First Round: Rusty Thomas defeated Angie Marino Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Doink the Clown The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) at 7:02 after reversing Crush's attempt at a tombstone into one of his own (The Undertaker: The Face of Fear, Inside the WWF) WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon 12/19/93: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned Ralph Mosca WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecers defeated Virgil & Mark Thomas when Thomas was pinned Adam Bomb pinned Tim McNeany with the Atom Smasher The 1-2-3 Kid pinned Brian Walsh Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Tony Roy 12/26/93: The Smoking Gunns defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Barry Hardy Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Executioner & Mike Bell Crush defeated Mike Davis Owen Hart defeated Paul Vandale Jeff Jarrett defeated Scott Taylor 1/2/94 - featured Lord Alfred Hayes hosting a "Special Report" segment hyping the upcoming casket match at the Royal Rumble between the Undertaker and WWF World Champion Yokozuna, with comments from the Undertaker & Paul Bearer; included Stan Lane conducting an in-ring interview with Yokozuna, Mr. Fuji, & Jim Cornette regarding the Rumble match, during which Yoko became scared after hearing the word "casket;" featured a vignette promoting the debut of Thurman "Sparky" Plugg: Tatanka pinned Tony Devito following a tomahawk chop off the top The Headshrinkers (w/ Afa) defeated John Crystal & Russ Greenburg when Fatu pinned Crystal following the splash off the top Doink the Clown (w/ Dink) pinned Duane Gill with the Whoopie Cushion Men on a Mission (w/ Oscar) defeated Reno Riggins & Chris Duffy when Mabel pinned Riggins following a legdrop IRS pinned Mike Khoury following a back suplex Shawn Michaels pinned Bert Centeno with an elbow drop off the top
- 12/93: "Rage in the Cage" was released on Sega CD.
WWF @ Utica, NY - War Memorial - December 1, 1993 (4,500) WWF Superstars taping: WWF Women's Championship Tournament Semi-Finals: Heidi Lee Morgan defeated Rusty Thomas The Smoking Guns defeated Duane Gill & Barry Hardy Virgil defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Lex Luger pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau (this match was taped to air on the 1/1/94 Superstars but was retaped on 12/15/93 in Augusta, ME) All American Wrestling - 12/19/93: Bam Bam Bigelow & the Headshrinkers defeated the 1-2-3 Kid & the Smoking Gunns Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels in a steel cage match at 11:36 when, as both men attempted to escape over the top of the cage, Michaels got his leg entangled in the cage bars (Bret "The Hitman" Hart, Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart) 12/18/93 - included a pre-taped sit-down interview between Vince McMahon and Bret Hart in which they discussed Owen's comments from the previous week and Bret said he would never under any circumstances fight his brother in the ring: Bam Bam Bigelow defeated PJ Walker The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Duane Gill Jeff Jarrett defeated Chris Duffy Crush defeated Ross Greenberg Rick & Scott Steiner defeated the Brooklyn Brawler & Tony DeVito 12/25/93 - included a promo by Bret & Owen Hart in which they said they had patched up all their problems and would be facing the Quebecars for the tag team titles at the Royal Rumble: Shawn Michaels defeated Phil Apollo Men on a Mission defeated Iron Mike Sharpe & Mike Bell Adam Bomb defeated Brian Walsh Doink the Clown defeated Reno Riggins IRS defeated Ralph Mosca 1/1/94 - included the Lex Luger vs. Jacques Rougeau match, taped 12/15/93 in Augusta, ME: The Headshrinkers defeated Mike Khoury & Tim McNeany Bastion Booger defeated Tony Roy Owen Hart (w/ Bret Hart) defeated Barry Hardy Ludvig Borga defeated John Crystal WWF @ San Diego, CA - Sports Arena - December 2, 1993 (2,500) Owen Hart defeated Johnny Polo via submission with the Sharpshooter The Headshrinkers defeated Men on a Mission when Mo was pinned Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Doink the Clown with his feet on the ropes Bret Hart pinned Jeff Jarrett Bastion Booger pinned Marty Jannetty Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga with the running forearm
WWF @ Newcastle, England - Whitley Bay Ice Rink - December 3, 1993 Adam Bomb defeated Virgil The Smoking Gunns defeated the Red & Black Knight (the Brooklyn Brawler & Barry Horowitz) Tatanka defeated Diesel The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS Randy Savage defeated Shawn Michaels The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Birmingham, England - NEC Arena - December 4, 1993 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel The Smoking Gunns defeated the two Knights Tatanka (sub. for Mr. Perfect) defeated Diesel via count-out WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned IRS Randy Savage pinned Shawn Michaels after Razor Ramon came ringside The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification after Mr. Fuji hit the challenger with the salt bucket
WWF @ Anaheim, CA - Arrowhead Pond - December 4, 1993 (6,400) Owen Hart defeated Johnny Polo at 7:50 via submission with the Sharpshooter after avoiding a dropkick off the top The Headshrinkers defeated Men on a Mission at 13:30 when Fatu pinned Mo with the splash off the top after Mabel had been knocked to the floor Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Doink the Clown at 9:35 by blocking a monkey flip out of the corner and putting his feet on the ropes for leverage; after the match, Doink and Dink fought off Bigelow and Luna Vachon Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga with the running forearm at 8:32 as Borga ran towards the corner; prior to the match, Luger was forced to wear a protective pad over his forearm by the referee; after the match, Boga's music briefly played by accident until Luger's "Star Spangled Banner" began Bastion Booger pinned Marty Jannetty at 7:58 with a splash after Jannetty missed a crossbody off the top Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions Quebecars via disqualification at 11:27 when Jacques stopped the referee from making the 3-count after Scott hit the Frankensteiner on Pierre Bret Hart pinned Jeff Jarrett at 17:50 with a back suplex into a bridge after Jarrett collided with guest referee the Big Bossman
WWF @ Cadriff, Wales - International Arena - December 5, 1993 The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel The Smoking Gunns defeated the Red & Black Knights (Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz) Tatanka defeated Diesel via count-out Randy Savage pinned Shawn Michaels Adam Bomb defeated Virgil WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ San Francisco, CA - Cow Palace - December 5, 1993 (2,600) Owen Hart defeated Johnny Polo The Headshrinkers defeated Men on a Mission Bret Hart pinned Jeff Jarrett Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Doink the Clown Bastion Booger defeated Marty Jannetty Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification
WWF @ Bornemouth, England - International Centre - December 6, 1993 Adam Bomb defeated Virgil The Smoking Gunns defeated the Red & Black Knight (the Brooklyn Brawler & Barry Horowitz) Tatanka defeated Diesel The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS Randy Savage defeated Shawn Michaels The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Nurenberg, Germany - December 7, 1993 (5,000; sell out) Adam Bomb defeated Virgil The Smoking Gunns defeated the Red & Black Knight (the Brooklyn Brawler & Barry Horowitz) Tatanka defeated Diesel The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS Randy Savage defeated Shawn Michaels The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Dusseldorf, Germany - December 8, 1993 (5,500; sell out) Adam Bomb defeated Virgil The Smoking Gunns defeated the Red & Black Knight (the Brooklyn Brawler & Barry Horowitz) Tatanka (sub. for Mr. Perfect) defeated Diesel via disqualification The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Rick Martel WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS Randy Savage defeated Shawn Michaels The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Honolulu, HI - Blaisdell Arena - December 8, 1993 Included Bret Hart and Owen Hart
WWF @ Austin, TX - Frank Erwin Center - December 9, 1993 Included Bret Hart, Lex Luger, and Ludvig Borga
WWF @ Houston, TX - Summit - December 10, 1993 WWF @ San Antonio, TX - Freeman Coliseum - December 11, 1993 WWF @ East Rutherford, NJ - Meadowlands - December 12, 1993 (7,000) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger The Headshrinkers defeated Men on a Mission Rick Martel defeated Virgil Doink the Clown defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Randy Savage fought Crush to a double count-out IRS defeated Marty Jannetty WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon & the 1-2-3 Kid defeated Johnny Polo & Adam Bomb Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga
NJPW @ Osaka, Japan - Furitsu Gym - December 13, 1993 (6,850; sell out) El Samurai & Osamu Kido defeated Yuji Nagata & Manabu Nakanishi Hiro Saito & Norio Honaga defeated Michiyoshi Ohara & Kuniaki Kobayashi Mike Enos & WCW Tag Team Champions the Nasty Boys defeated the Great Muta, Black Cat, & Satoshi Kojima The Great Kabuki defeated Jushin Liger Tatsutoshi Goto defeated Hiroshi Hase Yoshiaki Fujiwara defeated Masahiro Chono Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Shiro Koshinaka Rick & Scott Steiner defeated IWGP Tag Team Champions Scott Norton & Hercules in a non-title match IWGP Heavyweight Champion Shinya Hashimoto defeated Kensuke Sasaki at 25:17
WWF @ Poughkeepsie, NY - Mid-Hudson Civic Center - December 13, 1993 Monday Night Raw taping: All American Wrestling - 12/26/93: WWF Women's Title Tournament Finals: Alundra Blayze pinned Heidi Lee Morgan with a German suplex into a bridge at 6:29 after avoiding a clothesline (Blayze's TV debut) WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon 12/13/93 - included Jim Cornette doing guest commentary for the show alongside Vince McMahon; during the duration of the show, a voteline was set up to vote yes or no as to whether or not Randy Savage should be allowed his old co-hosting job on WWF Mania: Randy Savage pinned Fatu (w/ Afa) following the flying elbowsmash after knocking Afa off the apron The Smoking Gunns defeated Jim Massenger & Steve Smyth; during the bout, Capt. Lou Albano came out to watch the contest IRS pinned Todd Mata The Undertaker (w/ Paul Bearer) pinned JW Storm with the tombstone Rick Martel defeated Tim McNeany via submission with the Boston Crab Bret Hart defeated the Brooklyn Brawler with the Sharpshooter 12/27/93 - included WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars as guest commentators for the show; included a visit to the Undertaker's workshop where he and Paul Bearer were preparing for the casket match at the Royal Rumble against Yokozuna; included a vignette promoting the debut of Kwang: Lex Luger pinned Barry Horowitz with a superplex Johnny Polo pinned Marty Jannetty with a cradle and holding onto Quebecar Pierre for leverage; after the bout, Jannetty confronted the tag team champions on the floor, with Joey Marella sending Pierre backstage and relieving him from further commentary duties Doink the Clown defeated Spike Gray Crush defeated Mike Moraldo via submission with the head vice WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Derek Domino with the Razor's Edge; during the match, it was announced Razor would be defending the title against IRS at the Royal Rumble 1/3/94 - included Johnny Polo as guest commentator for the show; featured a pre-taped interview in which Vince McMahon spoke to Lex Luger, with Luger thanking the fans for trying to get him a spot into the Royal Rumble match as well as giving his support to the Undertaker in his casket match against Yokozuna; included a vignette promoting the debut of Sparky Plugg; featured the announcement that Marty Jannetty & the 1-2-3 Kid would receive a tag team title shot against the Quebecars for the following week: WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned Dan Dubiel with the Bonzai Drop The Smoking Gunns defeated Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) & Bastion Booger via count-out when Booger and Bigelow got into a fight on the floor after Booger began kissing and hugging Luna Jeff Jarrett defeated John Crystal Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Brian Walsh; during the bout, Quebecar Jacques called in, saying he had no problem defending the tag team titles against Marty Jannetty & the 1-2-3 Kid the following week
WWF @ Lowell, MA - Auditorium - December 14, 1993 (2,500; sell out) WWF Superstars taping: Wrestling Challenge - 1/23/94 - featured an interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna, Jim Cornette, & Mr. Fuji Randy Savage fought Crush to a double count-out WWF WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Ludvig Borga via reverse decision at 10:08; Borga originally won the match and title at 6:58 following a clothesline off the top but referee Earl Hebner noticed after the pinfall that Razor's foot was on the bottom rope during the cover so the contest was ruled to continue; Borga scored a second pinfall after Hebner was knocked out and Shawn Michaels ran out and hit Razor over the back with the fake IC title belt as the champion attempted the Razor's Edge; after Borga was named the new champion, referee Joey Marella came out and told Hebner what happened, with Hebner then changing the call; Borga then returned to the ring but was knocked to the floor by Razor, with Ramon then holding up both his IC title and Michaels' fake IC title in victory (Inside the WWF) Bret & Owen Hart defeated the Headshrinkers via disqualification The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification after the champion used his salt bucket as a weapon 1/8/94: WWF World Champion Yokozuna defeated Scott Taylor & Bert Centeno in a handicap match by simultaneously pinning both men with a Bonzai Drop Jeff Jarrett defeated Rich Meyers Bret Hart (w/ Owen Hart) defeated Mike Bell WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Chris Duffy Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Brian Walsh; after the bout, Bigelow had a confrontation with Doink the Clown 1/15/94: Lex Luger defeated Bastion Booger The Headshrinkers defeated JW Storm & Tony DeVito Tatanka defeated Barry Horowitz Virgil defeated Derec Domino IRS defeated Tony Roy The Undertaker defeated Duane Gill 1/22/94: Ludvig Borga defeated Tim McNeany Doink the Clown defeated Cory Student Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) defeated John Crystal The Smoking Gunns defeated Adam Bomb (w/ Harvey Wippleman) & Rick Martel via disqualification when Wippleman interfered Crush defeated Dan Dubiel
WWF @ Augusta, ME - Civic Center - December 15, 1993 Wrestling Challenge taping: Adam Bomb defeated Virgil WWF Superstars - 1/1/94: Lex Luger pinned WWF Tag Team Champion Jacques Rougeau (w/ Johnny Polo) with the running forearm after knocking out an interfering Pierre and covering both men WWF Mania - 1/1/94 - featured Howard Finkel conducting a podium interview with Crush & Mr. Fuji WWF Mania - 1/15/94 - featured Howard Finkel conducting a podium interview with Ludvig Borga WWF Mania - 1/15/94: Owen Hart pinned Rick Martel with a roll up as Martel played to the fans WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned Crush (w/ Mr. Fuji) with a roll up at 7:09 after Crush thought he had won the match (Bloopers, Bleeps, & Bodyslams, Razor Ramon) Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga WWF World Champion Yokozuna (w/ Mr. Fuji) defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match at 18:20 by escaping through the door, just before Hart touched the floor by escaping over the top, moments after Fuji twice threw salt into the challenger's face (Inside the WWF) 1/9/94 - featured a "Special Report" segment hosted by Lord Alfred Hayes recapping Lex Luger's recent victory over Jacques Rougeau, followed by comments from Luger on being part of the upcoming Royal Rumble match; included highlights from WWF World Champion Yokozuna's handicap match that same weekend from WWF Superstars, as well as the lights going out after the match; featured a vignette promoting the debut of Thurman "Sparky" Plugg: Ludvig Borga defeated JS Storm via submission with the backbreaker The 1-2-3 Kid & Marty Jannetty defeated Duane Gill & Tommy Morrison Crush defeated Tim McNeany The Headshrinkers defeated Dan Dubiel & Phil Apollo Tatanka pinned Jim Messanger with the Samoan Drop The Undertaker pinned Derek Domino 1/16/94: WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon pinned Mike Bell with the Razor's Edge Jeff Jarrett defeated Brian Walsh Doink the Clown pinned Rich Myers with the Whoopie Cushion Bastion Booger pinned Mike Khoury with the sit-down splash WWF World Champion Yokozuna pinned Corey Student with the Bonzai Drop Rick & Scott Steiner defeated Jim Messanger & Steve Smith 1/23/94 - featured an interview with WWF World Champion Yokozuna, Jim Cornette, & Mr. Fuji from the WWF Superstars taping held 12/14; there were two versions of the broadcast, depending on what day the episode aired in the market; for the markets where Challenge was shown on 1/22, Jim Ross & Gorilla Monsoon hosted and hyped the Royal Rumble to take place later that night; for the markets where it was shown 1/23, the show was hosted by Todd Pettingill from his "house;" Pettingill eluded to the controversial ending of the Rumble match and Owen Hart's betrayal of Bret Hart but made no specific results of what happened at the pay-per-view: Shawn Michaels (w/ Diesel) pinned Tony Roy Owen Hart (w/ Bret Hart) defeated Scott Taylor The Smoking Gunns defeated Burt Centeno & Barry Horowitz following the Sidewinder IRS pinned PJ Walker with the Write Off Bam Bam Bigelow (w/ Luna Vachon) pinned Phil Apollo with the diving headbutt Lex Luger defeated Chris Duffy
- 12/17/93: Several members of the WWF - including Vince McMahon, Bret Hart, Lex Luger, the Undertaker, Randy Savage, the Smoking Gunns, and Stan Lane - took part in a Salvation Army benefit dinner at the Paramount in New York City.
WWF @ Kitchener, Ontario - December 26, 1993 (maintee) (2,100) Owen Hart defeated Adam Bomb The Smoking Gunns defeated the Red & Black Knights (Steve Lombardi & Barry Horowitz) Shawn Michaels defeated the 1-2-3 Kid The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via count-out Randy Savage defeated Crush
WWF @ Saginaw, MI - Civic Center - December 26, 1993 (2,100) Bastion Booger defeated Virgil Doink the Clown defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Jeff Jarrett defeated Marty Jannetty Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga in a flag match The Headshrinkers defeated Men on a Mission Tatanka defeated Diesel
WWF @ Toronto, Ontario - Maple Leaf Gardens - December 26, 1993 (7,000) The Smoking Gunns defeated the Red & Black Knights Owen Hart defeated Adam Bomb IRS defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Crush defeated Randy Savage in a Best 2 out of 3 falls, falls count anywhere match after Savage was attacked by Yokozuna before the third fall began and was forced to forfeit Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via count-out WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Shawn Michaels via reverse decision The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Toledo, OH - SeaGate Center - December 27, 1993 (850) Jeff Jarrett defeated Virgil Men on a Mission defeated the Red & Black Knights Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated Shawn Michaels in a ladder match
WWF @ Pittsburgh, PA - Civic Arena - December 27, 1993 (5,800) The 1-2-3 Kid defeated Johnny Polo Diesel defeated Bob Backlund IRS defeated Marty Jannetty Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via count-out Crush defeated Randy Savage in a Best 2 out of 3 falls, falls count anywhere match Doink the Clown (Apollo) defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Lex Luger & Tatanka defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna & Ludvig Borga at 24:49
WWF @ Chicago, IL - Rosemont Horizon - December 28, 1993 (7,600) Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Crush defeated Randy Savage in a falls count anywhere match; Ludvig Borga prevented Savage from returning to the ring within 60 seconds of being pinned, thus allowing Crush to win; Crush scored two pinfalls while Savage scored one The Smoking Gunns defeated the Headshrinkers Lex Luger pinned Ludvig Borga with the running forearm Bam Bam Bigelow pinned Doink the Clown as Luna Vachon held Doink's legs down during the cover Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification when one of the champions prevented the referee from making the pinfall on his partner Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels in a steel cage match, despite the outside interference of Diesel, by escaping over the top as Michaels had his feet caught inbetween the steel bars
WWF @ Canton, OH - December 28, 1993 (3,400) Men on a Mission defeated the Red & Black Knights Jeff Jarrett defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Bob Backlund defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Marty Jannetty defeated the Brooklyn Brawler Tatanka defeated Adam Bomb The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Ft. Wayne, IN - December 29, 1993 (2,900) Bam Bam Bigelow defeated Doink the Clown Crush defeated Randy Savage in a Best 2 out of 3 falls, falls count anywhere match The Smoking Gunns defeated the Headshrinkers Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels in a steel cage match
WWF @ Warren, OH - Packard Music Hall - December 29, 1993 WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon vs. Diesel Tatanka vs. WWF World Champion Yokozuna Also included 5 other matches and the Undertaker
WWF @ Johnstown, PA - December 30, 1993 (2,500) Jeff Jarrett defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Bob Backlund defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Marty Jannetty defeated the Brooklyn Brawler WWF IC Champion Razor Ramon defeated IRS in a ladder match Tatanka defeated Adam Bomb via count-out Men on a Mission defeated the Red & Black Knights The Undertaker defeated WWF World Champion Yokozuna via disqualification
WWF @ Cincinnatti, OH - December 30, 1993 Owen Hart defeated Bastion Booger The Headshrinkers defeated the Smoking Gunns Crush defeated Randy Savage in a Best 2 out of 3 falls, falls count anywhere match Lex Luger defeated Ludvig Borga Doink the Clown defeated Bam Bam Bigelow Rick & Scott Steiner defeated WWF Tag Team Champions the Quebecars via disqualification Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels in a steel cage match
WWF @ Williamsport, PA - December 31, 1993 (2,500; sell out) Men on a Mission defeated the Red & Black Knights Marty Jannetty defeated Iron Mike Sharpe Bob Backlund defeated Barry Horowitz The Undertaker defeated Adam Bomb Jeff Jarrett defeated the 1-2-3 Kid Bret Hart defeated IRS