Episode 34: WWF January 1993 - Royal Rumble Build Up

The Wrestling Memory Grenade

Are you ready for the WWF in 1993? Well, the boys from the Grenade are back this week to take you through the month of January and all things leading up to (and after) the Royal Rumble PPV. We cover the debut of Monday Night Raw and the WWF Mania program. The success of Todd Pettingill and the flop that was Rob Bartlett. Razor Ramon makes things personal with the Hart Family. Doink the Clown’s “prank” on Crush goes too far. Kamala is a MAN! Yokozuna continues to dominate his opponents. The Steiners arrive. What or who is NARCISSUS? The Macho Man misses a payment on his hat. And we talk the epic Mr. Perfect vs. Ric Flair “Loser Leaves the WWF” match!

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(NOTE: In between the main TV programs we also touch on any necessary Exclusive matches, segments, or angles that aired internationally or on the U.S. recap programs like Mania, All American, etc.)

WWF Superstars 1/2/93 (00:09:01)
The Macho Man returns to the announce booth. Mr. Perfect takes on the Berzerker with Ric Flair running interference. Bobby Heenan announces the incoming NARCISSUS. Doink pranks Marty Jannetty… again. Action with Yokozuna, Crush, Damien Demento, Marty Jannetty. Plus, Crush knows Clowns… His grandfather was a clown, brah!

WWF Wrestling Challenge 1/3/93 (00:36:21)
IC Champ Shawn Michaels takes on Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell. More action involving Bob Backlund, Tatanka, Bam Bam Bigelow, and the DEBUT of the Steiner Brothers! We are treated to a Virgil promo, and he doesn’t let us down! Plus, Ray Rougeau interviews Kamala, Harvey Wippleman, and Kim Chee… but the Reverend Slick has some eye-opening words for the Ugandan savage… YOU ARE A MAN!

All American Exclusive… What happens when the heel Repo Man takes on Papa Shango?

WWF Prime Time Wrestling 1/4/93 (00:51:03)
It’s the final episode of PTW as we prepare for the debut of Raw. Vince, Bobby, and the Gorilla host the program. The Headshrinkers battle “El Matador” Tito Santana & Virgil. Terrific Terry Taylor finds some gear in a garbage can. Plus, 1993 Shawn Michaels battles 2021 Shawn Michaels… No wait, that’s just Skinner. Eerie similarities though. Yes, in a rare heel vs. heel encounter, IC Champ HBK vs. Skinner in a match where Skinner receives the cheers! Talk about bizarro world!

WWF Superstars 1/9/93 (00:57:06)
Kamala completes his babyface turn when he saves the Slickster from his handler Kim Chee. The Steiners make their Superstars debut. Bobby Heenan presents Narcissus Promo #2. Ray Rougeau interviews the mysterious clown who reveals his name as Doink. Sherri returns at the Rumble, but whose corner will she be in, Shawn or Marty? Jim Duggan is initially announced for the Rumble match before being quietly pulled for an upcoming angle. Plus, action with the Undertaker, Bam Bam Bigelow, and (Steve Armstrong) Lance Cassidy!

WWF Mania Debuts! 1/9/93 (01:11:29)
We are introduced to Todd Pettingill, the newest member of the announce team. Our first Mania Exclusive features Hacksaw taking on the Repo Man. And, in a very unique angle for the WWF in this era, Razor Ramon takes out Owen Hart in the locker room making things personal with the Hitman as he heads into the Rumble to challenge for the WWF Title.

WWF Wrestling Challenge 1/10/93 (01:15:24)
Action involving Crush, the Nasty Boys, Yokozuna, Marty Jannetty, and the Headshrinkers. Bill Alfonso is now a WWF referee, and for very good reason! Plus, we hear from the Macho Man, Big Boss Man, and the Steiners as the Rumble gets closer.

WWF Monday Night Raw 1/11/93 (01:20:05)
UNCOOKED, UNCUT, AND UNCENSORED… It’s the DEBUT edition of MONDAY NIGHT RAWWWW! Bobby Heenan does his best to sneak into the show while Yokozuna & Koko B. Ware make history as they’re the first match to go on the air for the new program. We get our first look at the Raw Girls. Vince interviews Razor Ramon about his match with WWF Champ Bret Hart at the Rumble. The Steiners destroy the Executioners, Damien Demento faces the Undertaker, and IC Champ Shawn Michaels battles Maxx Moon. Who was Mitch Frerotte? Doink continues to toy with Crush. Plus, the unfortunate debut of Rob Bartlett, complete with many train wreck sound bites from Bartlett’s initial broadcast. Oof.

WWF Superstars 1/16/93 (01:48:16)
Ray Rougeau interviews IC Champ Shawn Michaels about his upcoming defense against former partner Marty Jannetty at the Rumble. Action with Razor Ramon, the Nasty Boys, Yokozuna, and Tatanka. Virgil replaces Hacksaw at the Rumble. Bret Hart seeks revenge for his brother Owen against the Bad Guy. Only 29 men announced for the Rumble??? Plus, after a victory in the ring, Crush is met ringside with an apology from Doink, only to be stretchered out of the building thanks to the Prince of Pranks.

WWF Mania 1/16/93 (01:57:49)
Two, count them TWO Mania Exclusives this week. From the first Raw Tapings Yokozuna squashes Jim Powers. Plus. El Matador battles “Wild” Bill Irwin in what was a tryout match for the future Goon.

WWF Wrestling Challenge 1/17/93 (01:58:37)
Ric Flair takes on a noticeably “off the gas” Jimmy Powers. Matches with Bam Bam Bigelow, the Undertaker, Razor Ramon, and the final appearance of Lance Cassidy. Bobby Heenan with Narcissus Promo #3. Plus. Ray Rougeau interviews Mr. Pe...