Monday Night Raw, Episode 1 Summary (1/11/93)
The first ever Monday Night Raw came to us live from New York City, which was fitting. An opening scene featured Bobby "The Brain" Heenan trying to get inside, and being told that he cannot. From there Vince McMahon, Randy Savage, and Rob Bartlett setting up the action. Right away, things get started with Koko B. Ware making his way into the right. "The Birdman" pumps up the crowd nicely. The at-the-time undefeated Yokozuna is his opponent. Koko B. Ware vs Yokozuna (with Mr Fuji) After a few jokes about Yokozuna's weight (including calling him a "big-butted oriental), things get underway. The power of Yokozuna is highlighted right away, with him tossing Koko across the ring a few times. The announcers are really hyping the show being live and uncensored, where anything can happen. The Birdman hits a dropkick, looking to get some offense going, but is dropped, then dropped on....in this case by Yokozuna's gigantic leg. A slam in the corner is foll...