Episode
Raw: January 8, 1996
Overview
Questions surround the future of Shawn Michaels wrestling career as the Heartbreak Kid makes a shocking announcement. Ted Dibiase introduces a true master of the ring to be his new Million Dollar Champion. Plus, Jeff Jarrett, Hakushi, Goldust, and a special look back at the recent WWE Championship match between Bret Hart and the British Bulldog.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 4
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 1996-01-08
- Runtime
- 46 min
Episode context
January 8, 1996 is Episode 2 in 1996 of Raw. It aired on 1996-01-08. The runtime is 46 min.
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Episode 1: January 1, 1996
In the first ever Raw Bowl Elimination Match, WWE Tag Team Champions The Smoking Gunns take to the ring to battle four formidable teams. Plus, Diesel goes one-on-one with King Mabel, a look back at the recent Hog Pen Match between Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Henry O. Godwinn, and more.
Episode 3: January 15, 1996
Dr. Isaac Yankem battles The Undertaker. Anticipation builds for Shawn Michaels' return. Razor Ramon's rivalry with Goldust escalates. Plus, The Ringmaster takes on Matt Hardy, The Smoking Gunns in action, and the WWE Universe gets another look inside Billionaire Ted's Wrasslin' War Room. All this and more.
More episodes from this season
Episode 4: January 22, 1996
Jim Cornette's newest client delivers a message to President Gorilla Monsoon. Bret Hart faces Goldust in the main event.
Episode 5: January 29, 1996
With President Gorilla Monsoon out of commission thanks to a recent attack at the hands of Vader, WWE pays the piper as they enlist a new acting president. Jim Cornette enlists the legal services of Clarence Mason to fight Vader's suspension. Shawn Michaels faces Yokozuna. Plus, Diesel battles the British Bulldog and much more.
Episode 6: February 5, 1996
Shawn Michaels & Diesel take on Yokozuna & British Bulldog. As Bret Hart defends his WWE Championship against the Undertaker in the main event, another giant makes his presence felt. Plus, the 1-2-3 Kid battles Hakushi, Gorilla Monsoon delivers his first public address since being attacked by Vader, and much more.
Episode 7: February 19, 1996
As the Undertaker looks to lay Tatanka to rest in the main event, Diesel seals his own fate with the Deadman. Razor Ramon shows that getting his hands on championship gold isn't worth as much as getting his hands on Goldust. Plus, the Ringmaster battles Marty Jannetty, Vader in action, and the WWE Universe gets a look at Mankind. All this and more.
Episode 8: February 26, 1996
WWE President "Rowdy" Roddy Piper announces the stipulation for the WWE Championship Match at WrestleMania XII. Yokozuna's recent falling out with Jim Cornette earns him a Handicap match against two of the Louisville Lip's finest. Plus, Dr. Isaac Yankem battles Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Diesel takes on Bob Holly, and many more in action.
Episode 9: March 4, 1996
Shawn Michaels takes on the 1-2-3 Kid. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper welcomes Goldust to be his guest on a new edition of Piper's Pit. Plus, Justin Hawk Bradshaw in action. The WWE Universe continues to await the return of the Ultimate Warrior, and Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles WWE Champion Bret Hart in the main event.
Episode 10: March 11, 1996
The WWE Universe gets a special look at the training of both Shawn Michaels and WWE Champion Bret Hart as they prepare for their Iron Man Match at WrestleMania. Plus, the Ultimate Warrior's WrestleMania opponent is announced, the Ringmaster reinvents himself, and Goldust's mind games with "Rowdy" Roddy Piper go too far. All this and much more.
Episode 11: March 18, 1996
WWE Champion Bret Hart meets Tatanka in the main event. As the road to WrestleMania XII continues, Diesel begins to realize the gravity of his impending match with The Undertaker. Camp Cornette accepts the challenge laid out by Yokozuna and his allies. Plus, Goldust faces Fatu, the British Bulldog battles Jake "The Snake" Roberts, and more.
Episode 12: March 25, 1996
Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart find themselves at odds when Hart tries to lend a hand in The Heartbreak Kid's match against Leif Cassidy. Undertaker and Paul Bearer deliver their final message to Diesel. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles Aldo Montoya, Ahmed Johnson in action, and much more.
Episode 13: April 1, 1996
New WWE Champion Shawn Michaels kicks off his inaugural title reign and acknowledges his next challengers. After weeks of cryptic messages, Mankind makes his debut. As The Undertaker faces off with Justin Hawk Bradshaw, the Deadman's newest enemy makes his presence felt. Plus, Marc Mero, The Body Donnas, and many more in action.