All roads lead to Summer Slam ’93 this week as we take a look at the second half of August 1993 in the WWF. The Steiners defend their Tag Team Titles vs. Money Inc inside a STEEL CAGE. Bloated HBK. Lex Luger talks using Steroids. Hacksaw Duggan seeks revenge on Yokozuna. Mr. Hughes explains his firing. Bobby Heenan trolls Marty Jannetty. We say goodbye to Mean Gene Okerlund. Plus, there’s an Elvis sighting, I’ll Be Your Hero, and the Macho Man starts his Singing career as RAPPING RANDY!

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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, TSN, etc.)

VIRGIL of the Week (00:05:10)

Two Bonus Virgil promos this week as he talks an upcoming match against the Warlord. Plus, Virg shares his thoughts heading into his match with the Million Dollar Man at SummerSlam 91.

 
 MR. HUGHES EXPLAINS HIS WWF DEPARTURE (00:10:18)

After taking the time to find Mr. Hughes’ side of the story, we hear how his release from the WWF in 1993 really went down. An intriguing piece of business!

 

WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW 8/16/93 (00:14:19)
Ted Dibiase meets the 1-2-3 Kid in a rematch. Lex Luger talks Drugs and Steroids. The Headshrinkers continue their body count. Marty Jannetty takes on Bastion Booger. Men on a Mission in action. Money Inc talk their upcoming Steel Cage match with the Steiners. Plus, the Macho Man has a “BIG” surprise.

WEEKEND OF AUGUST 21st & 22nd, 1993 (00:35:05)
Jim Cornette, Mr. Fuji, and Yokozuna join the King’s Court, as they emotionally abuse a young kid! Boni Blackstone speaks with Bret Hart about being “IN THE SUMMERSLAM”. The Undertaker digs a grave for the Giant Gonzalez. Jerry Lawler meets Elvis Presley in a Pink Cadillac. Marty Jannetty takes on Papa Shango. Rappin' Randy! Face to Face Sound bites galore! The Bushwhackers tangle with the Quebecers More action with Marty Jannetty, The Quebecers, Adam Bomb, Mr. Hughes, Bam Bam Bigelow, Men on a Mission, Virgil, Razor Ramon, the Heavenly Bodies, 1-2-3 Kid, Smoking Gunns & Ludvig Boirga. Plus, Men on a Mission dedicate a rap to Lex Luger and the Call to Action campaign. With MOM joined by RAPPING RANDY SAVAGE!


WWF SUMMER SLAM SPECTACULAR (01:24:07)
STEEL CAGE ACTION when the Tag Champion Steiner Brothers defend against Money Incorporated. Razor Ramon vs. Blake Beverly in a fun match. A “Special Edition” of the King’s Court from inside Elvis’ Pink Cadillac. How many times can Bret Hart say “THE SUMMERSLAM” in one promo? Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels defends against Bob Backlund. The Undertaker has a confrontation with the Giant Gonzalez. Ludvig Borga hates America. Marty Jannetty in action. Tatanka and the Smoking Gunns team up to sharpen their skills for the PPV. Plus, Hacksaw Duggan seeks revenge in a one-on-one match with WWF Champion Yokozuna!


WEEKEND OF 28th & 29th, 1993 (01:53:52)
It’s SUMMERSLAM WEEKEND! In a hilarious sound bite, Marty Jannetty talks “Ludwig Borje” and Bobby Heenan lets him have it! Mean Gene’s final WWF interview is with Jim Cornette & Yokozuna. Mr. Hughes makes his final appearance. The “I’LL BE YOUR HERO” MUSIC VIDEO DEBUTS. The Smoking Gunns meet Well Dunn. Diesel gets “hands-on”. Mr. Perfect, the Anti-American??? Ludvig Borga stuffs Virgil. More action with the 1-2-3 Kid, the Heavenly Bodies, Mr. Perfect, Smoking Gunns, Marty Jannetty, Tatanka, IC Champ Shawn Michaels. Plenty more classic Face to Face sound bites. Plus, Vince McMahon talks to the legendary Classy Freddie Blassie & Capt. Lou Albano about the SummerSlam main event.