Inaugural SmackDown
WWE SmackDown makes its television debut. The event features Blue Blazer vs Val Venis, Big Show vs Test, Ken Shamrock vs Bradshaw, Mankind vs Big Boss Man and Steve Austin and The Rock vs The Corporate Ministry.
Inaugural Monday Night Raw
WWE hosts first episode of their flagship program, Monday Night RAW. The event features Yokozuna vs Koko B. Ware, The Steiners vs The Executioners. Shawn Michaels vs Max Moon, and The Undertaker vs Damien Domento.