The 1993 Survivor Series took place on November 24, 1993, at the Boston Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, bringing fans thrilling action and high-stakes drama. With a mix of traditional elimination matches and intense rivalries, the event showcased rising stars and enduring legends. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the results and eliminations:
1. The All-Americans (Lex Luger, The Undertaker, Rick Steiner, Scott Steiner) vs. The Foreign Fanatics (Yokozuna, Ludvig Borga, Crush, Jacques Rougeau)
- Winners: The All-Americans
This patriotic battle saw the All-Americans triumph over the Foreign Fanatics in a hard-fought elimination match.
Eliminations:
- Scott Steiner eliminated by Ludvig Borga (Power Slam).
- Jacques Rougeau eliminated by Rick Steiner (Top-Rope Bulldog).
- Rick Steiner eliminated by Yokozuna (Banzai Drop).
- Crush eliminated by Lex Luger (Running Forearm).
- Yokozuna counted out after brawling with The Undertaker outside the ring.
- Ludvig Borga eliminated by Lex Luger (Diving Forearm Smash).
Survivor: Lex Luger
2. The Hart Family (Bret Hart, Owen Hart, Bruce Hart, Keith Hart) vs. Shawn Michaels and His Knights (Shawn Michaels, The Red Knight, The Blue Knight, The Black Knight)
- Winners: The Hart Family
The Hart family worked cohesively to overcome Michaels and his team in a showcase of technical skill and teamwork.
Eliminations:
- The Red Knight eliminated by Owen Hart (Missile Dropkick).
- The Black Knight eliminated by Bret Hart (Sharpshooter).
- Keith Hart eliminated by Shawn Michaels (Superkick).
- The Blue Knight eliminated by Bruce Hart (Flying Crossbody).
- Owen Hart eliminated after accidentally colliding with Bret, leading to tension within the family.
- Shawn Michaels walked out, getting counted out.
Survivors: Bret Hart, Bruce Hart, Keith Hart
3. The Four Doinks (Men on a Mission & The Bushwhackers disguised as Doink) vs. Bam Bam Bigelow, Bastion Booger, and The Headshrinkers (Samu & Fatu)
- Winners: The Four Doinks
This comedic match featured Men on a Mission and The Bushwhackers in Doink costumes, using pranks and tactics to outwit their opponents.
Eliminations:
- Fatu eliminated by Mabel (Sit-Down Splash).
- Bastion Booger eliminated by Luke (Roll-Up).
- Samu eliminated by Butch (Flying Elbow).
- Bam Bam Bigelow eliminated by Mo (Moonsault).
Survivors: Mo, Mabel, Luke, Butch
4. The Heavenly Bodies (Jimmy Del Ray and Tom Prichard) (with Jim Cornette) defeated The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) (c) For the SMW Tag Team Championship.
5. Razor Ramon, Randy Savage, Marty Jannetty & The 1-2-3 Kid vs. Irwin R. Schyster, Diesel, Rick Martel & Adam Bomb
- Winners: Razor Ramon’s Team
This high-energy elimination match saw Razor Ramon’s team overcome the cunning tactics of IRS’s team.
Eliminations:
- Diesel eliminated by Randy Savage (Flying Elbow Drop).
- Randy Savage eliminated by IRS (Roll-Up with Tights).
- Rick Martel eliminated by Marty Jannetty (Sunset Flip).
- Adam Bomb eliminated by The 1-2-3 Kid (Top-Rope Leg Drop).
- IRS eliminated by Razor Ramon (Razor’s Edge).
Survivors: Razor Ramon, Marty Jannetty, The 1-2-3 Kid
Key Takeaways:
- The Hart family tension emerged, particularly between Bret and Owen Hart, setting the stage for their iconic feud.
- Lex Luger’s victory continued his push as a top babyface, building momentum toward his rivalry with Yokozuna.
- The comedic antics of The Four Doinks provided a lighter moment amid the intense action.
- Rising stars like Razor Ramon and The 1-2-3 Kid shone in their elimination match, showcasing the future of WWE.
Survivor Series 1993 delivered a mix of drama, athleticism, and humor, solidifying its legacy as one of WWE’s most memorable events.