WWE Flashback Friday: Debuts & Firsts - January Edition
Step back in time, and relive some of the most exciting matches and moments during WWE Flashback Friday.
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Debuts & Firsts: January Edition
It’s a month for new beginnings as 2018 kicks off. In past years, January has seen its share of debuts and firsts inside the squared circle. From "Stone Cold" Steve Austin’s first WWE match to the debut edition of WWE Royal Rumble, join the WWE Universe in reliving some trailblazing moments from the month of January during WWE Flashback Friday.
Featured Moments:
Monday Night Raw, Episode #94
Hakushi competes on Raw for the first time in his career, facing a young Matt Hardy in a one-on-one match.
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Monday Night Raw, Episode #143
"The Ringmaster," better known as "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, makes his WWE in-ring debut against Matt Hardy.
Streaming at 3 p.m. ET | Watch on demand
Monday Night Raw, Episode #144
One day after the 1996 Royal Rumble, Vader unleashes carnage in his Raw debut.
Streaming at 4 p.m. ET | Watch on demand
205 Live, Episode #8
The WWE Universe has seen its share of “I Quit” Matches. However, for the first time, an “I Forfeit” Match is held between Gentleman Jack Gallagher and Ariya Daivari.
Streaming at 5 p.m. ET | Watch on demand
Monday Night Raw, Episode #1128
There have been four Ambulance Matches in WWE history. A contest between Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt was the first and only time it has happened on Raw.
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WWE ECW, Episode #85
Kofi Kingston competes in his first-ever WWE match.
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SmackDown, Episode #335
Former WCW Superstar Finlay makes his WWE debut in a match against Matt Hardy.
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SmackDown, Episode #909
For the first time ever, a Women’s Championship is defended inside a Steel Cage as Becky Lynch challenges Alexa Bliss.
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NWA World Championship Wrestling, Episode #735
Lex Luger makes his World Championship Wrestling debut in a match against George South.
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Royal Rumble 1988
Twenty of WWE’s top Superstars compete in the first-ever Royal Rumble Match.
Streaming at 8:30 p.m. ET | Watch on demand
Royal Rumble 2000
Kurt Angle gets more than he bargained for when his opponent is revealed to be none other than Tazz.
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Royal Rumble 2016
AJ Styles shocks the WWE Universe by making his debut in the 30-man Royal Rumble Match.
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Don't miss these upcoming WWE Flashback Fridays:
The First Year of Monday Night Raw (Fri., Jan 12)
Three Years of WWE Network in the U.K. (Fri., Jan. 19)
43 Years of the United States Championship (Fri., Jan. 26)
Football Stars in the Squared Circle (Fri., Feb. 2)
Valentine's Day/WWE Weddings (Fri., Feb. 9)
Hail to the Chief: WWE Presidents (Fri., Feb. 16)
WWE Network Turns Four (Fri., Feb. 23)
Check out past WWE Flashback Fridays:
20 Years of D-Generation X: Parts 1 & 2 (Fri., Aug. 11 and Fri., Aug. 18)
SmackDown Turns 18 (Fri., Aug. 25)
38 Years of Intercontinental Glory (Fri., Sept. 1)
WCW Nitro 22-Year Anniversary (Fri., Sept. 8)
20 Years of Goldberg (Fri, Sept. 15)
Cruiserweight Classic Marathon (Fri., Sept. 22)
Bruno’s Birthday Celebration (Fri., Sept. 29)
Today in History (Fri., Oct. 6)
WWE's Friday the Thirteenth (Fri., Oct. 13)
Happy Birthday to The Bad Guy (Fri., Oct. 20)
Halloween Weekend (Fri., Oct. 27)
22 Giant Years of The Big Show (Fri., Nov. 3)
WWE's American Veterans (Fri., Nov. 10)
Setting the Thanksgiving Table (Fri., Nov. 17)
Thanksgiving: Part 2 (Fri., Nov. 24)
27 Years of The Undertaker (Fri., Dec. 1)
WWE's Shortest Title Reigns (Fri., Dec. 8)
'Tis The Season: Part 1 (Fri., Dec. 15)
'Tis The Season: Part 2 (Fri., Dec. 22)
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