Raw Deal - Raw recap for July 5, 1993

Tonight's episode starts with a recap of last Sunday's live event from the USS Intrepid, WWF Stars and Stripes Challenge. Crush comes the closest of anyone so far, but when he tries to lifts Yokozuna, he is forced to put him down halfway through when he hurts his back. When it appears there are no more challengers, a blue helicopter lands on the Intrepid and out comes...Lex Luger, now wearing an American flag shirt and blue jeans instead of his usual Narcissist gear, shoving Bobby "The Brain" Heenan out of his way as he approaches the ring. He calls Yokozuna a cancer to the WWF and Mr. Fuji "what's wrong with America." He tosses Fuji out of the ring before ultimately slamming Yokozuna onto the mat, and Lex Luger officially turns face. Lex Luger then challenges Yokozuna for the WWF Championship, but Yokozuna has refused.

The 1-2-3 Kid beats Blake Beverly.

We get our first look at Men on a Mission: Mabel, Mo and Oscar.

Bam Bam Bigelow, accompanied by Luna Vachon yet again, quickly beats Joey Maggs.

The Undertaker, now without Paul Bearer or the urn, beats Samu.

Vince McMahon interviews Yokozuna and Mr. Fuji at ringside. Fuji refuses to admit that Lex Luger performed the unthinkable, and says Lex is a cheater with a steel plate in his forearm as refuses to allow Lex Luger a shot at Yokozuna and the WWF Championship, while at the same time Yokozuna will defend the WWF Championship against anyone. Suddenly, Crush shows up and thanks Lex Luger for sticking it to Fuji and Yokozuna. He challenges Yokozuna for the WWF Championship, and Yokozuna accepts. The match is official for next week.

SummerSlam is on pay-per-view on August 30th!

Mr. Perfect quickly beats Brian Costello.