September 6, 1996

Summary

On this special Championship Friday edition of Raw, Goldust challenges Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship. As Mark Henry's receives his first challenge from Jerry "The King" Lawler. While the Intercontinental Title tournament continues, Bob Backlund announces his championship aspirations. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Mankind, and more.

Guest stars

• Mick Foley as Mankind
• Guadalupe Robledo as Jose Lothario
• Sid Eudy as Sycho Sid
• Paul Levesque as Hunter Hearst Helmsley
• Brian Pillman as Brian Pillman
• Terri Runnels as Marlena
• Juan Rivera as Savio Vega
• Marc Mero as Marc Mero
• William Moody as Paul Bearer
• Rena Marlette Lesnar as Sable