List of WWE Monday Night Raw Results – Episode 176 (September 16, 1996)

The Sultan defeats Jake Roberts

Singles Match — Sultan's Raw Debut

The Sultan — a masked Middle Eastern character managed by Bob Backlund and billed as the Iron Sheik's nephew — made his Raw debut with a victory over the born-again Christian Jake Roberts. The Sultan's character was deliberately designed to generate heat through his association with the Iron Sheik's classic villain persona.

Bob Holly & Alex Porteau defeat The Smoking Gunns

Tag Team Match — Upset

In a shocking result, the combination of Bob Holly and enhancement talent Alex Porteau defeated the WWF Tag Team Champions the Smoking Gunns — a significant upset that demonstrated the champions' vulnerability and raised questions about their ability to retain their titles.

Marc Mero defeats Owen Hart

Singles Match

The Wildman Marc Mero scored a significant victory over the technically accomplished Owen Hart — a meaningful result for Mero given Owen's status as one of Raw's premier performers.

Faarooq defeats Sycho Sid via DQ

Singles Match

Faarooq scored a significant DQ victory over the psychotic powerhouse Sycho Sid — the result demonstrating Faarooq's ability to hold his own against even the most physically imposing opponents on the roster.