Wrestling War Zone #162 - WWF Raw is War vs. WCW Nitro (9/29/97) Review | Hell in a Cell Nears, nWo Rules WCW episode artwork

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Wrestling War Zone #162 - WWF Raw is War vs. WCW Nitro (9/29/97) Review | Hell in a Cell Nears, nWo Rules WCW

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The countdown to one of the most iconic pay-per-views in wrestling history continues as Wrestling War Zone returns! On episode 162, JT & Chad break down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from September 29, 1997, as the Monday Night Wars continue to deliver unforgettable television. With WWF Badd Blood: In Your House just days away, Raw intensifies the rivalry between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker, setting the stage for the first-ever Hell in a Cell Match. Meanwhile, Stone Cold Steve Austin remains the company's biggest wildcard, while Bret Hart and The Hart Foundation continue to dominate the WWF's top storylines during one of the promotion's most memorable creative runs. Over on WCW Nitro, the nWo continues to control the landscape as WCW begins shifting its focus toward Halloween Havoc. With Hollywood Hogan, Ric Flair, and a stacked roster of established stars and rising talent, Nitro keeps the pressure on with compelling storylines, memorable promos, and the depth that made WCW must-see television throughout 1997. JT & Chad discuss: The final build to Badd Blood 1997 Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker and the road to Hell in a Cell Stone Cold Steve Austin's continued momentum Bret Hart and The Hart Foundation's role in the Attitude Era The nWo's ongoing dominance of WCW Nitro's build toward Halloween Havoc The week's biggest matches, promos, and storyline developments Which company won another battle in the Monday Night Wars Who delivered the stronger show as September 1997 came to a close? Join JT & Chad as Wrestling War Zone continues its chronological journey through one of the greatest eras in professional wrestling history.   WWZ Website: https://rankwrestling.com/podcasts/wrestling-war-zone/   WWF Raw is War 1997, WCW Nitro September 29 1997, Monday Night Wars, WWF vs WCW 1997, Wrestling War Zone podcast, Stone Cold Steve Austin 1997, Shawn Michaels 1997, Undertaker 1997, Hell in a Cell 1997, Badd Blood 1997, Bret Hart 1997, Hart Foundation 1997, nWo 1997, WCW Nitro review, WWF Raw review, Halloween Havoc 1997 build, Attitude Era, classic wrestling podcast, retro wrestling review, pro wrestling history

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