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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 1H 57M

Wrestling War Zone #163 - WWF Badd Blood 1997 Review | The First Hell in a Cell & Kane's Debut

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One of the most influential nights in WWE history takes center stage as Wrestling War Zone returns! On episode 163, JT & Chad break down WWF Badd Blood: In Your House from October 5, 1997, a pay-per-view that forever changed the landscape of professional wrestling. In the unforgettable main event, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker collide inside the first-ever Hell in a Cell Match, delivering one of the most brutal and groundbreaking contests of the Attitude Era. Just when the rivalry reaches its climax, the shocking debut of Kane leaves the wrestling world stunned, setting in motion one of the greatest storylines in WWF history. Beyond the historic main event, JT & Chad review the entire card, including Bret Hart defending the WWF Championship against Vader, the finals of the WWF Intercontinental Championship tournament featuring Owen Hart and Faarooq, and the continued rise of stars who would define the Attitude Era. JT & Chad discuss: Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker in the first-ever Hell in a Cell Kane's unforgettable WWF debut Bret Hart & British Bulldog vs. Vader & Patriot in a Flag Match Owen Hart vs. Faarooq in the Intercontinental Championship Tournament Final The strengths and weaknesses of the undercard How Badd Blood changed the direction of the WWF Where this event ranks among the greatest WWF pay-per-views of all time Does Badd Blood 1997 still deserve its legendary reputation nearly three decades later? Join JT & Chad as Wrestling War Zone continues its chronological journey through the greatest era of the Monday Night Wars.     WWF Badd Blood 1997, Badd Blood 1997 review, Hell in a Cell 1997, Shawn Michaels vs Undertaker, Kane debut 1997, Paul Bearer 1997, Bret Hart vs Vader, Owen Hart vs Faarooq, WWF In Your House, Wrestling War Zone podcast, Monday Night Wars podcast, Attitude Era WWF, WWF 1997 review, WWE history podcast, classic wrestling podcast, retro wrestling review, pro wrestling history, wrestling nostalgia, Hell in a Cell history, WWF pay per view review

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