The night after King of the Ring 1997. Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels have been sent home due to a backstage fight, so Raw goes through major creative changes hours before going live. Scheduled matches include Steve Austin vs Brian Pillman, Owen Hart vs Sycho Sid and British Bulldog vs Goldust.

It's announced at the beginning of WCW Nitro that Hollywood Hogan must wrestle on the show as per orders from the WCW Executive Committee. Lex Luger gets the chance to step into the ring with The Hulkster while The Outsiders battle Roddy Piper and Ric Flair.