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Wrestling War Zone #163 - WWF Badd Blood 1997 Review | The First Hell in a Cell & Kane's Debut
1 hour 57 minutes Posted Aug 24, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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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.
 
 
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