Wrestling War Zone #159 - WWF Raw is War vs WCW Nitro (9/15/97) Review | Austin, nWo & Attitude Era Momentum

About this episode

JT and Chad review the September 15, 1997 episodes of WCW Nitro and WWF Raw is War, analyzing the ongoing Monday Night Wars and key developments in wrestling storylines.

The Monday Night Wars continue to escalate as Wrestling War Zone returns with JT & Chad breaking down WCW Monday Nitro and WWF Raw is War from September 15, 1997. WCW rolls forward following Fall Brawl as the nWo’s grip on the company remains stronger than ever, while tensions continue to build between the black-and-white faction and WCW loyalists. With the fallout from Curt Hennig’s betrayal of the Four Horsemen still fresh, Nitro pushes deeper into the chaos that defined WCW’s unforgettable 1997 run. JT & Chad analyze the major storyline developments, key promos, and the continued strength of WCW’s loaded roster. Meanwhile, the WWF keeps gaining momentum during the rise of the Attitude Era. Stone Cold Steve Austin remains the company’s biggest disruptor as his issues with Vince McMahon and the Hart Foundation continue escalating. Undertaker and Shawn Michaels remain central figures in the company’s hottest rivalries, while Raw continues evolving into a faster, edgier, and more unpredictable wrestling show. JT & Chad break down: • Fallout from Fall Brawl and WarGames on Nitro• The nWo’s continued dominance in WCW• Stone Cold Steve Austin’s rise in WWF• Undertaker…

People in this episode

Hosts: JT, Chad

Topics covered

• Monday Night Wars
• WCW vs WWF
• Attitude Era
• nWo dominance
• Stone Cold Steve Austin
• wrestling rivalries
• key promos

Keywords

• WCW Nitro
• WWF Raw is War
• nWo
• Attitude Era
• Stone Cold
• wrestling analysis
• September 1997

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WCW, WWF

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