E2182 - WWF Raw is War vs. WCW Nitro (10/6/97) | Wrestling War Zone #164 – Kane Arrives, Austin Wants Owen & Hogan Targets Piper
Published: September 7, 2026
Duration: 2:02:53
The Monday Night Wars enter an emotional and pivotal new week as Wrestling War Zone returns. On episode 164, JT & Chad break down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from October 6, 1997, just one night after WWF Badd Blood.
Raw opens under tragic circumstances as the WWF pays tribute to Brian Pillman, who had passed away just one day earlier. While the ten-bell salute and Jim Ross-narrated tribute video provide a respectful remembrance of Pillman, the WWF also makes the highly controversial decision to conduct a live satellite interview with his grieving widow, Melanie Pillman. Vince McMahon...