Episode
Raw: April 21, 1997
Overview
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles Bret Hart in a Street Fight, but The Hart Foundation has a surprise for the Rattlesnake. The Undertaker faces Hunter Hearst Helmsley in the main event. Plus, Ahmed Johnson battles The Sultan, Ken Shamrock makes an unusual challenge, and more.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 1997-04-21
- Runtime
- 90 min
Episode context
April 21, 1997 is Episode 16 in 1997 of Raw. It aired on 1997-04-21. The runtime is 90 min.
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Episode 15: April 14, 1997
This edition of Raw features matches from both the United States and South Africa. Ahmed Johnson gets his hands on another member of the Nation of Domination when he takes on Crush. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin delivers a word of warning to WWE Champion Bret Hart. Plus, The Headbangers take on Vader & Mankind, Rocky Maivia faces Savio Vega, and more.
Episode 17: April 28, 1997
Brian Pillman reveals a more spiritual side of himself when he sides with The Hart Foundation. The British Bulldog faces WWE Champion The Undertaker. An injured Bret Hart resolves to get even with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Vader goes one-on-one with Jesse James. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Rocky Maivia, and more in action.
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Episode 14: April 7, 1997
"Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Mankind battle for a chance at Bret Hart's WWE Championship. The WWE Universe gets a look at how dangerous Ken Shamrock really is when he takes on Vernon White in a No Holds Barred Exhibition Match. Plus, an interview with Shawn Michaels, Billy Gunn receives a musical proposition, and much more.
Episode 18: May 5, 1997
The Hart Foundation's anti-American crusade continues as they set their sights on Shawn Michaels. The British Bulldog goes one-on-one with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin in the main event. Plus, Vader takes on Goldust, Crush runs the Gauntlet, and much more action.
Episode 13: March 31, 1997
As Bret Hart faces Rocky Maivia for the Intercontinental Championship in the main event, the rest of the Hart Family joins the foundation of his crusade against the United States. Paul Bearer pleads for forgiveness from The Undertaker. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin returns to Monday Night Raw with some unfinished business. All this and more action.
Episode 19: May 12, 1997
Bret Hart call outs Shawn Michaels. Weeks after being burned by The Undertaker, Paul Bearer returns with Mankind to deliver a grave warning to the Deadman. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin comes to the aid of an unlikely superstar, Rob Van Dam is deemed "Mr. Monday Night", and much more.
Episode 12: March 24, 1997
Bret Hart discusses his recent change in attitude and sends a message to his fans in the United States. As The Undertaker looks to usher in a new era of darkness after capturing the WWE Championship from Sycho Sid, an old friend returns. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley faces Bart Gunn, the British Bulldog & Owen Hart take on the Headbangers, and more.
Episode 20: May 19, 1997
Hart Foundation members Owen Hart & the British Bulldog offer "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Shawn Michaels a chance at the Tag Team Championship next week. WWE Champion The Undertaker warns Paul Bearer that some secrets must stay buried. Plus, Bret Hart makes a shocking announcement, Jim Ross conducts a special interview with Mankind, and much more.
Episode 11: March 17, 1997
Bret Hart competes in a steel cage match with Sycho Sid for the WWE Championship. Plus, Hunter Hearst Helmsley battles Flash Funk, Vader takes on the British Bulldog, and Shawn Michaels returns with his smile. All this and more.
Episode 21: May 26, 1997
After weeks of threats, Paul Bearer looks to bring The Undertaker to his knees when he prepares to reveal a secret from the Deadman's past. Despite their recent issues, Shawn Michaels & "Stone Cold" Steve Austin must find a way to coexist as they challenge Owen Hart & the British Bulldog for the Tag Team Championship. All this and more.
Episode 10: March 10, 1997
WWE Champion Sycho Sid and The Undertaker must put aside their differences as they team up against Vader & Mankind. The rivalry between "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and Bret Hart escalates when a special guest referee is named for their upcoming "I Quit" Match. Plus, Jerry "The King" Lawler engages Paul E. Dangerously in a WWE vs. ECW debate and more.
Episode 22: June 2, 1997
With The Undertaker reluctantly aligned with Paul Bearer, Sycho Sid challenges him for his WWE Championship. The rivalry between Shawn Michaels and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin gets interesting after Bret Hart is forced to withdraw from his upcoming match with Michaels. Plus, King of the Ring Tournament matches and Jim Ross' interview with Mankind.