Episode
Raw: June 2, 1997
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 22
- Air date
- 1997-06-02
- Runtime
- 92 min
Episode context
June 2, 1997 is Episode 22 in 1997 of Raw. It aired on 1997-06-02. The runtime is 92 min.
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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 23: June 9, 1997
After being crowned the 1997 King of the Ring, Hunter Hearst Helmsley looks to begin his ascension to the top of WWE. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's faces The Hart Foundation's Brian Pillman. Faarooq promises to reform his Nation of Domination. Plus, ECW returns to confront Jerry "The King" Lawler and Rob Van Dam, Goldust in action, and more.
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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 24: June 16, 1997
Ahmed Johnson reveals his allegiance when he teams with The Undertaker to face Faarooq & Kama Mustafa. With the members of The Hart Foundation handcuffed at ringside, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin finally gets his hands on Brian Pillman. Plus, a No. 1 Contender's Tournament for the Tag Team Championship kicks off, Mankind seeks a new friend, and more.
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 25: June 23, 1997
The Undertaker's temper gets the better of him when Paul Bearer forces the Deadman to team with Vader against two members of the Nation of Domination. Mankind dedicates his match against the British Bulldog to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, Owen Hart defends his Intercontinental Championship against Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Goldust and 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 26: June 30, 1997
Paul Bearer reveals a dark secret about The Undertaker's childhood. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin battles The Hart Foundation's Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart. The war between the Nation of Domination and the Disciples of Apocalypse escalates when Savio Vega returns with some friends of his own. Plus, Mankind faces Brian Pillman, Ken Shamrock, 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.
Episode 27: July 7, 1997
The Hart Foundation receives another warm reception in Canada. After weeks of trying to be "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's partner, Mankind is treated to a stunning lesson courtesy of the Rattlesnake. Plus, Bret Hart takes on Goldust, the Tag Team Tournament comes to an end as D-Lo Brown & Faarooq take on the British Bulldog & Owen Hart, and more.
Episode 16: April 21, 1997
"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.
Episode 28: July 14, 1997
The Hart Foundation's Owen Hart & British Bulldog challenge "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the Tag Team Championship in the main event. After weeks of absence, Shawn Michaels returns to share his thoughts on Bret Hart's special SummerSlam stipulation. Plus, Ken Shamrock, Taka Michinoku, and many more in action.