Episode
Raw: August 4, 1997
Overview
A new Commissioner is appointed to teach a lesson in respect to The Hart Foundation. Shawn Michaels embraces a new attitude while earning a new enemy. With "Stone Cold" Steve Austin suffering a career-threatening injury at the hands of Owen Hart, the Rattlesnake sets his sights on payback. Plus, the Nation of Domination, Ken Shamrock, and more.
Details
- Series
- Raw
- Season
- Season 5
- Episode
- Episode 31
- Air date
- 1997-08-04
- Runtime
- 90 min
Episode context
August 4, 1997 is Episode 31 in 1997 of Raw. It aired on 1997-08-04. The runtime is 90 min.
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Episode 30: July 28, 1997
Bret Hart goes one-on-one with The Patriot. The British Bulldog looks to give Ken Shamrock a taste of defeat in an Arm Wrestling Match. Plus, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin & Dude Love defend their Tag Team Championship against The Godwinns, Faarooq takes on Crush, and much more.
Episode 32: August 11, 1997
Shawn Michaels promises to reveal his special insurance policy when he returns to action against Mankind. Vince McMahon interviews Dude Love. The Nation of Domination welcomes its newest member. Tensions boil between Bret Hart, and The Patriot. The Legion of Doom takes on Henry and Phinneas Godwinn in a Country Whipping Match and more.
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Episode 29: July 21, 1997
In The Hart Foundation's homeland of Canada, the Canadian heroes face The Undertaker, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and Dude Love in a Flag Match. Tensions between Shawn Michaels makes a controversial announcement regarding his role in the WWE Championship Match at SummerSlam. Plus, Ken Shamrock takes on Vader, Faarooq battles Goldust, and much more.
Episode 33: August 18, 1997
Shawn Michaels teams with Hunter Hearst Helmsley against The Undertaker and Mankind in the main event.
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.
Episode 34: August 29, 1997
The showdown unfolds as Vader takes on Bret Hart, and the clash continues with Dude Love facing off against Rockabilly.
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 35: September 5, 1997
The Patriot takes on Owen Hart. Dude Love wrestles the British Bulldog. Hunter Hearst Helmsley clashes with The Undertaker.
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 36: September 8, 1997
Commissioner Slaughter learns an injured Rattlesnake's strike is the most vicious when he suspends "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. The Undertaker warns Shawn Michaels their rivalry will not rest in peace. Plus, WWE Champion Bret Hart takes on Vader in a No Disqualification Match and a Tournament for the vacant Intercontinental Championship kicks off.
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 37: September 15, 1997
WWE Champion Bret Hart and European Champion the British Bulldog challenge The Headbangers for the Tag Team Championship. Jerry Lawler receives some stunning news when he conducts a special in-ring interview with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. Plus, the Intercontinental Championship Tournament continues, Dude Love faces Brian Pillman, and more.