WWF Raw is War vs WCW Nitro (9/8/97) Review | Wrestling War Zone #157 – nWo Chaos, Austin Strikes Back
The Monday Night Wars roll on as Wrestling War Zone returns with JT & Chad breaking down another pivotal week in the battle between WWF and WCW. On episode 157, the guys dive into WCW Monday Nitro and WWF Raw is War from September 8, 1997 as both companies push forward in a rapidly shifting wrestling landscape. WCW continues its dominant 1997 run with the nWo looming large over Nitro, creating chaos across the roster as tensions build toward Fall Brawl and WarGames. With WCW struggling to contain the faction’s influence, the lines between order and disorder continue to blur. JT & Chad analyze the key matches, storyline progression, and how Nitro maintains its momentum during one of its hottest stretches. Meanwhile, the WWF responds with a loaded episode of Raw is War following Ground Zero. Stone Cold Steve Austincontinues to raise hell as his issues with Vince McMahon and WWF authority escalate, while Bret Hart’s anti-American crusade remains front and center. The company’s shift toward the Attitude Era becomes even more apparent as characters, storytelling, and presentation continue to evolve. JT & Chad break it all down, including: • nWo dominance and WCW’s road to Fall Brawl • Fallout from Ground Zero on WWF Raw • Stone Cold Steve Austin’s continued rise • Bret Hart and The Hart Foundation’s ongoing storyline • Key matches, promos, and booking decisions • Which show won the week in the Monday Night Wars Which company delivered the better show? Who gained momentum in this crucial stretch of 1997? Step back into the war as Wrestling War Zone takes you deep into another week of the Monday Night Wars.