Badd Blood 1997: First Ever Hell in a Cell & The Debut of Kane

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In this episode of the New to Wrestling podcast, hosts Xavier and Kelsey dive into the iconic WWF In Your House: Bad Blood pay-per-view from October 5, 1997. They discuss the event's match card, including:

• The Nation of Domination vs. The Legion of Doom (Handicap Match)

• Max Mini & Nova vs. Tarantula & Mosaic Fun

• The Godwins vs. The Headbangers (Tag Team Championship)

• Owen Hart vs. Farooq (Intercontinental Championship)

• Disciples of Apocalypse vs. Los Boricuas (8-Man Tag Team Match)

• The Hart Foundation vs. Vader & The Patriot (Flag Match)

• Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker (Hell in a Cell Match)

The hosts provide insightful commentary on each match, with particular emphasis on the groundbreaking Hell in a Cell main event between Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker. They analyze the brutal physicality, innovative use of the cell structure, and the shocking debut of Kane, which forever changed the landscape of professional wrestling.

Xavier and Kelsey's enthusiasm shines through as they dissect the storytelling, in-ring action, and historical significance of this event. Their discussion captures the raw emotion and spectacle of late 90s WWF, offering both nostalgic reflection for long-time fans and fresh perspective for newcomers to the era. The episode concludes with a heartfelt appreciation for the performers' dedication and the lasting impact of this landmark show on the wrestling industry.
Timestamps:

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:45 Year-end recap and growth highlights
• 5:02 Awards Nomination
• 9:22 Discussion on Employee's Death
• 13:58 Discussion on The Rock's earnings
• 19:02 Match Analysis: Max Mini and Nova vs. Mosaic and Tarantula
• 23:11 Tag Team Championship Match Discussion
• 31:49 Recap of Stone Cold's antics
• 36:09 Discussion on Farouk's approach to Stone Cold
• 40:50 Match Chaos and Outcome
• 44:44 Survivor Series Discussion
• 48:48 Heart Foundation Promo
• 53:16 Match Start Chaos
• 58:08 Vader's Moonsault
• 1:02:02 Main event discussion
• 1:06:41 Undertaker Controls Match
• 1:11:09 Discussion on Shawn Michaels' Iconic Matches
• 1:16:01 Cage Match Chaos
• 1:19:32 Shawn Michaels' dramatic fall from the cage
• 1:30:07 Discussion on Kane's powers

The New To Wrestling Podcast follows two friends who enjoy wrestling but are in different stages of their fandom. Xavier Cruz serves as your guide through generations of professional wrestling while Kelsey Silva experiences these matches for the first time. Climb into the ring weekly to relive the famous matches beginning with the Attitude Era!