Wrestling War Zone #166 - WWF Raw vs. WCW Nitro (10/20/97) | Jarrett Returns, Austin Strikes & Sting Hunts the nWo

The Monday Night Wars hit another wild week as Wrestling War Zone returns! On episode 166, Chad & JT break down WWF Raw is War and WCW Monday Nitro from October 20, 1997, with Survivor Series approaching for the WWF and WCW just six days away from Halloween Havoc.

On Raw is War, former WCW star Jeff Jarrett makes his return to the WWF and immediately grabs the microphone for a memorable worked-shoot promo. Jarrett takes aim at Eric Bischoff and WCW before turning his attention toward his own WWF past — and firing shots at Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin in the process.

Meanwhile, the war between D-Generation X and the Hart Foundation continues to intensify. Shawn Michaels battles Owen Hart, while Bret Hart takes on Faarooq with DX and the Nation of Domination adding even more chaos to the proceedings. And, of course, Stone Cold Steve Austin isn't far away, delivering another Stunner as his showdown with Owen Hart for the Intercontinental Championship at Survivor Series draws closer.

The Undertaker also addresses Kane, making it clear that despite everything Paul Bearer and his brother have done, he still refuses to fight his own flesh and blood.

Over on WCW Monday Nitro, it's the final stop before Halloween Havoc 1997, and the nWo finds itself on the receiving end of a little chaos for a change. Hollywood Hogan, Eric Bischoff and the nWo try to figure out who's hunting them as Sting, Roddy Piper and Diamond Dallas Page loom over the show.

The night ends with Scott Hall battling Scott Steiner, only for nWo trickery to lead to another wild scene involving Piper, DDP and finally the real Sting.

Elsewhere, Eddie Guerrero defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Chris Benoit, Curt Hennig defends the United States Championship against Dean Malenko, Lex Luger battles Booker T, and Goldberg destroys Wrath in just seconds before issuing a simple warning: “Who's next?”

Chad & JT break down:

• Jeff Jarrett's WWF return and controversial promo• DX vs. the Hart Foundation• Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart• Bret Hart vs. Faarooq• Stone Cold Steve Austin's road back to the ring• Undertaker refusing to fight Kane• The final Nitro before Halloween Havoc 1997• Sting, Piper & DDP turning the tables on the nWo• Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit• Curt Hennig vs. Dean Malenko• Goldberg's explosive win and the emergence of “Who's Next?”• Which company won the week in the Monday Night Wars

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