Raw Deal - Raw recap for September 8, 1997

Vince McMahon interviews WWF Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter in the ring. He admits that last night was complete, uncontrollable chaos, and says there will be law and order in the World Wrestling Federation whether the wrestlers, officials and fans like it or not. He says WWF President appointed him to do a job, and he will do it well. He is tired of what is going on, especially after last night. He says "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's actions were completely out of line, and will not be tolerated. Austin is therefore suspended until he is medically cleared to return to the ring. Also, starting tonight, there will be a tournament for the Intercontinental title, with the finals taking place at Badd Blood on October 5th. He commands Austin to be at Badd Blood to deliver the title present it to the winner of the title. Suddenly, Austin shows up, and says he'll break every law he makes and nobody can stop him, making fun of the "And that's an order" line by saying Slaughter has only been ordering cheeseburgers. As for the Intercontinental title, the only thing he's presenting is a can of whoop-ass right to his front door. He then hits Slaughter with a Stone Cold Stunner, then officials and referees rush into the ring. Vince asks Austin if he's lost his mind, then Vince has to be protected from Austin by officials. Austin then gets in Vince's seat on commentary, then tells him to go to the back because he's doing commentary. He then takes the headset off and celebrates on the commentary table before heading to the back.

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin is seen being tossed out of the arena.

Before the next match, Bret "The Hit Man" Hart trashes the city of Cincinnati, Ohio for naming a street after Pete Rose. He then calls Vader a "big, fat, huge piece of human excrement" and says he will take immense pleasure out of kicking the ass of.

Bret "The Hit Man" Hart vs. Vader in a No Holds Barred Match ends in utter chaos. During the match, The British Bulldog shows up, and gets involved when Vader is about to go for the Vader Bomb. The Patriot shows up and fights both Bret and Bulldog, but is attacked from behind by Owen Hart. Bret gets a steel chair outside of the ring as everyone else fights, and use it against Vader and The Patriot. Bret, Owen and The Bulldog are about to piledrive The Patriot into the chair when "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up and goes after Bret, Owen and The Bulldog, chasing them to the back.

WWF Commisioner Sgt. Slaughter is seen in the first aid room.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat up two random wrestlers, then Henry calls out The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh), saying that their win last night was a fluke and that they could never beat them again in a million years. Thrasher and Mosh show up, starting an impromptu match.

The Godwinns (Henry O. and Phineas I. Godwinn) beat The Headbangers (Thrasher and Mosh). During the match, a slightly smaller man dressed up like one of The Godwinns shows up through the crowd and breaks a pinfall attempt by Mosh with a horseshoe. After the match, we find out that this man is part of the Godwinn clan and is here to watch their backs. His name is Uncle Cletus Godwinn, who has came all the way from Arkansas to take care of Henry and Phineas, and whatever he tells them is money in the bank.

Sunny is the guest ring announcer for the next match. She also brags about being near the men's locker room and getting all the hot scoops everyone wants to hear. Sunny then dances with Dude Love after introducing him, then leaves. Dude Love says he has trouble getting into the groove as he knows that he's got to step inside the ring and face Brian Pillman. He says he needs a friend, and the friend he brings out is here strictly for moral support and not to get physical and beat Pillman within an inch of his life. Nevertheless, he says that Dude Love will never forget the name of Goldust. When Brian Pillman is introduced by the usual ring announcer, his voice is heard through the arena, saying he's calling from home and saying he's not going out there until the WWF can promise him and Marlena a safe environment as he's exhausted from last night. We do, however, see a video on the TitanTron, which he calls "Part one" of "Brian Pillman's XXX Files." We see Pillman in his hotel room wearing nothing but a towel, saying he's exhausted and that we'll find out later. He then says "she" is a machine , then he takes off the towel to reveal a pair of Calvin Klein underwear, saying nothing comes between him and his Calvin Kleins except Goldust's wife Terri. He then asks Goldust if he knows where his wife is, and says Part 2 is going to be live and in technicolor. Pillman's voice is heard through the arena again, announcing he will play Part 2 later on.

The intro to the show replays to signify the start of War Zone.

Max Mini beats Piratita Morgan.

It is announced that at Badd Blood, The Undertaker will take on "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels in a match known as "Hell In A Cell." It is a specially designed cage with a top on it that extends beyond the ring, and the only way in and out is through a door in the cage.

The Undertaker is interviewed in the ring by Vince McMahon. Last night, he and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels opened the gates of Hell. He felt his fire, and Shawn was burned by his. He says Shawn looked death in the eye and never blinked, but last night was only the beginning as he will never rest until the flesh is rotting from Shawn's bones. As for their Hell In A Cell Match, he calls the match the beginning of the end, and tells Shawn that there's no way out and no way anyone can get in. Shawn will look in the eyes of the reaper and pay for his crimes, as that is when the music stops and the tolling of the bell begins. Suddenly, Shawn shows up on the TitanTron, telling 'Taker to toll his bells someplace else. He says that 'Taker backed him into a corner last night, but he escaped as he is a survivor. At the Hell In A Cell match, he will survive, and tells 'Taker that if he thinks he's bringing him down, he's going into the coffin with him. 'Taker says the only thing Shawn should worry about is that he will rest in peace after the Hell In A Cell match.

Backstage, Sunny interviews Owen Hart, who is also surrounded by Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and The British Bulldog. Owen says he's not concerned about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, as he put him out of the WWF and will do it again. He will bring Bret and The Bulldog in case Austin shows up again en route to the WWF Intercontinental Championship, which he insists should have been his from the start.

Owen Hart beats Goldust by disqualification after two low blows in retaliation to one received from Owen. Bret "The Hit Man" Hart and The British Bulldog attack Goldust after the match, but "Stone Cold" Steve Austin shows up through the crowd after the match and attacks Owen, Bret and The Bulldog with a broom before daring Vince McMahon to get in the ring with him. He throws the broom at Vince before leaving. After Austin leaves through the crowd, Pillman taunts Goldust through the arena speakers via telephone, and we see Part 2 of "Brian Pillman's XXX Files," where Terri is in the shower and Pillman says he's going to have a hard time getting to sleep tonight.

The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog) is interviewed. Bret wants to know when the WWF will do something about "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, saying that Sgt. Slaughter should suspend him for life. The British Bulldog says the United Kingdom will respect truth and justice on September 20th. Owen says he won tonight, and that he will take the WWF Intercontinental Championship back.

Savio Vega guests on commentary for the next match.

Before the next match, The British Bulldog is attacked by "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels and Hunter Hearst Helmsley before the next match, and Chyna brings out a steel chair so Shawn and Helmsley can re-injure Bulldog's right knee, which he is wearing a brace over. Referees show up, but Shawn pushes one of them and the attack continues. The British Bulldog is unable to compete after this, and Savio Vega ends up taking his place in the match.

"The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels guests on commentary during the next match.

Hunter Hearst Helmsley beats Savio Vega and The Patriot after Savio Vega accidentally hits the referee with a spinning heel kick and "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels shoves The Patriot into Vega from the apron. After the match, Los Boricuas and Vader show up, and Chyna arms herself, Helmsley and Shawn with steel chairs. The Hart Foundation (Bret "The Hit Man" Hart, Owen Hart, The British Bulldog) show up as the show ends.