WWF Ground Zero: In Your House - The "Reliving The War" PPV Review

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The WWF's Ground Zero: In Your House PPV took place on September 7th 1997. After what Shawn Michaels did at SummerSlam 97, The Undertaker was looking for revenge. A singles match between HBK and The Phenom headlined Ground Zero, the very first match these two would have on Pay Per View.
In the semi-main spot, Bret Hart defended his WWF Championship against The Patriot. Hart lose to The Patriot on an episode of Raw is War leading up to this PPV, so The Patriot thought he could do it again and take away The Hitman's championship in the process.
The PPV review is part of the Wrestling Bios "Reliving The War" series.
00:00 - Intro & Free For All
02:52 - Brian Pillman vs Goldust
05:46 - Brian Christopher vs Scott Putski
07:34 - Faarooq vs Crush vs Savio Vega
11:06 - Max Mini vs El Torito
13:02 - Steve Austin & Dude Love Vacate the Tag Titles
15:21 - Owen & Davey vs Headbangers vs L.O.D vs Godwinns
17:57 - Bret Hart vs The Patriot
23:41 - The Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels
#WWE #WWF #Wrestling

[@Aburg76]

'But unfortunately this would turn out to be be Brian's final Pay-per-view match' - that hurt a lot more than it should have

[@toptenguy1]

One of the rare times where a PPV Main Event DQ is a positive. Because of what it led to!

[@InsomniacRocker]

we all know what's coming lol

[@chriswatson8965]

I agree. IMO, as long as: A: it's not a "big four" pay-per view. B: it continues the story in a positive way. DQ's are acceptable. This hits on both. ✔️✔️

[@jgstarks9436]

“We then see one of the most interesting swinging neckbreakers ever” Lmao !! Bios you are funny as hell without even trying 😂

[@falloutghoul1]

Anyone have the timestamp for that?

[@tyrone5969]

He seriously makes me laugh so damn hard, like you said, sometimes without even trying. I've laughed so much at this series, absolutely brilliant.

[@venomsnekko]

"Let's just get the big question out of the way: there are no chinlocks in this match." Had to explain to my dad why I yelled "GODDAMMIT!"

[@redmangc]

Last time we see Owen and Davey tag together, its crazy to think that we're only 2 months away

[@jvharbin8337]

Watch it quick before it's snatched away!

[@poyodiablo26]

That's how I feel for every single reliving the war episode

[@edge1247]

VINCE AINT GOT THE JAM

[@seanlamar29]

@@edge1247 he's a lousy stinking hyena

[@wrestlingwithart]

At first I thought this was referring to watching Owen and Davey together.

[@jrwizz]

Always watch it fast!!! Or else u just dont have the JAM!!!

[@Obscusion2]

Days Left Until Bret Hart Leaves The WWF: 63 Seeing The Sultan wearing a track suit & shorts, while also wearing his mask & long ponytail, at the end when the locker room tries to break up Shawn & Taker is, without a doubt, one of the funniest things I've seen in a while. Also, sad to know that Ground Zero is the final PPV to feature two standards of the 1997 version of the Hart Foundation: Brian Pillman and Owen & Davey teaming up. The next four weeks of Reliving the War are going to be very sad to look at, when it comes to Pillman.

[@fmgmack]

Facts idk if I can watch

[@macsays9689]

I laughed hard when wrestling bio sighs mentioning the Patriot finisher 🤣

[@xenaires]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@billblaski9523]

Lol the Uncle Slam was tight, dawg!

[@at3479]

I completely forgot this would be Pillman's last PPV appearance

[@HereticalKitsune]

Young Michael Cole looks so innocent and completely out of it.

[@andrewscasualmtb]

He looks vintage!

[@slavaukraini1991]

@@andrewscasualmtb (groan)

[@andrewscasualmtb]

@@slavaukraini1991 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisjames5188]

Won't lie I feel old realising this is almost 25 years ago

[@glencurtis6052]

Same here Chris, I was 18 when I watched this live

[@lordrosemount]

It's especially impressive to think that Dustin Rhodes is now having the best matches of his career. Last week's against CM Punk was exceptional.

[@danteduck9518]

Well don't brother because I'm sure on the inside u still feel the same as u did back then so technically still young lol

[@bryanmorrison2396]

M8 am same a hv a 6 n 3 year old sons n my 6 year old has watched wwe from rumble(got a ring n wrestlers for crimbo) now hes loving it. 94 a started same as him 6 n makes me feel so fkn old now 😂😂😂😂

[@JobberBud]

I saw this live when I was 11 years old, and the chaos of the main event had me out of my seat. It was awesome.

[@danteduck9518]

Bro same here I was only 8😂 but Damm the memories feel so fresh man 😂😭

[@merces47letifer4]

That's awesome

[@JoeyMartz]

That's cool, bro... I went to mania X when i was 9. Great memories w/ my dad. Bret v owen and the HBK / Razor ladder match.

[@danteduck9518]

@@JoeyMartz dude u must of been around 10 or so cause I was about 5 and saw it on my cable box back in 94

[@danteduck9518]

@@JoeyMartz oh read ur comment lol u did say u were 9 lol I thought u meant mania x9

[@brandonperkins176]

1997, as I said before, was a hell of a year. My favorite match has to be Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels and to this day, is my favorite rivalry in the WWF/E. I can watch their all day long and hands down, absolutely epic

[@rustykuntz94]

97 Best Year Ever

[@HabsMike25]

The unintentional comedy in the end of Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels at Ground Zero is Shawn helping Taker Tombstone Triple H by moving Triple H's legs in proper position 🤣🤣🤣 I am sure the spot was planned but still you can't help but laugh at it. 1997 was incredible especially the 2 Taker vs Shawn matches

[@willjohnboy]

Bret hart had better matches that year with Steve Austin at wm 13 which is also better than hbk and takers 2 mania matches and bret vs taker at summerslam 1997 was also a better in 1997

[@rustykuntz94]

@@willjohnboy I thought the 96 Survivor Series Bret Stone Cold match was almost as great as the Mania 13 classic

[@billblaski9523]

@@willjohnboy regardless, at this time Bret was WWF Champion but HBK vs Taker were main eventing the PPVs, Hart always resented the Patriot for that cus Hart thought it was his fault since he wasn't even a big name yet, like Patriot came in and immediately went into a fued with Bret right?

[@MrGared22]

22:43 "This finish would, of course, be revisited in Survivor Series '97, to a certain extent." Well, that's *one* way of putting it.

[@davidhunter1555]

That pop when Austin invaded the tag title match was insane. You can hear one girl scream right before the rest of the crowd explodes, it is fantastic.

[@comfortablynumblbg]

Thank you sir. Havent watched this since the live broadcast in 97.

[@thisisnotachannel]

Same here. "Reliving the War" is literally that for me... I haven't watched any of these since they originally aired, so it's awesome to see them again... especially with commentary from Mr. Bios!

[@louisvelez40]

My favorite memory from that pay per view was seeing undertaker fly through the air after the DQ and land through all the superstars on Shawn in their match

[@ajk]

First time he ever did that dive as well I do believe. Was a huge deal at the time.

[@Dr-Alexander-The-Great]

Pretty soon Davey Boy Smith, will be taking his chin locks to WCW

[@rosemaryfarell5264]

Davey spreading the Chinlock epidemic down South!!!

[@roccojamison89gooker51]

Maybe Savio Vega will start doing 5 nerve holds in one match again like he did to Rocky Maivia.

[@outlawrip-offartist4161]

And did Davey Boy Smith will return in the WWF in 1999 with jeans.

[@rosemaryfarell5264]

Davey returning in jeans in '99 shows how far hed stooped to Chinlock abuse.

[@thebigbop5866]

This was what actually turned the war, chin locks though irresistible just are too toxic and the whole company just gets affected badly. Case in point, Davey was off them until SummerSlam, then he went wild and Patriot ended up in the title picture.

[@KidGravityBeyond]

Underrated show. The Taker/HBK match was necessary for their chemistry Fourth next month and for the future.

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

1997 was full Attitude Era! I always start off with this year when I go back to all things Attitude Era.

[@martynodonnell8467]

To me 1997 was the best year ever for pro wrestling. It was the attitude era in the second half of the year before the attitude era became formulaic. Such an amazing time to be a fan. With two companies competing for the top spot and ECW giving fans an alternative.

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

@@martynodonnell8467, I definitely agree!

[@alexmontgomery3656]

Oh and thanks for giving me a great mark out moment from wrestling content, seeing you on OSW was brilliant! I was kind of busy, half paying attention and I hear Jay say someone is a "Jam-up Guy" and my head snapped back to the TV screen and I was like, they better not be teasing us with this appearance and then it finally happened! Loved it!

[@grasshoppersantwitch6087]

What show was that on?

[@kierannorthcote7395]

Halloween Havoc 1998

[@Silentnarcotic]

@@grasshoppersantwitch6087 they just dropped it on Friday

[@letsseethatsmile9620]

Cause theres nothing else to do.

[@mrowley7300]

Gonna be a great episode, also nice to see you on OSW Review

[@MrM-u3h]

I swear you make these faster than I can watch them.

[@rosemaryfarell5264]

Rapid fire output. Love it.

[@scottaznavourian3720]

The shot of crush walking around clueless is hillarious

[@TheSuckoShow]

Savio's swinging neckbreaker looks like those 2000's video games when they were going overboard with the realtime physics and everything you bump into would bounce around the room like a pinball.

[@DJDoubleCee]

At 26:17, I remember when Shawn Michaels did those series of flips down the entrance ramp. It was hilarious to see 😆

[@cantunderstandnotry6130]

It's been up for 5 minutes how are you already 26 minutes in 🤣

[@seanlamar29]

@@cantunderstandnotry6130 he's got the jam

[@thisisnotachannel]

@@cantunderstandnotry6130 Patreon early access maybe? This isn't the first video where I've seen comments from time travelers...

[@craigusselman546]

That's hilarious!

[@reallyretro]

This PPV for me will always be remembered as Brian Pillman's last great match and program against Goldust.

[@jamaalmoses8821]

Dark days ahead for my hero, Bret Hart.

[@billblaski9523]

Lol right. Vince should have just had Hart drop the title to Patriot right here! Then push Patriot to the moon cus the Patriot was tight! Then the whole Montreal Screwjob didn't have to happen and wrestling might have been very different today!

[@21willyx21]

I guess Bret Hart is the evidence that not everyone's life has to end all shiny and happy. There are people whom only suffering meets.

[@sajidahmed3150]

@@billblaski9523 Patriot was bland and meh.

[@BlackburnBigdragon]

Brian Pillman had no business being in a wrestling ring at that point. What the hell were they thinking? They should have never caved into his demands to be let back in the ring.

[@juststatedtheobvious9633]

This is the same WWF that still thinks concussions and long term cognitive impairment issues are hilarious. The real shock is that they gave Austin time to heal and kept him strong.

[@abdulhammouda4884]

God I loved that HBK vs Taker match. It made Taker look like an unstoppable killing machine. The way HBK landed after every clothes line made him look like he'd been killed. I think it's a great way to have a first match if a fued, possibly the best no contest I can remember at getting the story over and establishing what it needed to. Loved it. This is absalute peak Micheals

[@SiReTV8929]

It seems like right after this PPV here concluded that night, Vince and Co. probably had a epiphany of how to really change with the times that were changing themselves. The "attitudes" of HBK, Hart, Austin, 'Taker, and others were the focus and genesis of the upcoming Era in WWF. Where as WCW had begun to escape from the old aesthetics of the early '90s and move with the counterculture of the mid to late '90s in taking a more realistic approach to booking & producing, the WWF was about to start cooking something special for the ages 😀 and I'm sooooooooo glad that this series is about to really educate the younger generation of wrestling fans who, unfortunately, wasn't alive to really experience the magic of "Attitude"

[@danielwilliams5139]

Watching SummerSlam 1997 to WrestleMania 14 1998 and after waiting every week sometimes on Thursday to see what happens next. I remember Farooq and Crush just looked at each other and decided to pin Savio Vega

[@canuckj8382]

Bret’s right, he’s always right 🤣

[@Selfloathingmisanthrope]

User name checks out.

[@fmgmack]

It’s true it’s damn true

[@alexmontgomery3656]

Anybody else find it funny that the person on Raw preforming dirty Horseman Business, is actually a former Horseman? Maybe it's actually 4Horsemen4Life

[@romanfernandez4178]

Horseman business is addicting once you start you cannot stop.

[@gezeo750]

Still everyone says Shawn oversold the Hogan match and ignores times like this where it’s definitely similar.

[@juststatedtheobvious9633]

The physics make sense in this one, if you pretend Undertaker has super strength. Plus, it captures the emotion of the moment. Meanwhile, Hogan's offense somehow became more powerful AFTER Michaels started the sell. That's not how anything works, outside of Fist of the Northstar.

[@danielwilliams5139]

Also WCW played Goldberg's theme song for a Japanese wrestler before Goldberg wrestled and The Patriot used Kurt Angle's theme song before Kurt Angle wrestled

[@blackfoxx86]

The Japanese wrestler was Pat Tanaka if you were interested.

[@danielwilliams5139]

@@blackfoxx86 tyvm I think it was 1996 when Pat Tanaka used the theme song I have 1997-1998 Monday Nitro and the PPVs Monday Night Raw 1997-1999 and PPVs from 1998-2001 from eBay. WWE Network doesn't have full ECW events and WCW Nitros just single and tag team matches and PPVs. Like all of the territories that Vince McMahon bought especially in the 1980s should have at least be shown single and tag team matches. I want to watch the beginnings and the early days of wrestling

[@scottmcginn2169]

Shawn on drugs sells in much the same way as Shawn sulking when jobbing to Hogan

[@terrysmart2048]

Happy frigging Sunday guys ! About to get my ground zero on baby

[@danielainger8666]

Just a few weeks away from stone cold stunning Vince 🤣

[@HabsMike25]

One of the greatest Raw moments ever.

[@corneliousworsham1426]

Slaughter's next 😂

[@InsomniacRocker]

I too thought the patriot was ridiculous at first, because he is, but Del Wilkes pulled it off in a way that i thought was pretty good for what it was.

[@netoman708]

Little known fact... The Patriot earned his title shot in a battle royal from an episode of shotgun Saturday night

[@CSAccetura]

He also was pulling a very small stint in an independent organization called mwa right about this time as well. It was in Georgetown kentucky.

[@alainsoucysergerie9879]

I swear, I haven't watched a live wrestling show since 2001 and still, this is one of my favorite channels of all. And the comedy bits are getting better and better. The ref telling the guys to f*ck off and the (sigh)...Uncle Slam bits made me laugh out load big time.

[@Cameron_611]

Ground Zero was always notable to me for the ending to the main event with Undertaker fighting off D-Generation X but knowing what I know now about “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and his friendship with Jim Ross it was still surprising to him Stun Jim Ross. It’s also noteworthy that this would be the last time we’d see the classic red white & blue ropes (not counting One Night Only or Mayhem in Manchester) on PPV until the Great American Bash.

[@ajk]

Wasn't Mayhem in Manchester a house show that had commentary added in after the fact for the video release as opposed to an actual PPV? I know it had an effectively in-house camera angle for it.

[@Cameron_611]

@@chrisbutler1668 They also used black and gold the ropes for WrestleMania 9.

[@malcomxxx4592]

“Sweet Shin Music” 🤣🤣🤣

[@malikevans2615]

18:03-18:12 is hilarious irony not only did it happen again, HHH whooped his ass, Stone Cold beat his ass (again) and made him bleed, and undertaker made him kiss an ass in his home town. 😂😂

[@doctormasterdevil]

Cant wait for the coverage of the kiss my ass club lol

[@birdofhermes3506]

I'm rewatching all of Raw and Smackdown in order cause ya know, Peacock; and I'm at Ground Zero 😂😂😂 I'm quickly realizing the Attitude and Ruthless Aggression Era was a period of wrestling magic that probably can't be repeated. Which sucks cause I'm working on breaking into the business and there seems like limited options in terms of meaningful employment..

[@primusvsunicron1]

That Evangelion/Metal Gear Solid music mix for the Shawn vs Taker Promo

[@Rando1975]

One thing I enjoyed about the Gang Wars 3 way was that Savio was constantly getting thrown out of the ring.

[@DARC-87]

Considering how much Del was abusing his body, and his age, it's really incredible he had a nice little run here in the WWF.

[@MaloryMurphy]

Not me steeping outside to watch this while celebrating family time.

[@PrinceVegita1]

The Patriot is the most random pushed wrestler of all time. Feels like one of the bookers inserted his CAW into the show.

[@ashleyoneal9001]

I never can wait for your videos to come out and I'm very happy when you do drop one

[@primusvsunicron1]

3 1997 WWF PPVs left…

[@kvnmcaleer]

I'm so happy this channel exist! Thankyou @wrestlingbios for bringing so much content so I can relive parts of my childhood!!!

[@anotheratheist]

0:36 Guy behind McMahon and Lawler is a DDP-Banger. Cool dude.

[@thisisnotachannel]

11:22 Fans knew even back then...

[@jonaustin1907]

I love how pillman still wore his 4 horseman tights in wwe

[@joseph.taylor305]

Shawn Michaels selling at its finest

[@sawyer_9102]

Your videos have gotten me through some very hard times ty🔥🔥🙏🙏

[@thaolvue]

I love how Shawn just help taker tombstone hhh lol

[@DyspotikOriginal]

Hbk and the phenom making Magick in de ring. Great vid Ry!

[@rasmusdegn9690]

Gotta say HBK vs. Taker vs. The Refs is probably the greatest Triple-Threat match we've seen so far on Reliving The War.

[@alexandreleonard9857]

I love this series, keep up the great work! Much appreciated.

[@dustind2487]

Hell yeah. Always a good time when the videos come on. Love ur videos.

[@ChrisEL1620]

You and WrestleLamia are my 2 favorite wrestling content creators on KZbin. Keep up the good work my friend!

[@augustuswayne9676]

I lmao every time I think of the Montreal screw job ! 🤣🤣🤣

[@whipwreck69]

Last wwf ppv to use the In Your House stage setup

[@yujirohanma5199]

I must say, I was very disappointed that today's episode didn't include a ::: DAVEY BOY SMITH CHINLOCK ::: . Easily my favorite segment on the show. Such an exciting, devastating Wrestling hold, that CHINLOCK there 💪💪😜

[@brianlarsen9952]

Woooooooooo Another great video OSW and Wrestling Bios, the best Wrestling Stable there is

[@ziahamm1603]

Ah man. A part of me died when I found out there are no Chinlocks from Davey Boy in this vid. Also love the slight pause of disgust before you say Uncle Slam 😆

[@arciks11]

I'm surprised we didn't get "SAVIO VEGA PIN BREAK!"

[@GeoGuy388]

18:50 amen, no idea why he didn't just face Ken Shamrock or Dude Love/Mankind

[@darnellsumter775]

It's sad how the Brian Pullman/Gold dust story never really plays out because of the sudden passing of Brian Pullman

[@Mudslidemuffintop]

Nice to see you on recent osdub

[@CollectWeMust]

My first time commenting. I just discovered your channel two weeks ago and I love it. I love the Reliving the War series. I started at the beginning and Im up to 50 so far. The ammount of work you put into things is just crazy. I plan on becoming a Patreon supporter soon. Keep up the good work.

[@JohnSuave]

Welcome 😎

[@CollectWeMust]

@@JohnSuave Thanks

[@LaCourierInCrysis]

Man I was always hoping for The Mini Championship back in the day

[@quezholston5415]

Love your comments bout the matches . Plus the savage one lol

[@lunchboxsuxatvideos2235]

This was the only ppv I owned on video. Glad you got to it

[@peterq1978]

yea, Brian Christophers knee looks terrible, almost like mine. come on lets give some love for funeral services giving some love to Taker, he does do a lot of service for them. well, using the referee as a weapon is fine before the bell lol.

[@ShaneO085]

"Little grim reaper" lol you have some hilarious one liners

[@andrewcrouch2362]

Good video upload again enjoyed watching this got this on dvd 📀 brilliant to have to watch all the in your house are amazing to watch

[@ericdravenX00X]

When WB's refers to the Junk of a Wrestler.. He always comes up with a comical name for it.. Great video as always!

[@XKenny77]

If you enjoy this period, it's well worth reading "Slamthology" by John Lister. It includes some great stories about this show, the Terry Funk "retirement" show depicted in Beyond The Mat and others. It's an excellent slice of 90s wrestling history.

[@jahdorose8659]

Loving ya videos

[@mukul8239]

Do more videos on wwe produced movies. Your commentary on them is absoulutely gold.

[@brianhardin9215]

And 6 months later, it's still here!

[@IRenegadEEEEE]

The Evangelion theme coming in CRACKED during the HBK and Undertaker segment.

[@turbobutton1]

Now we are really starting to get into the Attitude Era! So good!

[@lbdjthethird1240]

Quality content. 🤘

[@etblok9359]

Taker VS HBK = could this be the first real ppv main event attitude Era???

[@glencurtis6052]

Avoiding the Jerry Lawler joke made me laugh as much as I think it would have if you had made one 👏

[@TheRealRa0ulDuke]

A nut punch should never make me laugh this hard😂 it looked brutal. 8:41

[@mikecooke7876]

Little Michael Cole

[@SheriffOutlaw]

Hands down my favorite In Your House of the Series! Now that i think about it, this was my very 1st In Your House I saw!

[@seanharris37]

I was there that night. Took my Dad for his birthday. It was a great show.

[@DannieDecentVlogs]

Great video

[@Wickedblackjuggalo19]

Just watched and excellent look through

[@carlaspinall7418]

Loved the in your house ppv💪

[@michaelnagle5482]

"Ross did not join the WWF to get beat up." Cue the next 15 years...

[@StarkillerRob421]

Wait let me pause this smoke a bowl and I’ll be right back love your content