Kris and David are back to discuss the (almost-)week that was August 14-19, 1997. Topics of discussion include:

• Hardcore Heaven '97, ECW's 2nd ever PPV.....and boy, what a disaster this show was in so many ways. We go over all the details on and off camera including all of the "big surprises" on the show.
• WCW's volatile title situation as they are changing left and right.
• Sting making J.J. Dillon look like a fool yet again on Nitro.
• CMLL Japan not having a strong start.
• The tragic death of Plum Mariko and how it should've been prevented.
• Promo Azteca and CMLL talent jumping around.
• WWC Anniversario shows featuring the end of the Carlos Colon vs. Abdullah the Butcher feud.
• An update on Steve Austin's neck injury.
• Rick Rude links up with Shawn Michaels and Hunter Hearst Helmsley on Raw in the unofficial birth of D-Generation X.
• Rocky Maivia explains why he joined the National of Domination in his first ever heel promo on national television.

All of this and so much more on a slam packed episode of BTS!

Timestamps:

0:00:00 ECW

1:38:25 WCW

2:01:08 Eurasia: AJPW, CMLL Japan, Takashi Ishikawa, Michinoku Pro, Wrestle Dream Factory, Pride FC, Plum Mariko, AJW, GAEA, LLPW, & CWA

2:32:52 Classic Commercial Break

2:37:39 Halftime

3:37:18 Other North America: IWA (Condello), AAA, CMLL, IWRG, Promo Azteca, & WWC

4:13:50 Other USA: IWA (NC), USWA, MAW (NorCal), APW, & Jeep Swenson

4:38:06 WWF

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