Badd Blood 1997: photos | WWE

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The main event of Badd Blood was the legendary first Hell in a Cell Match pitting then–European Champion Shawn Michaels against The Undertaker.

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HBK's D-Generation X cohort Triple H got involved in the match, but was served a chokeslam by The Deadman.

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After the cell was unlocked due to a cameraman injury, the two competitors took the fight outside the cage.

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Once the cell was locked again, Kane made his debut and confronted his brother.

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A Tombstone by The Big Red Monster allowed Michaels to pick up the victory.

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The team of Vader and The Patriot battled The Hart Foundation's Bret Hart and The British Bulldog in a Flag Match at Badd Blood.

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Both the Canadian and American flags hung at the ring's corners, and pinfalls and submissions were allowed.

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Bulldog and the "Hit Man" won the match, but their opponents had the last laugh with a post-bout attack.

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With their partner Ken Shamrock injured, the outnumbered Legion of Doom were forced to battle The Nation of Domination in a Handicap Match.

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Less than a year after his debut, Rocky Maivia had an impressive performance at Badd Blood.

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Sunny and Jim Ross honored legends of the St. Louis Wrestling Club with a ceremony at Badd Blood.

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Those honored included Gene Kiniski, Lou Thesz, Sam Muchnick and WWE Hall of Famers Harley Race, Jack Brisco, Dory Funk Jr. and Terry Funk.

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Owen Hart and Faarooq faced off for the vacant Intercontinental Championship at Badd Blood.

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"Stone Cold" Steve Austin was forced to vacate the title after being injured at the hands of Hart at SummerSlam.

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Owen won the vacant title in the finals of the eight-man monthlong tournament.

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It was thrilling minis action as the team of Max Mini & Nova grappled with Mosaic & Tarantula.

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The much larger Tarantula has his way with Nova.

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Mosaic attempts to gain the upper hand on Max.

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Max Mini, or is that Max King, enjoys a moment with Jerry Lawler after the victory.

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The Headbangers defended the WWE World Tag Team Championships against The Godwinns.

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The Godwinns won the titles and, led by Uncle Cletus, assaulted the former champs in a post-match attack.

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