WWE Bad Blood Results Coverage, Reactions and Highlights for October 5, 1997

The 1997 WWE Bad Blood: In Your House PPV took place on October 5, 1997, at the Kiel Center in St. Louis, Missouri. This historic event featured some of the most unforgettable moments in WWE history, including the first-ever Hell in a Cell match. Below are the full match results and key highlights from this iconic night.

The Nation of Domination Defeats The Legion of Doom

Match Type: Tag Team Match
Result: The Nation of Domination, represented by Kama Mustafa, D’Lo Brown, and Rocky Maivia, defeated The Legion of Doom (Hawk and Animal). This match showcased The Nation’s dominance over the fan-favorite LOD.

Max Mini, Nova, and Tarantula Defeat Battalion, Tarantula, and El Torito

Match Type: Six-Man Tag Team Match
Result: In an energetic six-man tag match, the team of Max Mini, Nova, and Tarantula emerged victorious over Battalion, Tarantula, and El Torito in a high-paced display of Lucha Libre action.

The Godwinns Defeat The Headbangers

Match Type: WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Result: The Godwinns (Henry O. Godwinn and Phineas I. Godwinn) defeated The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher) to become the new WWE Tag Team Champions. This win marked a significant shift in the tag team division.

Owen Hart Defeats Faarooq

Match Type: WWE Intercontinental Championship Tournament Final
Result: Owen Hart overcame Faarooq to capture the vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship, winning the tournament after Steve Austin was forced to vacate the title due to injury.

The Disciples of Apocalypse Defeat Los Boricuas

Match Type: Eight-Man Tag Team Match
Result: The Disciples of Apocalypse (Crush, Chainz, Skull, and 8-Ball) defeated Los Boricuas (Savio Vega, José Estrada Jr., Jesús Castillo, and Miguel Pérez Jr.) in a heated faction battle.

Bret Hart & The British Bulldog vs. The Patriot & Vader Ends in No Contest

Match Type: Flag Match
Result: The highly anticipated flag match between Bret “The Hitman” Hart & The British Bulldog and The Patriot & Vader ended in a no contest, after chaos erupted mid-match.

Shawn Michaels Defeats The Undertaker

Match Type: Hell in a Cell Match
Result: In the first-ever Hell in a Cell match, Shawn Michaels defeated The Undertaker after the shocking debut of Kane, who ripped the door off the cell and attacked his brother, The Undertaker, allowing Michaels to score the victory. This match is often regarded as one of the greatest in WWE history and set the bar for future Hell in a Cell encounters.