The Craziest Year in WWE History

1997 was the craziest year in WWE history. A year that saw Kane emerge from hell to confront his brother. When Survivor Series ended with the most controversial finish in wrestling history. When Stone Cold Steve Austin began his meteoric rise to the top of the industry. When the first Hell in a Cell match redefined brutality. When Vince McMahon transformed from announcer to the greatest villain the business had ever seen. When DX made parents hide the remote from their kids. When Rocky Maivia shed his babyface persona and became The Rock. And these are just some of the things that happened in the crazy year of 1997. From a creative standpoint, 1997 was the most important year in WWE history. It’s the year that changed the WWE and the world of pro wrestling forever. But what exactly made this year so transformative? What were the rivalries, double-turns, and backstage controversies that would redefine the company forever? Let's turn back the clock and revisit the craziest year in WWE history.