# Wrestling War Zone #158 – WCW Fall Brawl 1997 Review | WarGames, nWo vs Four Horsemen Showdown

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Podcast: [The North-South Connection](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-north-south-connection-470511)
Published: 2026-05-04T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Monday Night Wars hit a major turning point as Wrestling War Zone returns with JT & Chad breaking down WCW Fall Brawl 1997 — featuring one of the most unique and chaotic WarGames matches of the era. At the center of the show is the highly anticipated WarGames: nWo vs The Four Horsemen, with Curt Hennig’s shocking betrayal of the Horsemen completely changing the match and its aftermath. JT & Chad dive deep into the storytelling, psychology, and long-term impact of this pivotal moment in WCW history. Beyond WarGames, the guys also break down the rest of the card, including Lex Luger & Diamond Dallas Page vs. The Outsiders, the continued rise of WCW’s midcard and Cruiserweight division, and how the nWo’s dominance continues to shape the company heading into the final stretch of 1997. JT & Chad cover: • WarGames 1997: nWo vs Four Horsemen and Curt Hennig’s betrayal• The fallout and impact on Ric Flair and the Horsemen• Lex Luger & Diamond Dallas Page battling The Outsiders• Cruiserweight division highlights• WCW’s momentum during its peak 1997 run• How Fall Brawl fits into the larger Monday Night Wars Was Fall Brawl 1997 a defining moment in WCW’s dominance during the Monday Night Wars? And how well does the show hold up today? Step back into the chaos as Wrestling War Zone continues its deep dive into one of wrestling’s most competitive eras. WCW Fall Brawl 1997, WarGames 1997 WCW, nWo vs Four Horsemen, Curt Hennig betrayal 1997, Ric Flair 1997 WCW, WCW 1997 review, Monday Night Wars podcast, Wrestling War Zone podcast, WCW pay per view review, Lex Luger vs DDP 1997, Diamond Dallas Page 1997, WCW Cruiserweight division 1997, nWo 1997 WCW, classic wrestling podcast, retro wrestling review, pro wrestling history, WCW history podcast, wrestling nostal…

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