Season 3 Episode 1 - Starrcade 1997

Season 3 of And Then The Bell Rang kicks off with one of the most talked-about events in wrestling history as Dangerous Dave and Lex Lloydy revisit Starrcade 1997 — the night that was supposed to change everything for World Championship Wrestling.
Billed as the biggest match in WCW history, the long-awaited showdown between Hollywood Hogan and Sting finally takes centre stage after over a year of build-up. The lads break down the hype, the atmosphere, and the unbelievable expectations surrounding the main event — before diving head-first into the controversy, confusion, and fallout that followed.
Beyond the infamous finish, this episode looks at the full Starrcade 1997 card, including the white-hot WCW vs nWo storyline, standout performances, overlooked matches, and where this PPV sits in WCW’s rise toward its peak. Dave and Lex also debate whether Starrcade ’97 was a missed opportunity, a misunderstood classic, or the moment the cracks truly began to show.
Packed with nostalgia, strong opinions, and classic Bell Rang banter, this episode asks the big question: Did Starrcade 1997 deliver… or did it ring in the beginning of the end?
🔔 Relive the hype. Re-examine the chaos. And then… the bell rang.

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