WWE Survivor Series 1997

Survivor Series 1997 is infamous for the "Montreal Screwjob," a controversial real-life incident that occurred during the main event match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels for the WWF Championship. Tensions between Hart, Michaels, and WWF owner Vince McMahon culminated in McMahon ordering the referee to stop the match and award the victory to Michaels when Hart refused to submit. The event also featured a highly anticipated debut of Kane, The Undertaker's younger brother, during his match against his on-screen rival, Mankind.

The event itself is largely overshadowed by the "Montreal Screwjob," which is considered one of the most shocking and controversial moments in professional wrestling history. While the wrestling matches themselves received varied reviews, the backstage drama and the controversial finish dominated discussions and created immense storyline development for the future. The debut of Kane was also a significant moment that was well-received and added a new element to the WWF's landscape.

• The 'Montreal Screwjob' is the defining, albeit infamous, moment of the event.
• The wrestling itself was often overshadowed by the backstage drama and controversial finish.
• The debut of Kane was a standout moment that generated significant excitement.

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The 'Montreal Screwjob' is arguably the most discussed and impactful moment from this event in professional wrestling history, leading to significant storyline developments.

The 'Montreal Screwjob' was a genuine, unscripted betrayal of Bret Hart by Vince McMahon, designed to force Hart to drop the WWF Championship to Shawn Michaels in Canada, due to Hart's impending departure for rival WCW. Hart was reportedly furious and even spat in Vince McMahon's face backstage after the match.