nWo Souled Out 1997

nWo Souled Out was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by World Championship Wrestling (WCW). The main event saw WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hogan defend his title against WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Randy Savage. The show was heavily dominated by the faction known as the New World Order (nWo).

As a professional wrestling event, critical reception is often focused on the match quality, storylines, and overall entertainment value. nWo Souled Out 1997 is generally remembered as a significant event in the nWo's dominant run in WCW, with some matches being praised for their action and others criticized for their booking and length. The event was a key part of WCW's 'Monday Night Wars' era.

• The event is seen as a pivotal moment in the nWo's dominance in WCW.

• Match quality varied, with some bouts being highlights and others considered weak.

• The focus on the nWo storyline was a defining characteristic of the pay-per-view.

Google audience: Audience reception for wrestling events like this is typically divided among wrestling fans based on their alignment with specific wrestlers or factions, and their appreciation for different wrestling styles and storylines. Specific audience review data for this event is not readily available.

The event is infamous for a pre-taped segment where Scott Hall, appearing intoxicated, stumbled through his lines and was unable to complete his promo, which led to significant backstage controversy and a temporary sidelining for him.