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Raw· Season 5 · Episode 1

January 6, 1997

S05E01·7.0·January 6, 1997·48m·USA Network

Bret Hart goes one-on-one with the man they call Vader in a huge main event as Shawn Michaels watches from ringside. However, when Sycho Sid targets another member of the Lothario family, The Heartbreak Kid's problems with the "Hit Man" take a backseat to this rivalry with the WWE Champion. Plus, Mankind, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, and many more!

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#3In Season 5of 5 rated episodes
#164All-timeof 579 rated episodes
−0.6vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.6
1997First airedJanuary 6, 1997

Guest stars

Herman Stevens Jr.Herman Stevens Jr.as Clarence MasonDoug FurnasDoug Furnasas Doug FurnasPhilippe Lafondas Philip LaFonLeon WhiteLeon Whiteas VaderWilliam MoodyWilliam Moodyas Paul BearerOwen HartOwen Hartas Owen HartWayne Farrisas The Honky Tonk ManJerry LawlerJerry Lawleras Jerry 'The King' LawlerJim RossJim Rossas Jim RossBret HartBret Hartas Bret "The Hitman" HartVince McMahonVince McMahonas Vince McMahonMichael HickenbottomMichael Hickenbottomas Shawn MichaelsMick FoleyMick Foleyas Mankind.Glenn JacobsGlenn Jacobsas Diesel

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