The final shot of Survivor Series 1997 sees Shawn Michaels scurrying to the back, visibly uncomfortable as he's showered with debris from the livid crowd. The camera doesn't cut back to Bret, marking the last time he'd appear on WWE programming for 12 years. Although many fans in the arena immediately cottoned on to the screwjob (just look at the instant reaction when Hebner calls for the bell), viewers at home were left baffled. Many took to the internet and actually praised the finish as one of the most innovative in wrestling history.
