RIP Dad. It's such an awesome memory. My dad took me to see this Raw here in Rockford. We were in the cheap seats. The very last row, in fact. I was 7 years old I'll never forget. The Undertaker kept coming out throughout the night. We didn't have a clue who that guy was. We thought it was some new biker character with no build-up. We didn't learn it was the Undertaker until his theme music hit at the end of the night.... Thank you Dad.
My final exams are just 15 days away and I study everyday late night but as the notification of bios comes I can't help myself from throwing my books away and come here to get some Saturday night fever
I got a bone to pick with you sir 1. You got " you're as cold as ice You make the sacrifice" stuck in my head 2. I'm constantly thinking who dances better Disco or Alex? 3. I'm thinking Steve muffin Blackman is the most underrated wrestler of all time 4. I suddenly hate glacier 5. I hate Wednesdays because it's not Thursday. 6. I got reliving the war itis and there's no cure. Well done sir!
Does anyone remember picture in picture? I guess nobody needs it these days but I'd normally be watching nitro with WWF/E on the small picture in picture so I knew what was happening on both shows at the same time. I could just hit the swap button to change which one was playing
I was definitely switching back and forth because I didn't have "picture in picture." But I wish I did. The switching back and forth is what most people that I knew were doing and that's why I don't understand why the ratings weren't closer thru most of the Monday night wars.
@@mattk3654 the neilson "ratings" were not absolutely accurate because IF the "counter" or whatever it's called knew that MOST small bars and most sports bars would have Monday nitro parties. And then after viewership swapped they'd have Monday night raw watch parties. So a LOT of more people were watching then the cable companies knew. The same is true for a lot of PPVs I hosted 20 WrestleMania parties so that'd be one "buy" for 50 people.
I've been looking forward to this Episode of Reliving the War for a long time for a few reasons 1, this took place on my birthday and I was 4 years old when Raw and Nitro took place on June 8th 1998 2, Raw took place in my hometown of Rockford Illinois 3, personally I watched both shows on the Network and I enjoyed them both
7:18 I love how the ‘Humanitarian of the Year Award’ is happening before the year is even half over, lol. I like to think the writers were well aware of the silliness of having an end of the year award in June and got a good laugh out of it. 😂
You should've mentioned Bobby Heenan saying that he had an electrical shocker on everyone's seats during the wave. He said that's the reason they keep standing up every 8 seconds. Fun stuff as always from The Brain.
For being a pretty good sized dude , Scorpio could just float in the air . Man I love that guy ! He will always be high on my list of favorite wrestlers . He didnt do a whole lot in WWF but he was still fn great .
Great to see Norman Smiley in WCW (Nor-man Smile-lay). The Big Wiggle is one of the best taunts. Doug Dillinger was responsible for what happened to the graphics card at the end.
I've been waiting for this one! This is the only WCW show I went to during the Monday Night War. I was at all of the big WWF events at Joe Louis Arena during that era, but for some reason, this is the only WCW show I made it to.
Another great video. It's crazy how deep into 98 we are at this point and we still have the Biker Miker Likers around, like it's insane. Also crazy how, meh, the DX stuff was until the feud proper with the Nation kicked off. These segments have ranged from aight to Boeing. I also think this series has done a good job highlighting how even though the perception of who was doing better has been muddied through time, we can actually see the proof here. For example, even though post BATB 96 and 97 are considered high points where Nitro was killing Raw, we saw a lot of those weeks where the WWF actually had a better show and product and here, 98 is considered the beginning of the mega rise of the WWF, but we've seen in these weeks post Mania that Nitro has been more entertaining and especially the ppvs have been better. Can't wait until we get to the batshit year of 99, cause everybody was wild then!
Well 1998 was a good year for WCW too. The WWF was still in the post Mania classic slow period, even if the Austin Vince stuff are great. From KOTR things will be more clear. WCW was in a good period now, very underrated, but now it's summer, and this means one thing celebrities tag matches
Damn, you can really tell by watching this episode that they're trying to make the NWO black and white cooler because everyone loves the Wolfpac. Seriously, there's like 3 hogan promos on this show and for most of them he's hanging out with some ladies and Rodman. Also they got Ms. Elizabeth now and they got Scott Hall a while back because Hogan realised that he got stuck with the least popular members when the split happened and wanted at least one guy that the crowd loved.
Let's see, Sting just becoming just another guy in the nwo, losing all the appeal of his crow character and not being used to his full potential. On the other channel, Vince had no problems pushing a red hot Austin, and throwing in intrigue with Kane, Taker, Foley and occasionally, some up and comers like DX, and some guy named Dwayne. Easy to see how the WWF won the war by this point....
I gotta say, I love Bret Hart's look at that time. Those sunglasses and a plain shirt plus jeans. It may look simple, but Bret pulled it off so well. I also kinda like this stage of his Hogan storyline. The way I see it, they went for Bret becoming Hogan's ally, so he could be close to him and strike at the right time. So far, it looks good. But I'm afraid we'll eventually get to the stage, where that story fizzled out. For shame :(
The nostalgia is real!!!!! Haven't watched wrestling in like 15 years. Any 70s and 80's babies are loving this video. The golden age of wrestling lol. On another note, wwf no mercy and WCW vs nwo revenge = greatest wrestling games of all time.
@@pafoneto1275 The amazing part is seeing how legendary he became after that, he's like in the top 10 legendary wrestlers in Japan, in wcw he was just a worker
Love the Bret Hart shut up bit with his SNES theme in the background lol. Now you need a cross over with Bret hart shut up with the black eyed peas lol.
From a fan of the channel right before you started doing reliving the war series I just gotta say well done and thanks again for this fantastic trip down memory lane
RIP Dad.
It's such an awesome memory. My dad took me to see this Raw here in Rockford. We were in the cheap seats. The very last row, in fact. I was 7 years old I'll never forget.
The Undertaker kept coming out throughout the night. We didn't have a clue who that guy was. We thought it was some new biker character with no build-up. We didn't learn it was the Undertaker until his theme music hit at the end of the night....
Thank you Dad.
sounds like you and your dad had a really good time
Sorry for your loss. Glad you were able to share that memory with your Dad. Always cherish the memories 👍👍
Your Dad was awesome!
I sometime wonder if Mom's and Dad's know how much those moments mean to us. And that the memories of spending time with them last forever ❤
@@TheVanDammeFan2009 they do! Trust me…
I love that 2 Cold Scorpio doesn't have a running joke, he gets an intro only because that lady kills it with the vocals
She’s a harambe
I've been waiting for this one for years. I was at the Palace that night, the only wrestling event I ever attended. Thanks man!
I've lived in auburn hills my whole life we've never had hotties like that 🤣🤣
Btw mine was wrestlemania at the silverdome.. I was super young but I'm pretty sure it was hulk vs andre
Same bro!
Me 2!! Was my only except I think a year later at the palace when big sexy came back
Saturday Wright Fever never gets old!
Big bratwurst
Its a strange thought that we still still have almost three years to go in this series.
I don't want it to ever end
It'll go faster than you think.
@@daveyadict_ Unfortunatley it will, let's just live in the moment.
@@rick2373
Exactly. David Arquette will be here sooner than you think. :)
Back when this series started I was saying that we wouldn't get into the 2000s until 2025 🤣
It's awesome how benoit and Booker moves evolve as they start to know each others stuff!! It's the details like that which helps make the match!!!
Their best of 7 series was my favorite thing in all of WCW.
Best of 7 is legendary
The Bret Hart "shaddup" gets me everytime 😂
I have a feeling Glacier is coming for Hogan's title soon!
That doesn't work for Hollywood......Brother!
@@concerta56 Alex Wright's Bratwurst will be involved in the Poke of Doom
Any week now
My blood's running cold...
@@loboneiner1034 Different poke of doom. That's the porn version.
Yeeeesss, no better combo than a Thursday night with fried chicken, fries, a cold beer and Reliving the War! Cheers mate
Cheers 🥂
Cheers 🍻
My man! Cheers!
thanks for makin me jealous af
Here in New York it's cheap 40s amazing sub sandwiches from the deli and chips and dip💚
Not even 2 minutes in, and you got me laughing with the "das wunderkind" bit.
My final exams are just 15 days away and I study everyday late night but as the notification of bios comes I can't help myself from throwing my books away and come here to get some Saturday night fever
May the strength of Glacier, the tenacity of Steve Blackman, and the luck of Alex Wright be with you.
@@UCUSmusic thanks bro👍😅
That Booker T rollup was a thing of beauty.
Another Thursday complete. Did someone say bratwurst? Also, rip Lanny Poffo
Prayers up for the King, hoping he pulls through 🙏🏾 Just loved that squash match with Goldberg vs Chavo
JR comfirm Jerry is feeling much better.
Long live the King.
@@zemox2534 That's wonderful. The King slipped out of the Reaper's Sleeper hold once again. God save the King.
legitimately the best wrestling channel on youtube.
WWE channel*
That Booker T pin was absolutely beautiful! And "God loves a tryer" 🤣 made me pop!
STILL the best series on TH-cam. Great job, as always, sir 👏
Very creative. Booker T is under rated in my opinion
I got a bone to pick with you sir
1. You got " you're as cold as ice
You make the sacrifice" stuck in my head
2. I'm constantly thinking who dances better
Disco or Alex?
3. I'm thinking Steve muffin Blackman is the most underrated wrestler of all time
4. I suddenly hate glacier
5. I hate Wednesdays because it's not Thursday.
6. I got reliving the war itis and there's no cure. Well done sir!
Steve Muffin Blackman.😂 I love it.
16:49 gets everyone pumped up thank you for the comedic timing
The Bret Hart shut up remix is tremendous. 5 stars and 7 stars at the Tokyo dome.
This week’s Bret Shut Up clip is fantastic!
27:23 The birth of the chest protector saga!
They replayed the clip of D-Lo screaming so often!
soon as i heard Bratwurst, i had to come running back in the room for THE GREATEST WCW WRESTLER EVER!!
The best series on TH-cam by far! You made a NBA trade Deadline Thursday even more exciting! As always
So excited every Thursday!! Wrestling Bios, you’re an internet MVP.
An internet Montel Vontavious Porter?
Biosday.
its finally a proper youtube show other than vice grip garage lol
28:02 perfect timing of the clips, with Val's dancing going to Disco's theme.😁
The Alex Wright stuff cracks me up so much everytime
Nitro had so much jam that on this night, Rodman missed Bulls practice just to be on the show. Love the series bro, keep up the good work.
But he came back in time for Game 4
The Shut Up remix of Bret's theme is something I wasn't expecting, it sent me crying
This show makes you appreciate both shows even if you were a fan that picked sides during the war
The only way to watch was channel surfing back and forth.
@@juststatedtheobvious9633 i had the split screen option on my TV and I'd be able to watch both..good times
Does anyone remember picture in picture? I guess nobody needs it these days but I'd normally be watching nitro with WWF/E on the small picture in picture so I knew what was happening on both shows at the same time. I could just hit the swap button to change which one was playing
I was definitely switching back and forth because I didn't have "picture in picture."
But I wish I did.
The switching back and forth is what most people that I knew were doing and that's why I don't understand why the ratings weren't closer thru most of the Monday night wars.
@@mattk3654 the neilson "ratings" were not absolutely accurate because IF the "counter" or whatever it's called knew that MOST small bars and most sports bars would have Monday nitro parties. And then after viewership swapped they'd have Monday night raw watch parties. So a LOT of more people were watching then the cable companies knew. The same is true for a lot of PPVs I hosted 20 WrestleMania parties so that'd be one "buy" for 50 people.
The last of D'Lo Brown with just his singlet on. Soon the legendary Chest Protector makes its appearance.
I've been looking forward to this Episode of Reliving the War for a long time for a few reasons
1, this took place on my birthday and I was 4 years old when Raw and Nitro took place on June 8th 1998
2, Raw took place in my hometown of Rockford Illinois
3, personally I watched both shows on the Network and I enjoyed them both
Im from rockford too
@@michaelridley3676
Nice
7:18 I love how the ‘Humanitarian of the Year Award’ is happening before the year is even half over, lol. I like to think the writers were well aware of the silliness of having an end of the year award in June and got a good laugh out of it. 😂
missed opportunity not playing D'Lo's screams when Severn stretches him.
You should've mentioned Bobby Heenan saying that he had an electrical shocker on everyone's seats during the wave. He said that's the reason they keep standing up every 8 seconds. Fun stuff as always from The Brain.
That sell from DDP after getting hit with the chair was interesting!
For being a pretty good sized dude , Scorpio could just float in the air . Man I love that guy ! He will always be high on my list of favorite wrestlers . He didnt do a whole lot in WWF but he was still fn great .
if he had promo ability as a rock or new jack . he would be top star
i can’t believe we’re halfway through ‘98 already, i seriously cannot wait for the madness of 1999 RTW
Tomato Sting was a total reset of the character that was over as Grover as Crow Sting.
Hotshot booking.
Great to see Norman Smiley in WCW (Nor-man Smile-lay). The Big Wiggle is one of the best taunts.
Doug Dillinger was responsible for what happened to the graphics card at the end.
I've been waiting for this one! This is the only WCW show I went to during the Monday Night War. I was at all of the big WWF events at Joe Louis Arena during that era, but for some reason, this is the only WCW show I made it to.
Another great video. It's crazy how deep into 98 we are at this point and we still have the Biker Miker Likers around, like it's insane. Also crazy how, meh, the DX stuff was until the feud proper with the Nation kicked off. These segments have ranged from aight to Boeing. I also think this series has done a good job highlighting how even though the perception of who was doing better has been muddied through time, we can actually see the proof here.
For example, even though post BATB 96 and 97 are considered high points where Nitro was killing Raw, we saw a lot of those weeks where the WWF actually had a better show and product and here, 98 is considered the beginning of the mega rise of the WWF, but we've seen in these weeks post Mania that Nitro has been more entertaining and especially the ppvs have been better.
Can't wait until we get to the batshit year of 99, cause everybody was wild then!
I'm waiting for the DX vs Nation to really get going, I loved all that stuff.
Well 1998 was a good year for WCW too. The WWF was still in the post Mania classic slow period, even if the Austin Vince stuff are great. From KOTR things will be more clear. WCW was in a good period now, very underrated, but now it's summer, and this means one thing celebrities tag matches
LETSSSSS GOOOOOO THIRSDAY IS MY FAVROITE DAY!!!!
It's quite telling how misspelled the above statement was that TH-cam offered to translate it to English for me...
Reliving the War is the best part of Thursday Every week.
I always look forward to:
Ladies and Gentlemen-
Shut Up.
😂😂😂😂😂
Damn, you can really tell by watching this episode that they're trying to make the NWO black and white cooler because everyone loves the Wolfpac.
Seriously, there's like 3 hogan promos on this show and for most of them he's hanging out with some ladies and Rodman.
Also they got Ms. Elizabeth now and they got Scott Hall a while back because Hogan realised that he got stuck with the least popular members when the split happened and wanted at least one guy that the crowd loved.
BAHAHAHAH, "Curtains over here." F'n classic my guy.
I always preferred Sting as the silent vigilante. Same reasons I like The Undertaker after the biker phase, the mystique and the aura.
*before Biker phase
Can’t wait for the brood, best entrance of the attitude era
Hogan Chinese Proverb is the next shirt 😂
Booker's roll up there was awesome
You keep giving people a reason to live and look forward to Thursday.
that dollar sign transition at 6:12 was everything hahaha
Let's see, Sting just becoming just another guy in the nwo, losing all the appeal of his crow character and not being used to his full potential.
On the other channel, Vince had no problems pushing a red hot Austin, and throwing in intrigue with Kane, Taker, Foley and occasionally, some up and comers like DX, and some guy named Dwayne. Easy to see how the WWF won the war by this point....
The springboard teabag is going to be my new finishing maneuver😂
Sending prayers to Jerry Lawler last I heard he was doing good moving his body around and talking but still Sending prayers for a speedy recovery
Do prayers help? Lolol
Lawler being here but so many others not is more proof that the good die young.
@@hazardtriplezero Well he did have a stroke so he may still die. Keep you're fingers crossed I guess ?
I can't wait for Steve Blackman to get his new theme song
Please keep the spot going of Bret saying shut up for road doggs ladies and gentleman promo lol kills me every time!
Can't believe the Biker Michael-Likers were getting TV time in 98😂
I gotta say, I love Bret Hart's look at that time. Those sunglasses and a plain shirt plus jeans. It may look simple, but Bret pulled it off so well.
I also kinda like this stage of his Hogan storyline. The way I see it, they went for Bret becoming Hogan's ally, so he could be close to him and strike at the right time. So far, it looks good. But I'm afraid we'll eventually get to the stage, where that story fizzled out. For shame :(
Who looked less happy to be there, Bret Hart during Hogan’s promo last week or Sting during Nash’s promo this week?
Val Venis is the type of guy that Disco Inferno can call for a quick favor in case the disco stuff doesn't work out
The birth of D’Lo Browns chest protector is coming!!!! Yes!!!!!
Booker T roll up to pin Benoit was too smooth and beautiful to watch.
13 year old me went to this nitro. Great memories.
I LOVE you for these videos. After a long night working in a bar, these just pick me up. Cheers from Finland!
The Steve mufuggin Blackman bits are 100% gold
It's not Thursday 'til that Reliving the War notification pops up
The Bret Hart shut up aka my favorite Canadian cuss word 😂
The nostalgia is real!!!!! Haven't watched wrestling in like 15 years. Any 70s and 80's babies are loving this video. The golden age of wrestling lol. On another note, wwf no mercy and WCW vs nwo revenge = greatest wrestling games of all time.
Owen looks like he’s taking a mean sh*t in that thumbnail. 😂
🤣 the disco Inferno clip killed me. the face of sheamus 😂🙈🤣❤️
Thank you WB for making my Thursdays that much better!!!!
Finally in bed, time to relive my childhood !
I missed a lot of this stuff because my family couldn't always afford cable. Thanks for filling me in, WB!
It's Thursday night! You know what that means! Reliving The War is here on TH-cam and in living colour.
War day Thursday prayers for the king hope he's gets better
You did Owen dirty with the thumbnail this week my man haha he is not a nugget!
In our place Sting went from being The Pissed-Off Mime to The Pissed-Off Ladybug.
I always love the Steve Blackman intros. So funny.
This is awesome, getting to spend part of my birthday listening to one of my favorite wrestling content channels
You already know what time it is… GOTTA HAVE MY THURSDAY NIGHTS!!!🔥🔥🔥
This episode of Nitro become more famous because was mentioned in the docu-series "The last Dance" about the Bulls 98' season in NBA
16:10 might be the best thing Booker T ever did 🔥🔥🔥
Hogan missing Scot's hand gesture and instead holding his hand like he's about to kiss it is my favorite part of the promo at 32:06
it's impressive to see how yuji nagata became a legend in japan and was almost always humiliated in wcw, like losing to goldberg about 8 times
WWE humiliating foreign wrestlers... What is the "impressive" part?
@@pafoneto1275 The amazing part is seeing how legendary he became after that, he's like in the top 10 legendary wrestlers in Japan, in wcw he was just a worker
Road Dogg got a good view of his face! 🤣🤣🤣
Another Thursday equals another great episode of reliving the war
Everyone please say a little prayer for Jerry the King Lawler . Get well soon Jerry 🙏.
This has become my favourite series on TH-cam. Great work!
Love the Bret Hart shut up bit with his SNES theme in the background lol. Now you need a cross over with Bret hart shut up with the black eyed peas lol.
I always remember during the entrance hearing Van Hammer call his tag partner that night Juventud Guerrera “One Mad Mexican” lol 😂
The intro song/video package for these videos is an absolute banger! Gets me hyped up every time. Awesome job
Me, dancing like Alex Wright, while the Reliving the War theme plays
This series is The best thing to ever happen to YT.
Boy that screenshot of Owen there is... Something else.
So excited for Edge, as well as KotR 1998, featuring my match ever. What a time for wrestling!
BAH GOD IT'S THE BIG BUTTERCUP, REECE!
That dancing CM Punk completely got me 😂
same lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Loved the look on Sheamus's face right after too !
@@TheBrister that was brilliant lol
@1:34 Mike wants the one to the right 🍔 👀 just look at the eye connection 😂
From a fan of the channel right before you started doing reliving the war series I just gotta say well done and thanks again for this fantastic trip down memory lane