Raw vs Nitro "Reliving The War": Episode 171 - February 1st 1999

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Reliving The War takes a look at the WWF vs WCW "Monday Night War" that took place in the mid 90s - early 2000s. With WCW Monday Nitro and WWF Raw is War airing at the same time, fans had to choose which show to watch. WWF and WCW would get into a ratings war that turned into a fight for survival. Reliving The War looks at every match and promo from the entire Monday Night War.
On Nitro this week, Eric Bischoff gets a new assignment from WCW president Ric Flair, Scott Hall faces Chris Benoit for a shot at Bret Hart’s US title at Superbrawl, and Hulk Hogan goes on the hunt for David Flair.
On Raw this week, Vince McMahon visits Victoria, Texas, on a mission to find Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Ministry of Darkness gain a few new members, and Triple H looks for revenge when he faces Kane inside a steel cage.
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - Konnan & Rey Mysterio Jr interview
03:07 - Bischoff sits on a dunk tank
03:54 - Hennig & Windham vs Benoit & Malenko
04:23 - nWo limo arrives in the arena
04:55 - Ric Flair promo
06:22 - Shane McMahon promo / Kaos vs Van Hammer
10:41 - Venis vs Billy Gunn / Bigelow vs Hak
13:38 - Debra promo / DDP looks for Scott Steiner
16:38 - D’Lo vs Boss Man / Kidman vs Lash Leroux
19:41 - Meanie Dance Routine / Booker T promo
21:23 - Droz vs Kurrgan / Chris Jericho vs Scott Steiner
24:36 - The Brood vs The Ministry / Nash & Luger promo
27:09 - Mankind promo / Ernest Miller Open Challenge
30:12 - Road Dogg & Al Snow vs Acolytes / Goldberg promo
33:24 - Triple H vs Kane / Chris Benoit vs Scott Hall
38:37 - Final Scores / Credits
WWF #WCW #nWo

[@GuildsmanPirate]

As far as I’m considered, every Reliving the War upload is my countdown to the weekend. My favorite part of Thursday has begun!

[@benglass2221]

Yeah. Thursday is definitely my favorite day of the week. All my good KZbin videos come out Thursday through Sunday but Thursday is always the best day

[@NuclearWintr]

Facts. Gonna feel surreal when he finally goes into 2001.

[@michaelgartner4454]

Definitely.

[@chardeemacdennis3852]

I forgot it was Thurs until I saw this at the top of my feed

[@pathutchison7688]

Agreed. It happened so gradually, but now I feel a shiver of excitement when a new one drops.

[@zacharyscott6779]

Patterson and Brisco in those damn cowboy outfits had me DYING. You could tell they had a blast filming those segments.

[@maxxpower3d6]

The Ministry of Darkness was one of the most well-constructed wrestling stables of all time. Everyone had a distinct role. Mideon and Viscera were the goon squad, good for disposing of low-level threats and gatekeeping access to the upper ranks. The Brood were the specialists, the hit squad who could operate independently and strike from out of nowhere. The Acolytes were the elite soldiers, the deadly right hand of the Lord of Darkness. Then you have the undisputed leader, the Undertaker, with Paul Bearer as his wise man. There are video games with less well-established villain teams than this.

[@pushon10]

They might have been a villain team, but I was on Undertaker's side lol

[@schizzo8959]

And then, they ruined the stable and the Undertaker persona.

[@JM1993951]

Yes, perfect…except for the payoff. That’s what people remember, understandably.

[@thepubknight6144]

​​@@JM1993951 imagine if we got Jake the Snake as the "Higher power" like it was originally planned It would of been a great payoff

[@DaManEX1983]

the next month or so is the best with the group. Stephanie's teddy bear. Vinnie Mac breaking down in tears...and then they screw it up a little bit after Mania

[@randallfranklin7910]

That Vincent/Disco slap spot on Nitro had me dying of laughter. That right there stole the show 😂

[@pathutchison7688]

Woulda been funnier if Vince found David Flair and Hogan found Stone Cold 😊

[@fuckiopussigetti453]

but Hogan already found Stone Cold

[@Robert-gs2mx]

You don't really see it here, but the hanging spot during the Brood match, Gangrel later mentioned that he messed up the grabbing of the noose and legit was being choked out. He thought there and then that he was in serious trouble as he obviously couldn't communicate he couldn't breathe but Mideon saw this pretty quickly and lifted him whilst making it look like he was pulling down to give him enough loose rope to get his fingers fully between the noose and his windpipe. You can see the panic briefly in his eyes as he hits the floor.

[@dusty_doggg]

I've watched 170 episodes of RTW in the last 5 weeks to catch up, and in no way was that a poor use of my limited time on earth. Cheers for your hard work and this amazing content.

[@kawimason361]

Right on

[@TerrySilverhand]

My exact same journey bud... What a ride the binge was

[@LRock617]

Hogan on the plane might be my new favorite meme.

[@melasn9836]

I realize this was in the most exhausting part of the NWO story, but Vincent passing the buck so Disco gets beaten is actually pretty funny.

[@anonymousnobody326]

The once cool, cutting-edge, groundbreaking nWo eventually being relegated to glorified comedy in-fighting between Vincent, Horace, Stevie Ray etc when all the big Wolfpac players either disappear for a while or start breaking away is as much funny as it is sad. Not long until that era now... Lol.

[@ImNotASharkImAMan]

It’s always pleasant to remember how good Chyna looked during this time… great adolescent memories. RIP Joanie

[@emanuelperez3595]

Glad to know im not the only one who found her always good looking despite how wwe presented her. Despite that her contribution was big. She helped get the female locker room to be taken seriously and be given more chance. And she sure was badass. I hope shes in heaven smiling see all these new tough girls in the business. Chyna vs Beth pheonix 👁️👄👁️ oh lawd

[@dr.snakes]

Chyna was gorgeous! Always had a crush on the 9th Wonder of the World.

[@timothymattson5369]

I just finished earning my Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and finance. Through this degree plan, WrestlingBios and the RTW series has been an essential part of keeping my spirits up. You make people happy Ryan.

[@chrismeyer5156]

Come for the wrestling, stay for the jam

[@PhillipCummingsUSA]

Come for the Jam, stay for the wrestling

[@zlinedavid]

Come for the jam, stay for the Horsemen Business

[@stevefromyellowstone7911]

Come for Smokey the cat. Stay for Smokey the cat .

[@EssexAggiegrad2011]

D-Lo telling the doctor not to "kayfabe him" is 100% Russo

[@andrewboxall2945]

love the idea that Foley came out with the bandage OVER his mask as if drs treated him with the mask on

[@hippyslip5912]

Also Mick Foley was on today's Hot Ones!!!!

[@Dr_1212]

👍

[@manscherhilberry1046]

Was great

[@mano_lamancha4716]

"Smokey! It just uploaded! Get in here!"

[@PlatinumRoseLady]

The whole Bischoff in a dunk tank needed to be shown at about a half speed faster, with "Yakkity Sax" playing over it.

[@jasonnapier2942]

Who cant wait to see the debut of Torrie 😍😍

[@ernieb352]

I keep forgetting just how big the Ministry became, I mostly remember the Acolytes, Vicera and Mideon, but totally forget The Brood was in it also, which in hindsight makes the Taker VS Edge rivalry almost 9 years later even more iconic. And then WWE had to mess it up by creating the Corporate Ministry which wasn't needed, they had such success without needing an oversized stable like the NWO, yet decided to still go down that route and do literally the same gimmick, which luckily barely lasted months as opposed to years like the NWO did.

[@matimar0495]

Thursday evenings are always better with this series

[@MrNobody91]

25:52 Did you know that essentially something messed up when doing the noose spot with Gangrel and Mideon legitimately saved him from suffocating?

[@ArtLeeThree]

I contend that if Bobby Heenan was in all WCW segments doing physical comedy, WCW would still be in business.

[@dayhen8581]

This honestly my favorite part of the work week. I always get a sub and watch this series before I clock in for work

[@thakidrayb3]

I just wanted to take the time out to say that your work is greatly appreciated! The amount of time and effort and attention to detail that goes into these videos does not go unnoticed. To me these times were truly the greatest to be a wrestling fan and every time I watch, it takes me back to being a kid again, the greatest nostalgia, keep up the satisfactory work!!!

[@LavaCakes0420]

I pretty much feel about Thursdays how I used to feel about Mondays 🔥

[@Drummer8282]

Conan joined the nWo by attacking Rey. Apparently Rey has forgotten this now 🤦‍♂️ I’ve always hated these kind of continuity issues in wrestling

[@MrMetalJesus]

Right?! Didn't he 'break his leg' after Rey's match AGAINST Nash? 🙄🙄

[@ignatiusjackson235]

I just imagined Conan O'Brien in the nWo 😂

[@SatanSquad]

That's a WCW issue for sure

[@edwardellis3038]

He helped out Rey a week or so earlier so it’s water under the bridge

[@godfather71190]

That was 2 years ago

[@benespinosa6725]

Another awesome episode of Reliving the war this series is amazing these episodes of Raw and Smackdown were awesome rewatching it 24-years later great stuff as always.

[@ruaanbotha9208]

WWE should pay you to have this Reliving the War shown on their channel or Network. You done a great job every time and it's very entertaining. Thanks for you time and effort putting all together. 🏆💪

[@carloshill]

Thursdays feels like what the Monday night wars was like back then which was a good time to be a fan.

[@RobSkillz881]

That Power Move Pro Wrestling music is so nostalgic and refreshing

[@spiderboiplays5049]

Love how your vids have increased in length with this series. More info, incite, inside jokes, love it all!

[@roryjones6040]

"Choke or be Choken!!!" 😂

[@HarmonySword]

I had overtime tomorrow, but it got cancelled, so now i can fully enjoy this Reliving the War lol. Thanks again.

[@jimmywoodruff2067]

I've been patiently waiting through the whole series for this episode. This was the first episode of Raw I ever seen. Nice little trip down memory lane

[@g-dub5272]

Can’t wait for RTW when WCW 2000 rolls around lol

[@bobbygermain9635]

Thank you for your hard work on these videos keep it up man!

[@terrywrightjr4545]

That ducktales game was so much fun. Ahh memories 😊. Thanks for the throwback!

[@thomassalas5191]

Ducktales whoooooo!

[@jim1242]

If you are running out of ideas for the Road Dog, Breat Hart "Shut up " segment.... I used to love the X files Interactive video game back in the 90s.- It has some unintentionally funny death / game over scenes. For example you would get FMV footage of someone jumping out behind a truck to shout the playable character to death for walking into the wrong place. Did anyone play this game back in the day?

[@PoeticProphetic]

After a long hard day of work, I get to relax by watching Reliving The War

[@lookinforworkandstuff]

I can't believe I forgot about Lash LaRoux. Truly one of the greats who never won it all.

[@juststatedtheobvious9633]

He's also a pretty good artist, and had a regular side gig with the Apter magazines.

[@louisvelez40]

Always look forward to these, it always makes my week. The Mcmahon looking for Austin segment was great. Too many funny scenes lol

[@bigzombo1957]

I remember playing some knockoff games with stars like Crispen Wah and Hull Kogan. Good stuff

[@iainnicholls8537]

Happy retirement STING what a wrestler and legend .so many memories over the past 36 years

[@gumdeo]

Legend.

[@nicktaylor2657]

He's not retiring until March 2024 so we still have until then

[@awolfinthemist2497]

I literally wait every week for the next episode. I love this series

[@robertgrosso3317]

The ministry is growing...love to see it.

[@TheMegaDudeBroski]

These are the first big wrestling shows to happen after I was born, a fact that has hit me while watching the last few episodes and makes me feel a little bit older

[@Qnslaught]

Another week, another great Reliving the War video!

[@ericvyskocil7428]

I install satellite TV in Minnesota and I just met Scott Nortons old manager a couple months ago. He had a ton of old stories of him. Us MN fans love our MN wrestlers

[@trendel13]

Sets Teams status to "Busy"

[@basquiatofconvos4655]

IMHO, everyone talks fondly about the "Attitude Era" and I've been catching up on past episodes that I either forgot about or are seeing for the first time through this great series (btw THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH @wrestlingBios) and after watching up to this point. I have to say honestly...there were times where BOTH WWE and WCW were hit and misses, and if WCW made better choices. They would have beaten the WWE several more times

[@AllieRX]

Miss Elizabeth was at her peak in 1999. 😍

[@MidwestMachete]

Fun fact: This Raw and Nitro took place five days before I was born.

[@toptenguy1]

Gangrel mentioned in a shoot interview that he nearly died as he was legit unable to breathe while being hung. It's on KZbin.

[@Machete87]

man i loved Lash LaRoux 's matches criminally underated.

[@JobberBud]

I love how just a year and a half ago Nash was making fun of the Horsemen for being old, and here's Rey Mysterio saying he grew up watching Nash on TV.

[@beebob51]

I remember watching that Scott Norton match. It looked like a sasquatch beating up a scarecrow. One my favorite WCW matches of all time!

[@TheGalamoth]

Victoria Texan here I can assure you that’s not Victoria 😂😂😂

[@KAZ3EM]

"A big poppa pump handle slam...ähh"! I died at the ducktales nes joke!🤣😂🤣😂😂

[@anthonyamoroso6451]

I’ve always loved Scott Norton beat downs. Side note, he was the best character in WCW/nWo World Tour for N64

[@michaelreich4827]

Last time I was this early, people drank Bud Light without embarrassment.

[@mrrida503]

I remember the Cat vs Scott Norton.. I couldn't stop laughing the minute you featured the match because I immediately had a flashback to 20+ years ago and how hard those chops were.. me and my best friend were dyin' the whole match. Definitely worth finding that match and watching it in it's entirety if you wanna laugh so hard you start crying 🤣😂

[@robcressey7228]

Scott Norton is one of those guys I wouldn't have wanted to get in the ring with. It's like he knew it was a work but didn't care. Right up there with Bruiser Brody and Abdullah and New Jack.

[@AshMundo]

So glad you've brought back the "I like it raw" outro.

[@yourboyken7871]

Mankind is concerned about Debra's puppies offers her a sweater. How kind!

[@woobgamer5210]

Its incredible how Benoit played double duty on this day

[@JPD2587]

I adore the old outro music! Just need the old ending montage back now.

[@dexenationgracey1979]

18:14 That's the hustle of someone who regretted the spot the moment they started it but doesn't have enough pull to not go through with it.

[@AllieRX]

When Lash LaRoux came out, I thought it was Jericho at first and I thought he cut and dyed his hair. 😂

[@Boozer13]

Pretty awesome seeing Fang Mcfrost at 9:14. Super rare sighting. Maybe we’ll get to see Chilly Mcfreeze soon!

[@EBerg225]

Wcw had the best in-ring action, but WWF/E has the best storylines & characters

[@butchvito]

You can still refer to him as "The Sandman" from here on out. I don't think anyone would mind. I couldn't stand calling him "Hak."

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

YES! I kid you not, I just thought "I wonder when the new RTW will drop" and BOOM! Thank you for all the hard work you put into this for us!

[@PhilTeoli]

Every Thursday

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

@@PhilTeoli right......I meant what time, not what day.

[@PhilTeoli]

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast ah, here in eastern Canada it is usually roughly around 1 pm. Give it take an hour.

[@michaelaburns734]

Good thing I saw The Halftime Heat Title Match before this.

[@CardPlayingStrategies]

I'm shocked that Raw was still having pre-taped shows this late into the War

[@lexkanyima2195]

Very rushed for the build up to Wrestlemania and Wrestlers who are unable to go in other shows is still tough.

[@user-is4jf8yr4z]

The Road Dogg / Bret "Shut Up" clips kill me every time :D

[@frenchy2047]

30:38 I lost it 😂😂😂😂

[@PedroBenolielBonito]

WB making the joke we were all thinking of at 30:40.

[@Spiran_SphereHunter]

I can't believe i'm at the end of the playlist, It's been a ride, Pity about the 4 hidden videos, Guess I need to wait for more now, What am I gonna do with my free time lol

[@Illusive1313]

That Lo down was a thing of beauty.

[@michaelnugent9758]

“Lukewarm uhh..,Steven Hoffman? IDK…” 👏🏻😆🤣😂 Holy hell, dude. I’m still cracking up 🤣

[@frankyturrizo4240]

Sandman went by "Hak" backstage long before he went to wcw

[@SjC420]

Sandman in any company other than ECW doesn't work because nobody else could use Metallica's Enter Sandman. That was his attraction. His matches were secondary.

[@scottkehoe9514]

Great episode as usual. I do appreciate all the hard work you put into making one of these. It always makes my Thursdays a whole lot better. But honestly I think you got it wrong I think Nitro should have won but with that being said can't wait for next week

[@prestonjones4941]

Benoit's mullet does the job

[@nsj1979]

Wrestling Bios... I ACKNOWLEDGE YOU!!! ☝🏾☝🏾☝🏾

[@Mrtfarrugia]

Can't wait for next week's episode. I was at the Raw in Toronto.

[@chardeemacdennis3852]

Didnt expect to see jim norton as the jam up guy

[@bitterman_]

nice to see lil’ yimmy is still expanding his legendary collection of celebrity photos to this very day

[@Insomniaaron]

It was Thursday night and you know what that means! Reliving The War is back once again!

[@anthonycalvano8717]

I remember both episodes. It looks about right. I remember when the brood joined the ministry and the cat called out scottnorton.

[@roberttaylor7032]

Amen to that! Weekend here we come!

[@shithawk89]

Gangrel was choking for real there, Mideon had to hold him up to save him from going unconscious

[@BigLee1901]

22:13 He probably left to check on Kimberly, since he wasn't informed that she got hurt until he arrived

[@Ceej_MM]

Have I missed those early appearances of Stacy Kiebler in the crowd at Nitro? Always thought it was cool that she was there as a fan before working there

[@barryevans9486]

I'm not complaining by any means but Sandman on Nitro made me think: have you considered any sort of series about ECW? Something similar to this series would be interesting, and I thought of it because I was going 'what was ECW up to during all this?'

[@reaper4ever]

I love this series

[@kylereece1979]

Hogan's mate in the car with him was starring in HBO's "Oz" at the time. Hes plugging the show itself with his T'Shirt that is naming the Prison facility , Ozwald Penitentiary, inwhich the show is named from. Oz itself was a great show overall, not for he faint hearted!

[@toptenguy1]

We just need Nitro to win ONE more week. Then it will be "Nice..."

[@ignatiusjackson235]

That should be the final score, too! 😂

[@cachod2211]

WB makes Thursday the best day of the week

[@chrissalem3747]

My new favorite thing in the world is you putting Bret Hart in the DuckTales game.

[@shauncampbell5288]

On Thursday’s I look forward to being off n Reliving the war 🤘🏾🤘🏾