Raw vs Nitro "Reliving The War": Episode 40 - July 8th 1996

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Reliving The War is a web series where every episode of WWF Raw and WCW Nitro is compared on a segment by segment basis.
When the wrestling "Monday Night War" was in full swing, fans had a decision to make... would they watch the WWF or would they switch over to WCW's relatively new "Nitro" show that aired on TNT? The Monday Night Wars is considered by many to be the absolute best time to be a wrestling fan, and this series looks to relive the glory days by presenting the full Raw vs Nitro TV ratings battle that took place in the 90s and early 2000s.
WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 just took place in Daytona Beach and the whole wrestling world is buzzing. The unthinkable happened at the pay per view, Hulk Hogan turned heel and he joined Kevin Nash and Scott Hall. This week's episode of Nitro, live from Orlando, looks at the entire Bash at the Beach fallout as a new era begins in World Championship Wrestling. To demonstrate how "behind with the times" the WWF truly were, Vince McMahon answer to the earth shattering Bash at the Beach show was to put The Godwinns in this week's Raw main event.
Matches / Promos / Topics include:
00:00 - Bash at the Beach 96 Results
05:16 - Nitro's unopposed hour
09:05 - The Ultimate Warrior is gone
14:23 - Jim Powers vs Ric Flair on Nitro
17:16 - Savio Vega vs Justin Hawk Bradshaw on Raw
20:12 - Glacier Month Winners
22:34 - Craig Pittman vs Chris Benoit on Nitro
25:03 - Main Event Matches
32:26 - The WWF's "Third Man"
35:23 - More Glacier submissions
- Much More!

[@azapro911]

Hulk Hogan's first night as a game-changing heel: doesn't show up. 😂

[@olbloodngut4039]

I just realized that, lol.

[@ShacoTime85]

didn't work for him brother

[@rayvenkman2087]

A heel move for sure.

[@PJErvin]

Gotta let it simmah behbeh.

[@kurtbrowning9765]

@@ShacoTime85 😆 😆 😆

[@OliveMule]

"those little Mark's better sort their life out!" Lolololol

[@dawsonbosco8217]

I saw this comment before watching and was wondering what this would be in reference to; just heard it and I am WHEEZING

[@asantemoitt133]

Giving a point to the fireworks over the Nasty Boys promo was brilliant!

[@mr83]

Your theme music remix always blows my mind

[@ogMrtakinoff]

Hell yeah!!

[@Chapel85]

This intro was fantastic

[@Kas58223]

@@Chapel85 NWO 4 Life

[@kurtbrowning9765]

I hear the beginning as “now get the guns, the drugs” and I can’t hear anything else now. What does it actually say?

[@dukes1993724]

@@kurtbrowning9765 Google the lyrics and let us know.

[@zackgray2532]

I found this channel 4 months ago, and I started reliving the war 2 weeks ago and I've gone through every episode. It's honestly so damn amazing what you're doing! I get too hyped to watch this. Thank you wrestlingbios

[@henrikschmidt3964]

I totally agree with you! I think I am gonna try to start watching the full episodes as a prelude, but let's see what my lack of discipline will allow.

[@leonelcardenas5847]

Me too! This was a great idea.

[@j.b.gruberiiiesq6582]

I enjoy these as well

[@mitchellpilkington7433]

Welcome to the club pal

[@Thor-Orion]

Welcome to the club. I’ve been watching Ryan since WAAAY early on, it’s awesome seeing so many new people subscribing and watching him.

[@stupartidsm8003]

"Nearly diving into Bradshaw's asshole head first" That's gold Wrestling Bios, Gold !

[@jjbjjb273]

And so begins the greatest period in wrestling

[@dend1]

When are stone cold and the rock showing up?

[@ronaldshank7589]

For 22 Months, WCW, The company that, 2-3 years previous, Vince had called a "Clown show", beat the WWF hands-down in the Ratings War!

[@johnpenguinthe3rd13]

@@dend1 I don't want to spoil much, but let's just say WWE (WWF) is about to get destroyed in the ratings (and in quality as well) by WCW starting now and for several months (each month with WCW kicking WWF harder and harder), which is going to force Vince McMahon to do a complete revamp of WWF(WWE) and turn it into the Attitude era. Stone Cold is around right now but he is a mid-carder at this moment not getting that much TV time, but he will begin to gain steam eventually and slowly get into that main event after several months. Stone Cold's slow rise from mid-carder to main eventer is very much worth watching. As for the Rock... well... he's not going to show up till later in 1996, but let's just say when the Rock shows up, he won't be the Rock... he will be Rocky Maivia... a happy, smiling, squeaky clean good guy with an ultra positive view on life who loves everything and would never make fun of anyone.... and the crowd reaction he is going to eventually get is going to be VERY interesting. His slow transition from Rocky Maivia to The Rock (which he will be forced to do. You'll see why) is a very interesting metamorphoses as the WWF (WWE) in general is forced to transform from the family friendly "New Generation" era into the "Attitude era" due to how badly they are about to be destroyed by WCW in every way possible. You'll see.

[@sappyfoot]

second greatest

[@voltron983]

Dean Malenko vs Rey Mysterio is an underrated feud. They had consistently good matches with each other that really helped move the cruiserweight division forward. Dean would also have an, in my opinion, underrated feud with Jeff Jarrett the following year.

[@Thor-Orion]

Dean and Rey both had amazing feuds in wcw. Dean’s feud with Jericho was phenomenal as was Rey’s with Eddie Guerrero.

[@barlotardy]

Dean was one of the best workers of his era; Jeff Jarrett was ratings poison regardless of who he worked with.

[@voltron983]

@@barlotardy That's true, but for Dean to get good matches out of someone like Jeff Jarrett really spoke volumes about his talent in the ring,

[@tonyreimer6804]

The episode we all had circled when you started this series. We made it folks

[@razorblademask]

Living in Texas Glacier Month is definitely an understatement this week.

[@rusalexander1757]

Up here in Oklahoma, as well, bro

[@Thor-Orion]

My thoughts are with you all down there, I hope you guys all end up okay.

[@rikkihill22]

I'm still absolutely stumped that you guys are having that kind of weather. Here in the UK we always just think of Texas as being hot as balls...Hope everything works out ok for you all.

[@razorblademask]

@@rikkihill22 I mean y'all aren't wrong. Ice in the winter isn't uncommon, but it's always manageable and maybe sucks for driving for about a day or two, but this is definitely a freak event. I personally love the cold and winter in general because screw summer heat, but I'm just done with this.

[@razorblademask]

@@Thor-Orion we appreciate it. I luckily have power, but management forgot to drip the taps in the unoccupied apartment next to mine so a pipe burst and my place flooded. Luckily it didn't ruin everything, but my carpets absolutely have to be changed and I'm sure I lost some minor things considering I just moved in 2 weeks ago and still had things in boxes on the floor 😬

[@FraserSouris]

I really like how the series started out with a more "neutral/documentary" style tone and is now a lot more snarky. I love it and can't wait to finally binge more episodes

[@jeffreycavanaugh340]

I dont think the intro to this series gets talked about enough.

[@hectorgutierrez5240]

The evolution of them is amazing one of many great things WB does.

[@SleepyDroid]

yeah that match up was really good.

[@StoicFC]

"It's a win for the fireworks this week" lol

[@JMSK248]

Okay, that intro remix was dope as hell.

[@mattigator600]

All that subtle n64 music in the background, classic

[@plasticdiverguy1723]

The makers of the new Mortal Kombat movie chose today to drop the trailer. The same day Glacier is featured on RTW. Coincidence? I think not.

[@freddiejohnson6137]

We all know that Glacier is the fight choreographer for that movie.

[@attiepollard7847]

Plastic what was your reaction when that new trailer came out today?

[@plasticdiverguy1723]

This looks like it was made by people who grew up with the source material and who will give it proper attention. I like it. They proved with Sonic that this kind of VG movie can be done reasonably well.

[@jp3813]

@@plasticdiverguy1723 That's what people thought about JJ Abrams taking over Star Trek & Star Wars, yet his reception has been divisive to say the least.

[@MrBeardsley]

I always loved Bobby Heenan, but I especially loved him around this time because his whole take on Hogan’s heel turn was basically “I told you so!” Even turning heel couldn’t get the Brain on Hogan’s side. That’s a true commitment to the bit.

[@mitchellima4736]

Your humor is slowly becoming my favorite part of your videos, and that's saying something considering the insane quality of these videos

[@wbbooth]

These intros go hard. He always hits us with a new one when you least expect it.

[@louisvelez40]

On a snowy day right now here in NY, the content by Wrestling Bios is delivered. Loved the music intro, a nice touch.

[@inuenndo_]

my thoughts exactly my friend

[@MrMelzalot]

That's a whole fact

[@kyleisaac7404]

Agreed, solid Mash-Up. 🎶

[@CollosalSquid69]

Same here. Wrestling Bios will keep me company on this dreary, snowy day.

[@robattewell6087]

Snowing in NY!! You're world is about to change!! 😂 😂

[@Atroz7]

Aw man my art made it at the end, I'm so happy

[@kelvin19888]

July 7 1996 The Night that changed Pro Wrestling Forever

[@lexkanyima2195]

A big significant PPV

[@E_l_l_i_e]

Coz Glacier.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Bash At The Beach-Hogan comes out, the fans are cheering, and then I hear Bobby "The Brain" Heenan ask:"Yeah, but whose side is he on"? Moments later, we saw a new, and much more evil, Hulk Hogan!

[@jakepearl2712]

THE VERY BEST!!! wrestling show on KZbin... Reliving The War..

[@davidmiles4678]

“Those little marks need to sort their life out” hahaha!

[@money345atherley2]

Lmaooooooo

[@TravJam317]

I got goosebumps when the nWo theme hit during the intro.

[@bigstinger7380]

that glacier running gag gets funnier every week

[@Sp3cialk304]

Can't beleive this is 40 ep in already. Feels like it just started. Love this series. Always watch it as soon as possible.

[@KidCthulhu82]

Owen Hart should have been the top heel in the WWF during The New Generation era. He was the precursor to Kurt Angle with his comedic abilities, but also a real threat in the ring. They really should have done more with him. I love that he would bring his slammy awards everywhere with him too. It's just these little touches that make him so brilliant.

[@attiepollard7847]

Nawwww maybe in 1994 to 1995 he should have been world champion.

[@siksic6192]

I love the little shots you take at glacier. I almost forgot about how hyped everyone was to see him and how little any cared when he finally showed up.

[@OliveMule]

Whoever you hired to remix that intro is super good and probably a touring artist. Soooo good

[@OliveMule]

@Noah Jones show your proof, mark.

[@jelehu]

You can really see just how much the WWF is missing Bret at this point

[@GamingVids1984]

Bret would have helped for sure. This was a complete throwaway episode of Raw. Where was Undertaker, Mankind, Goldust, etc? And the two people who are always absolute money in the ring...one is off making a soap opera, and the other is shackled to Ahmed Johnson in a backstage interview.

[@ant4158]

Who are you to doubt El Glacier?

[@nick0potamus]

I wait for the show each week more than I've waited for appointment viewing since the 90s

[@pagangodx6890]

You wanna relive the war? You’re gonna get it.

[@kingfathersuperstillhatesk7349]

Love this remix. Haven’t even watched the full video yet. Hadn’t even gotten through 2 min and already know it’s gonna be fire

[@donkarnage6032]

Im really surprised they ever let Mongo McMichael do a Tombstone piledriver or any piledriver considering how potentially dangerous the move is and Mongo's inexperience in the ring.

[@dukes1993724]

Probably partially done to disrespect the Undertaker too. Have some novice doing his finisher devalues it.

[@jphasson]

I mean, it WAS WCW, so yeah.

[@ronaldshank7589]

Mongo belonged on the ring about as much as a Polar Bear belongs at the equator! It was a huge mistake to even allow him to join the Four Horsemen!

[@jordandupe398]

It was WCW..They didn't care.shoot.

[@handsolo1209]

It is actually a very safe move and it was given to people with a lot of strength as an easy finisher. It is only dangerous when 150lb midgets do it because they are too short and not strong enough to hold the other guy in the right place.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

If Woman and Miss Elizabeth were standing in front of me I wouldn't be watching anything else either! Good man! 🤣🤣

[@ronaldshank7589]

May they both Rest In Peace. It's hard, knowing that they've both passed away.

[@Azriel1932]

Oh my god the sub-zero dancing thing is killing me 🤣

[@Locoking420]

Episode 40!!! What!!! Been here since reliving the war started.

[@chrismlastname]

shoutout to everyone whos been keeping glacier month alive

[@OliveMule]

WOAH THE SONG IS REMIXED! THAT WAS 🔥

[@dend1]

Is ray mysterio immortal? He's still doing insane acrobatic stunts in wrestling. 100 percent hall of famer

[@Emporkommling]

He’s like Achilles, invincible everywhere except one spot. In Rey’s case it’s his left knee

[@ronaldshank7589]

Rey is possibly retiring soon. He started wrestling back in 1989, when he was just 14 years old. He's had an amazing career, but age and injuries have taken their toll on his body. Will he actually retire, though? Only he knows when he'll call it a day in the Ring.

[@ronaldshank7589]

46-47 years old...and can move like he was still in his teens...well, for the most part. He deserves a WWE Hall of Fame spot, if he wants it.

[@welcometomynightmare1983]

Wow that musical mash-up with the NWO theme and such just literally got me amped up. My heart skipped several beats great job!!!!

[@nohudi9119]

And I have to say I love this reliving the war...it takes me back to when I was younger and so many memories when I was a huge wresting fan..it will never be that good again

[@dmichael1172]

Love the new rendition of opening music

[@TroyDraws]

I loved the incorporation of the NWO theme into the intro.

[@HillValley85]

"The fuckin' Godwinns main event Raw..." So that's why Schiavone pouted at 5:50.

[@sithvsjedi9696]

What a legend the Mouth of the South Is. Thank you Jimmy Hart!

[@unmitigateddisaster3793]

What doesn't get enough credit is Schiavone's role in the Bash at the Beach ending. He ended the PPV with 'And Hulk Hogan, you can go straight to Hell'. He didn't even seem angry, just dissapointed and defeated. It's weird to use terms like this when talking about wrestling, but it was haunting. He went from cheering Hogan moments before to just being completely numb, in shock. His whole world was turned upside down and there was just nothing there anymore. Absolutely fantastic delivery.

[@thecommentsection4101]

That intro for the video was straight fire!!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@LordJudgement1818]

im here for the bulldog chinlock

[@GlobalWarmingSkeptic]

An entire show of British Bulldog rest holds would have been better than what they actually presented.

[@_Bruzzi]

Bro this is better than any wrestling product being put out today. This dude is almost to 200k subs and he is gonna get much more after that. Keep it up my dude!!!

[@Goomyx1492]

This is the series I most look forward to every week! I've been watching for a couple months and it just gets better and better!

[@LordHeath1972]

Thank you for all the effort you invest into compiling, scripting, editing and narrating all of these videos. They are hugely entertaining and educational.

[@claybfx]

I don't know if I mentioned, but I love the decision you made on the unopposed hour points. I have a feeling WCW is going to be running away with things for awhile lol

[@kamenanew9867]

This series and this channel deserve definitely over a million subs, amazing content and the best, most concise, and absolutely the most entertaining way to relive the war. Thank you.

[@derburgermeister3215]

I started with Episode 3 and I've watched it all. I felt like being in the 90s again. Thanks so much for your content.

[@realhamonwry8620]

Close the episode with the remixed intro. That joint is a bop!

[@tonystarks4400]

Dude it's like your videos just get better and better. Keep it up sir.

[@stewartmeetball3417]

I love these trips down memory lane. Thank you big man

[@leonelcardenas5847]

Kevin Sullivan looks like a miniature version of Hulk Hogan, especially with yellow trunks!

[@AlexanderKahrs]

"It's a win for the fireworks this week" I cackled, I howled, I lost my composure at this lol. Great work as always, thank you for this!

[@roninmarketing4048]

Thank you so much for making these

[@SA-km2io]

This is the episode I was looking forward too since day 1, BROTHER!

[@FredderHoskin]

@Wrestling Bios. These videos are great. Not to mention these mixed intros, just stellar. Thank you.

[@bigphone7180]

Thanks for making these, really brings me back.

[@dogquin1001]

I love all the comedy you’ve been adding to your videos recently, it’s legitimately funny stuff

[@johnhurley8453]

I literally wait all week for reliving the war. The nostalgia is at max level. I love it & this week it's 40 min, hell yeah!!!

[@adamkoindustries88]

Whoever does the music for these things is amazing. Fantastic job, and a fantastic video, as always.

[@GazzaThunder]

My meme was featured I’m thrilled thanks wrestlingbios. 38:01

[@Drsm2603]

All 40 Episodes watched in 2 weeks... Worth it

[@brianozoko5203]

Bless you for this series brother keep em coming til the end of days please

[@tranquilsamurai2504]

Thank you Mr Bios awesome timing 😎

[@gilperea37]

Thank you so much for using N64 Wrestling game music....takes me back to a simpler time... a happy time.

[@VMpastore]

I’ve been so anxious for this episode. Amazing as always! What a huge week in wrestling history?! I can’t believe we are 41 weeks into the war already. Also, the Glacier memes had me dying! Hahahahaha

[@KGilliam91]

I've been refreshing KZbin all day waiting for this 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@turtlejohnson6415]

Best series on KZbin imo, keep it going

[@PurpleOfRain]

That intro remix was top quality, I could easily listen to a 10hr version. The glacier memes was great too. Got yourself a good community Wrestling Bios.

[@xavierwilliams2228]

The only episode that matters. The one we've all been waiting for!!

[@sharkylpd4]

Loving this series brother! Comedy gold!!!! Keep up the great work. Much appreciated.

[@jayrodriguez9134]

This is the episode I been waiting for

[@InspireCreate43]

You deserve 6000 instead of 600 likes, thank you for this awesome series.

[@mitchellpilkington7433]

Best intro’s on KZbin. Thanks for the content WB 🤙

[@tdtv2167]

Yet another awesome piece of work

[@christianholbrook2686]

Whatever you wanna say about Hulk Hogan he knew how to play a crowd arguably better than anyone in wrestling history. That NWO promo at Bash at the Beach was legendary.

[@Bertaut]

"Mean Gene, the first thing you need to do is to tell these people to shut up if you wanna hear what I gotta say!" What a wonderfully disrespectful line to open with. Such a great promo.

[@christianholbrook2686]

@@Bertaut It's even more impressive that he hadn't been heel for almost 2 decades prior to this promo.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@christianholbrook2686 but it's unexpected and you can see it coming of the 3rd man out there

[@LostSoulOfMars]

I absolutely LOVE THIS INTRO! *GREAT JOB*

[@mattygreen7463]

What a great way to take my mind off the negative things going on right now Thank you Always look forward to these videos each week

[@eadieentertainment9330]

Outstanding series. Absolutely loving it. A big well done for all your efforts 👍

[@amc8313]

I'm so sad I didn't know this channel existed sooner ......but so glad I've got loads of years of uploaded content to catch up on ..... loving the content keep it up

[@jamminmusicman]

Awesome episode buddy this is my favorite series on You Tube 💯

[@artieklein4428]

That song playing during all the Glacier memes is BADASS

[@Coggies84]

WTG Martin and Millenial Brochan! Awesome work! Awesome video as always, Wrestling Bios!

[@mga5964]

Every Thursday before bed without fail. Top work this

[@PV24]

Wrestling Bios always features the BEST song remixes!

[@tonyboots2958]

I’ve just come across your channel a little over a week ago and started with a couple videos outside of this series. When I first saw this series on your playlist I thought it was a great idea but didn’t think I could actually relive the Monday night wars seeing how many episodes there are. But I watched the first Nitro video and first Raw video on Friday and then out of curiosity I watched the first battle to see how you put the battle together and now I just finished this episode and looking forward to watching the whole series. This has brought back so many memories and you do a fantastic job with these videos and definitely earned the sub. Keep up the great work and it shouldn’t be too long to catch up to your current videos in this series considering I watched 40 episodes in about 5 days.

[@ForceInsensitive]

Just watched the new intro... just awesome. Stoked for this episode. Best thing on KZbin!

[@BrothermanBlue]

Been watching the series recently and what a great job you do man, keep up the awesome stuff and even over a year later this Glacier stuff is freakin GOLD

[@ShadowCloutJutsu]

Never realized how many weeks giant actually held the WCW belt good job big show

[@brianacebedo2636]

LOL Mean Gene turning his back on Jerry Sags mid promo is comedy gold.

[@gmanrulesakarottenruby]

Takes me back to the day this series, love what ur doing bro and keep the craic coming too its flooring me when you point the random fans out