Raw vs Nitro "Reliving The War": Episode 114 - December 29th 1997

[@danimaldachangsta1987]

Fact. This is Shawn Michaels last match on Raw until his return on 2002. This is his final match on reliving the war “not counting ppvs”.

[@num1Jaysta]

Wow

[@ThunderBunny10mm]

Fast approaching 1998 already?! Time flies when you’re having fun!

[@wilhelmvillagracia9670]

Yes we are...this channel rocks!!

[@dan5609]

I'm going to miss peak Alex Wright

[@salcarrero3393]

Virgil disagrees

[@salcarrero3393]

Lol

[@DerekDomino71]

No, thank you for everything you do. I have been watching since episode 1, and my excitement for this series is still high as Shawn Michaels heading into 1998.

[@thedude1982]

That's pretty high

[@jondavis845]

Damn right my guy!

[@johnnycee9325]

😂😂😂😂

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

Same here man been watching since the first episode as well can't wait for 98

[@Justicesdad]

And just as cross eyed?

[@dj_lightbulbs]

I can remember the excitement I felt when I seen the series reach the beginning of 1997 and I'm feeling that same excitement going into 1998

[@timaloy865]

5 on 1 matches hahaha brilliant

[@craigusselman546]

I was a big fan of WWF during the golden era I was 17 in 1997 and this was the time I got back into it just in time for the attitude era Monday nights were so exciting.

[@fitey15]

im in for the ride now man, been watching ECW too

[@reubenramnarine6958]

Excitement Excitement I cant wait for wwf in 98 . The year that made me fall in love with pro wrestling

[@kendrickdawson1053]

Me too bro.. Those were the best days ever for wrestling fans.. Lol. I was jus 9 years old in 1997 but I remember like yesterday.

[@Klontruppe]

29:59, Hennig countered the Lionsault to prevent Jericho from spiking himself. You can clearly see him not managing to do the full rotation. Perfect awareness from Mr. Perfect.

[@arciks11]

I heard it was the intended counter of the match.

[@BrolyChan]

@@arciks11 It probably was but when Hennig saw that Chris was in trouble, you can see him adjust his legs and position a bit so that Chris would land safely.

[@sullym1867]

@@BrolyChan and nobody can tell me that’s not a real look of relief on Jericho after rolling off KH’s legs.

[@Crushbra]

This should be the top comment 👍

[@luckywallace]

Jericho made a miscalculation and would have seriously injured himself on that lionsault but Hennig pulled off an awesome save which also looked great - absolutely perfect!

[@toptenguy1]

Yeah, did Jericho forget to rotate? That looked weird.

[@underpressure07140]

@@toptenguy1 it looks like he didn't get enough elevation off the rope, so he couldn't flip his body fully

[@InsomniacRocker]

Every Thursday for the last 2 years, my work comes to a stop (if possible) around 2 or 3pm to watch the latest RTW episode! Best wrestling show on KZbin! Or anywhere!

[@at0micwerew0lf]

Oh hell yeah!! 🍺⚡🍺

[@mrweaslio2810]

Just a random bloke saying, “Keep up the good work!” This series genuinely brings a bit of joy to our mundane lives. Cheers Wrestling Bios 👍🏻

[@durt9872]

Fuckin’ A

[@DannieDecentVlogs]

As far as a weekly episode of a tv show or anything entertainment related , nothing can compare to reliving the war , definitely look forward to it every week, great video

[@seniorbunk1183]

PREACH

[@troywright359]

it's not as good as actually living the war at the time in 1997, but it's close

[@numan2985]

1997 was such a great year! Life felt so magically great! I cannot express the feeling of the 90s. I can compare that to a dream now. It was so carefree. ‘97 was futuristic, but it still had some old school tech which made everything comfortable

[@reallyretro]

Fun facts - This was HBK's last Monday Night Raw match until 2002, and Owen Hart's last main event match in his lifetime.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Since 1998 Shawn cut a promo

[@reallyretro]

@@lexkanyima2195 I wasn't talking about promos, I was talking about matches.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@reallyretro ok

[@phillyphilly1076]

Idk if Owens is a fun fact but a fact none the less. RIP to the Nugget 😢

[@mikem10481]

"Let the guys be themselves and give them a bit of freedom." Wise words spoken. Hopefully it's the written statement for the Triple H lead WWE creative.

[@jrwizz]

Dont hold breath. They wasnt a publicy traded company back then. They will remain very boring and bland

[@JGarrison51285]

So far so good with what we've seen lately. I think WWE is in more than capable hands

[@AaronAlexanderOfficial]

@@jrwizz if it comes to that they'll take it private. Especially if they're determining value through ESG scores.

[@carter3369]

WWE has been a joke for 15+ years. I can’t believe people still watch it.

[@Boo-yaa86]

Wrestling universe has been saying this for years

[@RatedNforNick]

In this comment section, it’s not about who’s first. What’s important is all us Jam Up Guys are here supporting Wrestling Bios.

[@VortexTheShark]

Nothing like a good episode of Reliving The War with my work lunch break, thanks for the perfect timing

[@Horvat04]

Wwf is low class shitshow

[@brandenarnett7162]

Its getting to the point where i actually am starting to have memories of whats happening. Ill be so sad when this series wraps up

[@klausschneider9963]

'Dudes with a death wish' You made my day. 👍

[@patrickschulz9936]

I really enjoyed 1997 re-watching in this series. I am looking forward for the next year. Thanks again for your work on this series.

[@durt9872]

I’ve been waiting for the Jericho heel turn and am so stoked we are finally at this point

[@tavanium]

Thank you so much for the continued commitment and time put in. It shows.

[@bletty]

Look forward to this every week - I only watched wrestling for about 2 years back in 2000 so its great seeing what led upto it!

[@jlos0verall879]

Your now apart of wcw!! Thank you 😂😂

[@nestornieto8342]

It's been so much fun following this channel through the whole monday night war so far, these past couple of years feel like a couple of months at most

[@Eunos]

It's interesting to see how different both shows are now compared to when you first started this series, We have guys like Nash, Hall and Bret who started off on Raw who are now on Nitro. We know at somepoint guys like The Giant Benoit and Guerrero etc will end up on Raw. As someone who lost interest in Wrestling around 96 time and didn't get back into it until the start of 2000, I'm enjoying watching what I've missed. You keep producing these I'll keep watching.

[@albertthewisecrow]

Always a great Thursday for reliving the war! Thanks WrestlingBios!

[@rgh5069]

💯

[@brandonpage7087]

The 83 week winning streak is almost over, as we will see in the upcoming Reliving the War episodes! Also, lmao, all those guesses as to what was in the wooden box is the funniest thing I've seen in quite awhile! 😂😂😂😂. Also, the abrupt cutting off of the Sting/Hogan main event was just, WTF, WCW??? 😆😆😆😆

[@jonathonjankovich2362]

From 1992-1999, I lived in a very rural area in PA, only got one or two over the air channels once in a while. No cable. Watched wrestling as a kid, but I never saw any of this when it happened. “Reliving the War” is absolutely fascinating, watching this all unfold for the first time to me. A great series! Thanks for producing it!

[@proteincannon]

Thanks for continuing this series. So much fun reliving the late 90's wrestling. Some of the best stuff ever made imo.

[@djspacehopper8728]

Lawlers "cheesy fist" had me in stitches. Brilliant 👏 😂

[@roberdink]

1991 - Austin and Rhodes steal the show at Halloween Havoc. 1997 - Austin stuffs Rhodes into Crapper 3:16. Pro Wrestling is a crazy business!

[@jlopez0710]

Awesome video! 1997 is also my favorite of wrestling. Very good times watching with my brothers and my nephew.

[@ducc764]

You have no idea how much we appreciate you. This is the best thing going on KZbin. I hope you get a DVD deal!

[@danlab21]

I just want to say thank you to Wrestling Bios. I am going through a rough patch in life, so I’ve looked to find comfort in nostalgia. Watching 80s-90s wrestling was one of my favorite periods of life. “Reliving the War” has become an oasis and takes me back to happy memories. Thank you for your hard work. It’s so appreciated. You’ve also made me really appreciate, Alex Wright, Disco, Meng and Davey Boy in a new light. God bless and keep in making wonderful content.

[@Lionhart526]

The pleasure is all ours, Sir. You, Whatculture/Cultaholic, Wrestling With Wregret, and OSW are a joy to listen to and/or watch. You say we still have a long way to go. I know I'm not alone when I say we are with you every step if the way

[@shaggydee91]

Check out Wrestling with Andy ✌🤙

[@pauldavis6232]

I wholeheartedly agree. So many fun podcasts and KZbin vids.

[@at3479]

Oh, how much I missed out on '97 with no cable access that year but thank God this series has helped me get over that

[@Justplayinggames1986]

This means a lot to me when I’m at work and got nothing to do so thank you for this

[@Justplayinggames1986]

@@jbagz1359 Yeah bro on the way you live but look for driving jobs Sometimes I’m sitting around for three hours and still getting paid $20 an hour to do nothing waiting for calls still get paid

[@mikeharless4596]

Seriously... BEST SHOW/SERIES ON KZbin!!! I've been loving everything you've uploaded since before Reliving the War even started. You're an absolute legend! Thanks for the hard work of allowing me to enjoy a taste of the days before life got so hard lol

[@ElJefeHodges-nc3mu]

I love the "thanks raven" so subtle but hilarious.

[@Makoto03]

Excited to see the Nitro that followed the biggest Starcade event for WCW.

[@rayvenkman2087]

The fact they’d immediately book a rematch after the company’s most financially successful PPV was such a boneheaded move. Then again, the handling of Starrcade 1997 was already boneheaded as it was.

[@johnmichael7067]

What a year '97 was and I am grateful to have experienced it growing up. I was fortunate enough to grow up with a father who loved wrestling and shared it with his family. Enjoying the series and am having fun living through this wrestling history for the 2nd time.

[@michaelkeller5927]

I look forward to this with the same excitement as Monday nights in the 90s

[@brettrossi034]

Greatest and most hyped intro video of all time mate! And my god everyone. That wooden box segment with everyone's guesses that followed George the animal Steele eating every turnbuckle in sight made me laugh like a kid again. Thank you for that ☺️

[@mtthwdnns]

A great time to be a wrestling fan

[@leseditongela663]

Thanks for the great memories of 1997, I'm looking forward to the New Year. 1998, here we come!

[@ghosttrae]

My dad and I are watching this series and we both love it. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to hang out with him.

[@Johnroos80]

Simply put, thank you for everything. Not just this series but everything you do to look back on classic rivalries and so much more. Again, thank you!

[@krebyrocks77]

Not every episode of Raw or Nitro is always good but every episode of Wrestling Bios Reliving the War is. Part of me wishes that WCW would have stuck around a little longer, if only selfishly so that there could be even more episodes of RTW. Then again with still 3 full years left, give or take 150+ episodes, there's definitely plenty left in this series. I think even with 310k subs (and counting) that this channel is still criminally underrated. Anyone who watched wrestling during this period, regardless of whether you liked the product or not should be subscribed to this channel. This is not only a huge nostalgic trip but an engaging and very often humorous experience, week after week. I look forward to reliving 1998 even if it was..almost 25 years ago now!

[@strifenineteen]

Honestly some times I forget what day it is so I'm pleasantly surprised to see Reliving the War in my feeds, cheers to another Thursday boys

[@serpentlord285]

After 4 months of watching Reliving The War from start to finish i finally caught up to the latest episode, funny how it ended up being the final episode of 97, keep up the amazing and excellent work Wrestling Bios.

[@jlritz2553]

I fondly remember watching the Monday night wars as it happened. So when I discovered Reliving the war on youtube I was instantly hooked. I love it and look forward to the new episode every week.

[@Miracle-lg7fr]

I literally got chills at the end of the video. The music here is fantastic and RTW is the best thing on KZbin today. It makes me wonder why nobody has done this before? You're a legend Wrestling Bios. I've been here since 5k subscribers and to see what you're at now, and knowing what you'll be at in the future, gives me great happiness for you. Keep up the good work my man.

[@SherdogCreep]

It’s weird to have grown up through the golden era and see everything we missed because life is tough as an adult, in such great detail. Love the grown up approach to the commentary as well. I was one of your earliest subscribers and it’s fantastic to see you grow into just about anyone’s favourite old school wrasslin channel👌🏻 you reunite people with memories and sometimes that’s the perfect escape from the madness of today.

[@salcarrero3393]

Guess u need a reply oh hell yeah life is rough as an adult 😭💔🥺

[@gewitterhund3164]

You noticed me (or rather my box suggestion) ! This totally made my day^^ Thank you xD This is now my favorite episode! *proud smile*

[@joeduff8761]

1997 was an awesome year, for wrestling and more

[@tomlehmann306]

Congrats on finishing 1997! What a major accomplishment, it’s amazing how every week without fail you have another great episode. Can’t wait for 1998

[@mrbransformer4184]

Alright.. best show on youtube

[@louisvelez40]

Last RAW and Monday Nitro of 97 as we head into 1998 next week, can't wait. Until then let's enjoy this one!

[@xLitaFan4Everx]

The work you put into this series is incredible! Best thing going on the Wrestling side of KZbin!

[@jondavis845]

My favorite youtube channel💯

[@zlinedavid]

This is the best thing going on in wrestling, not just KZbin

[@stebaker7736]

Kevin Kelly's 5 on 1 match up! Great line!

[@steidman]

98 is where I officially became a wrestling fan. Can't wait !!

[@BrolyChan]

Another year in the book and we still got a long road ahead. Glad to have been here from the start and I'm looking forward to what's to come.

[@Vidiot-Savant]

I've only recently discovered this series in the last year, and it's been amazing to relive this era of wrestling through your videos. I haven't seen a lot of this stuff since it first aired, and seeing it again is a huge nostalgia trip. I now look forward to these videos each week just like I did for Monday nights in the 90's. Thank you for all the hard work you put in, the laughs, and the best is yet to come.

[@Zouszz]

8:28 you've officialy made my day sir! Here comes Mungo!

[@brandonharbin406]

1997 in the books, and it's still my favorite year in wrestling, 1998 is going to be fun one to go thru. Huge ratings and big time moments. Great job.

[@tonyhernandezpumarejo]

I just started watching the video and already hit the like button. A couple of days I started watching the beginning of this series in 1995 as well to catch up in this series. Thank you as always!!

[@robr640]

Best wrestling series out there period. Keep up the great work man, looking forward to reliving 98!

[@atlasblast2082]

98' is my Genesis into wrestling. Really excited for everything to come. Thank you Bios

[@rickylewis1451]

So awesome I haven't missed an episode of this series. Takes me right back to that time period I was in 7th grade, ps1 was still new and hot, everyone at school were finally wrestling fans it felt like. No bills...better times

[@eddie9244]

Hell yea bro , same!

[@fast_mattw8059]

I feel you man. I was also in 7th grade. Wrestling was something I watched with my Father at his house and he passed back in 2010. I wish he would have been able to see this series. He would have loved it 😊

[@Drb854]

Think I'm gonna start watching 1998 raw and nitro weekly to follow these videos! Keep up the awesome work!

[@comfortablynumblbg]

1997 is my favorite year as well in pro wrestling. Thanks Bios!

[@martynodonnell8467]

Mine too. I know “the attitude era”. 98 and 2000 especially, get the credit for being “the best years in wrestling history”. However for me 97 was better. It felt a lot more edgier and fresh, the product has also aged better. The booking during 97 was leagues better than the majority of the attitude era. Although the attitude era was good. It’s looked back on with “rose tinted glasses” by most fans. An age where everything was golden and no mistakes were made. It will be interesting to say the least, to live it all again through this channel. It will be also interesting to relive the decline of WCW. Theres no coming back from the booking botch job which happened at Starrcade. 98 is the year in which Raw will start to leave Nitro for dust.

[@schizzo8959]

@@martynodonnell8467 97 was just great for all 3 promotions in north america.

[@fitness65]

Cannot wait until you get to 1998 would love to hear your thoughts on the mess we are going to encounter that year specifically wcw with the two nwo factions the Eric bischoff Ric flair situation behind the scenes and so much more.

[@rasmusdegn9690]

Don't forget Warrior on that list of messes.

[@G360LIVE]

@@rasmusdegn9690 I'm kind of sad that we still have to wait a couple more years before we can start talking about David Arquette. Those were good times!

[@LagoonKnight]

As much as I like the character and gimmick Warrior WcW run was horrible. @@rasmusdegn9690

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

I think mnw was equally good till WrestleMania 1998. Afterwards just mess

[@StevenB]

Congratulations making thought 1997. Been here since the first episode. Can't wait for 1998

[@PhenomsServant4]

At last we reach 1998. a.k.a. The greatest year in the history of mankind.

[@mrrida503]

Cornett summing up 1997 in a nuttshell was the perfect way to end 1997.. one of the quickest and best years in the history of wrestling {RIP '97🤘}

[@z216ghost]

I got that Sable Playboy as a late xmas gift, what a gift for a fresh 13yr old (bday is in Dec as well) 1998 gets rough with WCW, and probably one of WWFs best years IMO. Thanks for keeping the series going. Only like 122 more weeks

[@emanuelperez3595]

I want Steiners Math Guide man. Such an amazing book. Cant believe thanks to him the Hubble Telescope was launched properly. He did his math and cut a promo to the atmosphere. Amazing

[@EventHorizon31]

Awesome job man. 1997was and will always be my favorite year of wrestling.

[@BrothermanBlue]

It's been a fantastic journey Reliving The War, thank you kind sir. Your music remixes and editing bring the hype, love listening to them.

[@jimmycr8ckedcorn]

What I look forward to the most on Thursdays. Thanks for your consistency, perspective, and humor.

[@joes4194]

"Steve mafuggin Blackman" cracked me right up.

[@meranti22]

I worked from home for 2 years due to Covid, and this has kept me sane! I’m back in the office 3 days a week, but I still throw my headphones in and catch the early week episode on the low lol. Working from home at the end of the week is much easier! Thanks for this great series!

[@ChrisRobinson1169]

I remember this raw very clearly even though I was 7 when I watched this on tv. So cool watching this all again as a 32 year old man. Keep it up. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@dustinrollman2499]

By far the best thing I've watched on KZbin. Seen all the episodes of reliving the war from the beginning and every other piece of content. I get excited when I open KZbin and see new episodes. Thank you so much. Just awesome. A real JAMup guy 😁

[@eastsidereviews727]

Another year in Reliving the War is down. I'm excited to get to 1998, more of the wrestlers that I love round into their well known characters like Rock and Chris Jericho, we get some legit exciting moments like Goldberg winning the belt on Nitro, and of course...the Brawl for All (damnit). Great video as always and I look forward to ringing in 1998 on Reliving the War, Thanks again!

[@M0KX]

We should be Thanking you for these videos man. I look forward to them each week, reminds me of the good old days. So THANK YOU, and keep up the amazing work ♥

[@VC11122]

Very excited to start 1998 next week! Love this show!

[@robertdean3739]

can't wait till next 1998 big year in wrestling. 1997 was a good year thank you for all your hard work you do putting these together

[@firewalker1372]

It was amazing watching the rock transformation. That was the great thing about wwf. Stone Cold and The Rock, Jessie And Billy with DX along with many many more. It was rare to see a negative transformation in the WWF. Watching Farooq lose his group to the rock was also interesting to watch. And Vince saying 98 would be the most action packed. He definitely wasn’t lying. Im sorry, but nitro did not win tonight…..

[@mattpatrick]

Keep up the incredible work! One day when this series is over, we will have perhaps the most comprehensive Monday Night War Retrospective ever created. Pretty amazing to think about, actually!

[@charliewomack2534]

This is literally the best channel on KZbin. Thursday n Sunday are like Christmas

[@benjaminwknoxbury2959]

Thank you I’m pushing 40 and am loving reliving the war all over again

[@RaktajinoNX-74205]

Can’t wait for 98 & 99, in my mind the absolute peak of the business. Thx for all your hard work!

[@renatop2610]

Yes, than YOU Ryan for such an amazing series and for making every Thursday (and PPV review Sundays) special. The prior RTW episode was the first RAW I watched and sometime in mid 98 I caught up with WCW, so the nostalgia for me going forward is gonna go through the roof.

[@jesterskully563]

I admire your work ethic! Thank you for bringing back wonderful memories!

[@CoxDannyJ]

16:50 "You just walk back in here. Now you're a part of WCW?" "Thank you. Roll it!" So simple but so damn funny.

[@buckyhate7695]

Can't wait for 98. As much as I loved 97, Mankind's real evolution starts in 98.

[@ericthomas917]

Cheers man! I look forward to Reliving The War every week. Thanks a lot!

[@dudearnav]

Can't believe it's been a few months since I finally started watching Reliving the War. I'm excited for whatever's in store for us as we approach 1998.

[@garethhudson3142]

Back in March 2023 I had this crazy idea to rewatch every episode of RAW starting from 1996 upto tbe creation of Smackdown. I made it to April 1996 when i discoverd this series and Im so thankful. Ive binge watched the whole series upto this point and its been an absolute joy

[@Nebocsid]

Watching Jericho's dvd, he talks about being happy turning heel because 'I finally get to have a personality.'

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

Thank for all your hard work covering this series sir its been a hellva journey so far 1997 was great year for wrestling but can't wait for 1998 its gonna be epic.

[@waz207]

If Alex Wright did come out of that box dancing to some Eurobeat Techno music…then not only would the war be over, but the World Wildlife Fund would have dropped their lawsuits against the then WWF, so there’d be no “Get the F out” campaign or name change to WWE… The power of Das Wunderkind is that powerful, if not more!

[@paulsherick1979]

What a great year.. 97, 98, and 99 what a run for Wrestling