Raw vs Nitro "Reliving The War": Episode 131 - April 28th 1998

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Reliving The War is a weekly show that covers the entire WWF vs WCW Monday Night War. Every match and promo that aired on WWF Raw and WCW Nitro around this time period gets covered in order to find out who had the best show on a week by week basis.
The WWF and D-Generation X take the Monday Night War to the next level this week when Triple H's faction plan on visiting WCW Nitro in the Norfolk Scope. We see DX travel from Raw to Nitro in their Jeep as they plan to invade World Championship Wrestling, free Kevin Nash and Scott Hall, and also have a few words with Eric Bischoff. Elsewhere on the show Dude Love gets upset when Goldust gets a WWF title shot against Stone Cold Steve Austin.
Due to the NBA Playoffs WCW Nitro is split into 2 shows, one aired on Monday and the other aired on Tuesday. On the Monday show Bret Hart said he would reveal why he helped Hollywood Hogan win the WCW Championship if he can get an oppurtunity to talk to Hogan face to face. The following night, Bret and Hogan stand in the ring and Bret gets a chance to tell Hogan (and the world) why he assisted Hollywood in becoming World Heavyweight Champion.
00:00 - Intro
02:59 - Kevin Nash & Randy Savage Promo
04:24 - The Nation vs Owen & Shamrock
05:29 - Dude Love Promo / Jericho vs Chavo
08:04 - Buff Bagwell's Injury
14:15 - DX Invasion Continues
14:50 - Hollywood Hogan Promo / Norton vs Goldberg
16:32 - 2 Cold Scorpio & Terry Funk vs Head Bangers
18:13 - Bret Hart Promo / Mr. McMahon Promo
21:50 - Disco Inferno vs Chris Benoit / Jarrett vs Bradshaw
24:36 - Jericho vs Psychosis / Barbarian & Morrus vs P.E
26:32 - New Age Outlaws vs D.O.A
27:53 - Undertaker vs Windham / Juvi vs Kidman
30:46 - Kane & Paul Bearer Promo
31:55 - Eddie Guerrero vs Booker T
32:57 - Triple H Open Challenge / Jannetty vs Saturn
37:06 - Sable & Mero Promo / Goldberg vs Jerry Flynn
38:45 - Goldust vs Steve Austin
41:28 - WCW vs nWo 6 Man Tag / Bret Hart Promo
44:50 - Final Scores / Credits
#WWF #WCW #nWo

[@RacingPuma]

Getting Buff to do the interview is fascinating. Well done.

[@Milli2X]

Indeed. Plus the Braves jersey is appropriately epic

[@jknight1984]

@@Milli2XI wonder if it was David Justice

[@JPD2587]

It almost seems like the wrestlers from this era themselves consider RTW to be a ‘definitive’ record for the Monday Night Wars and they’re really happy to provide some personal co text for that record.

[@killerb6509]

Are main man is putting out the best wrestling content on KZbin. The Davie boy Mongo edit still has me chuckling. For me it's this and OSW they really are the cream of the crop for old school 80s 90s wrestling

[@Milli2X]

@@jknight1984 i am guessing Chipper Jones tho

[@Carlitonsp1]

Jesus, Bagwell recounting his own injury made me notice so many details. Never thought about why his legs were crossed.

[@nevamind1000]

Happens in combat sport When your knocked out. You lay the person on their side

[@justamurse5646]

No doubt. It’s brutal to rewatch and even worse after hearing him recount it

[@garylshawiii483]

Yeah I marked out when saw you book thee Marcus Alexander bagwell

[@pezpowerproductions2602]

The fact that struck me the most was that Scott Steiner who is universally known as a meat head did the spot so fast.

[@mj-7444]

😮

[@highlordlaughterofcanada8685]

Steve Mufuggin Blackman once went skydiving. When he landed he promised never to do it again. One Grand Canyon is enough

[@brettrossi034]

Whether you're team WCW or team WWF, we are all team Wrestling Bios and reliving the war! Thanks for a fantastic year ❤️

[@RolfWrenWalsh]

Amen brother, but we all know it's WCW FOR LIFE!!!

[@Daveynewmie]

The 🐐 of YT for sure.

[@fadedfutures2722]

It's so awesome that DDP has embraced your videos and helped with this stuff, and big thanks to Buff for agreeing to give his thoughts as well!

[@Kas58223]

I always enjoyed hearing their side of what happened and this was no different, yea but that must have been scary for Buff at the time

[@footballsexpert3895]

Buff the stuff

[@melasn9836]

That line from Bret about wrestling being "where good men die like dogs" is really unfortunate in hindsight. Also, good to see Buff is doing better!

[@Caolan114]

Respect to Bagwell for appearing on the show and for DDP for getting him When this war series Is over I would love to see Wrestling Bios Interview these guys

[@louisvelez40]

The last reliving the war of 2022. Can’t believe how fast this flew. The DX invasion episode was one of my absolute favorites. Alex Wright is the man glad to see him again.

[@KidGravityBeyond]

Unless you’re part of Patreon

[@justamurse5646]

Man, if only they never closed the gate and dx made it in.

[@the.real.novatic1]

@@justamurse5646 It would have helped the ratings for both shows that night.

[@Flynn01979]

It's so cool that DDP is a fan of this show. Reliving The War is one of those shows that has brought a community together.

[@Large23collectibles]

Almost 25 years ago and Buff's injury still looks brutal. I remember watching it live and time took forever for the ambulance to help out Buff. Its good to see him looking better these days.

[@joselucero8100]

Last I heard about Buff he was a gigolo

[@stenzel27]

It was legit one of the scariest things I'd seen in wrestling at the time, rivalled only by Austin's neck injury and Sid's ankle injury.

[@Godzilla1982]

I had a friend insisting it was a work back then. Looking at the footage there is absolutely no way.

[@stonecoldsbottlebin]

@@stenzel27 I still can't watch Sid's injury. I've seen it once and that was enough for me.

[@bygraceiamsaved5088]

I remember watching it live as well. But for some reason I thought Buff preformed his block buster. Yeah it seem like a very long time

[@MiaoW36]

So glaaaaad to see Buff Bagwell!! This guy is total nWo essence, we loved to hate him! A great pleasure to see him again, Wrestling Bios is definitely the KZbin channel I'll never miss! Thank you so much!

[@330wiz7]

Agreed buff was a cornball but it was obviously part of the schtick. Loved his character and always enjoyed him as a wrestler. nWo for life 🤘

[@zlinedavid]

I’m simply delicious 💪

[@Kas58223]

@@330wiz7 agreed I loved to hate the guy but he was so damn good at it

[@infamousprime694]

Heard he was a gigolo a few years back, sounds like you missed out.

[@PoeticProphetic]

Pretty terrifying moment for buff Bagwell. Very interesting to hear his perspective on the situation. I’m happy he ended up OK

[@johnwright9049]

The attempt to invade WCW and the promo during it is still one of Paul Levesque 's best promos ever in his career.

[@foxholiday4308]

I still wish with all my being that WCW opened the door, and let booker t and meng greet them, we might still have WCW if they just opened the door

[@johnwright9049]

@@foxholiday4308 WCW still would have gone into the shitter.

[@330wiz7]

Trips got some bangers so that's quite a statement.

[@McMullet97]

Of course he had to wait until Raw finally beat Nitro in the ratings to be able to shoot that promo 😂

[@mrdude88]

@@foxholiday4308 Hogan would inevitably destroy WCW.

[@apa123APA]

Audience auntie: "Leave Steve alone!" Goldust: "Understandable, have a nice day."

[@joshsykes6231]

Getting the Disco track to fall in line with Boombox Brock is masterful. You good sir are a man of culture and learning

[@Kas58223]

That was great stuff Brock seemed to be really enjoying that song

[@RobJaskula]

Great to see Buff looking like the Stuff again! I suffered a neck injury playing Gaelic football this past year, and I can absolutely relate to his "that's it, I'm paralyzed" feeling. I heard the crunch and felt nothing for the scariest 5 seconds of my life. I watched a lot of late WCW and Buff was always one of the highlights of every show, and the crowds always loved him. Reliable in the upper card and doesn't get the love he should thanks to WWE owning history.

[@torking7813]

the Buff interview was amazing. Great job getting in touch with him and a big thank you to Buff to opening up about the injury

[@RolfWrenWalsh]

Brock Lesnar dancing to Disco Fever is something I never knew I always wanted until now. Thank you Ryan. It just fits SO WELL.

[@Hyde_Hill]

Good to see Buff doing better, as I have written before he get's underappreciated because he is not a technical marvel. He was always a very entertaining upper midcard act. Also classy of DDP and everyone at the crib.

[@RobJaskula]

Yep, he was so reliably entertaining in his spot, too. Buff always looked like he was having fun, and the Blockbuster is a great move!

[@toastedDK]

Couldn't agree more..

[@heartgenerator4967]

He had an amazing look too, dude was shredded

[@GerryBolger]

He was so hateable that he got heat effortlessly. Now that I'm older, I can appreciate the skill it took annoy everyone. Buff, in hindsight, genuinely had the stuff.

[@joshawott331]

​@@GerryBolgerhonestly one of my favorite aspects of a heel.

[@michaelkeller5927]

Great segment from Buff! This channel is gaining influence

[@wilhelmbeaston8003]

This channel is becoming majorly important to pro wrestling history.

[@ETownLive]

One more run in from Das Wunderkind before the year ends. Love to see it.

[@Brando-Lee3725]

What a time to be a fan . I was an 80s fan so i didnt realize it as much at the time . But rewatching t all go down through these shows brings back a bunch of great memories . And some terrible ones too lol !

[@facundoriesco1369]

michael jordan really won not only those nba playoffs, but also this reliving the war episode

[@catchcan221]

Dennis Rodman missed practice during the Finals to go wrestle in WCW 😂

[@tlplante1]

LOVE the piece from Bagwell along with that Atlanta Braves jersey. So glad to see he's doing well.

[@zacharythomason7359]

Same here

[@marcespinoza6068]

The connection you've made with DDP is amazing! I'm really looking forward to hopefully getting more inside stories from DDP's crib. Stuff like this puts your channel on another level.

[@griffithsouls]

Can't thank you enough for the hard work my friend, this channel made my year a better year!

[@khalilalkarrsifi419]

YESSSSSSSS, SATURDAY WRIGHT FEVER IS BACK!!!!!! Almost gave up hope to see this legend again !!!!! Thank YOU!!!!! YESSSSSSSS

[@nefariousnilbog]

Awesome to see Buff and hear him recall that horrible/scary moment in person. So pleased it didn't end it all for him there and then.

[@HereForAStorm]

I'm so happy for Buff, he sounds so much better than he did last year, wow. Thank you DDP!

[@tripleh327]

I love this series So famous and relevant that even former legends appear on it One hell of segment on that bump Thank god buff bagwell came out of it Buy it was scary and the first hand account invaluable Standing ovation

[@330wiz7]

Hell yea that was cool. Love to see these older guys that we grew up with. Seeing DDP was cool a few weeks ago or whatever. This is a great channel I look forward to these every Thursday.

[@damonodell9125]

Great comment but reddit spacing is a sure sign of mental illness

[@tripleh327]

@@damonodell9125 my various alter egos agree with you

[@PaulWerkema]

We're one week closer to Head Cheese! Also, I'm glad Buff is doing okay.

[@Venemofthe888]

I never really got why they built up Hogan vs Sting to only give Hogan the belt back like 5 months later it just feels like it meant nothing tbh. Good to get Buff Bagwell's side of his injury and how scary it was plus he looks really good

[@jmnyc212]

So happy to see Buff back in good health. It was looking rocky for him when he relapsed. It was scary to see but DDP and his awesome team did it again. The fact that that there is no wrestling union it's great to see someone like him always looking out for his peers. Having some feedback from soldiers of the war itself was a great addition to the episode. Can't wait for part 2👍🏾

[@330wiz7]

DDP is a great dude. Was always a huge fan of his character... But knowing he's actually a really great guy makes me like him even more. I'm also glad buff is doing better. That neck injury was rough to watch. There's no faking that. Damn.

[@michaeloraghailligh4785]

It's mad to think Jesse Ventura wanted a union in what 86/87 and there still isn't anything in place today. The amount that WWE/AEW make there should be health insurance, pensions etc

[@MrGeorgieBoi]

Buff looks like he's doing well. Thank you ddp

[@Rubyunhinged]

Good to see Marcus doing so well DDP deserves a commendation of some degree for what he does

[@camschuster5947]

Buff looks so much better. Happy for him getting things turned around. God Bless Dallas Page.

[@Docru911]

Good to see my boy Buff Bagwell looking and sounding healthy. 💪🏾

[@FerraristDX]

2:05 Finally, Germany's sporting hero is back. An entire country again has someone to cheer for! I've heard Aldi and Lidl are out of Bratwurst in celebration of this.

[@AussieDragoon]

I can't believe this episode contained THE STUFF!

[@duffin.caprous]

I think Eric is on record saying he wishes he knew DX was there and he would have let them into the arena. That would have been amazing.

[@wolf99000]

Easy to say now nash hall and hogan were begging him to let them in

[@dreammatch2000]

*@Duffin X. Caprous* Not only that, Bischoff did have an answer to that DX segment as well. Apparently, Bischoff claimed that he was going to pull off a giant marketing campaign in front of Madison Square Garden with a semi-truck full of NWO memorabilia to pass out to fans in attendance and show up to a live Monday Night RAW with the NWO B-Team (or WCW wrestlers) at WWE's homebase in Connecticut. But supposedly the idea fell through the cracks somehow and Vince McMahon/WWE lawyers caught wind of it and sent Ted Turners network a cease and desist letter so Kevin Sullivan talked him out of it. Only one can imagine if Bischoff actually pulled it off.

[@BusinessOfFear]

It would have been huge ratings for Nitro

[@tehZoni]

Magic tunes of Hulk Hogan! Makes it even more hilarious that Bret says it

[@JDDK28]

Happy new year to you, Wrestling Bios. And to all of you awesome people who gather every Thursday for reliving the war!

[@neilcoatham]

Only 2 mins in and we have an Alex Wright return. Nitro already wins the war this week

[@deandredukes95]

Imagine the reaction if DX actually entered the building and was on Nitro

[@dreammatch2000]

*@DeAndre Dukes* I remember a few years back HHH said they didn't have any type of exit plan if DX did enter the building. Most of the wrestlers that was in WCW at the time (according to some), nothing would have happened. It would been assumed it was Eric Bischoff's idea like he did with Hall and Nash; WWF wrestlers "invading" WCW.

[@AFCManUk]

"Ohhh, Big Bratwúrst!!" Hooray! Alex is back! 😁

[@mranarchy1974]

Thank u for all u have done as I was growing up Buff Daddy... I'm a wrestler myself and at one point I was with a tag team called the straight jacket supermodels but in the locker room they called us Vicious and Delicious which I didn't find out till watching this show that that's actually what y'all called your tag team but I loved your tag team.. and I'm extremely happy to know that you made it out not paralyzed.. can't wait to hear the rest of your story next week..

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

WOW. The story from Buff was awesome. So glad that's in this video!

[@casualsuspect9878]

This episode was huge. Buff talking about his injury was incredible intense.

[@prismalion6923]

Bret's "shut up" had me cackling. the most entertaining thing he's done so far in WCW unfortunately

[@mr.x9566]

I LOVE how Buff corrected himself when he said "it was a big opportunity for our, MY tag-team".

[@michaelkeller5927]

Best part of my week

[@mikem10481]

I always thought DX not being let into the arena was a big what if. What if they let them in, closed the shutter and had guys like the Steiners, Meng and others were waiting for them.

[@jamesbounds]

Seeing DX invade WCW was pretty cool. Also this is when DX start turning face which is awesome to see.

[@JustJulyo]

Finally the historical episode has arrived! The return of Alex Wright!

[@middleclassboardgamer]

Dude, incredible delivery with the Bagwell stuff. This episode marks a next level for this show, which was already one of the best on KZbin.

[@thaolvue]

I love wrestling bios, I remembered when you first started and ask other for help and they don't reply, now you are bigger and BETTER than them

[@lryuzaki9871]

This is the greatest channel on youtube! Amazing to see that you're able to get these legends and veterans to tell their stories. Can't wait to get through the rest of 1998 in 2023 :D

[@ryankeefe2102]

I will say I watched that Bret and Hogan segment it felt big and Heenan really sold how big that face to face was with his line "I don't think they've ever spoke"

[@spartikuzTV]

It's my birthday today, this might be the highlight of the day! 29/12/88

[@antonymarjeram576]

Mate now your getting the wrestlers to tell these side of the story been watching your videos from the beginning and you've been improving constantly congrats on how far you've come in a short time keep up the great work

[@robycas4575]

Thanks for all your amazing work on this channel Mr. Wrestling Bios! You put so much work and dedication and it's all so much appreciated by everyone I'm sure! It also is helping me with my depression, it's a really rough time for me so thank you very much for keeping me distracted and entertained. Happy new year and see you in 2023!

[@WrestlingBios]

Glad the videos help keep ya' distracted. Things will get better! 2023 is your year :)

[@jeffbeyer43]

I loved Gerald Briscos "Mr. MACmahon" back in the day, and I still pop for it today. Kudos to you, DDP and Buff for the interview segment, and it's heartwarming to see Buff healthy and in good spirits these days.

[@jeffbeyer43]

@Joseph Snider II We can really call him Mr. MACK Man these days now that we all know about that hush money after MACKing on the ladies

[@Mark-nh2hs]

Alex Wright has returned I thought he had left WCW. Great to have him back again - showing how to bust those moves lol Disco Inferno watch out the Daddy is back lol

[@joelchristensen9503]

Alex Wright!!!! Big Bratwurst intro song always makes me laugh

[@neilduh]

Loving the new Bagwell intro, I love that we could hear from him

[@Insomniaaron]

It's Thursday night! You know what that means! Reliving The War is back on KZbin! Last of the year too.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I completely forgot it was Thursday until this showed up in my subscriptions. I was both excited the week is almost over AND that there's a new Reliving The War at the same time!

[@shawnmichaels568]

Yes! Back with another video. This series is awesome.

[@sithvsjedi9696]

A great year again dude & thank you for all the time & effort you put in. Happy New Year!

[@xLitaFan4Everx]

The work you put into these videos is tremendous! Love watching these videos every week! ❤

[@adamwarburton8742]

Thanks man. These videos are the most beautiful nostalgic distraction

[@debbiemiller4281]

I've said it so many times watching your videos but the nostalgia is off the charts. God, I miss the 90s & the attitude era. My little self never knew it at the time but I was truly in the golden age of life, wrestling, & society.

[@AFMountaineer2000]

It's so awesome that you're able to get these guys on here

[@toastedDK]

Great to see Buff, and so glad to see him looking healthy. BUFF IS THE STUFF!

[@sylvainhaube5063]

Discovering your channel and especially this series has to be one my year's highlight. Amazing work !

[@Insomniaaron]

All rise for the return of Saturday Wright Fever! Seriously where had Alex Wright been all that time?

[@nakamaswarrior292]

Thank You for the great videos this year! The best of 1998 is yet to come! 2023 is going to be a great year for Reliving The War!!

[@CAPT.IHOOstoner]

Another epic episode of Monday night raw. I remember this, iv been waiting for this one. Love the channel keep up the great work

[@Hisham-_-260]

Didn't even watch the Video yet im so excited to see it. The series are Great!

[@jzamaris]

I don’t remember the last time I’ve “tuned” in for any other show. Every Thursday I’m checking the page until I see the upload. Thanks for everything you do…you got me back into watching wrestling! 👍🏻

[@victoryusmc]

Rewatching this since I have nothing better to do on a Friday.

[@lucuslasarte]

Thank you so much your show is number one I love it!!!!!! I look forward to your uploads more than any other show thank you.

[@FrancisJFox]

~ This series has taught me to appreciate Buff’s run during the MNW.

[@JimmyFoxhound]

Wow that was awesome to hear that story from Buff!! So glad to see him doing well & so happy to see you notoriety increasing so much WB! You're doing AMAZING work!!

[@tessa8484]

Such a nice treat to see Buff in this video. What a scary injury and I'm glad he's looking so much better nowadays!

[@tysoncarpenter8628]

Man it's been awesome to go threw this journey with u bro! I can't believe we are this far into the war!! It's been a crazy and nostalgic ride! Can't wait for next year!!!!! Thank you so much for all of the hours of entertainment!!!!!

[@star22let1]

Impatiently waiting for this week's Thursday. I rewatch like it is the late 90s. Take care W Bios and thanks for all the work you do.

[@MiddleofKnowhere]

Absolutely fantastic to see buff looking so well. What a coup to have a guest on the show. Love it! TY!

[@stephenhester9804]

Owen joins the Nation... leading to DX doing a Promo that could never be shown on TV again 🤔

[@aurelio6910]

Happy new year and greetings from Costa Rica. Thanks for all your video, you're great brother!

[@stevenjacob1983]

Awesome interview! Thank you DDP and Buff!

[@ArctheDark]

Awesome to see Buff giving the lowdown of the bulldog botch in this episode This has quickly become one of my favourite series on youtube. Thanks for all your hard work Wresting Bios.

[@stoneyitis_burnstrees]

I can't thank you enough. This series has been the most needed thing in my life that I didn't know I needed.

[@iamthewalruscuckookachoo1372]

Another excellent episode from the best pro wrestling chanel on youtube. Thank you Wrestling Bios.

[@martynodonnell]

Another awesome upload from the wrestling channel on the planet with the most jam! This is the last reliving the war of the year. So thanks very much for all the content you put out. Especially the reliving the war series. So much work goes into it and it’s very much appreciated. I’ve even noticed other channels with similar content “uping” their game I think to try and compete with your channels content, which is second to none. 2023 will be such a great year for the reliving the war series. Covering the remainder of 98 into 99. As the war really takes off and WWF starts to leave WCW for dust. Also great to see buff bagwell on this episode too.

[@gillespie2482]

I finally caught you guys up! I watched the first episode of reliving the war on 14th of November and I've now watched all the episodes plus all the pay-per-views. Absolutely love this series and I'm here to stay!

[@ZBR_ProXP]

Awesome interview in the middle dude!

[@shadowmagus0413]

Great episode and amazing that you were able to get Buff's take on his injury. Glad to see he's still doing well.

[@Jay-Kaizo]

Val was just so happy to check her temperature and make sure she wasn't sick

[@bitesthedust]

Another great episode. Thank you.