Reliving The War Episode 190.5 - WCW Thunder (July 1st 1999)

[@jamesbounds]

A bonus Relieving The War episode is always a nice treat.

[@mavis1108]

Hell yeah, and it was a decent Thunder at a time when they weren’t very often to say the least

[@17thN.O]

F'n right!! I used to watch Thunder every week even at this time. Sometimes it was good, other times it was ridiculous, but I was watched it tho.

[@givemebackmypurse.6894]

Smackdown starts soon.

[@jamesbounds]

@@givemebackmypurse.6894 Yep after Summer Slam if I remember correctly.

[@michaelgartner4454]

Word

[@MrBeardsley]

“I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHERE I’M GOIN’” wasn’t one of Savage’s better catchphrases.

[@ReinEngel]

He's going to get there in fifteen minutes, though. Who are you to doubt El Randy?

[@jeffupton8799]

It doesn't top "What is that...some kind of biiiiiird?!"

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Not knowing where you're going, or where you've been sounds like madness to me, brah. Just get really mad about it and you've got Macho Madness.

[@tempestfennac9687]

@@jeffupton8799 When did he say that?

[@justinperry8445]

hardly a catchphrase

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

"I don't even know where I'm going" is one of the most prophetic lines for a dying promotion ever spoken.

[@MrBeardsley]

More Reliving the War content? Hell yes!

[@bigpoppajersh]

All Bomus RTW episode are a treat.

[@michaelaburns734]

WCW Thunder and WWF Smackdown Special Episodes are a special treat.

[@ctwwtc8761]

With less then 2 years of the war. The more bonus eps the better

[@jeffupton8799]

I know, i wonder what he's going to do after its done theres always a ecw retrospective or he could start getting into TNA but Marky123 is already doing a great job on that one

[@MachtPlays]

@@jeffupton8799Smackdown early years.

[@jeffupton8799]

@@MachtPlays yea theres that to, i guess he could do a thunder vs smackdown since they both were on thursdays, but damn that thunder content would be hard to sit through

[@SpiritSoaring13]

1:00...Mate, any video you put out is one the vast majority of us are going to want. Your work actually goes beyond simply Reliving the War; you help us escape and remind us of simpler (maybe even better, for some) days and times.

[@Kuudere-Kun]

The last Smackdown right before Unforgiven 99 is one I remember more vividly then most. HHH having 5 matches in one night was a fun story arc. And of course it will feature the return of a certain RLTW main character.

[@AFMountaineer2000]

I'll always say yes to more Wrestling Bios content

[@alazmatfilms]

I'm glad you're doing this. Thunder and Smackdown had some notable and memorable matches. I feel like the Monday Night Wars wouldn be incomplete without making mentions of events in these shows.

[@BOABModels]

Macho Man should be glad with 15 minutes! He only gave Spider-Man 3 minutes! "3 minutes of 'play time'!"

[@zlinedavid]

Booooooooonesaw is rrrrrreeeeeeaaaaddddyyyyy!!

[@BORRRK]

@@zlinedavid HEY FREAK SHOW! YOU AIN'T GOIN' *NOOOOWHERE*

[@TheBandit025Nova]

@@BORRRKThat’s an cute outfit did your husband give it to you

[@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090]

@@TheBandit025NovaOoh faced! Wait wrong movie.

[@Arecapalm24]

Thank you WB for this random bonus episode because I never even knew that Savage phone call segment existed. Absolute gold

[@deanhooper3641]

That elbow from DDP should be called the Jersey Bang.

[@phillyphi12]

You’re gonna have your work cut out for you for the first 6-12 weeks of Smackdown. To get the show over at the very beginning, they made it as good or better than Raw most weeks. McMahon comes back on screen and wins the WWE title, Triple H fights 5 matches in one night, buried alive match where an ambulance gets crushed, Rock faces Triple H and gets super kicked by special guest referee HBK. It was crazy!

[@mavis1108]

Smack down’s halcyon days, they were excellent indeed

[@zlinedavid]

Back when it was a show and not a “brand”. 🙄

[@kylereece1979]

My favourite episode of Smackdown was when Arnie arrived on it to promote the End of Days movie. His commentary during the final match, and then lending hand to Stone Cold the chair to smack The Rock is amazing. And when Michael Cole loses it as Arnie "takes out Triple H" is utterly incredible.

[@whyequalswhat]

@@zlinedavidits still a show. You’re annoyed at nothing

[@ajk]

Also......Taker quits on same episode Trips fights 5 times, leading to American Badass transformation a bit later.

[@01kilik10]

Few people know that Goldberg originally used the chin lock as his finisher. He had to switch to the jackhammer when Hogan said "That doesn't work for me, brother".

[@TehBuzz]

As feed back I’d just like to say that this is currently my favourite series on KZbin and I honestly can’t get enough of it. More and more bonus episodes would never get old to me. I’d happily watch you review all four shows on a weekly basis, but I’ll not ask for too much! 😅 I’m currently catching up with these episodes from the beginning whilst watching the latest episode weekly. I’m just about to begin Breakdown 98, so I’ll shortly be looking for more and more content.

[@17thN.O]

Same here. RTW really makes my day when it drops. Great work and thank you Wrestling Bios!!

[@Killer-Kron]

Yes please! It needs to happen, maybe once he starts reviewing Smackdown he can create another series. Sunday Night Blues? Lol

[@skullwolfsteam]

smackdown!? YES YES YES YES give us the rocks show! we need more of that!

[@kidthorazine]

Yeah I suspect that will be necessary for a while, because I remember that for the first few months of it being a regular TV show they actually advanced major story-lines on it, before it really settled into being the B show.

[@linkvagar2336]

The Jersey Triad was hands down the best thing in WCW around this period

[@MachtPlays]

That’s one of the only things I even remember from this period.

[@Biffo316]

Nash: gimme back the world title belt Sid: that doesn't work for me brother. Sid channeling his inner hulkster. Creative control control running wild

[@PhilBertran]

I love bonus episodes! More please and thank you.

[@tommyfraz.]

I’m truly happy we live in a time that we have someone like WB, that is acting as a modern wrestling historian. He truly deserves the respect and love from the business.

[@AFCManUk]

This is a great idea. There were some absolute classic Smackdown episodes, especially during 2000/2001. Think Stone Cold and Booker T in the supermarket 🤣🤣

[@WidSilson]

"Price check on Jackass!"

[@BOABModels]

Will that be covered though? It's after the demise of WCW

[@labbaby189]

Unfortunately that's after the war. I think he did the Invasion already, other I would've suggested him do an epilogue series. A lot of important things happened after the war that impacted wrestling... Jeff Jarrett getting fired and starting TNA, Heyman starting his on screen character run after ECW folded, Austin walking out (he also covered this), HHH getting injured and his comeback after, Jericho merging both titles, the SmackDown Six being half ex WCW guys, etc.

[@BOABModels]

Incidentally, Maven just did a chat with Booker T about that very event on his channel.

[@BearFaceTV]

Go to mavens page. He had Booker T on his channel a couple days ago and they broke down that segment

[@carlcouture1023]

Episodes like this are why I still kinda liked WCW in the downfall years. You still had luchadors and good midcard matches. It also felt like the story going on with Macho and Nash made sense. The swerve of it being Torrie worked better than 95% of WCW swerves and made me interested in what was coming next. I even thought the main event was OK. Certainly better than the half baked things we've seen on Nitro lately.

[@Steeldragon493]

I hope you cover the October 13th episode, it's the one where Kevin Nash is on commentary and he hams it up so much

[@LGBrandonWhoopWhoop]

I love the idea of Smackdowns and Thunders that are integral to the stories of Raw and Nitro having their own videos. Especially at the very end of 1999 with Thunder/Nitro when the things that happened on Thunder actually affected Nitro.

[@the_ktb]

Dirty Dom was the real MVP of WCW, they went under because he got so much heat, that people stopped watching. Please don't argue, this is the only truth.

[@yoholmes273]

"YOU CAN'T HANDLE the MADNESSSSSSSS" - Macho

[@donypaddy6859]

That Savage Nash segment felt like a Russo thing to do funny thing is Russo ain't even there yet Savage constantly swearing gets me.😂

[@brettrossi034]

Bonus??? Thanks buddy ❤ you're too kind to us

[@timothymattson5369]

Surely this show was named after the most powerful magic spell in Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.

[@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090]

Or, or- that which comes before Lightning.

[@AquamentusLives]

Wait, I read it as Blunder first and got EXTRA excited 😂

[@jaystreet46]

Way to date yourself. And remind me of my age

[@linkvagar2336]

@@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090 You know thunder comes after lightning, not before. Right?

[@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090]

@@linkvagar2336 Yeah, Just making a joke.

[@YaboiiB1gJ1uice]

Reliving the War has been a way for me to experience it. I got into wrestling in the late 2000s so any content covering this time is a must watch for me.

[@Dr_1212]

As a wrestling fan in his 30.s who grew up watching WCW thunder was good when it started out 👍🤷‍♂️

[@17thN.O]

Agreed. I watched it every week.

[@Dr_1212]

@@17thN.O 😎👍

[@ShredwardFingerhands]

Love the idea of Thunder and Smackdown being included in the Reliving The War series. As always, I massively appreciate the amount of work you put into this channel. Mental that we're 190 and a half episodes in! Keep it up, can't wait for Tuesday's upload!

[@AMP3083official]

10:25 - When a video game unexpectedly throws a time limit at you.

[@efu707]

underrated comment right there.

[@Comrade-Corvid]

I did it!!! I've finally caught up after months of binging my way through the series!! Thank you so much for so many hours of entertainment! I'm looking forward to the rest of the journey!

[@HereticalKitsune]

More RTW? Yes, please! If it doesn't stress you too much, I am all for it!

[@thomasmeehan4581]

Greatest series on KZbin. Thank you for all your hard work!

[@alaskanatomchild8801]

This was great, PLEASE do more Thunder/Smackdown episodes! There's some real hidden gems on Thunder as you've discovered. And man, that Savage/Nash stuff had me rolling!

[@markbrandon235]

We always enjoy seeing your videos! It’s the only wcw-wwe videos I watch on KZbin. You’re the best!

[@jediknightmark3599]

I wasn't watching WCW much in 99, but for some reason I watched this episode of Thunder. I remembered the segment with fake Sting hitting Nash with the bat and the match between Buff and Rick Steiner. Thanks for the nostalgia trip.

[@Jesusisafriendofmine]

Love how you've given yourself more work cause you love what you do, thank you so much for the content dude 👍

[@stevefromyellowstone7911]

These videos really come in clutch when I’m in a dark place. Thank you for helping me. Dude doesn’t realize he’s a lot of people’s therapist

[@paulklein2940]

Thanks for putting in the work for all fans of RTW. Random Thunder and Smackdown videos? Yes please!

[@dwightconway4072]

Definitely enjoy. Great idea. Thank you WB

[@jorgevargas1368]

Bonus epsodoes get my competitive juices flowing

[@lja8187]

Can never be enough Wrestling Bios videos.

[@travismiller4320]

Getting close to a countdown clock debuting and a certain governor showing up for Summerslam…can’t wait

[@danielhubartt4733]

Man everytime u come up with a new video idea it makes me so happy. Knowing that more new content is coming makes me feel like a kid knowing a big event is coming up. I've even been going back and watching old episodes of reliving the war and now I get that naustalgic feeling from ur work. Going back and hearing all the inside jokes for the first time again makes me an animal.... an animal... just waiting on my smokey got the jam shirts for me and my 7 year old.

[@330wiz7]

Do i want bonus episodes of RTW????? ABSOLUTELY YES I DO!!!!!

[@robmason5799]

Love what your doing it makes me so happy and a bonus and having thunder is awesome keep it up. Reliving the war reminds me of my dad and I watching every week. He passed a couple years ago and we were watching nitro and raw here and there. These videos makes me think of my dad so much so thank you

[@tavanium]

Hell yes! Nice surprise indeed. Thank you Wrestling Bios for the constant flow of quality.

[@mattberg5315]

Another Thursday - Another episode of the best episodic wrestling show on KZbin! Thank you for your work!

[@TG5455]

Two thumbs up for the bonus episode idea because it's a great way to expand and extend the series. 😊

[@brianlarsen9952]

Woooooooooooo Glad to see Thunder and Smackdown being part of the War when worthy. This series has been such an amazing journey. Cheers!

[@SouradeepSBK]

I am a simple man, I see La Parka, I click and drop a Like. Feel like he was underutilized on Nitro. Mainly featured in large cruiserweight matches alongside others, but this guy could work (still does). Mainly wanted to check this video out for him.

[@Cyklopz007]

Thunder is my favourite wrestling show. ⚡ Man that remix at the end is fire too btw.

[@17thN.O]

This was a good Thunder episode. Thanks Wrestling Bios.

[@comfortablynumblbg]

Thanks Wrestling Bios! Thunder is what I got to watch more so than nitro when I was a child!

[@devyndowling689]

Love Reliving the War!! Bonus episodes are just an extra treat!

[@Abraxaspowerhour]

I used to watch thunder with my dad, and I remember this one because I made a crack at how Macho Man was confused about directions cause of his age... And that my Dad also had problems with directions because of his age.... Ya kinda had to be there....

[@sugarraygames9567]

Love the bonus episode thank you brother as always great work

[@thebipolarbear1]

Keep up the great work man you are doing amazing I once thought of covering the Monday night stuff but I could never do it the justice you do. Good man

[@anotheratheist]

14:55 I‘m disappointed that B.A. doesn‘t get a „Shut up!“ from Bret.

[@robstuart8474]

Hey yo, lad! Cheers for the bonus content!

[@williehill47]

1:35. My jam 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@MoxyBond]

More wrestling bios. All the winning. Thank you.

[@PresidentClambake]

Its like a hidden bonus track!

[@alexandermacdougall7873]

Always a good day when I see you have new content up.

[@Noddy87]

Courage the Cowardly Dog followed by WCW Nitro (Friday) and WCW Thunder (Saturday).... weekend sorted

[@TheBandit025Nova]

Return the slab

[@JStorm90TV]

Or suffer my curse

[@matthewloat6982]

Love this series and the best of the best series keep them coming wrestling bios

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

Anything from the past like this is more entertaining than some of today's wrestling!

[@supremelebowski2712]

What an awesome surprise! Love the idea for bonus episodes!

[@jpanic1382]

I was there and the best part of that night was probably the two Eddie matches and the crowd being so hot for him with this being his comeback from injury.

[@borobinson7005]

That's how macho man talked on the phone no matter who he was talking to 😹

[@carloshill]

Always enjoy these bonus episodes of thunder makes Sundays more better

[@loboneiner1034]

That's good to hear cause several Thunders and Smackdowns had big implications

[@Nickzstuff]

Rtw on a Sunday. We’re spoiled

[@JDJohnDorian]

I know logistically it’d be a bit of a nightmare to do both regular reliving the war and Thunder/SmackDown episodes every week but I’d absolutely love it as I’m sure a lot of other people would

[@Saddison01]

I look forward to you covering the Thunder in September/October thats Kevin Nash's last show as booker, featuring the main event of Lex Luger & Rick Steiner vs Buff Bagwell & La Parka

[@anthonyfernandez822]

Anything you do bonus is great content . Keep them coming !

[@heisensaul5538]

what you are doing for Thunder and Smackdown is perfect. The majority of them don't need to be covered as they are just glorified recap shows, but it would be fun to see an episode of them here and there, just to check in and maybe give a little extra context to Raw/Nitro. Also, the more notable episodes like Arquette winning the world title should be covered for this series. Can't wait for that :)

[@XKTwentyFive]

Thanks for the bonus episode. I like the concept of Thunder and Smackdown bonus episodes. I'd like to see more.

[@DMForever1]

Be careful crossing Blackman at wrestlecon! I’ll be there so I got your back, just from a distance

[@RobJaskula]

This all seems perfectly decent!

[@robertwarf3316]

Best series on KZbin. I always watched thunder and Smackdown. But I also always watched Saturday Night, Worldwide, Heat, Velocity, etc.

[@Wolfdogg]

I'm always down for bonus episodes for RTW. I remember you mentioning that doing a full Thunder vs. Smackdown breakdown wasn't feasible, but seeing key episodes or even just your favorites from both shows would be a nice treat.

[@pardonmyyikes]

Let me say I’m loving all of your music mash ups but this one may be my fave. Q tip the legend!

[@soniccandy5935]

Thanks for the bonus episode !

[@stevieJ24]

Any Content that you create is That is extra is appreciated❤

[@Cableguy15]

Love that Thunder gets its own RTW theming like at 5:05 and 6:56. Looks very clean.

[@mavis1108]

Glad this one was covered. I remember around this time some of the Thunders were better than the Nitros, who knows why.

[@awolfinthemist2497]

A bonus video?! Well this makes me day a lot better

[@nevaagen1133]

Never watched Thunder so looking forward to the mess to come. Keep up the great work WB

[@Hi-Im-High]

I love you doing this more in the future keep up the great work

[@welcome2doeland825]

This made my day!!!

[@joeygrunge]

Great episode, I like the idea of covering the odd thunder or smackdown.

[@trashbeast2985]

Hey I’m all for these being shown more

[@mikeharless4596]

Masterful wrestling rundown, as always 😊

[@mattlewis8889]

I'll take all the RTW I can get.