Cactus Jack is Back - Reliving The War Episode 219 - January 17th 2000

[@mikesheriff6571]

I’m a truck driver, and parking up on a night with some food and a new Wrestling Bios show to watch is one of my favourite parts of the week!

[@iiTsFaded_]

Always wondered what trucking was like. I know some guys have TVs with their Xbox setup but it seems cozy, even if it’s long hours on the road.

[@williamoates3831]

Salute brother

[@flerphead]

Safe travels brother.

[@AMFL3116]

This is a Jam Up Guy, right here

[@middleclassboardgamer]

Thank you for what you do and getting stuff where it needs to go.

[@deandredukes95]

That Cactus Jack reveal was awesome and Triple H sold it so well!

[@TheDarkVampire666]

Yeah sold it like it was genuinely a different person. He was pretty confident he could defeat Mankind and make a fool out of him but Cactus Jack now he was a major threat who HHH was terrified of

[@19seandel78]

I remembered jumping out my chair when that happened

[@commanderjoj6426]

Mick always give Triple H credit for putting Cactus Jack as a million bucks. He sold Cactus like a world beater.

[@dragonchaserkev]

Genuine goosebumps, Foley was gold on the mic, with emotions, and getting fans behind him.

[@motherlove202]

Someone should make a meme with the two faces Triple H made during this promo

[@BearFaceTV]

I was at this nitro. My mom bought me tickets for my birthday she knew I was a die hard WWF fan and she thought they were coming in town. I was still grateful of course. Now she has dementia and her getting me these tickets is one of her memories that she still holds on to

[@El_ignacio_libre_fit]

like getting one of those tiger toys street fighter games instead of the gameboy you wanted...

[@ifgwelf]

Your moms a legend

[@Dopesickgypsy]

Sounds like she's awesome man

[@dennisharry8408]

Damn, that's pretty amazing. My great grandmother had Dementia and she held onto a memory of me as a boy finding her wedding ring she dropped in her backyard. Something special about a cleat memory to still be shared in this type of circumstance when a loved one has Dementia.

[@BearFaceTV]

@@El_ignacio_libre_fit yep! She kept pretending like she was teasing me to she would say randomly all the time “do you smeellll what the rock is cooking” 😂

[@Real-qk6pm]

Quite funny that you’ve managed to get David Flair more over than he or wcw could ever hope of dreaming

[@rayvenkman2087]

Glacier is out for a pack of smokes, British Bulldog bowed out and Steve Blackman is busy; David Flair only got the substitute shift.

[@freakshowfilmfestival3591]

​@@rayvenkman2087 David Flair better fear The Wiggle. Or The Inferno.

[@ArcadiaWildBill]

I was genuinely disappointed the full intro for DF didn't play

[@LwandaMandla-eo3io]

That Cactus Jack promo also appeared in WWF No Mercy during Championship mode😅It was so cool

[@JWS1985]

Hell yeah! 😎

[@liamxx2218]

The lore behind Steve Blackman needs its own comic book series

[@kbhalacy]

By day he's a bailbondsman... By night he saves us from giant robot monsters.

[@jamesmeppler6375]

there are tons of them out there, but Sensei Blackman used a Nam De Plume, so you will never know which one is him! the perfect super hero!

[@lastdayonearthmysteryman4849]

@@liamxx2218Yes!

[@AndyVanHalen]

Agreed. If nothing else this series has given me great joy knowing others out there love the ultimate badass Steve Blackman as much as I do.

[@brettrossi034]

There is one thing I've noticed with WCW as RTW has pushed on, and that is people seemed to love Sid throughout. Rightfully so too

[@TheMGSlow]

Hell even ECW loved him during his brief run there in 99.

[@marquan1976]

Love how HHH’s smirk slowly turned to fear when he realized he would be fighting Cactus Jack

[@motherlove202]

Someone should make a meme using those two faces

[@TheSBleeder]

Foley gave Triple H credit for doing so in his book.

[@JG-tr8ph]

Still beats him, because Triple Nose is boring.

[@kd2453]

This channel is the only reason I got back into wrestling.

[@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090]

It’s not hard to see why.

[@theshakter]

Because back then wrestling was the bomb

[@stevefromyellowstone7911]

Same here….. wwe should give WB a shitload of money

[@roccojamison89gooker51]

@@stevefromyellowstone7911 WB should be giving a load of money to Donald Trump for making America and Wrestling Bios great again. Trump for a 4th term in 2028

[@stevefromyellowstone7911]

@@roccojamison89gooker51 as a trump voter…. Stfu.. this is a wrestling channel . Keep your political bs for other channels

[@craigles7]

I remember popping so hard for the return of Cactus Jack. My father, who didn't really watch but would sit in sometimes, couldn't get his head around it. ''But it's the same guy with his mask off and a different shirt?!'' Wrestling is dumb. I love it.

[@AndyVanHalen]

Lmao, it really does sound dumb when you put it that way, but that’s what makes wrestling so great. Love this story.

[@Godzilla1982]

Dude Love must have blown his mind 😂

[@horusspalding1357]

I love how Foley could change his outfit and instantly become terrifying.

[@aegaeon117]

It's okay, we all fear our attraction to Dude Love.

[@horusspalding1357]

@@aegaeon117 lol

[@Hi-Im-High]

1:22 that's gonna be a good little piece of business

[@mussman717word]

My new favorite in-joke on Reliving the War.

[@ifgwelf]

I pop for this fckn clip of Hunter lmao

[@Hi-Im-High]

@@ifgwelf same here

[@Hi-Im-High]

@mussman717word same here

[@RipcordVids]

We're at the "Kevin Nash tries his hand at stand up comedy" part of WCW

[@dankayden]

I love how trips always sold the cactus jack character..watching this as a kid was incredible. Still is!

[@StealthMarmot_]

Triple H was always good at selling, and not just in the ring. He sold his future opponents too, getting frustrated or scared. He might eventually steel himself, but he would always sell that initial shock.

[@DarkLordDiablos]

You can give big props to Triple H for his sell job of when Mick changed from Mankind to Cactus Jack as the look of fear on his face was all those who weren't familiar with the character needed to know.

[@samwaite757]

We are now officially in the Channel 4 era of wrestling which is when I was finally able to watch it semi regularly (other than WCW on C5). Have been watching RTW every week religiously since the beginning and cannot believe we are finally here. I still get goosebumps at the Cactus reveal. It should be silly, but it's brilliant

[@adamcammack3534]

Shame it was so short.

[@Benjatron-jw2rg]

That Cactus Jack return still gives me chills!

[@brettrossi034]

Me too! From Mankind being down in the dumps, to shocking everyone with Cactus is a memorable moment

[@zacharythomason7359]

Same here

[@ken_danerdiest1]

I taped Smackdown that night on WPWR channel 50 and I saw it unfold. Thanks for another great video this week.

[@millerman8720]

Anyone else hum the David Flair theme song at random times during the day?

[@PedroBenolielBonito]

Yep. But I tend to sing the Mean Street Posse's more often.

[@onesaucynougat7471]

@@PedroBenolielBonitofr that songs a banger

[@twig8523]

No... I full throated sing the whole thing.

[@millerman8720]

@ can’t blame you. Also a jam

[@kaynwells6936]

Yep. And replacing the words to have anyone fit

[@th3gr81]

Foley’s character work and HHH’s performance really made a guy changing his clothes so impactful.

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

I like how the WWF arena lights had gotten brighter when we entered the year 2000. It looked way better than the lights being darker

[@alr68]

I've always preferred the darker, moodier lighting where you can't really tell how many people are in the audience

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

​@@alr68, Idk...it was always something better with the brighter lights. I guess because of the new millennium. And it felt like it was a time for change

[@FunsetSunset]

That intro promo deserves an award. Man, I'm so hyped for this episode and the ones to come! Thank you so much Wrestling Bios

[@extremeking425]

Angry Mick Foley is genuinely terrifying. He's always so happy and positive.

[@dimitrinicomanis]

This whole HHH and Cactus Jack feud is my favourite of all time! The street fight at the rumble is one of the best examples of in ring story telling there's ever been!

[@PoeticProphetic]

Vacant has the WCW title??? Vancant also held multiple seats in Congress at the same time!!!

[@AMFL3116]

Let's go vacant! 👏 👏 👏

[@KKKKKKK777js]

Historical week for Vacant. It won the WCW title twice and the American title at the same time.

[@jpVari]

that opening clip is amazing. How incredible to be so loved that people go crazy when you warn that you're going to switch to a different character. Edit - according to the book Ring of Hell, sid was told to put his foot under the rope as a safe guard

[@complexfellow4961]

I have always loved Mick Foley and reliving the war has given me countless reminders why. The Cactus Jack reveal is a classic moment. Simple but brilliant also.

[@dasdeke]

Best thing about Thursday. One thing I've noticed watching this series is how much Mick Foley help make other guys. You look at Austin, you look at The Rock, and you look at Triple H. They had some of their best career matches and angles with this guy. Foley would do the same for Edge and Randy Orton.

[@zlinedavid]

He had a whole series of matches with Taker in the mid-90s also.

[@dasdeke]

@zlinedavid yeah but taker was already a made guy at that point.

[@nickbanks7954]

Can't wait for Sunday for the Royal Rumble. The 2000 Royal Rumble is very underrated.

[@SophieCrane-o7v]

I Can't Wait for Royal Rumble 2000 either, My Brother got the VHS when we were Younger so watching the review on Sunday is going to bring back A Lot of Memories!🥲

[@Gibbo168]

Yeah me too was the first piece of wrestling I ever watched :)

[@zachsmith1634]

Indeed. We got to see Mae Young’s puppies! Historic moment!

[@nickbanks7954]

​@@zachsmith1634😂

[@rdrouynriv]

Royal Rumble 2000 is one of the best pay-per-views of WWF/WWE history.

[@nakamaswarrior292]

I still have the stench of WCW Souled Out 2000 on me....from when it aired live.

[@zlinedavid]

The only cure for that is sandblasting, I’m afraid.

[@djpooh2177]

💯🔥🔥 WWE in 2000 Great Years Awesome and wrestling bios reliving the war series so far Good all videos

[@iamdb1990]

Triple H's face when Mick announced Cactus Jack is just... *chef's kiss*

[@YusukeKnight]

Cactus Jack is my favorite character of Mick Foley

[@PeacenMind-v8p]

That Cactus Jack vs Triple H match at Royal Rumble was a blood bath! I think that match solidified H as a main eventer

[@TheEman590]

2000-2001 pre injury HHH was THE man in wrestling. His moves, his conditioning, his heel heat, he earned my respect as a main performer

[@MR.__G]

@@TheEman590his last stretch of matches in 01 were great. The title match vs Kurt at the rumble. The 3 stages of hell vs Austin. Wm 17 vs taker. Smackdown match vs Jeff for the ic title. Tag team match vs Jericho/benoit. He was on a tear and he definitely would’ve made the invasion angle better

[@linkvagar2336]

@@MR.__Gironically his quad ended up on a tear too!

[@williamsmith666]

​@@linkvagar2336woof.

[@StealthMarmot_]

Credit where it is due, Kevin Nash doing an Oz reference in his promo was clever as hell

[@zlinedavid]

Anyone can say what they will about Nash’s in ring work, but he was arguably the best they had on the mic during his WCW run.

[@dtcarpediem]

I’ve actually started the series completely over and use it to help me sleep at night. It’s not that it’s boring mind you, but laying down and listening to wrestling recaps helps a ton with my PTSD and Sleep Issues. Thanks my brother not sure if I’ve ever said this to you, but this series has truly been a Godsend 👊🏾🤘🏾

[@JasonPeck-pf6rn]

I work at a truck stop pilot and I’m glad u get watch wrestling bios

[@duanebird989]

I found this series at about episode 12, after I got caught up I haven't missed a reliving the war episode since. Love this channel, not just reliving the war, but ALL the other content you make, keep it up, all the love from Michigan.

[@PeterHowe228]

When you said about the Sid leg under the bottom rope safeguard, yes, Kevin Sullivan said exactly that on the Kayfabe Commentaries production "Kevin Sullivan and the end of WCW."

[@aaron_aj_knight_95]

What a coincidence, I was just watching a video on Cactus Jack entrance evolution.

[@stsolomon618]

The face that Triple H made when he the transformation of mankind to Cactus Jack on Smackdown was so good.

[@TheEman590]

Yeah it was. It reminded me of his freakout seeing Cactus on Raw in 1997.

[@lancewhanau8665]

😂 learn how spell. when he the transformation u idiot WTF

[@lancewhanau8665]

😂😂 go back to school 😂😂😂😂

[@stsolomon618]

@@TheEman590 hunter saw a ghost

[@TheEman590]

@stsolomon618 Oh yeah, big time

[@STANGl.-.l]

10:11 BROOO this Ahmed Johnson plunge is legendary,HE JUST DIES 😂😂😂

[@codymaxwell8452]

The mufuggin Blackman lore is why I keep coming back. Top notch

[@retepoteil]

To me the radicals coming over was the end for wcw

[@elementdavid85]

the crowed back then in wwe was just so much more alive!

[@aicbrian]

That Cactus Jack intro got me pumped!!

[@captainsworld1986]

Wrestling Bios, allow me to thank you for making this series! I've been watching wrestling since 1998 and I was only allowed to watch WCW at the time, so I guess you can say that I'm making up for lost time. Unfortunately, I missed the second half of 1999, but thank you for being a lifesaver!

[@rdrouynriv]

That Mankind/Cactus Jack promo with Triple H was so memorable. One of the best moments of wrestling in the 2000s.

[@borobinson7005]

RIP to Rick Flairs step son Sebastian who died by suicide at 24yo October 26th

[@labbaby189]

Recently? Good lord, that man lived a rough life. RIP

[@michaelaburns734]

This one is a Great Episode on Raw! That pop was insane. Cactus Jack is Back!

[@CarlB23]

I swear i forget what day of the week it is until i see wrestling bios uploaded

[@BigChucka419]

Last night Bubba and D Von put someone else thru a table 24 years later still going strong

[@zlinedavid]

I still love the moment they had Freddie Blassie say “DVon….GET THE TABLE”

[@jamesbounds]

Almost time for the 2000 Royal Rumble event.

[@ClosedGame75]

Anyone else looking forward to the ICONIC moment at the 2000 Royal Rumble, where Sensei Blackman bodyslams the chief high muckymuck of the Giant Robot Monsters at last? You know the one ... with Hulk Hogan and the ghost of Andre the Giant in attendance, acknowledging his accomplishment, of topping their Wreatlemania moment. Anyone? I can't be the only one to remember this amazing moment in wrestling history with such fondness ...

[@Jp808]

Bro cactus Jack coming back was probably my favorite wrestling memory

[@apslup]

I never knew about the kayfabe explanation from AA on why Benoit was stripped of the title. If Benoit had stayed in WCW, they could’ve used Sid’s foot being under the rope as a launching pad for an immediate new feud starting on this Nitro. It’s also worth noting that WCW didn’t officially count Benoit’s title win as it wasn’t listed on the WCW website while the company was still around

[@FelixHawthorne]

That was a 10/10 edit job on the Cactus Jack reveal

[@jim1242]

we are now at a point, where the backstage drama at WCW is more interesting than the storylines on nitro.

[@RyanRumbles434]

The Bulldog is a traitor and half robot? Blackman's got some receipts to cash on his ass!

[@jxw457]

Best WCW main event all year.

[@notsupposed2583]

I got chills watching the Cactus Jack reveal.

[@RustyShacklefordIrishHipHop]

That Cactus Jack Smackdown return is beyond iconic 🔥🔥🔥

[@KrissNunez]

I really needed this today. Thank you so much Wrestling Bios ❤

[@dmitch1983]

You've got the Jam!

[@canUsaythis]

Okay I grew up watching WCW World Wide every Friday night on Channel 5 *UK* at the start of Jan 2000 which was a selection on Matches from WCW Nitro and Thunder and I remember this Main Event and why DDP was one of my favourites with him going into the crowd and the people reacted plus the pop when he hits the Diamond Cutter BUT This was not the 1st ever Wrestling Match I ever saw. I will comment on it when I see it all I will say is it was a Tag Match

[@markfrank3307]

Made my night. Thank you Wrestling Bios.

[@casadycawlfield1019]

the greatest moment of the attitude era in my opinion, and i thank you so much for bringing it up.

[@TheRealAhoy]

Was wondering how you were going to handle the Cactus Jack transformation segment, exceeded my expectations, wwe editing dept. quality here.

[@Nogardo]

One of the best promos ever on that Smackdown. Gives me goosebumps ever single time.

[@laurenced2916]

Soon we'll see the Godfather of Soul Ernest The Cat Miller in the ring with James Brown

[@vciotoli2126]

Loved that Foley promo and Triple H really selling that Cactus Jack returning was a nuclear level threat.

[@eltornadoAfm]

After The Radicalz left, it was over for WCW

[@mattjames2699]

Nash tried stand up comedy but he blew a quad

[@DDWES]

* before

[@brucelaclair3168]

I honestly want to say I absolutely love the content u make it brings back amazing memories of good times in wrestling that I miss keep up the great work ❤

[@Xylem1]

It's a testament to the moment itself that you made a special intro for that Cactus Jack return. It's still one of the my all-time favourite moments in wrestling history and it still gives me goosebumps when I see it!

[@RetroGuy216]

Royal Rumble 2000 is one of THE best attitude era PPV's ever. Just a great PPV all around.

[@MrCromocrunch]

After all the craziness this week I definitely need some wrestling bios.

[@stuntpope]

I remember the Cactus Jack reveal like it was yesterday. Still got goosebumps watching it back in the intro. Great stuff as always

[@GriffinNoel1]

I saw thing with Kevin Sullivan years ago. If I recall he claimed Sid's foot was always going to be under the ropes as his long term plan was Sid vs. Nash. Benoit would have his run but lose to Nash than years end Sid would be in line to finally take the title as a face

[@Suchega_Uber]

Mick is so good. Chills all over again. Watching that made me feel like a child again.

[@22savagetv]

Peak HHH right here. And peak Foley. Monday Night Raw was can’t miss for me at this point in time.

[@barrymk400]

What an amazing opening to this episode.

[@iamlint4254]

My first ever show I went to was that smackdown. I'll never forget coming to school on Wednesday and telling all my friends what happened and no one believing me. Such a great moment.

[@AFCManUk]

Shane Helms? As in Hurricane Helms?

[@zlinedavid]

Affirmative. This is where Hurricane/Sugar Shane/Gregory Helms got his start. Yes, the gimmick was ridiculous even for the times, but personally..I thought it was decent comic relief.

[@daviddee9336]

The cactus jack reveal is still for me the best introduction to a gimmick I can remember. The first time he came to the WWF was awesome as well

[@dannytoeman]

16:53 long term story planning right there

[@the_derb_wanderer170]

That foley promo at the start was just so cool. Watching mankind literally transform into cactus jack, Foley is one of my all time favorites

[@Troytotheworld]

Here we are again boys. Cheers!

[@zachsmith1634]

I was looking forward to seeing Bio’s reaction to Bulldog attacking Blackman lol

[@MrPiragon]

love these every single week

[@hitman5694]

The way foley switched between beaten down cowardly mankind to cactus Jack is incredible story telling

[@derrickbuhonick3105]

My god… you know how to get a video HYPED!!! That opening had chills going through me. AWESOME!!

[@DavidJGarciaMedia]

Cactus Jack cold intro was perfection 🔥🔥🔥

[@AndyVanHalen]

I definitely did not fully appreciate the Cactus Jack reveal as a kid, but now it’s just a total goosebumps moment!! What a damn legend.

[@gatchywatchyentertainmentb2090]

ROYAL RUMBLE HERE WE COME!

[@Insomniaaron]

It's Thursday night and you know what that means! Reliving The War is here once more.

[@jameglittlejohn8585]

Love the intro and the video as always!!!

[@jbanks979]

Buff Bagwell in a solo nitro finale. Thats got to be the answer to a trivia question. (This poor company)

[@israelavilazambrano7943]

That Royal Rumble build up is giving me Goosebumps!

[@adamdavis1737]

This is one of my favorite moments growing up watching wrestling. This one will always stick with me. I marked out HARD at this

[@theirishhammer5986]

BANG BANG! Cactus jack is back! 🌵🌵🌵