WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 - The “Reliving The War” PPV Review

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WCW Bash at the Beach 1996 took place on July 7th in Daytona Beach, Florida. The event is one of the most important shows WCW ever presented as it features the Hulk Hogan heel turn that shook the world of professional wrestling.
Scott Hall and Kevin Nash left WWF to join WCW. Upon their arrival, The Outsiders said they wanted to take over World Championship Wrestling with Scott Hall saying the words “You Want a War? You’re gonna’ get one”. Hall and Nash promised a third man would join them at Bash at the Beach 96 for their match against Sting, Lex Luger and Macho Man Randy Savage, and the big revelation at Bash at the Beach sent shockwaves through-out the wrestling universe as Hulk Hogan joined Hall and Nash. Bash at the Beach 1996 would serve as a platform for the genesis of the nWo. The hostile takeover at this very pay per view would completely change WCW and the wrestling business.
Elsewhere on the show Disco Inferno takes on Dean Malenko, John Tenta and Big Bubba slug it out in a Carson City Silver Dollar match, Ric Flair challenges Konnan for the US title, and Rey Mysterio battles Psychosis.
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - Hero Wars Promo
03:28 - Rey Mysterio vs Psychosis
06:43 - John Tenta vs Big Bubba
09:38 - DDP vs Jim Duggan
11:19 - Dungeon of Doom / Horsemen Promos
12:31 - Public Enemy vs Nasty Boys
14:02 - Disco Inferno vs Dean Malenko
17:10 - Steve McMichael vs Joe Gomez
19:05 - Ric Flair vs Konnan
22:26 - Anderson & Benoit vs Taskmaster & Giant
25:55 - Build-up to the Hostile Takeover Match
28:41 - Hall, Nash & The Third Man vs Luger, Savage & Sting
32:32 - Hulk Hogan Turns Heel
35:11 - Final thoughts / Credits
#wcw #Wrestling #nWo

[@WrestlingBios]

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[@evilpooky]

Damn it's shame I already got the game.

[@beepboop204]

youve made me fall in love with your delicious, dulcet tons

[@BORRRK]

GET THAT MONEY BIG BOY

[@christophernicholson20]

1996: Sting Luger and Savage vs Hall, Nash and the third man Hogan formation of the NWO. 1998 2 years later those 3 Sting, Luger and Savage would eventually join the NWO Wolfpac. Makes no sense

[@SinStar87]

with these newer additions, your old to new playlist is screwy, any chance you can fix it and change it to chronological?

[@everyonelovesmajima]

The most important thing we learned on this night was that Bobby Heenan was right all along.

[@Thor-Orion]

They call him The Brain for a reason!

[@DrDoomBloom]

Hahaha so true

[@manuelchavarria]

I always thought it would've been great if that had been the one time Heenan had shown relief that Hogan was there -- Hogan comes out, Heenan says something like "I never thought I'd see the day when I was happy to see Hulk Hogan, but here it is!" and then Hogan turns.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@manuelchavarria but it was significant

[@Thor-Orion]

@@manuelchavarria but Heenan and the announcers weren't told the finish.

[@timbartschwolfman]

Tony Schiavone's final words before The PPV went off the air "Hulk Hogan you can go to Hell, We're out of here, Straight to Hell"

[@smokeyfizzle]

Me and my boys still say that to this day lol it was hilarious to hear that then the headphones dropping

[@kevinpayton2664]

The night that changed the business. Hulk Hogan shocked the wrestling world.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Very significant in 96

[@michaelnugent9758]

Very significant in 2023

[@louisvelez40]

Arguably the greatest heel turn in wrestling history. Changed the landscape of wrestling forever. Hall, Nash and Hogan showed how to draw nuclear heat and the genesis of the NWO.

[@mikescott8903]

How dare you... everyone knows the man with the greatest turn was EL DANDY and who are any of us to doubt that?

[@JokersVsZombies]

Greatest heel turn ever

[@adamant5906]

Wrong. People have established elsewhere that it was, in fact, Sid off the top rope.

[@RCT1963]

‘Arguably’...???????

[@erisi236]

Hogan really got the word "organization" in his head that night

[@SpiritSoaring13]

In the Superdome, brother!

[@johnwright9049]

Bash at the Beach 1996 is the exact moment where the Monday night war really got into motion.

[@lexkanyima2195]

A big bang

[@johnwright9049]

@@lexkanyima2195 And also where the downfall of WCW really began.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@johnwright9049 why a downfall ?

[@johnwright9049]

@@lexkanyima2195 WCW started relying on booking mainly the nwo storylines to the detriment for the most part of their other talent.

[@Drsm2603]

@@johnwright9049 I wouldnt say that because the Nwo got booked very good in the beginnings and got popular sooo fast.. but as the years went on they shat themselfs with the Storyline.. I would say the downfall begins as the fingerpoke of doom happened.. or WWF getting the hype with the Austin/Mcmahon Storyline and WCW desperately trying to counter WWF

[@robertlee9602]

The historic event is here. Changed wrestling forever.

[@xdashocho698]

I literally choked on a some tea when you said Duggan lost his punch power by 80% and had his face on a FF7 menu.

[@jasonmccrank4981]

Easily The Hulkster's best promo. For all of his anxiety around turning heel, he went out there and delivered. Yes, the multiple leg drops wound the crowd up, but he had to sell it effectively on the mic, and he did. Brother.

[@1000bip]

This was the one and only WCW pay per view I ever bought. I didn’t even see it live. I bought the encore on Tuesday night purely because of the Hogan heel turn. It was weird watching it. The whole world went topsy turvy. Also give Jimmy Hart some credit for climbing that pole. It was so high!

[@Thor-Orion]

Jimmy Hart was a solid athlete! He wrestled at the start of his career.

[@Ron-R1]

Not just one of the best heel Turns in Wrestling History, but also one of the best Promos of all Time by Hulk Hogan! He changed the Buiness twice! First in the 80´s for WWF and here 96 for WCW! He truly is one of the GOAT.

[@shanelorrison5224]

Exactly. Hogan is the only wrestler I can think of that kickstarted 2 different boom periods in pro wrestling.

[@mikescott8903]

...jumpin Jeff Farmer has entered the chat....

[@TheImapotato]

@@mikescott8903 ..... ...... ..... ...... YUP! ....

[@rayb.1180]

@Ron how can u say “1 of the goats?”hogan is the goat… best babyface (80’s) best heel (90’s)…he crushed dreams with that heel turn

[@jubeaumont6305]

Ok terry

[@mols89]

This, right here, is the episode everybody was looking forward to!

[@mtthwdnns]

Facts Finally

[@MrJuggalo909]

Dude actually yes.

[@Milli2X]

Lmao imagine the 3rd man was Glacier

[@captainn2094]

The beginning of the NWO at bash of the beach never gets old to watch.

[@mtthwdnns]

Forver 7:04

[@RottenPopReviews]

That was some top tier level enthusiasm for the hero wars

[@Thor-Orion]

I think his family has been kidnapped. Ryan, blink twice if you need our help!

[@gp.5989]

The heel turnnobody saw coming.

[@brian_b_music]

@@Thor-Orion He did say he was going to be on holiday for 2 weeks didn’t he? The plot thickens!😂

[@chindub6563]

Definitely looking forward to reliving the war coming back next week

[@330wiz7]

Same these compilations have been great while he's on break. But I'm ready to get back to the Monday night wars. I absolutely LOVE this channel this dude is amazing. 💪

[@Bit2brain]

Broke my ankle hours before this event. Was so jacked to see who the third man was I had to get home to watch the ppv before going to the hospital. Hours later we were still talking about it and waited until the next day to go the hospital.

[@Thor-Orion]

I'm surprised you didn't walk to school uphill both ways in the snow the following day...

[@standardofexcellence]

You are allright now I hope bro

[@Youtuube304s]

@@Thor-Orion don't back talk your elders.

[@aceassn716]

It was summer when this happened unless they live in Alaska or Antarctica haha

[@Thor-Orion]

@@Youtuube304s sorry dad.

[@d.ink3d]

the day that changed wrestling forever, legendary

[@mikebuglione32]

This is the moment that brought me back. Watched in the 80’s, but lost interest around 92-93. I heard Hall & Nash showed up on Nitro, watched maybe 1 or 2 before this PPV. Was hooked til 2000, now forever a fan of that era.

[@DyspotikOriginal]

@10:15 the ff7 menu!! Great work as always Ryan! Also great to hear you talk about reliving the war with confidence. One of if not the best series on KZbin to date.

[@fitness65]

One of my favorite heel turns in wrestling of all time I'll never forget that moment

[@DebitAdams]

I remember watching the Hogan turn live as a 10 year old. I was so shocked.

[@Rob-rx3jw]

I'[m with you! I was 12. Even paid for it myself. Best money I spent up to that time.

[@DebitAdams]

@Rob My dad had a Blackbox in the day so I watched all the WWF/WCW PPVs 😆

[@Rob-rx3jw]

@@DebitAdams Jealous.

[@stefansachs9911]

But Hogan had done the right thing. It would have been wrong for him to pose as a Babyface again, WCW Savior or whatever. If you had listened very carefully, you had heard Months before that the Audience had not only reacted positively to Hulk Hogan. But also sayings like Boring or Hogan sucks could be heard. So it was Time to try something different and it was worth it.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

I didn't watch this live but when I heard what happened, my initial response was "W H A T??" and it was enough to get me paying attention to WCW for a few months. Excellent job on their part.

[@benespinosa6725]

Hulk Hogan Turning Heel @ Bash at the beach 1996 was an awesome moment Bash at the beach 1996 was an amazing PPV And this was an amazing PPV Review

[@DJDoubleCee]

I cracked up when when Tony Schvonie told Hulk Hogan to go to hell at the end of the PPV 😆

[@KingGoku32794]

"Hulk Hogan you can go to hell... straight to hell"

[@williamchappell9858]

The heel turn was a total game changer

[@josephchaparro1037]

I love how you use music from WCW/NWO World Tour and Revenge the music in those games are Awesome and go well with the live action. 😎👍

[@Ragan31687]

12:52 I love Dusty’s call of this spot. He freaks out about the rubber shark as he calls it.

[@WarhawkBeyond2040]

The night that history was made when Hulk Hogan shocked the entire world by turning to the dark side while delivering a jaw dropping moment that no one will ever forget and one that still gets talked about today

[@tythegolfer6279]

He teased the Darkside for a year prior

[@christophernicholson20]

There was rumors that Sting was eventually going to be the choice as the third man, who knows how that scenario would have played out can you imagine

[@wet-read]

@@christophernicholson20 I heard that nobody knew for sure until it actually happened. Which if true is totally crazy!

[@lukethornley3287]

The PPV that changed the course of the Monday Night Wars

[@andysanchez1215]

How did it changed the course is it because WWF started doing better storylines?

[@paranormedic]

Facts

[@sylentknight]

@@andysanchez1215 83 weeks happened

[@northcliffe4lyfe]

Respect to Jimmy Harts pole climbing skills

[@roguerifter9724]

The heel turn felt across the universe...

[@badmaninc.536]

Oh it certainly was the biggest heel turn, but I put forward that the heel turn that really made everyone go “oooh good goddamn no!” And really feel it physically, was Big Sid Vicious’s “heel turn” at Sin 2001.

[@Summertimeblues28]

I watched this live on PPV (aka the black box) way back in 1996. Still one of my favourite wrestling memories. Opening match was great.

[@beaupierrebondurant5651]

The leg drop heard round the world.

[@CGaboL]

I've been waiting for this since you started uploading the PPVs from the Monday Night War. It didn't disappoint.

[@FilmdudeJC94]

3 things come to mind when I think Bash at The Beach 96, the amazing set, that Seal theme song which the outsider would use and the whole main event from start to end. Also amazing work as always Bio’s 😊

[@kes9684]

Crazy to think after this ppv and the 18months following this ppv that the company had folded within 5yaers

[@iamthewalruscuckookachoo1372]

Still hits me every single time i see Hogan drop the leg on Savage. That moment was imo the greatest heel turn ever.

[@Norma-uc8dy]

Hogan's heel turn was the culmination of a grudge with Randy Savage for winning the title at World War 3. They didn't really connect the storylines, but ultimately, that's really why Hogan turned heel on Randy.

[@lexkanyima2195]

So why it did make sense ?

[@Norma-uc8dy]

@@lexkanyima2195 Macho Man won the WCW title in the World War 3 match, but Hogan wasn't eliminated.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@Norma-uc8dy but was it bit of a part then ?

[@Norma-uc8dy]

@@lexkanyima2195 I don't understand the question.... but back in 1995, Hulk Hogan was upset that Macho Man won the title at World War 3.

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@Norma-uc8dy yes, but did you saw it coming ?

[@randallrigney420]

I was 13 in 96 and was a nWo maniac, and yes those shirts were everywhere.

[@defyfailure3198]

I remember, and this was with out a doubt the most insane to happen in wrestling. All the lead up, the build… it was like the rest of the matches were there to make you wait. So incredibly mind blowing.

[@ShowTymeDollarS850]

Hogan's demeanor was a lil 2 noticable.. he should have had that Hogan energy the whole entrance.. and Heenan kinda threw the idea up and spoiled it.. still a monumental moment in wrestling

[@KingLex87]

Next to JR Tony Schivone always has the perfect reaction to heel turns from the Formation of The NWO to Regal getting knocked out by MJF

[@darklordojeda]

WCW cruiser weight division during this time period was some of the best wrestling I had ever seen. Loved the luchadores and the Asian cruisers, I watched those matches for quality wrestling and everything else for the storylines. La Parka was my favorite.

[@slavaukraini1991]

It truly was, it was sad later on when they used a lot of them as jobbers on Thunder to give some midcarders or people in storylines a push. Eddie's LWO was a good idea in kayfabe 😊❤

[@jamesfinendale4898]

Thanks for the videos. They are great. I never realized how little hulk hogan actually worked

[@mrf19741]

This was the very first PPV I ever ordered and I never forget how my jaw dropped when Hogan turned Heel! The collective minds of my friends and I were all blown!🤯

[@troywright359]

Even though there were loud boos, there were fans applauding Hogan, and he even got a small Hogan chant after telling the fans to stick it. Rewatching the fans is interesting, some cheer, some boo, some are excited, some hold their head in their hands schocked.

[@thetruthiswhatitis7599]

Hands down, the best ppv WCW ever had, from start to finish

[@janelleallison3866]

I remember watching this ppv live when I was 10 and just feeling like wtf just happened.

[@Retro_Gamer_89]

That WCW/NWO Revenge Music in the beginning 🔥

[@will4486]

“A referee distraction that allows woman to get in the ring to kick konnan in the ko-nads” is perhaps my favorite joke in wrestling bios history

[@aceassn716]

Watching this ppv at our aunt Donnas house about 20 of us The heelturn/betrayal/legdrops heard around the world All of our phonelines were busy that night! Not to mention vcrs making the ppv money back in no time haha My fam and I didnt even sleep that night wild teens then haha Thanks for everything Aunt Donna

[@TaliaIGhul]

This PPV was a nexus event in wrestling. WCW reached it's zenith, Hall and Nash solidified thenselves as certified stars, and Hulk Hogan showed us he's willing to adapt to the times when he reinvented himself.

[@Norma-uc8dy]

6:51 boss man and earthquake, its a rematch the fans waited six years for ! they last met at the survivor series showdown in 1990

[@brian_b_music]

22:32 “Through the plops and splashes.”😂😂😂😂

[@bbugaj999]

I still remember watching this live. I was a few weeks short of turning 18, and i had just finished high school. I was on summer vacation and most of my friends were out of town, so my dad and i watched the PPV. I remember how stunned i was. I started listening to "83 Weeks" last year, and I was really surprised how much was left to the last minute.

[@garyhall7867]

I was at the GAB when Bischoff got the power bomb. As my friend I were leaving, I say, man that was a pretty damn good show. I haven't seen anything like that from WCW in years. Wonder if they will keep it going? Yeah, I'd say they did

[@landeny65]

I remember wondering where hogan was in the lead up to this night. But even as he walked down the aisle I never in a million years would have thought the night would have ended the way it did.

[@OldSchoolCurt]

Macho man has the coolest outfits!

[@TheEman590]

And only he could pull them off, especially the cowboy hats and crazy colors. On any other wrestler, it would've looked ridiculous. That's how great Randy was. "Snap into a Slim Jim! Oooh Yeah!"

[@OldSchoolCurt]

@@TheEman590 facts

[@tripleh327]

Watching rey snd psycosis and comparing it with the action in ring that established stars put on like macho hogan e co really is amazing They were incredible Really a joy to see Wcw struck gold with the cruiser weight division but always treated them like second class citizen

[@AmazingGuy13]

What a historic moment

[@THEBODYPRACTICE]

Great recap on what became a legendary moment in the wrestling world. Thanks for your time and work in these videos!

[@RipcordVids]

Seeing Hacksaw Jim Duggan losing by clean pinfall is like seeing a Unicorn

[@Nickbragg97129]

I’ve been waiting on this for a long time. Keep up the great content bud. You’re on the road to be the GOAT on KZbin

[@hrlgold]

This was the real start of the Monday night wars, this was when the war got good

[@bisselbock]

Man, that WCW/nWo Revenge theme song again 💕💕

[@tjjordan4207]

I was just checking last night to see if you had a review of this PPV and was sad to see that you didn't (but I found Wrestling With Wregret's review, so I had something to watch while eating homemade tacos). Now, just barely 24 hours later, I'm treated with Wrestling Bio's version of the night Hogan turned heel. Sweet!

[@hi_paulhere86]

I love this channel! Keep up the awesome work!

[@Norma-uc8dy]

the very next night on Raw, it turned to have Ultimate Warrior's last match. would have loved for Warrior to have done more in the WWF in 1996.

[@lexkanyima2195]

A huge move material

[@923crono]

He could have easily been the main guy for wwf for the late 90s. He blew it with his inflated ego.

[@jasonmerced718]

Flair's pink robe is my absolute favorite. Only the Nature boy can pull that off WHOOOOO

[@kelvin19888]

The Bash at The Beach every Wrestling fan will not forget

[@adriandelacroix]

Slight audio hiccup at 3:18. Not too big a deal. 😉 Great stuff as always.

[@nal101]

Clicked so fast! Been waiting for this!

[@ToysToolsandTales]

Love to see the the wolf pack gear from the very beginning.

[@MikeyMike-uu3fe]

1996 was such an interesting year......nWo...Yankees win WS...Colorado vs Detroit Red Wings rivalry....MJ and the Bulls....2Pac killed..East vs West beef..Blockbuster movies...AND MORE

[@karlitosway7474]

Definitely the apex year of the 90s

[@kevinpayton2664]

Cowboys-Steelers in Super Bowl XXX

[@MikeyMike-uu3fe]

@@kevinpayton2664 Absolutely

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@karlitosway7474 1995 was

[@augustuswayne9676]

Great video 👍 . I always look forward to your uploads .

[@HereticalKitsune]

Macho Man with the Stinger warpaint looks awesome, I love it.

[@jknight1984]

@@crimsonelite214yeah but it doesn't matter. It's RANDY SAVAGE. The Cream of the Crop!!

[@S_B-]

Regarding the dean malenko vs disco inferno match: this is a perfect example of why kurt angle us one of my favorite wrestlers of all time: he combines malenkos expertise with infernos trolling work of the crowd. The best of both worlds.

[@jjbjjb273]

It's really fascinating to watch wcw pre nwo

[@Thor-Orion]

It was a lot of bullocks for a few very high spots. Like the Hollywood Blondes for instance.

[@harshckuk]

The night which put Monday night wars into overdrive

[@fyrman757]

Greatest day in wrestling history!!! Period!!! Love Hulk as a heel!!!!

[@lawandabailey7480]

I know what Sting said that night. He said the Unknown makes him nervous as all get out, the Unknown sends chills up and down his spine, the Unknown gives him goosebumps all over his body. That's all I remember because my temperature was rising. Hotness overload.❤

[@firewalker1372]

Turning point for WCW: 1996 bash at the beach. WWFs turning point: 1998/Attitude Era. Come on 12/15, back to our regular scheduled program

[@williamchappell9858]

This Bash at the Beach was the best one ever July 7 1996 also my mom's bday she turned 56 on that day Well anyway it was the most anticipated pay per views in WCW history Hogan Hall & Nash turned wrestling upside down in one spectacular night

[@lorenzoalsobrooks739]

I'll always remember how Bobby Heenan erroneously almost gave away the Hogan heel turn before it happened by saying "but who's side is he on?"

[@wet-read]

Not sure it can be called erroneous, as he had a long standing kayfabe (real life, too?) dislike of Hogan. His reaction was in character for him. Though I suppose it is arguable in terms of logistics.

[@shanelorrison5224]

I get a chuckle out of thinking that Sting helped Savage and Luger with the face paint. 😅

[@adrianpadilla1825]

I have been waiting for wrestling bios to cover this event of WCW because I had never seen this whole pay-per-view . I only saw the clip of Hogan turning heel and forming the New World Order. 👍👍😎😎 And thanks lots

[@sithvsjedi9696]

The one we have all been waiting for 👊🏼

[@ieblack37]

The Disco Inferno intro video cutaways are always a favorite of mine.

[@actuallyweems]

It was about the time this came out a mean gene burger opened up in my little town. I ate there all the time as a kid who loved wrestling. I miss it. I also met mean gene there.

[@spangly_J]

I got 2 words for ya. Happy Holidays!

[@PlatinumRoseLady]

Did...did you guys just see some little anime looking dude come on the screen and start talking or have I finally had too many sugar cookies?

[@timomajere]

Oh.. Ohhh man... Jeeeezzus! It's THAT PPV. THE most spoken about PPV in probably wrestling history. THis ones got such strong memories, i remember where I was, what i was doing, WHO i was with and even what i was eating! ( Nacho Cheese Cheetos) Thank you for speed reading my memories and slowing down on the good parts! Happy Holidays to you , however you wish to celebrate them.

[@jfoxxbrowning]

Wrestling Bios makes my Sunday

[@lavarivy2259]

Scott Hall showed up in "Era appropriate denim" Vee Infuso 🤣

[@therealhatchet]

You know what I've never in my entire life downloaded a game KZbin video, but the way you straight up s*** down the people paying you in order to do it? I loved it Just absolutely total amount of overall some collectively given with still a zero amount of f*** lol I'm so proud thank you for that

[@ryblack5032]

The Event that Changed The Wrestling Business Forever ♥️♥️♥️💪💪💪

[@bradleybailey6254]

Is Rey the only active wrestler left from that show? Crazy he was there that night and is still wrestling in WWE. Guess you could say Sting is still active too.

[@stevengrvp]

So glacier isn't the 3rd guy

[@heisensaul5538]

I was hoping it was Mabel.

[@roccojamison89gooker51]

Steve Blackman would have been great as the 3rd guy

[@stevengrvp]

@@roccojamison89gooker51 it should have been Steve mutha fukin blackman

[@heisensaul5538]

@@roccojamison89gooker51 he would have been a one man NWO.

[@riazuddin4920]

It all seemed so promising in 1996...