"Reliving The War": Episode 185.5 - May 24th 1999 (WCW Nitro)

[@WrestlingBios]

Hey everyone. The info in this video is pretty outdated already ; the OHF donation amount is now over £2k! I will likely make the donation at the end of this month instead. Will keep you all posted. Thanks to everyone who bought a shirt, sent a superchat or just watched the videos.

[@Hill-Rhino]

You said thank you to the fans for being cool. You're welcome dude. Your show and commentary is Fun, enjoyable. And. You're like a brother who loves Wrestling. And Funny AF. later

[@phillipmcglynn2150]

Amazing work my guy 🤙

[@ashes2ashes20]

This has been one of my favorite YT channels for years, and seeing the respect put into the Owen videos just elevates to a higher level for me.

[@ashes2ashes20]

Seeing the response for the Owen videos kinda gives me a little hope for humanity. R.I.P. Owen James Hart

[@GeorgeStLouis]

Best part is its like 5000 in cdn bucks!!

[@millerman8720]

Congrats to reliving the war Legend Steve “ Mongo” McMicheal for making the NFL Hall of Fame

[@michaelreich4827]

It's nice, but it was a sympathy vote. If he was a HoFer, he would've gotten in 20 years ago.

[@g-dub5272]

It’s crazy how the illness regressed him to what he looks like today

[@tomcruiiseship9461]

​@@g-dub5272life can be a cruel joke sometimes...

[@commanderjoj6426]

I’m so happy that Mongo is getting this honor. Really wish it’d happened before the illness progressed to this point, but it’s a well deserved honor.

[@JerH24]

Congrats

[@InsomniacRocker]

"... and we have a DQ finish in Nitro's main event". Probably the most common phrase over the last few years of this show.

[@bryanmack4054]

“Folks, we are out of time…see you next week!”

[@mentalphilanthropist35]

Oh, thanks for ruining it! Spoilers man. 😂😂😂😂

[@seannewberry7941]

I LEGIT felt the breeze on that Dandy drop kick.

[@kidwaryodproduction]

Not gonna lie. It happened a lot when I played WWF Smackdown 2 😆

[@venomsnekko]

The David Flair segments are quickly becoming my favourite part of this show lmao

[@willalvarez6773]

David " Nothing but air " Flair. I did have secondhand embarrassment seeing that drop kick.

[@WillFeral420]

He needs a logo now like Air Jordan 😂 but just a silhouette of him just standing there lol

[@russellshort810]

need some david flair merch

[@WrestlingBios]

@@WillFeral420 Legit lol'd at this

[@WillFeral420]

@@WrestlingBios I smell some sort of David Flair merch incoming 😂

[@MrFuzzRhythm]

Samoa Joe stealing from David Flair

[@mcfadyenmaffoo]

The David Flair reactions are a contender for future Wrestling Bios GOAT segments.

[@nal101]

That drop toehold and drop kick are just otherworldly.

[@Obscusion2]

Looking forward to the eventual "David Flair in 1999 & 2000" supercuts from Wrestling Bios.

[@russellshort810]

😂

[@LarsOfTheMohicans]

You know when you hit the R shoulder button in the N64 AKI wrestling games and most guys will just comically puff up their chests and no-sell even heavy strikes? David Flair hit the R button on that dandy dropkick.

[@usamazahid3882]

I wanna see a compilation of David Flair no selling in videos made by him, so that I can send it to Ross.

[@MrE51917]

After how heavy the OTE and Raw is Owen episodes where, we all needed that Dropkick

[@thehauntedexplorers1738]

David Flair's matches are becoming my favourite part of Reliving the War

[@19seandel78]

I'm at a point to looking for David Flair matches every week and not caring for the rest of the shows. 😂😂😂

[@negrosuave9315]

Did he die?

[@StageRight123]

@@negrosuave9315 He's still alive. You're thinking of his brother Reid Flair, who died of an overdose in 2013.

[@RefereeBennyG]

Hello, my name is Benny Gordon and I actually work for a few wrestling companies in Colorado as a referee. A little after I started training, I started watching this series in mid 2022 and have been watching ever since. From that period all the way until October of 2023, I used to ref every Thursday, so I would be listening to new episodes of Reliving The War on the way to the company I work at which would get me even more excited to ref. This series even helped me answer a fellow wrestler's question about Goldust's shattered dream finisher. I just wanted to say my thank yous and give you the flowers you deserve for such an entertaining and well put together series.

[@markwiththesea268]

I absolutely went to the Nitro Grill. My grandparents lived in Vegas when I was a kid, and I cajoled my dad into taking me. I got the Macho Man Nachos and took a picture with one of Flair's robes. The waiters were dressed as referees and did not look happy to be there.

[@laurenced2916]

Last week I managed to find the Owen Hart Hart Of Gold DVD at a local CEX shop for £8. I bought it straight away.

[@brianshields7485]

Lucky you these WWE DVDs will harder to find now that WWE have stopped producing them I expect their prices will go up on Amazon and eBay

[@num1Jaysta]

@@brianshields7485 I have so many from the 2000's and I'm glad to have them.

[@maraa4203]

I was at this Nitro. During the commercial break after Macho Man attacked Nash, Nash got on the mic and said "Hey Mach, $hits on", a little nod to what he did the next week.

[@jim1242]

9:40 - David Flair channeling Neo from the Matrix with that dodge

[@pathutchison7688]

Hey man, I just want to say that this show is the highlight of my week. Life is pretty crappy in general and it’s nice to have something fun to look forward to. I know I’m not alone I’m feeling this way. This is a great community and reading the comments every week is half the fun. Just wanted to say thanks.

[@indecent0079]

You are not alone. ❤

[@ryanmacbain5173]

Mate I have been in tears at the drop kick section. “David Flair, you mad man” killed me 😂

[@brettb7221]

I love the class you showed with covering the Owen stuff. You didn't have to do that but just the fact that you did shows that you aren't just a great KZbinr but a great person as well.

[@KINGMONKEY1989]

I've just spent the last 5 minutes laughing at David Flairs no sell on that drop kick from el dandy. No wonder it kept getting replayed 😂

[@tripleh327]

david flair the only man that can break wrestling bios professional attitude

[@dhosea101]

Hearing wrestling bios break every time we see David flair wrestle will never stop being funny

[@robfigures]

The TV ratings battle likely wasn't addressed due to the circumstances of Raw Is Owen, but if anyone is curious, Raw jumped to a 7.2 this week and Nitro fell to a 3.1

[@num1Jaysta]

Ouch

[@jasonsanders8797]

IDK why, but the blank expression on the face of the red shirt guy in the background watching the El Dandy drop kick just has me rolling!

[@LostChrisB]

I can just imagine the thought going through his head, ‘I paid to watch this?’ But more importantly I just noticed the guy to the right and down from red shirt guy, that drop kick was so singular that he immediately gets on the phone to call somebody!

[@PunkRJH90]

Real classy of DDP & Bam Bam with their respects to Owen despite being Heels at the time.

[@RobJaskula]

Absolutely dying at Mr Perfect's rap remix 😂😂😂

[@nicoloco6569]

The Curt Hennig rap is hilarious 😂

[@tapemaster]

The footage of "The Dropkick" needs to be incorporated into the RTW intro. Classic.

[@FerraristDX]

Wrestling Bios needs a Botchamania-style intro for Reliving the War, with all the memes from the series.

[@chrishollister80]

I absolutely bought a Horsemen shirt today! I live about 45 mins from Greensboro, and I'll be attending Sting's retirement match in that sweet merch to take care of Horsemen business down at the Coliseum next month at Revolution.

[@theirishhammer5986]

I’m busting out laughing watching the dandy flair match 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 we need more of these funny David flair moments wrestling bios great work man

[@aroundtheworldsports3063]

The unedited Flair matches are rapidly becoming my favorite parts of RTW

[@nikkyrelihan2473]

That David Flair match and your commentary were gold 😂

[@johnstonkevin11]

Went to the Nitro Cafe in Vegas on a family vacation when I was about 10. I remember getting the "Goldberger"

[@PhillipCummingsUSA]

I love how you made Mr Perfect's rap into perfection

[@heisensaul5538]

We got a new meme on this channel :)

[@kidwaryodproduction]

His face in this one remind me of Brutus Beefcake 😆

[@bobmonkey420]

The greatest dropkicks known to man.

[@Mujangga]

I love the way El Dandy looks at the ref after that dropkick.

[@beatdown444]

i cant be the only one who's face lights up when the new reliving the war drops.... makes me feel like a teenager all over again. thank you for your amazing work on these.

[@AllieRX]

17:00-17:40 Oh my God it's happening! The best storyline from 1999 WCW!

[@garyv2498]

Curt Hennig rap "song" is an instant classic. Had me busting my gut with laughter.

[@michaelkeller5927]

These david flair match commentaries have me in tears 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@FilmdudeJC94]

I find it interesting that the new blood vs millionaires club (it’s technically not but hear me out) storyline or vibe I could say started all the way back in May 99. A reason I love this series is seeing things that happened way before it would eventually become huge or seeing the seeds of an idea lay that would eventually blossom.

[@PowerfulFox]

The Curt Hennig bit absolutely creased me. That's excellent. 😂

[@AdamS-argonwow]

David Flair has become my new favorite wrestler of all time thanks to this series.

[@martinkoehler3631]

I was able to eat at the Nitro Grill when I was younger. Its was fun. It was standard Hard Rock style food. They had past PPVs playing on TVs. Wish there were still places like it today.

[@azapro911]

Wow, David Flair was absolutely brutal. For all the focus on the dropkick spot, it's that drop toehold which absolutely slays me. 😂

[@ComaAlpha]

RIP Owen. You are not a nugget.

[@LwandaMandla-eo3io]

Had a rough few hours today due to stressful life stuff. Really needed this. Thanks Bios

[@patrickdalton361]

David "Just Stands" Flair. Absolute brilliance in that nickname.

[@DanielRojas-jh6ld]

That killed me "That dropkick doesn't work for me brother" 😅😅😂

[@retepoteil]

8:59 David flairs face getting his face slapped before a match. I laughed to hard at that one 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@billbrasky9856]

This video took me 36 minutes to watch because I kept rewinding the David Flair match… Hilarious… I look forward to his match every week lmao

[@shawn9753]

Just bought two shirts man! You are the best KZbinr. No drama, no hate, just love! Watch every video you ever make. Was hard to watch the last couple but I’ll support you since you are supporting a great cause. Love your community!

[@TheDorkKnight5419]

Let's jam it up. I look forward to this every week

[@syphon_filter84]

I've been watching you for years and I swear I've never laughed as hard at anything is that David Flair segment 😂😂

[@DoctorZomboo]

I can't see Sgt Parker without thinking of the Louis Theroux bit 😁

[@ericdravenX00X]

Finally caught up with the Best Series on the platform.. Thanks Wrestling Bios!

[@Godzilla1982]

I had a horrible day, I'm sick, I can't stop puking...but Rappin' Curt Hennig and your unbridled joy from watching David Flair do what he calls wrestling gave me the strength to make it at least one more day.

[@dustintellsjokes]

Hot Rod dropping a Star Wars reference mid promo is magical

[@AquamentusLives]

Yeah, it made me realize this weeks nitro was the same week episode 1 released.

[@AmazingGuy13]

David Flair vs. El Dandy the match of the century.

[@symong1976]

5* match according to Meltza, if in tokyo dome on AEW

[@heisensaul5538]

@@symong1976 and my god that star rating would be off the charts if Kenny and/or the Young Bucks would have made an appearance in that match.

[@AllieRX]

Best no-sell ever from David Flair! 😂🤣

[@joelotion21]

I did actually eat at the Nitro Grill. I remember the food being fine, nothing spectacular, but the restaurant was pretty much empty. This would have been 1999 or possibly 2000. Can’t remember much else except buying a Ric Flair pin for my uncle was a huge fan

[@BravePip]

For some reason, I never realized how big Van Hammer was in the ring before seeing him with Chavo in this one. Great episode as always!

[@criminalmindsgirl2936]

Great job for the donations! Rest In Peace Owen Hart! ❤️🙏😢

[@trevorlavin8179]

Finally all caught up! I can’t get enough of this jam up series thats had a chin lock on me since I started binging in December!

[@aealum2004]

David Flair vs. El Dandy I give a 10/10 on the best match of the year. Thank you WB for what you have done with this series and your contribution to the Owen Hart Family and Foundation.

[@ComaAlpha]

To be fair, Dandy didn't make physical contact so David might have thought it was better to not sell the dropkick.

[@namikstudios]

Yep I agree, David was right not to bump for that, it would have looked terrible if he had. Only good thing he did in the match.

[@MisfitOutfit]

Died laughing at the dinner table during the David Flair match with the drop kick "bump" . Worth the odd looks

[@teedapo]

Cant wait for a david flair compilation

[@mizer9510]

God bless Curt Hennig. He was so damn funny. One of the few reasons why I was still watching WCW sporadically in 1999.

[@kristophernash3626]

I've fallen way behind so playing catch up thru the playlist. And the was the best way to do it considering what happened. Look forward to see how much you made for the foundation.

[@FerraristDX]

The Monday night of tears: Raw is Owen caused us tears of sorrow, David Flair's Nitro match caused us tears of laughter. Certainly what we needed after the heavy stuff recently.

[@omarvazquez3355]

Wrestling Bios. The Wrestling goat on KZbin 🐐 👑

[@michaelaburns734]

Wow I really appreciate that everyone paid respect to Owen Hart that night.

[@pushon10]

17:11 OMG that was one of the funniest things in WCW history! XD

[@levijones938]

I’ve religiously watched your videos on Thursdays but a busy holiday season caused me to miss a few months. But on returning the first video I saw was the over the edge then the raw is Owen both had my grown ass crying… love your videos love your community.. thanx for being consistent in what you do

[@Nicksuavemusic]

Your David flair commentary always puts me in a good mood

[@jessegarcia5385]

It’s a honor to be part of this community 👍thanks for the vids bro!!

[@bug5258]

I just wanted to say congrats to Mongo who was inducted into the NFL hall of fame.... he does nothave a lot of time left I'm glad he was alive for the news....

[@joemills931]

Great content as always and, thanks for the laughs with the David Flair match much needed after reliving the Owen stuff and, the tragedy that happened here in Kansas city yesterday tookmy mind off stuff.

[@user-bd6gc1jj9z]

Eric Bischoff himself said he visited the Grill and it was absolutely disgusting

[@Donna_A-long.distance-boo_76]

I ate lunch at the Nitro Grill in May 2000. Food was very much like a Hard Rock Cafe or Planet Hollywood. I had the glasses our cocktails were served in for 15 plus years. Drinks had wrestling related names like Power-slam rum punch and Big Sexy on the Beach or something.

[@Ty-douken]

Loved the live reaction to the David Flair match, easily a new segment I'd love to see when applicable... I still miss those Chinlocks though, nothing will replace them.

[@ifgwelf]

THANK YOU WrestlingBios! The Raw is Owen episode was impossible to get through for me :) couldn't stop getting emotional. You're awesome for what you're doing

[@chrisbreezy3048]

I actually went to this show as it was my first-ever live event, WCW or WWF. From what I remember, the atmosphere felt very different after Owen's death the night before. In fact, whenever Sting came out to help Buff, he came through the crowd, instead of from the rafters like he usually did. Also, after Savage attacked Nash and covered his face with lipstick, he left to a chorus of boos. However, Big Sexy got back up and said something to the extent of 'If this is how you're going to play this, then sh*t's on.' While it wasn't the greatest wrestling show I've ever been to, it was my first and only WCW show, which made it memorable in that respect.

[@CardozaCreativeMinds]

Best part of Thursdays! 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@MGPW]

I could watch that dropkick all day, it really made up for the various shortcomings of the show.

[@JCLopez209]

I truly wanna see a wrestling match between David Flair and Eric Watts. Now that would be a great comedy show

[@StageRight123]

Well, you're in for a treat then with the next episode of Reliving The War.

[@JCLopez209]

@@StageRight123 oh God please tell you're saying what I think you're saying?

[@Rob_martin88]

RIP Owen heart I love watching this series I wish it was more than one day a week I understand it’s a lot and I know you have other things to do but I appreciate you doing this thank you

[@asasadsffdgdgd]

Really enjoyed this Nitro-only episode. This is around the time I started falling off with WCW, but at this point they had some storylines unfolding.

[@marccaselle8108]

Omg that curt hennig rap has me spitting out my coffee. I needed a hearty laugh to start my day.

[@richspeck8932]

Macho Man was great at this time. I liked him having a harem. He was just about the only reason I still tuned in to WCW at this time

[@thomasglavin5029]

That cut up of kurt henning should be the sound track to david flairs matches!!! 😂😂😂 omfg bro

[@mentalhaze4226]

Hell yea we have an amazing community going on here! Reliving the War brings us all together to nostalgia-bait and remember better times in wrestling. Proud of all you that have donated or bought shirts in memory of Owen Hart! Cant wait to see what the total is that gets sent over to the foundation from all us

[@energy8025]

I wish I could support the channel and the OHF but I need support myself. 😔 Best I can do is like your vids and will keep watching for sure.

[@AndyZoric]

I have a soft spot for this version of Randy Savage. I was at a nitro in June of this year and it was my k of time seeing the madness. He was still impressive in the ring at this stage of his career.

[@mafiaz187]

Hennig rapping was amazing!

[@dealt]

Oh man. The laughs I got from the El Dandy and David Flair dropkick and drop-toehold spots. I needed that today.

[@nephilim5]

Thank you so much for all you've done recently. Well done and much respect.

[@brianmuller9368]

17:11 you outdid yourself on the Curt Hennig rapping segment 🤣

[@scottmcginn2169]

David Flair puling out the Les kellet back step from the drop kick was gold

[@robcressey7228]

Awesome as always. Was at this show! Ah the good ol days.

[@andrecanty7843]

Love this episode, most definitely love the shirts, it's a must buy for me 💯 damn I'm from Greenville and was 14 years old, I remember this night like yesterday, I still wish I was there that night SMFH!!!!