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Raw vs Nitro - Reliving The War

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From the Wrestling Bios YouTube channel, "Reliving The War" is an ongoing series looking at the WWF Raw vs WCW Nitro weekly TV Ratings battle. Each upload looks at a specific week of the "Monday Night War" with match and promo analysis.
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Episodes

Reliving The War Episode 108 - November 17th 1997

Ravishing Rick Rude makes history when he appears on WWF Raw is War & WCW Monday Nitro on the same night. Vince McMahon explains to viewers how "Bret Screwed Bret" while on Nitro the roster gets ready for the big 60 Man World War battle royal.

Jul 07, 2022•37 min

Reliving The War Episode 107 - November 10th 1997

It's the night after Survivor Series and the WWF moves forward without one of their most popular and well respected superstars. Shawn Michaels talks about the controversial Montreal match at the beginning of the show, and HBK's buddy Triple H battles Ken Shamrock in the main event. Over on WCW Nitro the nWo are already preparing to welcome The Hitman into the faction.

Jun 23, 2022•41 min

Reliving The War Episode 106 - November 3rd 1997

Sting has signed a match contract to face Hollywood Hogan at Starrcade 1997 but before WCW looks onto it's most financially succesful PPV of all time, the company has the World War 3 show to promote. The Giant says he hopes it comes down to Kevin Nash and himself, Ric Flair wants to throw Curt Hennig out of the match, and Dallas Page wants to win it and hopefully face Hulk Hogan again in the future. Matches on Nitro this week include Curt Hennig vs Lex Luger, Disco Inferno vs Perry Saturn & ...

Jun 23, 2022•38 min

Reliving The War Episode 105 - October 27th 1997

Hollywood Hulk Hogan ties in his "Assault on Devil's Island" premiere on TNT with a big WCW announcement. Booker T gets a shot at the US title when he faces Curt Hennig, and Nature Boy Ric Flair main events Nitro with Macho Man Randy Savage. On Raw Bret Hart defends his WWF Championship against Ken Shamrock but Shawn Michaels wants to cause problems for The Hitman. Stone Cold Steve Austin hits another Stunner on his way to Survivor Series, and The Legion of Doom get their entrance gear stolen by...

Jun 16, 2022•42 min

Reliving The War Episode 104 - October 20th 1997

Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels get into a fight after the Heartbreak Kid battles Owen Hart on Raw. Stone Cold Steve Austin makes a few surprise appearances and he delivers a few surprise stunners, and Faarooq gets upset about his trashed locker room. On Nitro Larry Zybsko reminds Lex Luger that he'll be a fair referee in Luger's upcoming Halloween Havoc match against Scott Hall. Hollywood Hogan notices the steel cage hanging above the ring after the nWo get jumped at the start of the show, and els...

Jun 09, 2022•40 min

Reliving The War Episode 102 - October 6th 1997

On WWF Raw is War, Shawn Michaels shows the fans footage of the infamous "Curtain Call" and this gets Vince McMahon all worked up. Owen Hart defends the IC title against Road Warrior Hawk, and "The Hitman" Bret Hart has a grudge match against Triple H. On WCW Nitro a scheduled Macho Man Randy Savage vs Chris Benoit match gets put in jeapordy after Savage gets hurt, Booker T continues his singles run with a match against Jeff Jarrett, and Roddy Piper makes further announcements that the nWo doesn...

May 26, 2022•41 min

Reliving The War Episode 103 - October 13th 1997

On WWF Raw is War Shawn Michaels and Triple H give their faction a name this week based on comments made by Bret Hart. The Legion of Doom challenge the Godwinns for the tag titles and if they lose, they promise to retire. Stone Cold Steve Austin gets presented with a new contract from Vince McMahon. On Nitro, The Outsiders must defend the tag titles or they'll be stripped of their championship belts, and seeing as Kevin Nash is injured; Syxx steps in for Big Sexy. Curt Hennig faces Diamond Dalla...

May 26, 2022•43 min

Reliving The War Episode 101 - September 29th 1997

Ric Flair calls into WCW Nitro and he makes a big announcement regarding the Four Horsemen. The Giant promises to get some revenge for the Nature Boy in his main event match against Curt Hennig, and Sting gets spotted in the audience during the broadcast. On WWF Raw is War Vince McMahon gives Stone Cold Steve Austin 3 options in regards to his future. Triple H takes on The Undertaker in the main event but Shawn Michaels, Rick Rude and Chyna have other plans for "The Deadman"....

May 19, 2022•36 min

Reliving The War Episode 100 - September 22nd 1997

The 100th head-to-head episode of Reliving The War! Raw is live from Madison Square Garden and Steve Austin is looking for another victim. After attacking Owen Hart, Stone Cold gets confronted by Vince McMahon and history is made on Raw is War. Mick Foley also surprises Triple H with the return of Cactus Jack, and Shawn Michaels challenges The Undertaker to a fight 2 weeks before Badd Blood: In Your House. On Nitro Roddy Piper has an announcement that will have a "profound impact" on the nWo. Sc...

May 12, 2022•41 min

Reliving The War Episode 99 - September 15th 1997

On WWF Raw is War, Steve Austin gets a surprise from Owen Hart when The Rattlesnake gets served with some legal papers. The IC title tournament continues with Faarooq vs Ken Shamrock & Dude Love vs Brian Pillman, and The Hart Foundation try to win the Tag Team Titles in the main event. On WCW Nitro features the fallout from War Games and it's all too much for Tony Schiavone. The Outsiders battle Mortis & Wrath, Alex Wright defends the TV Title against Steve Regal, and Steve McMichael tri...

May 05, 2022•35 min

Reliving The War Episode 98 - September 8th 1997

Raw is back on Monday Night, meaning head to heads return on Reliving The War. The Undertaker's feud with Shawn Michaels hasn't ended after Ground Zero, HBK learns this week that he'll step into a new structure and take part in a new match-type at the next In Your House show; Hell in a Cell. Another Intercontinental Championship tournament begins this week too, and Owen Hart has promised to get his title belt back. On Nitro Diamond Dallas Page and Lex Luger look to settle their differences in th...

Apr 28, 2022•38 min

Reliving The War - Unopposed Nitro - September 1st 1997.mp3

WCW Nitro is once again unopposed and to celebrate Season 3 of WCW's flagship show, the company present a special 3 hour episode. Hollywood Hogan is in the building and he addresses Sting & JJ Dillon, Lex Luger and DDP try to put their differences aside to take on Scott Hall and Randy Savage, and Alex Wright meets another dancing WCW superstar that sends mixed messages to Das Wunderkind.

Apr 14, 2022•27 min

Reliving The War - Unopposed Nitro - August 25th 1997

WWF Raw is not on the air this week, so WCW Nitro has an unopposed week. WCW try to capitilize by putting on a Lex Luger vs Randy Savage main event. Sting makes an appearance and he confronts Eric Bischoff, and new US and TV champions Steve McMichael and Alex Wright are in action.

Apr 07, 2022•24 min

Reliving The War Episode 96 - August 11th 1997

On WWF Raw, Shawn Michaels says he has an insurance policy in place for his match against Mankind. Not only that, HBK gets assistance from another 2 unexpected superstars during the main event. This all leads to the creation of the D-Generation X stable. The Patriot gets featured heavily on this week's Raw too, and twice he gets beaten up by Bret Hart and the Hart Foundation. On WCW Nitro Lex Luger explains how disappointed he is with what happened at Road Wild. Steve McMichael and Chris Benoit ...

Mar 24, 2022•36 min

Reliving The War Episode 95 - August 4th 1997

A Special 3-hour episode of Monday Nitro sees Lex Luger get a shot at Hollywood Hulk Hogan's WCW World Heavyweight Championship. The Steiner Brothers reveal their new manager, and Diamond Dallas Page goes to war with Nature Boy Ric Flair. On WWF Raw is War, new WWF Champion Bret Hart finds out his In Your House: Ground Zero opponent. Shawn Michaels lets the fans know what he thinks of them while turning heel also.

Mar 17, 2022•41 min

Reliving The War Episode 94 - July 28th 1997

WWF Raw is War is back in the United States and Bret Hart has a few things to say to the fans it Pittsburgh. Steve Austin and Dude Love defend the tag team championships, and Davey Boy Smith challenges Ken Shamrock to an arm wrestling competition. On WCW Nitro, it's announced that Lex Luger will get his WCW Championship match early. Luger vs Hogan will take place next week during the 100th episode of Nitro. Macho Man Randy Savage battles Scotty Steiner in the main event, and Curt Hennig continue...

Mar 10, 2022•38 min

Reliving The War Episode 93 - July 21st 1997

WCW Nitro is on a Tuesday Night this week, so no head to head battle took place. On Nitro, Hollywood Hogan answers Lex Luger's challenge for Road Wild. Booker T takes on Buff Bagwell, Hector Guerrero battles brother Eddie, and The Outsiders wrestle in the main event against Ric Flair and Chris Benoit. WWF Raw comes from Halifax, Nova Scotia and the crowd in attendance is behind Bret Hart and The Hart Foundation. The show gets main evented with a Flag Match, and Shawn Michaels makes an announceme...

Mar 03, 2022•39 min

Reliving The War Episode 91 - July 7th 1997

WCW gets ready for Bash at the Beach 1997 with their final Nitro before the event. Roddy Piper confronts Ric Flair, DDP surprises Macho Man Randy Savage, and Hollywood Hogan is in attendance and he has a message for The Giant and Lex Luger. WWF Raw is War comes from Edmonton, Alberta and the Canadian fans give The Hart Foundation another great reaction following their Canadian Stampede victory. Bret wrestles in the main event against Goldust.

Feb 17, 2022•36 min

Reliving The War Episode 90 - June 30th 1997

The impact player makes his debut on Nitro, but that's not the only big debut that happens on WCW's flagship show. Rey Mysterio challenges Kevin Nash, The Steiners want a shot at the tag team titles, and Jeff Jarrett gets a surprise from Ric Flair and the other Horsemen. On WWF Raw, Paul Bearer finally reveals The Undertaker's dark secret, Owen and Davey take on The Headbangers, and Stone Cold Steve Austin wrestles Jim Neidhart in the main event.

Feb 10, 2022•38 min

Reliving The War Episode 89 - June 23rd 1997

This week, Raw comes from Detroit, MI while Nitro comes live from Macon, GA. On WWF Raw is War, Ahmed Johnson explains why he joined The Nation of Domination. The very first WWF televised triple threat match takes place when Owen Hart defends his IC title against Goldust and Triple H, and The Undertaker is forced to team up with Vader in the main event. On Nitro, Kimberly Page has got DDP a match against Scott Hall, Harlem Heat battle The Steiners, and Ric Flair's relationship with Roddy Piper g...

Feb 03, 2022•37 min

Reliving The War Episode 88 - June 16th 1997

The night after WCW Great American Bash 1997. Ric Flair gets the oppurtunity to explain why he didn't return for the tag match at the pay per view, Harlem Heat take on The Amazing French Canadians, and Hollywood Hogan says he and Dennis Rodman want to fight Lex Luger and The Giant live on Nitro. On WWF Raw, a tag team tournament begins where the winners will face Steve Austin and his new tag team partner; Shawn Michaels will not be on TV to defend the tag titles, so Austin (reluctantly) needs to...

Jan 27, 2022•37 min

Reliving The War Episode 87 - June 9th 1997

The night after King of the Ring 1997. Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels have been sent home due to a backstage fight, so Raw goes through major creative changes hours before going live. Scheduled matches include Steve Austin vs Brian Pillman, Owen Hart vs Sycho Sid and British Bulldog vs Goldust. It's announced at the beginning of WCW Nitro that Hollywood Hogan must wrestle on the show as per orders from the WCW Executive Committee. Lex Luger gets the chance to step into the ring with The Hulkster w...

Jan 20, 2022•39 min

Reliving The War Episode 86 - June 2nd 1997

The 1997 King of the Ring pay per view goes through major changes when the Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels match gets cancelled. Stone Cold Steve Austin's match with Brian Pillman also gets cancelled and instead, it's decided that the WWF Tag Team Champions (HBK & Austin) will face eachother at the PPV. On Raw, the tag team have to defend their titles against The Legion of Doom. On Monday Nitro, Scott Hall faces Ric Flair in the main event. Randy Savage decides he wants to cut a promo and things...

Jan 19, 2022•35 min

Reliving The War Episode 85 - May 26th 1997

Hollywood Hogan is back on WCW Nitro and he's looking for Sting. Harlem Heat main event Nitro in a match against Jeff Jarrett and Steve McMichael, and Sonny Onoo reveals Masahiro Chono's nightmare. On Raw, Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin get a tag title shot against Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith, Triple H faces Rockabilly, and Rocky Maivia has a match against Flash Funk. Paul Bearer forces The Undertaker to make his decision in regards to "The Secret"

Jan 06, 2022•37 min
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