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![Dare Iz a Darkside [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2322/2322141_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Redman CONQUERS all in his way!!!
on September 27, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
I've said many times that 1994 was a fanstastic year in hip hop, likely never to be that awesome again. Redman emerged again, two years after dropping his first classic album, Whut Thee Album. Dare Iz A Darkside, Redman's second, is so AWESOME that you just wondered how DARK this guy can get, and he displays that in this album. Some things MIGHT fly over your head, but there's no doubt that Redman kept you listening to everything he says, as you have no choice but to listen, and press rewind if you have to.
Here's the review:
Album Highlights: Well, it's a tough choice. All of these songs KNOCK, but songs like "Wuditlooklike" and the song with Hurricane G are hype lyrically, but suffer from a somewhat lackluster track.
Production: Thumbs up. Erick Sermon shines here, as we get introduced to some production from Red himself and the upstart Rockwilder.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs way up. This guy's lyrics and unbelievable.
Originality: Thumbs up. This was released in an era where you had to have talent on the mic to be looked @ considerably, unlike today.
The Last Word: I want to give this album 5 stars, but from an overall standout. But you can't argue with this release, possibly the album in Redman's catalog that went unnoticed by most fans. But for the true hip hop heads such as myself, this album is AWESOME, and it represents Redman at the top of his superior game. Listen, and you'll be shocked and amazed. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![It's a Big Daddy Thing [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0539/0539876_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Another tight follow up album
on September 25, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Big Daddy Kane was still RAW when this album dropped in 1989. It really was a "big daddy" thang, as he still could bring the lyrics. This album is STILL tight, and was Kane still in his true form.
Here's the review:
Album Highlights: It's A Big Daddy Thang, Another Victory, Mortal Combat, Smooth Operator, I Get The Job Done, Wrath of Kane, Lean On Me(Remix), Warm It Up, Kane, and Calling Mr. Welfare.
Production: Thumbs in the middle, leaning towards up.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: They should've included the ORIGINAL version of Lean On Me, but the remix is good, but not better. Overall, while not the groundbreaking effort like Long Live The Kane, this album is still Kane is his true form. I recommend this album.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Long Live the Kane [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0412/0412048_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Long Live The Kane!!
on September 25, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Big Daddy Kane is one of the most gifted MCs to grace the mic, up there with the likes of Rakim. Kane represented what an artists should do on the mic. It's too bad that no MCs flow like this today, but with Kane's first album, it should come as no surprise that his influence was felt in some other MCs after him, namely Jay-Z. But with Long Live The Kane, Kane made his mark in hip hop forever.
Here's the review:
Album Highlights: The entire album, there's no filler here.
Album Highlights: The entire album, there's no filler here.
Production: Thumbs up. Marley Marl on the boards, nuff said.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up. Outside of Rakim and Kool G.Rap, NO ONE else was THIS nice with the words during the Golden Age of hip hop in the 80s.
Originality: Thumbs Up.
The Last Word: One CLASSIC album. This is true Big Daddy Kane in all of his glory. He truly represented with his lyrical skills, sense of dropping ILL metaphors, and clever delivery. He won't be forgotten. A STRONG RECOMMENDATION for this album. You won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0422/0422894_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Rakim STILL in his prime!!!!!
on September 25, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
1990 was a FANTASTIC year in hip hop. The likes of Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Brand Nubian, A Tribe Called Quest, just to name a few, all dropped CLASSIC gems that year. Eric B & Rakim returned with the third album, Let The Rhythm Hit Em. This album is as equally great as their first two. Rakim still turned heads with this one, and he and Eric B delivered as usual. Here's the review:
Album Highlights: No filler on this album. The album highlights are Let The Rhythm Hit Em, No Omega, In The Ghetto, Mahogany, and Run For Cover.
Production: Thumbs in the middle. Not slamming production, but still head bobbing material.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: While it's certainly NOT better than Paid In Full and Follow The Leader, this is still Eric B & Rakim at the very best. This album has classics that are still pumped today. I recommend this album.
Album Highlights: No filler on this album. The album highlights are Let The Rhythm Hit Em, No Omega, In The Ghetto, Mahogany, and Run For Cover.
Production: Thumbs in the middle. Not slamming production, but still head bobbing material.
Lyrics and Subject Matter: Thumbs up.
Originality: Thumbs up.
The Last Word: While it's certainly NOT better than Paid In Full and Follow The Leader, this is still Eric B & Rakim at the very best. This album has classics that are still pumped today. I recommend this album.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Welcome to Death Row [DVD] [2001]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4257/4257379_sa.jpg)
The documentary about the influential rap label Death Row, Welcome to Death Row comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. There are neither subtitles nor closed-captions on this release. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the filmmakers, outtakes from the interviews conducted for the film, footage from the Death Row launch party, and a trailer. This is a strong release from Xenon.
Customer Rating
5
The complete rise and fall of Death Row Records
on September 25, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
I've been a fan of Death Row Records since 1992, when they dropped the LEGENDARY album The Chronic by Dr.Dre, and later Snoop's LEGENDARY debut album Doggystyle. Everything was all good until situations, planned or unplanned, caused the company to spiral out of control and crumble. Due to the legal problems, Dre leaving the company, and all things related caused Death Row's unfortunate and untimely demise. Now, normally I would review what's on the DVD, so what I'll do is basically talk about how AWESOME and REAL this dvd is, as opposed to giving aways what's on the dvd. The way the rise and fall of Death Row is told here by Suge, Dre, Snoop, Nate Dogg, and others in nothing short of amazing. We start in the very beginning to when NWA was formed in the mid 80s to the end when Dre left the company. All of the information here, I knew some of it before I saw it for the first time. But the information told here that I DIDN'T know before surprised me. @ times during this film, it's SO intense that you just can't help being captivated by the content. Don't believe me? In addition to the individuals telling the story, look @ the eyes of Lydia Harris and Simone Green. As you look @ their eyes when they tell the parts of the story, you're immediately drawn into the emotions of the storytelling. Also, all of the pieces of information are blended together superbly. NO history and incident is forgotten here, and you receive everything you could possibly know about the rise and fall of Death Row Records. Overall, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this dvd to any fan, long time fans, new fans, etc. You won't regret this purchase, and like me, after the first viewing, you're going to view this dvd repeatedly. It's just that good.
LONG LIVE DEATH ROW!!!
LONG LIVE DEATH ROW!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Uptown Saturday Night [CD] [PA]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3693/3693970_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Camp Lo shines on Uptown Saturday Night!!!!!
on September 19, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
I'm one of the people who have owned this album since its release in 1997, and a few things I would like to discuss in regards to this album. First of all, back in 1997, when I saw the videos for Luchini and Black Nostaljack, I KNEW I was going to purchase this album, and on June 28, 1997 from Crockett's Records Tapes and CDs in Petersburg, VA, along with the classic Wu-Tang Forever double CD! From that moment I played the CD @ my aunt's house, this album has been a part of my collection ever since. (Funny story here: A few years ago, I was cleaning out my collection, basically getting rid of albums that were collecting dust and albums that I didn't really listen to, but when I ran across Camp Lo's album, I didn't have to think twice about keeping it. I knew this was going to remain, and I'll explain why towards the end of this review.) Geechie Suede and Sonny Chiba exhibit an excellent display of style and grace throughout this entire album. IF there is a flaw on this album, it's that @ times, you do get a sense of trying to figure out just what they're talking about, but due to their charisma on the mic, their style, the way they recite the rhymes, that's all forgivable due to their presence on the mic, no doubt. Every song on this album is a moment to listen to. You wouldn't find yourself skipping any songs or getting bored of this album. If has all of the ingredients that make you enjoy an album, such as lyrics, nice beats, originality, and just many other things you DON'T find on albums today. Overall, Camp Lo delivers an awesome album here, clear of dull moments. This album was released in 1997, which was a tremendous time for me personally, but also a time when music was just that, MUSIC. This is a tremendous 97 memory for me, as this album represents that time and era, and sadly, there will never be another era like it. Strong recommendation for this album.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![WWE: The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection [3 Discs] [DVD] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6069/6069256_sa.jpg)
Ric Flair was one of the dominating figures of professional wrestling during the '80s and '90s. This three-disc set contains over ten hours of footage of "The Nature Boy" in action. The DVD offers a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, but this is easily the most Ric Flair you can buy in one place, making it a must-own for hardcore fans of the oft-titled Heavyweight Champion.
Customer Rating
5
One of the all time greats.
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Ric Flair IS the greatest of all time. There will NEVER be another performer like this man, and this DVD shows exactly why. This is possibly the most AWESOME DVD ever released by the WWE and it will likely stay that way until the WWE releases a Bret Hart DVD. But onto this DVD. It's AWESOME like I said before. Here's my review:
Disc One
vs. Harley Race, Starrcade 83 (This excellent match is of much of slower pace than today's type matches, but it's worth a look. Flair winning the NWA Title is one of the special moments in pro wrestling history.) *****
vs. Dusty Rhodes, Starrcade 85 (Not a classic in the technical wrestling sense, but give it a look ONLY if you've never seen it before. Flair & Rhodes had an extensive series of matches in the 80s.) **1/2
vs. Barry Windham, Worldwide 87 (This AWESOME match got the ENTIRE Worldwide show in 87, and if not for the Savage vs. Steamboat match at Wrestlemania III, this would've been the match of the year for 97. A definite classic.)*****
Disc Two
vs. Ricky Steamboat, Clash Of The Champions VI, 2/3 Falls (The second big match for these two athletes. Classic, classic, classic, this one IS breathtaking.)*****
vs Ricky Steamboat, WrestleWar 89 (Another classic with Steamboat where Flair wins the NWA title for the 6th time. They had the greatest series of matches EVER in 1989)*****
vs. Terry Funk, Clash Of The Champions IX, I-Quit match (One of the first true matches to embrace the hardcore stipulation before ECW came. A very wild, outstanding brawl, which is also the best I-Quit match ever)*****
Disc Three
The 1992 Royal Rumble match (This rumble match set the standard for all preceding rumbles to follow. Flair's one man show is one for the ages as he wins the vacant WWF title.)*****
vs. Sting, Clash Of The Chaampions XXVII (Not that great, but give it a look if you never seen it. Flair unifies the WCW and WCW International World Titles in this match.) ***
Also, check out the bonus features and easter eggs as well.
Easter Eggs (hidden features):
Disc 1: Go to Chapters. Right click on the chapter titled: "Barry Windham: Keeping up with the Champ." You will see a promo from Flair from the Summer of 1985 where he talks about Magnum T.A., Nikita Koloff, Buddy Landell and James J. Dillon (3:30)
Disc 1: Go to Chapters. Go to the Dusty Rhodes chapter section. Left click on the sub-chapter titled: "Flair Cuts a Promo." You will see the never-before-seen "Lost Promo" from Flair!On the 8/31/85 edition of World Championship Wrestling on TBS, Ric Flair opened the show doing a promo with Tony and David where they announced Ric Flair had been awarded "Man of the Year" by the Wrestling Press International in New York. It was one of Flair's greatest interviews and the TBS studio crowd was eating it up as Flair rattled off all the names of his opponents, faces and heels alike. Only one problem. No one saw it. As would often happen, the Atlanta Braves ran long that afternoon, the interview was pre-empted,and the show was joined in progress about 15 minutes in. Later in the show, when Flair and Ivan Koloff were having a confrontation, Ivan made reference to the interview and Flair being Man of Year, but no one would know specifically what Ivan was referring to until now! (2:07)
Disc 2: Go to Chapters. Right click on "Home." You will see a promo with David Crockett and Ric Flair following the newly formed Horsemen injuring Dusty Rhodes.
Disc 2: Go to Chapters. Left click on the chapter titled: "Day in Life of the Horsemen." You will see a promo with Flair from June 1987 talking about Jim Garvin, The Freebirds and Larry Bird.
Disc 3: On the main menu page go to Play. Left click and once the WWE logo is highlighted, hit enter. You will see a Flair promo from 1987 talking about the Road Warriors, Freebirds, Jim Garvin and Precious (2:14)
Disc 3: Go to Chapters. Go to the Special Night in Greenville chapter section. Go to the bottom and select Menu. The beer in the picture will highlight. Hit enter.You will see Flair's WWEEntrace video featuringSprach Zarathustra (Theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey)(1:54)
Disc 3: Go to Chapters. Go to theSpecial Night in Greenville section.Click down to "The Final Nitro" and then click left you will see the origin of the WOOOOO! and all of the Superstars imitate it including J.R. and the King and even the people that work backstage.
Overall, this DVD is a must have for ANY wrestling fan.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![WWE: Hall of Fame 2004 Induction Ceremony [2 Discs] [DVD] [2004]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6587/6587142_sa.jpg)
On the eve of the eagerly-anticipated WrestleMania XX, World Wrestling Entertainment held a landmark ceremony to induct 11 of the industry's greatest figures into the Wrestling Hall of Fame. Now viewers can witness that ceremony in its entirety thanks to this WWE Home Videorelease. The main feature is presented in 1.33:1 full-frame, with audio offered in English Dolby Digital Stereo. Also included are seven classic matches, classic interviews, promos, and vignettes.
Customer Rating
5
Bless these WWE legends
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
This Hall of Fame DVD was a special DVD to watch. These inductees all deserved to be in the hall of fame @ some point in their careers, even if it may have been long overdue. In this DVD, you get the classy ceremony in its entirety, and well as extra matches, which I will review:
Disc One- Chapters:
"Superstar" Billy Graham
Greg Valentine
Pete Rose
Big John Studd (R.I.P.)
Sgt. Slaughter
Greg Valentine
Pete Rose
Big John Studd (R.I.P.)
Sgt. Slaughter
Extras:
"Superstar" Billy Graham
Superstar's career (WWE Confidential - 09/06/03)
WWE Championship Match: "Superstar" Billy Graham vs. Bruno Sammartino (Graham wins title, Baltimore, Md. - 04/30/77), **1/2 (Two legends in the ring, pre-Golden Age era. A great moment to see Graham win the title.)
"Superstar" Billy Graham Promo (06/14/77)
Pete Rose
Wrestlemania XIV (Boston, Mass. - 03/29/98)
Wrestlemania XV (Philadelphia, Penn. - 03/28/99)
Wrestlemania XVI (Anaheim, Cal. - 04/02/00)
Wrestlemania XV (Philadelphia, Penn. - 03/28/99)
Wrestlemania XVI (Anaheim, Cal. - 04/02/00)
Big John Studd
Buddy Rogers' Interview (All Star Wrestling - 04/20/83)
Big John Studd vs. Andre the Giant (04/25/83), * (Not the best match in their series. A bad match to be sure, but good for nostagia purposes.)
Sgt. Slaughter
Alley Fight: Sgt. Slaughter vs. Pat Patterson (05/04/81), ***1/2 (Wow, was this match breath taking for the time. Talk about a brutal match. They figurately murdered each other here. A very good match.)
Alley Fight with Alternate Commentary by Michael Cole, Sgt. Slaughter & Pat Patterson
Alley Fight with Alternate Commentary by Michael Cole, Sgt. Slaughter & Pat Patterson
Sgt. Slaughter: "I Want my Country Back"
The Hall of Famers at Wrestlemania XX (03/14/04)
Easter Eggs - Hidden Features - Disc 1:
Go to Extras. Go to Pete Rose. Go to Wrestlemania XVI. Left click. You will be treated with an advertisement for No Mercy 2002 featuring Pete Rose and Kane.
Disc Two- Chapters:
Bobby Heenan
Tito Santana
Harley Race
Don Muraco
Junkyard Dog (R.I.P.)
Jesse Ventura
Vince McMahon
Tito Santana
Harley Race
Don Muraco
Junkyard Dog (R.I.P.)
Jesse Ventura
Vince McMahon
Extras:
Bobby Heenan
Atlantic City (Prime Time Wrestling - 03/21/88)
Yacht (Prime Time Wrestling - 11/22/88)
At Busch Gardens (Prime Time Wrestling - 12/12/88)
Grape squashing with Andre the Giant (Prime Time Wrestling - 02/25/91)
Bobby Heenan Tribute (WWE Confidential - 06/15/02)
Bobby Heenan's 1st night in the business
Greg Valentine & Tito Santana
WWE Intercontinental Championship: Greg Valentine vs. Tito Santana (Santana wins title, Baltimore, Md. - 07/06/85), ***1/2 (Another very good match here. Valentine and Santana had a good series of matches around this time.)
Junkyard Dog & Harley Race
Junkyard Dog vs. Harley Race (Saturday Night's Main Event - 01/03/87)*, (This match is actually from Wrestlemania III. And it's not very good to the least, but for nostalgia purposes, it's great.)
Harley Race Promo (World Wide Wrestling - 06/15/83)
Gene Okerland interviews Junkyard Dog (Wrestling Challenge - 07/18/87)
Don Muraco
WWE Intercontinental Match: Don Muraco vs. Pedro Morales (Muraco wins title, Philadelphia, Penn. - 06/20/81), ** (A semi-decent match.)
Vince McMahon interview (03/20/83)
Jesse Ventura
WWE Championshop Match: Jesse Ventura vs. Bob Backlund (03/14/82), **1/2 (These two legends had a good match here. Don't let the rating fool you though.)
Pat Patterson interview (All Star Wrestling - 01/16/82)
Easter Eggs - Hidden Features - Disc 2:
Go to Extras. Go to Bobby Heenan. Go to Busch Gardens. Right click. You will hear Bobby Heenan explain how "Weasel" became a nickname and what he felt about the nickname.
Go to Extras. Go to Tito Santana & Greg Valentine. Go to Greg Valentine vs. Tito Santana. Right click. You will be treated to Greg Valentine explaining how the nickname "The Hammer" came about.
Go to Extras. Go to Tito Santana & Greg Valentine. Go to Greg Valentine vs. Tito Santana. Right click. You will be treated to Greg Valentine explaining how the nickname "The Hammer" came about.
Overall, this DVD set is special for many reasons, with most of those reasons being these men getting their place in the hall of fame, and the nostalgia factor involved with the extra features. I recommend this DVD set. Make it a companion purchase with the Greatest Wrestling Stars of the 80s 3 DVD set!!!!!!
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![WWE: Greatest Wrestling Stars of the '80s [3 Discs] [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7188/7188768_sa.jpg)
The '80s were a boom time for professional wrestling. This documentary presents 15 memorable matches from that decade. Included is a 1983 dog-collar match between Roddy Piper and Greg "the Hammer" Valentine, a 1986 battle between longtime rivals Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair, the legendary main event from the original Wrestlemania, and a battle for the AWA heavyweight crown between Jerry "The King" Lawler and Kerry Von Erich. This release contains matches from each of what were at the time the three biggest pro wrestling organizations: the WWF (later known as the WWE), the NWA, and the AWA.
Customer Rating
5
I LOVE THE 80s!!!!!
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Lately I've been (and always have been) on a nostagia kick, more so than the average fan. It's something about the 80s (the WWF) that I love so much I just can't identify it (I know I sound markish, but bare with me here!). This 3 DVD set about the Greatest Wrestling Stars of the 80s is a definite testament to the trend setters as far as the 1980s go. Maybe the reason why I appreciate the 80s so much is because if it wasn't for the 80s, there wouldn't be a wrestling business today, and for that, I appreciate the decade of the 1980s. Here's my review of the matches with a little extra material as well:
(Note: Workrate fans, try not to take these ratings TOO seriously. This is the 80s I'm talking about here, so even though there is ONE 5 star match, try not to search for TOO MANY of them here. My ratings are based on real feelings and nostagic purposes. I hope you understand.)
Also, I use WWF here, as this was the 80s, a different time and era.
Disc 1
Bios:
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
The Junkyard Dog
Sgt. Slaughter
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Bios:
Bobby "The Brain" Heenan
The Junkyard Dog
Sgt. Slaughter
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine
"Rowdy" Roddy Piper
Matches:
Greg Valentine vs. Roddy Piper - NWA United States Championship Dog Collar Match - Starrcade 11/24/83, ***1/2 (We begin with a very good match from the NWA. They entertained me with this one.)
Sgt. Slaughter vs. Iron Shiek - Madison Square Garden 5/21/84, ***1/2-**** (I honestly have to watch this match again. I truly enjoyed the brutality of this match, as this one was WAY before the hardcore material that was populated in the 90s. As for the Sheik and Slaughter, they brutalized each other in this one, and had the MSG crowd roaring.)
Greg Valentine vs. Tito Santana - WWE Intercontinental Championship Lumberjack Match - Madison Square Garden 3/17/85, *** (A decent in the long feud between these two.)
Junkyard Dog vs. Randy Savage - Wrestling Classic Tournament Finals - Wrestling Classic 11/7/85, DUD (I'd have to say that this match had no redeeming qualities, but for nostagic purposes, it's fine.)
Ultimate Warrior vs. Bobby Heenan - Weasel Suit Match - Madison Square Garden 6/25/88 (Not really a match, but for comedic purposes, there is none better from this time period.)
Extras:
Junkyard Dog performing "Grab Them Cakes" at the 1986 Slammy Awards
Sgt. Slaughter story about going to Verne Gagne's Training Camp
Sgt. Slaughter story about meeting President Reagan
Piper's Pit - Haiti Kid - Tuesday Night Titans 3/7/86
Valentine Back Rub - Tuesday Night Titans 7/17/86
Bobby Heenan Show with Guest Jameson Winger - Prime Time 7/10/89
Sgt. Slaughter story about going to Verne Gagne's Training Camp
Sgt. Slaughter story about meeting President Reagan
Piper's Pit - Haiti Kid - Tuesday Night Titans 3/7/86
Valentine Back Rub - Tuesday Night Titans 7/17/86
Bobby Heenan Show with Guest Jameson Winger - Prime Time 7/10/89
Disc 1 "Easter Eggs"
Highlight & click the Chapters option on the main menu & highlight the Roddy Piper button and push the right arrow button twice. A promo by Roddy Piper in Mid-Atlantic will play of Piper talking about wanting the World Title.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the third page of the extras section, highlight the Pipers Pit - Haiti Kid and push the left arrow button twice. An interview will play with Roddy Piper telling the story about doing a promo about Dusty Rhodes having six liters of puppies.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the third page of the extras section, highlight the Pipers Pit - Haiti Kid and push the left arrow button twice. An interview will play with Roddy Piper telling the story about doing a promo about Dusty Rhodes having six liters of puppies.
Disc 2
Bios:
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Arn Anderson
Dusty Rhodes
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Ric Flair
Matches:
Jerry "The King" Lawler
Arn Anderson
Dusty Rhodes
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Ric Flair
Matches:
Dusty Rhodes vs. Ric Flair - NWA World Heavyweight Championship 1 Million Dollar Challenge Match - Starrcade 11/22/85, ** (What can I say about this feud? Yep, they drew money back then, as Flair was one of the ONLY performers to this day who get something fairly watchable out of Dusty Rhodes, this match included.)
Ole & Arn Anderson vs. Wahoo McDaniel & Billy Jack Haynes - NWA National Tag Team Championship Match - Starrcade 11/28/85, ** (This is your semi-standard NWA tag team match here.)
Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich - Championship Unification Match - AWA Superclash III 12/13/88, *** (A pretty good match. I'm not familiar with a lot of the AWA's material, but this match stands out for fans of the former promotion.)
Ricky Steamboat vs. Ric Flair - NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match - Chi-Town Rumble 2/20/89, ***** (WOW! One of my favorite matches and one of the greatest matches of all time, Flair and Steamboat's series will go down as the greatest series of all time. This match, along with the two rematches later in 89, set standards that will never be equalled.)
Ric Flair vs. Jay Youngblood - Mid Atlantic Championship Wrestling 2/3/82, *1/2 (An average match here. You can safely say that Flair was still honing his style in a way to eventually emerge as the Nature Boy.)
Extras:
Dusty Rhodes Promo - World Wide Wrestling 5/7/85
Jerry Lawler after winning AWA World Heavyweight Title - AWA All Star Wrestling 5/15/88
Ricky Steamboat Gets His Name
Arn Anderson Interview - NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/21/86
Four Horseman Interview - NWA World Championship Wrestling 6/21/86
Jerry Lawler's Worst Injury In Wrestling
Dusty Rhodes Promo - World Wide Wrestling 5/7/85
Jerry Lawler after winning AWA World Heavyweight Title - AWA All Star Wrestling 5/15/88
Ricky Steamboat Gets His Name
Arn Anderson Interview - NWA World Championship Wrestling 1/21/86
Four Horseman Interview - NWA World Championship Wrestling 6/21/86
Jerry Lawler's Worst Injury In Wrestling
Disc 2 "Easter Eggs"
Highlight & click the Chapters option on the main menu & highlight the Dusty Rhodes button and push the right arrow button twice. An interview with Roddy Piper talking about Dusty's promo ability will play.
Highlight & click the Chapters option on the main menu & highlight the Ricky Steamboat button and push the left arrow button twice. An interview with play with Ricky Steamboat telling a story of how a blizzard caused himself & Shane Douglas to wrestle a WCW Tag Team Title match against Steve Austin & Brian Pillman in front of 18 people.
Highlight & click the Chapters option on the main menu & highlight the Ricky Steamboat button and push the left arrow button twice. An interview with play with Ricky Steamboat telling a story of how a blizzard caused himself & Shane Douglas to wrestle a WCW Tag Team Title match against Steve Austin & Brian Pillman in front of 18 people.
Disc 3
Bios:
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka
"Cowboy" Bob Orton
Iron Shiek
Paul Ordorff
Hulk Hogan
Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka
"Cowboy" Bob Orton
Iron Shiek
Paul Ordorff
Hulk Hogan
Matches:
Jimmy Snuka vs. Bob Backlund - WWE Championship Steel Cage Match - Madison Square Garden 5/19/80, *** (A good match here. Two of MSG's favorites during this period.)
Iron Shiek vs. Bob Backlund - WWE Championship Match - Madison Square Garden 12/26/83, *1/2 (A shocking moment as the Sheik captures the title from Backlund. Behind the scenes, Backlund claimed that he had no knowledge that the towel was going to be thrown in.)
Paul Ordorff vs. Salvatore Bellomo - Madison Square Garden 1/23/84, *1/2 (Worth a look to see the early days of Paul Orndoff.)
Iron Shiek vs. Hulk Hogan - WWE Championship Match - Madison Square Garden 1/23/84, *1/2 (Not a great match to be sure, but Hogan capturing the WWF title for the first time started the ball rolling for the phenom known as Hulkamania.)
Bob Orton vs. Jimmy Snuka - Madison Square Garden 2/18/85, **1/2 (Above average match. Snuka and Orton could perform with the best of them around this time.)
Roddy Piper vs. Hulk Hogan - The War To Settle The Score - Madison Square Garden 2/18/85, **1/2 (Above average here. I always wanted a TRUE one on one match between these two on a WWF PPV.)
Extras:
Iron Shiek Swings the Persian Clubs - All Star Wrestlling 12/7/83
PoseDown: Paul Orndorff vs. Tony Atlas - Tuesday Night Titans 11/27/84
Cowboy Bob Orton Goes to the Doctor - Tuesday Night Titans 5/10/85
Jimmy Snuka - Tuesday Night Titans 6/26/84
Hulk Hogan on Hercules - Saturday Night's Main Event 11/29/86
Disc 3 "Easter Eggs"
PoseDown: Paul Orndorff vs. Tony Atlas - Tuesday Night Titans 11/27/84
Cowboy Bob Orton Goes to the Doctor - Tuesday Night Titans 5/10/85
Jimmy Snuka - Tuesday Night Titans 6/26/84
Hulk Hogan on Hercules - Saturday Night's Main Event 11/29/86
Disc 3 "Easter Eggs"
Highlight & click the Chapters option on the main menu & highlight the Jimmy Snuka button and push the right arrow button twice. A clip will play of Jimmy Snuka accepting the Victory Magazine, 1983 Wrestler Of The Year Award.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the first page of the extras section, highlight the Jimmy Snuka vs. Bob Backlund (5-19-80) Steel Cage Championship match button and push the right arrow button many times. The (10-5-82) episode of Buddy Rogers Corner will play with Jimmy Snuka & Caption Lou Albano.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the first page of the extras section, highlight the Bob Backlund vs. The Iron Sheik (12-26-83) Championship match button and push the right arrow button twice. The post-match interview with The Iron Shiek & Freddie Blassie will play.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the second page of the extras section, highlight the Hulk Hogan vs. The Iron Sheik (1-23-84) Championship match button and push the left arrow button twice. The post-match interview with Hulk Hogan celebrating with Andre The Giant, Ivan Putski & Rocky Johnson will play.
Highlight & click the Chapters option on the main menu & highlight the Hulk Hogan button and push the left arrow button twice. A clip will play of Hulk Hogan's pre-match interview talking about The Ultimate Warrior from WrestleMania VI.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the first page of the extras section, highlight the Jimmy Snuka vs. Bob Backlund (5-19-80) Steel Cage Championship match button and push the right arrow button many times. The (10-5-82) episode of Buddy Rogers Corner will play with Jimmy Snuka & Caption Lou Albano.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the first page of the extras section, highlight the Bob Backlund vs. The Iron Sheik (12-26-83) Championship match button and push the right arrow button twice. The post-match interview with The Iron Shiek & Freddie Blassie will play.
Highlight & click the Extras option on the main menu & on the second page of the extras section, highlight the Hulk Hogan vs. The Iron Sheik (1-23-84) Championship match button and push the left arrow button twice. The post-match interview with Hulk Hogan celebrating with Andre The Giant, Ivan Putski & Rocky Johnson will play.
Highlight & click the Chapters option on the main menu & highlight the Hulk Hogan button and push the left arrow button twice. A clip will play of Hulk Hogan's pre-match interview talking about The Ultimate Warrior from WrestleMania VI.
Overall, if you're a long time fan like myself, then this set is for you. If you're a new fan and you want to know what the 1980s was about, feel free to check this out. I recommend this highly. I LOVE THE 80s!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mexican-born Eddie Guerrero became one of the most famous figures in professional wrestling. This documentary details how he came to prominence. Starting his career as part of one of Mexico's most famous tag teams, Guerrero soon looked to make his name in America. As he became more famous, he was confronted with a number of personal problems including addiction and a severe automobile accident. Luckily, he survives his personal problems and gets his life and career in order.
Customer Rating
5
Talented superstar
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Even though he unfortunately passed away last year, Eddie Guerrero will ALWAYS live in the mind of wrestling fans worldwide. He may have had his demons outside of the right, but inside of the squared circle, Eddie could perform with ANYONE. He did it with style and grace, and this 2 DVD set highlights why. Here's my review of the matches:
Disc 1
Hector, Chavo & Mando Guerrero vs. Cactus Jack & Rock 'n' Roll RPMs (AWA Superclash III - Chicago, Ill. - 12/13/1988), **1/2 (A fairly decent match here.)
Hair vs. Mask: Eddie Guerrero & Art Barr vs. El Hijo Del Santo & Octagon (When Worlds Collide - Los Angeles, Cal. - 11/6/1994), ***** (Yep, our first Match of the Year candidate here. Just all around awesomeness here.)
2 Out of 3 Falls: Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko (ECW - Philadelphia, Penn. - 8/26/1995), ****1/2 (Both of these men were on there way to WCW, as this match serves as their ECW swan song. What a great way to go out on.)
Alternate Commentary by Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero
Alternate Commentary by Dean Malenko and Eddie Guerrero
WCW Cruiserweight Title: Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Jericho (WCW Fall Brawl - Winstom-Salem, N.C. - 9/14/1997), ****1/4 (A classic match between these two in the opening match, which was the usually case for a WCW event back in those days.)
Mask vs. Title - WCW Cruiserweight Title: Eddie Guerrero vs. Rey Mysterio (WCW Halloween Havoc - Las Vegas, Nev. - 10/26/1997), ***** (Another Match of the Year candidate. This was one of WCW's best matches ever, as it was also the best match for both of these athletes.)
Alternate Commentary by Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio
Alternate Commentary by Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio
Disc 2
Hair vs. Hair: Eddie Guerrero vs. Chavo Guerrero (WCW Bash at the Beach - San Diego, Cal. - 7/12/1998), ** (Not one of their finest moments to be sure. Could've been a lot more, but they were hampered with a ridiculous storyline @ this point in 1998 WCW.)
Ladder Match - Intercontinental Title: Eddie Guerrero vs. Rob Vam Dam (RAW - Edmonton, Alberta - 5/27/2002), ****3/4 (A totally awesome match, one of the greatest matches in the history of RAW. The ONLY reason this match is NOT 5 stars is the fact that RVD tried the frog splash FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER, but he sadly blew the spot.)
Alternate Commentary by Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam
Alternate Commentary by Eddie Guerrero and Rob Van Dam
Triple-Threat Elimination Match - WWE Tag Team Titles: Eddie & Chavo Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle & Chris Benoit vs. Edge & Rey Mysterio (WWE Survivor Series - New York City, N.Y. - 11/17/2002), ***1/2 (We hit a match that should've been a 5 star match, but the storyline here was starting to wear thin @ that point. It was still very good though.)
Finals of WWE U.S. Title Tournament: Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit (WWE Vengeance - Denver, Col. - 7/27/2003), **** (Guerrero captures the US title here in an excellent match with Benoit.)
WWE Championship Title: Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesner (WWE No Way Out - San Francisco, Cal. - 2/15/2004), ****1/4 (I was surprised when Eddie won the title on this night. They delivered a truly awesome match here that entertained.)
Easter Eggs
Easter Eggs
Easter Egg: Hector Guerrero Discusses the Gobbledy Gooker
How To Access: On Disc One, Go to Extras. Click left on AWA Superclash and the clip will play
Easter Egg: Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
How To Access: On Disc One, Go to Extras. Click left on ECW and a video on the classic Malenko vs. Guerrero feud will play
Easter Egg: Triple Threat Tag Video
How To Access: On Disc Two, Go to Extras. Click left twice on WWE Survivor Series and a video promoting the Benoit & Angle vs. Los Guerreros vs. Edge & Mysterio bout will play.
Easter Egg: Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesnar
How To Access: On Disc Two, Go to Extras. Click left twice on No Way Out and a video on Lesnar vs. Guerrero will play.
Easter Egg: Eddie Guerrero's first Match
How To Access: In the Extras Session, click left on Fighting for Honor. A clip of Guerrrero discussing his first ever match will play. .
Easter Egg: Eddie's tattoo
How To Access: On Special Extras, click left twice on Injury. Eddie will discuss the cross tattoo on his left arm.
How To Access: On Disc One, Go to Extras. Click left on AWA Superclash and the clip will play
Easter Egg: Eddie Guerrero vs. Dean Malenko
How To Access: On Disc One, Go to Extras. Click left on ECW and a video on the classic Malenko vs. Guerrero feud will play
Easter Egg: Triple Threat Tag Video
How To Access: On Disc Two, Go to Extras. Click left twice on WWE Survivor Series and a video promoting the Benoit & Angle vs. Los Guerreros vs. Edge & Mysterio bout will play.
Easter Egg: Eddie Guerrero vs. Brock Lesnar
How To Access: On Disc Two, Go to Extras. Click left twice on No Way Out and a video on Lesnar vs. Guerrero will play.
Easter Egg: Eddie Guerrero's first Match
How To Access: In the Extras Session, click left on Fighting for Honor. A clip of Guerrrero discussing his first ever match will play. .
Easter Egg: Eddie's tattoo
How To Access: On Special Extras, click left twice on Injury. Eddie will discuss the cross tattoo on his left arm.
Overall, what we have here is another awesome DVD set, this time about the late great Eddie Guerrero. Another high recommendation for this legend.
R.I.P. Eddie Guerrero
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