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![WWE: Vengeance 2005 [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7242/7242977_sa.jpg)
A handful of the biggest stars in professional wrestling face off in no-holds barred action in this home-video release. Recorded during a spectacular live event staged in Las Vegas, NV, on June 26, 2005, WWE: Vengeance 2005 features three title fights and a lot more grappling action for serious fans of the World Wrestling Entertainment stars. Batista takes on Triple H in the "Hell in a Cell" World Title match, John Cena goes up against Chris Jericho and Christian in a three-way bout for the WWE championship, Carlito and Shelton Benjamin fight for the Intercontinental Title, Shawn Michaels meets Kurt Angle, and much more.
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5
AWESOME AWESOME!!!!!
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Ever since it's introduction in 2002, I have NEVER been a fan of the WWE's brand extension (I hope they end it once and for all). But as it relates to this Raw PPV, it is the BEST RAW PPV and the best overall brand PPV ever, and that's saying a lot. You'll truly see why in my review of this event:
Carlito vs. Shelton Benjamin - Intercontinental Title, ***(A good way to start off the show and get the crowd hyped, Carlito picks up the victory in this one)
Carlito vs. Shelton Benjamin - Intercontinental Title, ***(A good way to start off the show and get the crowd hyped, Carlito picks up the victory in this one)
Christy Hemme vs. Victoria, *1/2 (standard women's match here, nothing special about this one)
Kane vs. Edge, ** (Man, these two feuding 1 year prior to this event, with the storyline here being as weird as this one in 04, an average match to be sure, but the EXCELLENCE begins from here)
By the way, before I get to the final three matches, please skip the segment with Viscera, Lilian, and the Godfather. Don't even bother with those.
Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle, ****3/4 (I'm actually torn on the rating for this one. For the Wrestlemania 21 match, I gave it 5 stars, as this one is close to that rating too. This was another CLASSIC match in their series. Not better than the original, but it's STILL excellent.)
John Cena vs. Christian vs. Chris Jericho - WWE Title, **** (Yes, this deserves 4 stars. This was another excellent match. It's too bad that Christian left for TNA. Other than that, each star delivered great performances here.)
Batista vs. Triple H - World Title Cell Match, ****1/4 (Wow. What a GREAT match this was. Batista had already defeated HHH twice. But in this match, HHH REALLY put Batista over as something special.)
Overall, I truly recommend the DVD to any fan. You won't regret this purchase. You have Michaels vs. Angle II, Batista vs. HHH III, and Christian in first match for the WWE title. What more can you ask for!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![WWE: Jake the Snake Roberts - Pick Your Poison [2 Discs] [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7527/7527232_sa.jpg)
Explore the life and career of former brawler Jake "The Snake" Roberts in this revealing look at the man who struck fear into the hearts of the greatest wrestlers of his generation. When "The Snake" came out, trouble was sure to follow, and in addition to fighting such fierce opponents as Hulk Hogan and the Ultimate Warrior in the ring, his personal battles have never been revealed in such detail until the release of this insightful documentary. From family tragedy to drug addiction, this release covers both the highlights and the lowlights of one of wrestling's premier fighters.
Customer Rating
4
An awesome DVD on the Snakeman
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
didn't think @ the time that they were going to release a DVD on Jake Roberts. But after I watched this the first time, I'm glad they did. First things first, Jake Roberts, no matter what kind of personal problems he may have had in the past, the guy is a TRUE legend. This DVD is as in depth as any WWE DVD I've recently purchased. It gave me certain information about Jake that I didn't previously know. The documentary portion of the DVD is awesome, and it's required viewing for all fans, especially long time fans like me. Here's my review on the extra matches:
Disc One Matches
vs. Ricky Steamboat, Snake Pit Match - The Big Event 8/28/86, ***1/2 (Jake and Steamboat had a great feud around this time, and this is one of the highlights of that feud. One of Jake's best matches.)
vs. Ricky Steamboat, Snake Pit Match - The Big Event 8/28/86, ***1/2 (Jake and Steamboat had a great feud around this time, and this is one of the highlights of that feud. One of Jake's best matches.)
vs. Honky Tonk Man - Wrestlemania III 3/29/87, *1/2 (Still a shocking upset to this day, Honky Tonk beat Jake in this match, still watchable though.)
vs. "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Rude Awakening vs. DDT Match - MSG
10/24/88, ** (Another great feud during this time for Roberts. Rude was after Jake's wife @ the time, and the result was a HOT storyline, Jake got the win in this one.)
10/24/88, ** (Another great feud during this time for Roberts. Rude was after Jake's wife @ the time, and the result was a HOT storyline, Jake got the win in this one.)
Snakes Bites (Extras)
Jake's relationship with children
How he became "The Snake"
Working with Dynamite Kid
Legion of Doom
"Steamboat saved my life..."
Meeting Dick Ebersol
"Snake" on the loose...
Grizzly Smith
Hogan/Jake Feud
Jake's relationship with children
How he became "The Snake"
Working with Dynamite Kid
Legion of Doom
"Steamboat saved my life..."
Meeting Dick Ebersol
"Snake" on the loose...
Grizzly Smith
Hogan/Jake Feud
Easter Eggs on Disc One
In the Chapters section, click right twice on "Growing Up" for Jake telling a personal story about being worked by his father after a match
In the Snake Bites section, click right twice on "Legion of Doom" for a clip of Animal finishing the story he started about King Kong Bundy on the Snake Bites clip
In the Snake Bites section, Click left twice on "Grizzly Smith" for a clip of Hulk Hogan talking about an experience he had with Jake's father on a road trip.
In the Snake Bites section, click right twice on "Legion of Doom" for a clip of Animal finishing the story he started about King Kong Bundy on the Snake Bites clip
In the Snake Bites section, Click left twice on "Grizzly Smith" for a clip of Hulk Hogan talking about an experience he had with Jake's father on a road trip.
Disc 2 - Matches:
w/ Ricky Steamboat vs. Jim Nelson & Mike Miller - Mid-Atlantic, 9/9/81, *1/2 (Average match, but watchable.)
vs. Ronnie Garvin, World TV Title - Georgia Championship 12/3/83, ** (Not a bad match, but they did show some energy in this one.)
vs. "Leaping" Lanny Poffo - MSG 3/16/86, *1/2 (Jake's debut match in the WWF. Pretty average to say the least.)
vs. Earthquake - Superstars 4/27/91, (No match. Once things appear to get going, Earthquake "squashes" Jake's snake in the bag, actually sitting on it.)
After a match, Jake "The Snake" Roberts attacks Randy "Macho Man" Savage with a cobra - Superstars 11/23/91
vs. Sting, Coal Miners Glove Match - Halloween Havoc 10/25/92, *1/2 (Another fairly average match. Worth a look to see Jake face Sting for the first & last time.)
vs. Dirty White Boy, Smokey Mountain Title - Smokey Mountain Wrestling 5/7/94, * (Not very good, but semi-ok.)
vs. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin - King of the Ring 6/23/96, ** (If it wasn't for this match, there would be no Stone Cold Steve Austin, bottom line. Watch Austin's promo @ the end of this match.)
vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler - Summerslam 8/18/96, DUD (Pretty much a squash almost, Jake quickly disposes of Lawler with the DDT.)
Run-in during Tommy Dreamer vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler - Hardcore Heaven 8/17/97
w/ Tommy Dreamer vs. Justin Credible & Jack Victory - November 2 Remember 11/1/98, ** (This is your standard ECW match.)
Interviews & Promos:
Vince McMahon interviews Jake - TNT 3/14/86
"Ravishing" Rick Rude hits on Cheryl Roberts - Superstars 4/23/88
Brother Love interviews Jake & Cheryl Roberts - Wrestling Challenge 1/27/90
Promo about threatening Ted Dibiase with snakes - Superstars 3/3/90
Fights with Brother Love during interview - Superstars 10/27/90
Interview on The Barber Shop - Wrestling Challenge 5/11/91
Ultimate Warrior Casket Vignette - Superstars 8/3/91
Ultimate Warrior Cemetery Vignette - Superstars 8/10/91
Ultimate Warrior Snake-Filled Room Vignette - Superstars 8/17/91
Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Jake - Superstars 3/14/92
Vince McMahon interviews Jake - TNT 3/14/86
"Ravishing" Rick Rude hits on Cheryl Roberts - Superstars 4/23/88
Brother Love interviews Jake & Cheryl Roberts - Wrestling Challenge 1/27/90
Promo about threatening Ted Dibiase with snakes - Superstars 3/3/90
Fights with Brother Love during interview - Superstars 10/27/90
Interview on The Barber Shop - Wrestling Challenge 5/11/91
Ultimate Warrior Casket Vignette - Superstars 8/3/91
Ultimate Warrior Cemetery Vignette - Superstars 8/10/91
Ultimate Warrior Snake-Filled Room Vignette - Superstars 8/17/91
Mean Gene Okerlund interviews Jake - Superstars 3/14/92
The Snake Pit:
w/ Kamala, The Wizard & Kim Chee - Wrestling Challenge 9/6/86
w/ Junkyard Dog - Wrestling Challenge 10/18/86
w/ Hulk Hogan - Wrestling Challenge 11/22/86
DVD Bonus:
w/ Kamala, The Wizard & Kim Chee - Wrestling Challenge 9/6/86
w/ Junkyard Dog - Wrestling Challenge 10/18/86
w/ Hulk Hogan - Wrestling Challenge 11/22/86
DVD Bonus:
Excerpts from various books by WWE Legends including: Superstar Billy Graham "Tangled Ropes", Jerry Lawler "It's Good to Be the King... Sometimes" & Freddy Blassie "Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks"!
Disc 2 Easter Eggs
Disc 2 Easter Eggs
Click left twice on "with Ricky Steamboat vs. Jim Nelson and Mike Miller" for a Steamboat and Roberts promo regarding this match.
Click right twice on "vs. Ronnie Garvin" for a Gordon Solie interview of Paul Ellering and Jake Roberts from Georgia Championship Wrestling.
Cleck left twice on "vs. Earthquake" for a clip from Superstars on April 6th, 1991 where Roberts spooks Tenta and Jimmy Hart with the snake
Click right twice on "vs. Ronnie Garvin" for a Gordon Solie interview of Paul Ellering and Jake Roberts from Georgia Championship Wrestling.
Cleck left twice on "vs. Earthquake" for a clip from Superstars on April 6th, 1991 where Roberts spooks Tenta and Jimmy Hart with the snake
Overall, I have a few comments:
#1) If you want this DVD for the matches ONLY, and you're looking for quality and you're not into the old school wrestling, this DVD is not for you.
#2) If you're a nostagic fan, such as myself, and you like the classic WWF footage and matches to boot, high recommendation.
#3) If you're just a fan of Jake Roberts, overall, another high recommendation.
In the end, you won't go wrong with this purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![WWE: WrestleMania XIX [2 Discs] [DVD] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5473/5473613_sa.jpg)
"Wrestlemania" has for years been the featured annual event from World Wrestling Entertainment. This video documents the nineteenth edition of the spectacle. Among the popular grapplers featured on the card are Hulk Hogan (who battles WWE CEO Vince McMahon), Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Kurt Angle, Brock Lesnar, Chris Jericho, and Triple H. The DVD release includes interviews with the wrestlers, and a look at the Hogan/McMahon feud.
Customer Rating
4
Wrestlemania XIX fires on all cylinders!!!!!!!!!
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Looking back on it, Wrestlemania XIX was a fairly anticipated show @ the time. A the time, almost 4 months into 2003, Brock Lesnar won the Royal Rumble, Kurt Angle & HHH were champions, Hulk Hogan, The Rock, and Steve Austin (among others) were set to return, Shawn Michaels making his return to Wrestlemania, Goldberg was going to make his long awaited WWE debut. All things considered, this had the makings to be a blockbuster show.
Here's my review:
Here's my review:
March 30, 2003; Safeco Field; Seattle, WA
1. WWE Cruiserweight champion Matt Hardy vs. Rey Mysterio, (A criminally short match between these two. If given more time, this could've been classic, but it's an above average match to say the least.)**1/2
2. The Undertaker vs. The Big Show & A-Train in a handicap match,(Originally, Nathan Jones was going to team with the Undertaker, but he was "taken out of action" during the Heat episode before this show. Undertaker defeated Show and A-Train in this match. Not that watchable.)*
3. WWE Women's champion Victoria vs. Trish Stratus vs. Jazz in a triple threat match, (Another fairly average match for the women's division.)**
4. WWE tag team champions Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas vs. Eddie & Chavo Guerrero in a triple threat match, (Not a bad match @ all. These teams could've had a much better match, but with the next set of matches, we could see that more time was given to the main matches.)**1/2
5. Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho, (HBK made his grand return to Wrestlemania in this classic match. I enjoy this one every time I watch it.)****1/4
6. World champion Triple H vs. Booker T, (Myself and others thought that Booker T was going to leave as champion, but HHH ended up winning in the end. Not a bad match per se, barely good, but not great.)**1/2
7. Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon in a street fight, (Wow, when you have TWO legendary senior citizens competing, can you have a decent match? In the case of these two, you can. Even though it was overbooked, it still was a decent match considering the people involved.)**1/2
8. The Rock vs. Steve Austin (After viewing this match on many occasions, it deserves four stars. Both men truly worked in this one, with Rock FINALLY defeating Austin @ Wrestlemania. Not better than the Wrestlemania X-Seven match, but 50% better than the Wrestlemania XV match.)****
9. WWE champion Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar, (Two decorated athletes putting on a wrestling clinic in the main event. Everyone knew this was going to be Angle's last match for a while because he had to have neck surgery, other than that, this was a fantastic match.)****1/4
Extra Features as well
Alternate Spanish Commentary
Wrestlemania 3rd Degree
The Road to Wrestlemania:
Wrestlemania Press Conference in Seatle (September 24, 2002)
Edge's Wrestlemania Media Tour
Wrestlamania Press Conference in New York City
Wrestlemania Weekend:
Trish Stratus - Full Axxess
World Tag Team Championship from Sunday Night Hear before Wrestlemania: Chief Morley & Lance Storm vs. Rob Van Dam & Kane (*1/2)
From Sunday Night Heat: Attack on Nathan Jones
Post-Match Commnets: Victoria, Rey Mysterio, A-Train, Nathan Jones, Stacy Keibler & Torrie Wilson
Wrestlemania Retro - Superstars reveal their favorita 'Mania moment: Christian, D-Von Dudley, Rob Van Dam, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Spikey Dudley, Bubba Ray Dudley, Diamond Dallas Page, Trish Stratus and Steve Austin
Wrestlemania Feature:
Wrestlemania 1: The Beginning
Wrestlemania Celebrity Celebrity Moments
Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant
Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania
Undertaker Undefeated
Comments on Hogan vs. McMahon - 20 Years in the Making: Gene Okerland and Bobby Heenan
Wrestlemania Promotional Spots: Wrestlemania Image Spot, Wrestlemania - 4 Main Events
The Catfight Girls: Lunch, The Pool, The Rock vs. Austin
Mr. McMahon Training Vignettes: At Trax Training Center, In the Weight Room
The Night after Wrestlemania XIX: Goldberg Debuts on Raw (March 31, 2003)
Easter Egg
Wrestlemania 3rd Degree
The Road to Wrestlemania:
Wrestlemania Press Conference in Seatle (September 24, 2002)
Edge's Wrestlemania Media Tour
Wrestlamania Press Conference in New York City
Wrestlemania Weekend:
Trish Stratus - Full Axxess
World Tag Team Championship from Sunday Night Hear before Wrestlemania: Chief Morley & Lance Storm vs. Rob Van Dam & Kane (*1/2)
From Sunday Night Heat: Attack on Nathan Jones
Post-Match Commnets: Victoria, Rey Mysterio, A-Train, Nathan Jones, Stacy Keibler & Torrie Wilson
Wrestlemania Retro - Superstars reveal their favorita 'Mania moment: Christian, D-Von Dudley, Rob Van Dam, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Spikey Dudley, Bubba Ray Dudley, Diamond Dallas Page, Trish Stratus and Steve Austin
Wrestlemania Feature:
Wrestlemania 1: The Beginning
Wrestlemania Celebrity Celebrity Moments
Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant
Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania
Undertaker Undefeated
Comments on Hogan vs. McMahon - 20 Years in the Making: Gene Okerland and Bobby Heenan
Wrestlemania Promotional Spots: Wrestlemania Image Spot, Wrestlemania - 4 Main Events
The Catfight Girls: Lunch, The Pool, The Rock vs. Austin
Mr. McMahon Training Vignettes: At Trax Training Center, In the Weight Room
The Night after Wrestlemania XIX: Goldberg Debuts on Raw (March 31, 2003)
Easter Egg
Go to the "Chapters" section on disc 2 and highlight "The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin" match and press the right arrow on your remote control. It will take you to a six-minute segment with The Rock interrupting Steve Austin's autograph session at the Fax Axxess party in Seattle.
Overall, this was a great show, the best WWE show in the year 2003. Recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![WWE: No Way Out 2006 [DVD] [2006]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7712/7712665_sa.jpg)
World Wrestling Entertainment presents the home release WWE: No Way Out 2006, a compilation that contains four title matches and two regular matches for a total of six rounds. Included here are: the WWE Cruiserweight Title bout, featuring Gregory Helms vs. Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Paul London vs. Brian Kendrick vs. Funaki vs. Super Crazy vs. Psicosis vs. Nunzio vs. Kid Kash; JBL vs. Bobby Lashley; MNM vs. Matt Hardy and Tanaka; the WWE United States Title Match, featuring Chris Benoit vs. Booker T; the WrestleMania Title Match, featuring Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Randy Orton; and the ultimate WWE 2006 World Title Match featuring Kurt Angle vs. The Undertaker.
Customer Rating
4
No Way Out 2006 was pretty good!
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
just got finished watching this event, seeing as though I purchased this on the day it was released. And for this event, I can say it was actually pretty good. For the final pay per view before Wrestlemania 22, here's my review for WWE No Way Out 2006:
Cruiserweight Match for the WWE Cruiserweight Title: Gregory Helms vs. Kid Kash vs. Funaki vs. Psicosis vs. Brian Kendrick vs. Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Nunzio vs. Super Crazy vs. Paul London (This was certainly a good way to begin the show, as usual with the cruiserweights. The action was kind of non stop, and it did get the fans pumped up for the rest of the card, which is all you can ask for.)***
JBL vs. Bobby Lashley (As much as I'm not a big fan of JBL inside the ring, he's good on the mic, and he did a fairly good job in carrying Lashley in this match. Not outstanding, but above average.)**
Matt Hardy & Tatanka vs. MNM (Well, what can I say about Tatanka being the mystery partner? Didn't set the world on fire, but I don't anything too negative to say about this match @ all. Hardy and Tatanka pinned the tag team champions in this non title match, but to my knowledge, they were never given the number one contender status.)**1/2
Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton for Mysterio's Wrestlemania title opportunity (Man, did I want Rey to win this match, but instead Mr.Orton had to cheat to win. Didn't care for the inclusion of the late great Eddie Guerrero for this storyline, but this match was also pretty good as well. How many of you out there would like to see just Angle vs. Rey Mysterio @ Wrestlemania 22 for the title? That would be an instant 5 star classic.)***1/2
Kurt Angle vs. The Undertaker, World Heavyweight Title (WOW! This match was stellar! It was breathtaking to watch this match, as both men delivered amazing performances, especially with the counter wrestling and the submissions. Not 5 stars, but definitely awesome.)****1/4
Overall, this was a PRETTY GOOD show, better than the Royal Rumble event this year. An awesome main event, one pretty good title match, and a pretty good Rey/Orton, makes this worth the price. Recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![WWE: Royal Rumble [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6992/6992267_sa.jpg)
The Royal Rumble is one of the annual events held by World Wrestling Entertainment. This documentary captures all the action from the 2005 edition of that event. Included on the card are a title bout between Triple H and Rand Orton, a casket match between the Undertaker and Heidenreich, and a 30-participant battle royal.
Customer Rating
4
The 2005 Royal Rumble Rocks!!!!
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Well, I just recently purchased this particular DVD. I was a little skeptical about buying it again. @ first, several months ago, I purchased it, but I traded it back because I didn't like the commentary in the Royal Rumble (I know that should be an issue). So, @ this particular time, I've purchased this DVD again. With this review, lets see if a couple of months of time have been kind to this event. Here's my review:
Shawn Michaels vs. Edge (During the initial buildup to this match, I thought this was going to be a classic. After viewing this match, I was somewhat disappointed, but that's *not* a knock on this match @ all. The slow portion in the middle of the match kind of deducts points away from the rating, but the rest of the match was pretty solid.)***
Undertaker vs. Heidenreich, Casket Match (I wasn't thrilled with this storyline, but I've been a fan of the Undertaker for years. Not a horrible match, but what you see is what you get. And anyone who's been watching the Undertaker during his career should know the outcome.)*1/2
Kurt Angle vs. JBL vs. The Big Show, WWE Title (Wow. Surprisingly, this match was *too short*. It seems they were getting into the groove around the time when Big Show clotheslined JBL through the ringside barricade. Everyone, including JBL and Big Show, had their working boots on, and the result was a pretty good match.)***1/2
HHH vs. Randy Orton, World Heavyweight Title (Man, did this match just lumber around with no flow. Everyone kind of knew that HHH was going to win this one, with Orton's original push flopping badly. They could've turned it up on this one, but it turned out to be merely average this time around.)**
The 2005 Royal Rumble match (Wow, if there was ever a match that I shortchanged, this was it. This was an excellent Rumble match, with great performances from the WWE superstars. After listening to JR and Tazz's commentary, who by the way make a fine play by play duo, it wasn't all that bad like I previously thought. There were some fine moments in this Rumble, such as the Benoit/Eddie moments, Holly, Benoit, and Eddie showing Puder what paying dues is all about, Batista's domination, Paul London's bump of the night, etc.)****
Overall, what can I say? I did shortchange this event @ first, but after viewing it a little more objectively than I did other events, it's a pretty good show. You have a solid Michaels/Edge match, a pretty good Angle/JBL/Big Show match, and an excellent Royal Rumble match. Recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This program documents the 2005 WWE event known as Judgement Day. The card includes a title bout between John Cena and LBJ, a tilt that sees Eddie Guerrero take on Rey Mysterio, and a match that sees Booker T battle Kurt Angle.
Customer Rating
4
What a surprisingly GREAT show!
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Another WWE DVD I felt I had to add to the collection, seeing as though I'm an 18 year and counting WWE fan. Going into this show during the initial buildup, I knew two things: 1)The Eddie (RIP) and Rey storyline would continue and 2)The Cena/JBL storyline would be over. Here's my review:
Smackdown Tag Titles: MNM vs. Hardcore Holly & Charlie Hass (While not a classic, this was a good way to start the show. All 4 men, including Holly, were over with the crowd, and the result was an above average tag team match.)**1/2
Carlito Caribbean Cool (w/Matt Morgan) vs. Big Show (I wasn't expecting anything particularly great out of this match. Needless to say, it seems as though it was nothing but filler, but watchable though.)*1/2
Cruiserweight Title: Paul London vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. (A pretty match between these two. A little on the short side, if they would've had 5 or 10 minutes added, we would've had a classic. But what was given was pretty good nonetheless.)***1/2
Kurt Angle vs. Booker T (Could've done without the ridiculous storyline of Angle being somewhat sexually obsessed with Booker T's wife, when everyone should know that Angle's a married man with a child. Completely ignoring the storyline, this was another pretty good, with a logical ending.)***1/2
US Title: Orlando Jordan vs. Heidenreich (Take a pass on this match. Why would anyone put the US title on heatless Orlando Jordan is beyond me. Complete filler here.)*
Rey Mysterio vs. Eddie Guerrero (The storyline @ the beginning was a little tense, but when you have these two, you can be guaranteed a great match, and that's exactly what this was. Even though it was better than their Wrestlemania 21 match (which was great also), this was excellent, but loses points due to the DQ finish.)****
WWE Title - I Quit Match: John Cena vs. JBL (This is the type of match that should've taken place @ Wrestlemania 21. What an awesome, wild brawl between these two, effectively ending this storyline. Basically JBL's best match ever, maybe Cena's.)****1/4
Overall, this was a great show. You had two pretty good matches in Chavo/London and Angle/Booker, an excellent Eddie(RIP)/Rey match, and a wild JBL/Cena match. You have my recommendation on this one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
CLASSIC material!!!!!
on September 13, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
1993 was another tremendous year in hip hop. Snoop Dogg, A Tribe Called Quest, Black Moon, and others dropped gems in 93. But the hip hop world sat up and took notice when the Wu-Tang Clan dropped their first album "Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers). No other group made such an impact as this group did, ok maybe in line with N.W.A.m, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, just to name a few. But this nine man group had an effective sound NEVER heard in hip hop before, and that's what made them so tight. And what resulted was one of the greatest albums ever. Here's the review:
Bring Da Ruckus (RZA, GZA, Inspektah Deck, Ghostface Killah, and Raekwon, what better way to begin an album by challenging ANYONE to bring the ruckus)
Shame On A ***** (ODB, Method Man, Raekwon, tight stuff here)
Clan In Da Front (GZA, the genius of the Clan gets to show why he's one of the best members in the group, lyrically)
Wu-Tang:7th Chamber (the entire clan, except U-God, everyone shines on this track)
Can It Be All So Simple (Raekwon and Ghostface, an introduction to the supreme duo of Rae and Ghost)
Da Mystery Of Chessboxin (Inspektah Deck, U-God, Ghostface, Method Man, ODB, Raekwon, and Masta Killa, just awesome and mind blowing at the same time)
Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing To **** Wit (RZA, Method Man, and Inspektah Deck, classic Wu-Tang here)
C.R.E.A.M. (Raekwon, Method Man, and Inspektah Deck, CLASSIC MATERIAL, one of the greatest songs ever in hip hop and coined the most popular slang term for money)
Method Man (Meth goes solo on this one, ripping the mic, setting the seeds for his first album, cememting his position as the most popular and recognized member in the group)
Protect Ya Neck (the entire clan except Masta Killa, classic where the group shows what they are like when they are together)
Tearz (RZA and Ghostface, great song)
Wu-Tang:8th Chamber/Conclusion (they conclude this CLASSIC with a BLAZING remix of the original track)
It's a shame that the Wu aren't this catchy now, but in 93 (and up to 98-99), they had their brush with greatness and this classic resulted. Purchase this album NOW if you don't own it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For more than two decades, WWF superstar Bret Hart dominated the ring as one of the most skilled grapplers in sports entertainment. Though the Canadian superstar found international fame in the spotlight of the arena, his life was filled with personal tragedy as well as triumph. From his birth into wrestling royalty to his later status as one of the most technically precise wrestlers of all time and the tragic death of his brother Owen during a live WWF event in 1999, this is the story of Bret Hart as told in his own words, and though the images that made wrestling history.
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5
The Excellence of Execution!!!!!!
on September 11, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
"The Hitman" Bret Hart is one of the greatest performers of all time, alongside Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair as the top three. As you will see in this AWESOME 3 DVD set, Bret Hart stood for everything that is (or was) right about the wrestling business. Bret never did anything demeaning, as he always done whatever was asked of him. I will review the matches, but as it relates to the story on Disc 1, it is tremendous. Bret (and others) get to tell their side of the story, and it's very easy to relate to Bret as he tells his side. As far as the matches go, here's my review:
Hart Foundation vs. British Bulldogs (Madison Square Garden, 07/13/85) ***1/2 (Awesome chemistry when these two teams face each other.)
Hart Foundation vs. Killer Bees (Madison Square Garden, 02/17/86) ***1/2 (Another very good tag team match on this DVD.)
Bret Hart vs. Ricky Streamboat (Boston Garden, 03/08/86) ****1/2 (Most people might not have seen this match, but with these two legendary performers, they didn't disappoint.)
Bret Hart vs. Ted DiBiase (Odessa, TX, 03/08/89)**** (Again, another match that most people might not have seen. An excellent match between these two, even if the commentary is semi-non existant.)
Hart Foundation vs. Rockers (Saturday Night's Main Event, 04/28/90)*** (Wow, this match could've been a CLASSIC if given more time.)
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Hart Foundation vs. Nasty Boys (Wrestlemania VII, 03/24/91)***1/2 (Bret and the Anvil lost the tag titles in this match, setting up the long awaited Bret singles push.)
Hart Foundation vs. Nasty Boys (Wrestlemania VII, 03/24/91)***1/2 (Bret and the Anvil lost the tag titles in this match, setting up the long awaited Bret singles push.)
WWE Intercontinental Match
Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (SummerSlam, 08/26/91)****1/4 (The CLASSIC match where Bret finally wins his first singles title.)
Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (SummerSlam, 08/26/91)****1/4 (The CLASSIC match where Bret finally wins his first singles title.)
WWE Intercontinental Match
Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog (SummerSlam, 08/29/92)***** (Arguably Bret's best match ever. Required viewing for this one.)
Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog (SummerSlam, 08/29/92)***** (Arguably Bret's best match ever. Required viewing for this one.)
Bret Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow (Barcelona, Spain, 04/24/93)*** Good match, but hard to view, figuratively, since it is with Spanish commentary.)
King of the Ring Semi-Final Match
Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (King of the Ring, 06/13/93)****1/4 (Another classic match between these two.)
Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect (King of the Ring, 06/13/93)****1/4 (Another classic match between these two.)
Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart (Wrestlemania X, 03/20/94)***** (The first match in the classic rivalry between these two brothers. More required viewing.)
WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart (White Plains, NY, 09/29/94)****-***** (I'm debating the rating for this one, but it is another awesome match and the final one between the brothers.)
Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart (White Plains, NY, 09/29/94)****-***** (I'm debating the rating for this one, but it is another awesome match and the final one between the brothers.)
Bret Hart vs Hakushi (In Your House, 05/14/95)***1/2 (A very good match for these two @ the first In Your House PPV.)
WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Diesel (Survivor Series, 11/19/95) ****1/4 (The table spot makes it debut in this match, as Bret regains the title for the third time, also giving Diesel his second best match ever.)
Bret Hart vs. Diesel (Survivor Series, 11/19/95) ****1/4 (The table spot makes it debut in this match, as Bret regains the title for the third time, also giving Diesel his second best match ever.)
WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog (In Your House, 12/17/95)**** (Not better than their Summerslam 92 match, but still an excellent match nonetheless.)
Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog (In Your House, 12/17/95)**** (Not better than their Summerslam 92 match, but still an excellent match nonetheless.)
Submission Match
Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (Wrestlemania 13, 03/23/97)***** (One of my favorite matches of all time, more required viewing.)
Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin (Wrestlemania 13, 03/23/97)***** (One of my favorite matches of all time, more required viewing.)
WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Undertaker (One Night Only, 09/20/97)****1/2 (Another match where most people might not have seen it, An awesome match that is one of the Undertaker's best.)
Bret Hart vs. Undertaker (One Night Only, 09/20/97)****1/2 (Another match where most people might not have seen it, An awesome match that is one of the Undertaker's best.)
Owen Hart Tribute Match
Bret Hart vs. Chris Benoit (WCW Nitro, 10/04/99)***** (Bret and Benoit had a CLASSIC match in the wreckage known @ the time as WCW. The LAST true great match in that company's history.)
Bret Hart vs. Chris Benoit (WCW Nitro, 10/04/99)***** (Bret and Benoit had a CLASSIC match in the wreckage known @ the time as WCW. The LAST true great match in that company's history.)
Easter Eggs
Easter Egg: Stampede Wrestling interview
How to Access: On Disc One, Go to Chapters. Highlight Stampede Wrestling'. Click the left arrow twice and the clip will play.
Easter Egg: Stampede Wrestling interview
How to Access: On Disc One, Go to Chapters. Highlight Stampede Wrestling'. Click the left arrow twice and the clip will play.
Easter Egg: Bret Hart discusses believability inside the ring
How to Access: On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'Bret Hart vs. Ricky Steamboat'. Click the Right arrow twice. The clip will then play.
How to Access: On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'Bret Hart vs. Ricky Steamboat'. Click the Right arrow twice. The clip will then play.
Easter Egg: Bret Hart discusses where he got his nickname
How to Access: On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'Saturday Night's Main Event'. Click the Left arrow twice. The clip will then play
How to Access: On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'Saturday Night's Main Event'. Click the Left arrow twice. The clip will then play
Easter Egg: Bret Hart Discusses Never Injuring an Opponent
How to Access: On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'Intercontinental Championship Match'. Click the Left arrow twice. The clip will then play
How to Access: On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'Intercontinental Championship Match'. Click the Left arrow twice. The clip will then play
Easter Egg:Bret Hart "You Start the Fire" music video
How to Access: On Disc Three, On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'WWE Championship Match 11/19/95'. Click the right arrow twice. The video will then play
How to Access: On Disc Three, On Disc Two, Go to Chapters, Highlight 'WWE Championship Match 11/19/95'. Click the right arrow twice. The video will then play
Overall, this DVD set is a must have for every wrestling fan. If Bret didn't directly go to the WWE and have his input, it wouldn't have been this way. And all of the matches on here are personally selected by Bret. So, even if he did leave out some of his other classics, I still have no arguments. Strongly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Hip Hop will never be like this again!!!!!
on September 4, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
1995 was an excellent year in hip hop. Nas, Wu-Tang, The Notorious BIG, Mobb Deep, Kool G. Rap, 2-Pac, and others DOMINATED. There was no Lil Jon and the Eastside Boyz, no Nelly, No Chingy, no Mims, no Richboy or any of these wack rappers that dominate hip hop today. In 95, there was REAL hip hop, so real that it'll never be this REAL again. With Wu-Tang already a household name, they went for the kill in 95, and boy did they serve up a CLASSIC. Raekwon and Ghostface Killah teamed up to deliver "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx", one of my all time favorite albums and one of the greatest albums ever released, PERIOD. This one album has ALWAYS been part of my collection since it was released. They were on top of their game and one AWESOME album resulted.
Here's the review:
Striving For Perfection (An album where even the INTRO is classic. Simply put, Rae and Ghost want the best for themselves and each other.)
Kunckleheadz (Rae, Ghost, and U-God flowing viciously over a head banging track with hard lyrics.)
Knowledge God (This song is a classic and RZA's beat here is something to behold.)
Criminology (Rae and Ghost, no, it's not a subject in school, but with this track, you would think that rae and ghost would be the professors.)
Incarcerated Scarfaces (Another Rae solo that's simply awesome.)
Rainy Dayz (Rae and Ghost, a classic song talking about life's hard times, but in end we all make it through.)
Guillotine(Swordz) (Rae, Ghost, GZA, Inspektah Deck, everyone spits fire on this track, absolutely thrilling.)
Can It Be All So Simple (Remix) (Rae and Ghost, it had to be a remix, and boy did they deliver on this one.)
Shark ****** (Biters) (On this interlude, they warn you, don't EVER bite the Wu, nuff said.)
Ice Water (Rae, Ghost, Cappa, the song that introduce the world to Cappadonna. Dope stuff here. )
Glaciers Of Ice (Rae, Ghost, Masta Killa, lyrical dars just thrown.)
Verbal Intercourse(Rae, Ghost, and Nas deliver an AWESOME spectacle with one of the greatest verses EVER by my favorite MC, Nas.)
Wisdom Body (Ghost would give us a preview of IronMan here.)
Spot Rusherz (Listen to Rae go Kool G. Rap style on this one. Excellent storytelling that you don't hear anymore.)
Ice Cream(Rae, Ghost, Meth, and Cappa deliver this classic single. Who says that the Wu don't like the ladies?)
Wu Gambinos(Rae, Ghost, Rza, Meth, and Masta Killa, straight bangin, classic Wu here.)
Heaven & **** (Rae and Ghost give you something to think about here, what do YOU believe in, heaven or ****?)
Bonus Track: North Star (Jewelz) (This is the PERFECT way to end an album).
Overall, this is ANOTHER MUST HAVE, an album that defined what the Wu sounded like in their prime and the possibly the BEST production that the RZA's ever been responsible for. Cop this NOW if you don't own it. You WILL NOT be disappointed. One of the greatest albums of all time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
CLASSIC Jay-Z, Hip Hop will never be the same
on September 1, 2007
Posted by: MRMAYE
from Richmond, VA
Man, in 1996, hip hop was a different place. My favorite MC at the same (and still is today) Nas was reigning supreme with the release of his EXCELLENT sophomore album "It Was Written." But, little did I know that Jay-Z, at the time an almost unknown, would drop such an album that would be described as classic in every sense of the word. THIS album is NOTHING like you would find in hip hop today. What's in this album is ABSENT from hip hop today: lyrics, originally, true subject matter, consistency. Many artists don't score too big with the first album, but Jay-Z, just like Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Rakim, among others, scored, and he hit a home run. I could go on and on about this album, but let me just say that it's an awesome experience listening to this. Most cats might've slept on Jigga during 96, but years later, those same cats' eyes bugged with surprise when they heard this for the first time. Before you see my overall opinion on this masterpiece, let's do a little rundown on the Jay-Z albums "post Reasonable Doubt."
In My Lifetime Vol. 1 (4 1/2 stars, with the exception of 3 songs, you know what they are if you own this album. This album is excellent, even with the things Jay-Z was going through during the making of the album, otherwise, it's great, and "Streets is Watching," "Imaginary Player", "Friend Or Foe 98", "You Must Love Me" and the album's BEST track "Where I'm From" make this album worthwhile)
Vol.2...Hard Knock Life (3 stars. Classic? Not really, the title track, "N**** What N**** Who", "Money, Cash, H***", and "A Week Ago" are bangers, the rest of the album is boring for the most part and it lost SERIOUS points with me because nearly EVERY song featured another artist.)
Vol.3...Life and Times of S.Carter (3 1/2 stars. Seriously, his most disappointing album, nuff said. Preview this album BEFORE purchase.)
The Dyansty Roc La Familia (4 mics. Excellent album. He mananged to try and make stars out of Beanie, Bleek, and Amil, guess who it worked for, otherwise, he offered some gems on this one, check out "Streets Is Talking", "Stick 2 Da Script", and "Parking Lot Pimping".)
The Blueprint (5 stars. Released on 9/11/01, the day I bought it, this album is CLASSIC material. He did the majority of SOLO and made one of the best albums of 2001.)
MTV Unplugged (Jay-Z LIVE, nuff said.)
Blueprint 2...The Gift and The Curse (4 stars. Excellent double album from him, with some filler that should not have made the album.)
The Black Album (4 1/2 stars. Would've been the perfect album to completely retire on, until....
Kingdom Come (3 1/2 stars. Not my idea of an awesome comeback album, but pretty good nonetheless.)
But back this Reasonable Doubt classic, BUY THIS NOW if you don't own it. It's worth your time and money.
Album Highlights: THE ENTIRE LP.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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