Mankind versus The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match, Kurt Angle VS. Shane McMahon in a Street Fight, the end of Hulkamania when Yokozuna defeated Hulk Hogan to capture the WWE Championship, are just a few matches considered some of the memorable matches that took place at the retired PPV spectacular.

The main idea behind the KOTR was to elevate a superstar to the main event scene or towards a reign as WWE Champion. Despite a few exceptions, the KOTR is rich in crowning some of the biggest superstars to ever compete in the squared circle. Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Edge, all their quests to capture the KOTR crown is featured. Hart is considered the only star to capture the KOTR twice as the WWE officially counts the tournaments WWE held in the 80′s, although ’93 is the first one shown.

Rarely shown on WWE home video releases, Brock Lesnar and Owen Hart’s KOTR wins help give new fans an idea of the great in-ring ability Owen Hart had in the ring. For fans that only saw Lesnar compete in mixed martial arts, his rise to the top in the WWE started against Rob Van Dam in the last KOTR shown on PPV. WWE does include the return of the tourney in 2006 when Bobby Lashley battled Booker T. The KOTR finals of 2008 and 2010 are also included, CM Punk against William Regal is one of the hardest hitting bouts on the set.

A great blast from the past for older WWE fans and a must for new WWE fans that never saw the 90′s era or WWE in the early 21st century. While it is a great set there is definitely a few great matches that could have been added, Kane VS. Austin from KOTR ’98 and Owen Hart VS. 1-2-3 Kid are just two of many great encounters not listed.

WWE: Best of King of the Ring

Rated PG

eOne Films

Released on Dec. 13, 2011

Run time of 540 minutes

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WWE: Best of King of the Ring listing–

Disc 1

The Noble Scroll

King of the Ring Finals Match
Bret `Hit Man’ Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993

Kings and Champions

WWE Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993

King of the Ring Finals Match
Owen Hart vs. Razor Ramon
King of the Ring 19th June, 1994

A True King

Kiss My Foot Match
Bret `Hit Man’ Hart vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler
King of the Ring 25th June, 1995

Intercontinental Championship Match
Goldust vs. Ahmed Johnson
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

New Breed of Royalty

King of the Ring Finals Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

Disc 2

Mark of Distinction

WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997

Blue Blood

King of the Ring Finals Match
Triple H vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997

King of the Ring Finals Match
Ken Shamrock vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998

A Night in Hell

Hell in a Cell Match
Undertaker vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998

Disc 3

Electrifying Champion

WWE Championship Match
Undertaker vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 27th June, 1999

6 Man Tag Match for the WWE Championship
Triple H, Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon vs. The Rock, Undertaker & Kane
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000

King of the Ring Finals Match
Rikishi vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000

King Kurt

Light Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Hardy vs. X-Pac
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

King of the Ring Finals Match
Edge vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

Street Fight

Street Fight
Shane McMahon vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001

King of the Ring Finals Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002

Hulk Hogan vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002

King of the Ring Finals Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Booker T
Judgment Day 21st May, 2006

All Hail King Booker!

King of the Ring Finals Match
CM Punk vs. William Regal
Monday Night Raw 21st April, 2008

King of the Ring Finals Match
John Morrison vs. Sheamus
Monday Night Raw 29th November, 2010

Majestic Memories

In the main event of UFC 137 Nick Diaz made BJ Penn look like he no longer deserved to be in a cage. The former STRIKEFORCE Welterweight champ went the distance with the Prodigy in a classic Diaz style war. Although, Diaz was unable to finish Penn, he beat up the former Lightweight & Welterweight champion like no other fighter has with his relentless assault. Post fight, Penn teased retirement and Diaz called out champion Georges St-Pierre, stating that St-Pierre was faking is injury and scared of him. With the amazing performance the UFC brass has asked title challenger Carlos Condit to step aside and wait for his shot, as it has now been granted to Diaz.

Also on UFC 137, Roy “Big Country” Nelson bounced back from a two fight skid with a TKO victory over Mirko Cro Cop. Cro Cop had a flurry of punches in the second round that looked like it was going to end the fight, but Nelson’s immense ability to withstand punishment proved to be great as he recovered from the assault and picked up the win in the third.

Donald Cerrone picked up his fourth victory in 2011, the WEC veteran has been very successful since the merger, this time with an impressive first round rear naked choke submission over Dennis Siver. With a huge head kick, Cerrone was able to take a stunned Siver’s back and sink in the choke for the victory.  (Full UFC 137 event results below.)

The Bellator Heavyweight tournament has its finalists, and it seemed to be a contest of who could finish their fight the fastest, as Eric Prindle knocked out Ron Sparks in 40 seconds and Thiago Santos submitted Neil Grove in 38 seconds. Bellator Welterweight champion Ben Askren barely held on to is title, when he and Jay Hieron with the full five rounds leaving it in the hands of the judges who rendered the bout a split decision in favor of the champion. Askren now improves to 9-0 in MMA and 6-0 in Bellator. (Full Bellator 56 event results below.)

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UFC 137: PENN vs DIAZ results:

Nick Diaz def. B.J. Penn via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-28)

Cheick Kongo def. Matt Mitrione via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-28, 29-28)

Roy Nelson def. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic via TKO (strikes) – Round 3, 1:30

Scott Jorgensen def. Jeff Curran via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Hatsu Hioki def. George Roop via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Spike TV prelims:

Donald Cerrone def. Dennis Siver via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:22

Bart Palaszewski def. Tyson Griffin via knockout (punches) – Round 1, 2:45

Facebook prelims:

Brandon Vera def. Eliot Marshall via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Ramsey Nijem def. Danny Downes via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)

Francis Carmont def. Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)

Clifford Starks def. Dustin Jacoby via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

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Bellator 56 results:

Champ Ben Askren def. Jay Hieron via split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47) – retains welterweight title

Thiago Santos def. Neil Grove via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 0:38 – heavyweight-tourney semifinals

Eric Prindle def. Ron Sparks via KO (punch) – Round 1, 0:40 – heavyweight-tourney semifinals

Jeremy Spoon def. Adam Schindler via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Marcio Navarro def. Rudy Bears by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Kelvin Tiller def. Dan Spohn via split decision (30-27, 28-29, 29-28)

Emanuel “E.J.” Brooks def. Willian de Souza via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Jacob Aiken def. Jeimeson Saudino via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:26

Aaron Ely def. Owen Evinger via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 3:45

Daniel Gallemore def. Derrick Ruffin via TKO (retirement) – Round 2, 5:00

Regardless if you know about the history of Faber and Cruz in the now defunct World Elite Cagefighting (WEC), in the UFC: 132 extras you get the entire fight of Cruz and Faber from WEC and UFC have made two short exclusive DVD videos on both fighters to help educate new fans. For Cruz, Jon Rogan fires off a series of a Q & A, while Faber talks about why he fights, his parents, and his career in a UFC Unguarded segment.

Unlike their first fight from WEC, Faber and Cruz for the UFC Bantamweight championship goes the distance and both men really show why the bantamweight division in the UFC is one of the most exciting. With fast flurries of punches and combos for nearly five straight rounds, the amount of endurance both men showcased was truly phenomenal. Cruz with his strikes while Faber was trying to rush in helped him look to have gain the edge in the judges’ eyes. Difficult to call as a lot of strikes happened so fast. In the post fight interview Cruz does state that he got his one loss back and believes the Faber question has been stopped.

Tito Ortiz was in a win or get cut from the UFC situation in his bout against Ryan Bader. Ortiz had not won in the UFC since 2006. However, Ortiz with his back against the wall seems to always rise to the occasion. This was no different. Ortiz saw an opening and unleashes a nasty ground and pound on Bader followed by a gullotine choke submission. “I ain’t going f*cking nowhere. You gotta get the f*cking police to drag my a$$ out of here,” said Ortiz in the extra footage on the DVD. Ortiz also gets a special in his own words segment where he talks openly about his 14-year fight career.

Unfortunately the comeback of Wanderlei Silva was not as successful. Silva came out swinging, but one well-timed hook caught Silva and he was out on his feet. Silva did come to and thought the fight was still going as he fought a bit with the official afterwards. A day in the life of Silva shows that despite his loss Silva is living well with his family.

Great drama from start to finish on this DVD. Jam-packed filled with bonus material that will keep you watching over and over. Some outcomes are somewhat controversial, how Dennis Siver won in the judges’ eyes after being badly beaten by Matt Wiman is difficult to understand. However, if you’re a fan of UFC or mixed martial arts this is a top notch must buy.

UFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber

Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada

Released on Sept. 13, 2011

Run time of 309 minutes

Click here to order the DVD 

Click here to listen to the October 7, 2011 episode of Ringside Report Radio hosted by Dave Simon and Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough.

On this episode, Dave and Kevin previewed UFC 136 including every fight on the preliminary card and the double main event of Jose Aldo defending the UFC featherweight title against Kenny Florian and the rematch between Frankie Edgar and Gray Maynard for the UFC lightweight title.

Dave and Kevin also discussed the announcement of Jon Jones defending his UFC light-heavyweight title against Lyoto Machida at UFC 140 on December 10 in Toronto.

All this and much more on this 1-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Instinct MMA president Stephane Patry appeared on this episode to discuss Instinct MMA’s inaugural event on October 7 in Boisbriand, Quebec. Patry discussed the main event of Houston Alexander versus Steve Bosse, the co-main event of Patrick Cote v. Crafton Wallace and the rest of the card

Dave and Kevin talked about the results from UFC on Versus 6 including Dominick Cruz’ title defense against Demetrious Johnson and Stefan Struve’s submission win over Pat Barry.

All this and much more MMA talk on this 2-hour episode of Ringside Report Radio.

Mayhem brings in foam sticks for his team to beat each other with and his team loves it. Mayhem starts playing around with his team and bringing them together.

Bisping takes all 4 tires off Mayhem’s car in retaliation for the tire prank in episode 2.

Bisping tells him team to spar at 60% but Akira Corassani gets over-aggressive. Marcus Brimage and Diego Brandao turn a sparring session into a real fight and get mad at each other. Bisping has to intervene to stop his team from killing each other in sparring. Diego says “I will kill you,” to Brimage, Bisping has to calm him down, Brimage says he won’t spar with Brandao anymore. Brimage and Brandao eventually make up and shake hands.

Akira Corassani entertains his team by wearing a protective cup and letting his teammates shoot pool balls at his … balls.

Corrassani reveals that Dustin Neace told people he had three testicles so he pulls a prank on him by putting pool balls in his boxing gloves.

Jason Mayhem Miller announces the first bantamweight fight: Johnny Bedford (Mayhem, 17-9-1) v. Josh Ferguson (Bisping, 7-3).

Ferguson knew he would face Bedford and pulled out a sign that read “F*ck you Bedford.” Bedford did not like that and the two exchanged words.

Dustin Neace finds the pool ball in his boxing glove and confirms he has three testicles. Crazy…

Johnny Bedford has an injured hand and is training one-handed but Mayhem is confident it won’t affect him.

Dustin Neace puts oats on Akira Corassani’s bed in retaliation for Akira’s prank. Neace and Akira have a confrontation and challenge each other to a fight. Both say they’re going to knock the other one out.

John Dodson (Team Mayhem) says that all his friends are on the other team. Dodson says Diego Brandao (Team Bisping) is like his little brother as they train together at Greg Jackson’s. Dodson also talks about Team Def-Leprechaun comprised of himself, Louis Gaudinot (Team Bisping) and Josh Ferguson (Team Bisping).

Ferguson reveals that Dodson told him that Johnny Bedford’s hand is injured. Team Bisping is happy they have a mole on the other team.

Round 1: Johnny Bedford controls the majority of the round with two takedowns and arm-bar and kimura attempts. Bedford landed some good knees from the clinch and escaped a guillotine attempt by Josh Ferguson in the final minute of the round. Bedford ended the round with his third takedown as time elapsed. I’d score it 10-9 for Bedford.

Round 2: Johnny Bedford scored an early takedown and controlled Josh Ferguson for the majority of the round. Ferguson was able to get back to his feet but Bedford immediately took him back down and worked some short elbows from side-control. Bedford didn’t do a lot of damage with his ground and pound but did control the action and the fight. I’d score this round just like the first: 10-9 for Bedford.

Johnny Bedford def. Josh Ferguson via unanimous decision (20-18, 20-18, 20-18). Johnny Bedford improves Team Mayhem Miller to 2-0 and becomes the first bantamweight semi-finalist.

***Results after 3 episodes:

Team Bisping Bantamweights:  1.Louis Gaudinot (BW), 3. TJ Dillashaw  (BW), 5. John Albert (BW), 7. Josh Ferguson (BW).

Team Bisping Featherweights: 1. Diego Brandao, 3. Akira Corassani, 5. Marcus Brimage, 7.Stephen Bass

Team Mayhem Bantamweights:  2. John Dodson (BW), 4. Johnny Bedford (BW), 6. Dustin Pague (BW), 8. Roland Delorme (BW).

Team Mayhem Featherweights:  2. Dennis Bermudez, 4. Bryan Caraway, 6. Dustin Neace, 8. Steven Siler

Week 2- September 28: Bryan Caraway advances to semi-finals of FW tournament with a 2^nd round RNC submission win over Marcus Brimage

Week 3- October 5: Johnny Bedford advances to semi-finals of BW tournament with  unanimous decision win over Josh Ferguson.

FW semi-finalists: Bryan Caraway (Team Mayhem)

BW semi-finalists: Johnny Bedford (Team Mayhem)

Notes and Results from TUF 14 Episode 1 & 2 here

Dave and Kevin debated the Top 10 in every weight class in MMA for the Ringside Report October 2011 official rankings.

Dave and Kevin previewed every fight on the UFC on Versus 6 card including the UFC bantamweight title fight between champion Dominick Cruz and challenger Demetrious Johnson.

All this plus a preview of Bellator 52 and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

UFC bantamweight Jeff Curran appeared on this episode to talk about his upcoming bout against Scott Jorgensen at UFC 137 on October 29.

First ever UFC lightweight champion, Jens Pulver was also on this show and talked about his current MMA status and the new MMA Supremacy video game.

Dave and Kevin discussed the results from UFC 135 including Jon Jones’ first title defense over Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Nate Diaz’ impressive win over Takanori Gomi.

All this and much more MMA on this 2-hour episode.

After a 7-year hiatus from the UFC when he fought Matt Serra at lightweight, Pat Curran has been somewhat of a journeyman jumping from local promotion to local promotion, dropping down into various weight classes, all the while building his record. The UFC, STRIKEFORCE, Bellator, WEC, PRIDE, KOTC, XFO, and IFL veteran miay be best known for his losing efforts against Urijah Faber, Mike Brown, Joseph Benevidez, and Takeya Mizugaki, but has been of a two fight win streak and returns to the UFC on October 29th at UFC 137 in Las Vegas, Nevada against Scott Jorgenson.

The first ever UFC Lightweight champion Jens “Lil Evil” Pulver is one of the only two men at lightweight to defeat BJ Penn. Coach of the Ultimate Fighter Season 5 along side Penn, and with notable victories over Dennis Hallman, Cub Swanson, Caol Uno, and Cole Escuvedo; Pulver is one of the most recognizable names in MMA history. A huge fan a PC gaming Pulver is featured for the first time ever in the new MMA Supremacy. MMA Supremacy differs from other MMA games, as it is simple and arcade style. The game is also the first to feature featherweight, bantamweights and female fighters and is available now for purchase for PS3 & XBOX 360.

Also on tonight’s program Dave and Kevin will discuss the results of UFC 135 and much more MMAgic with 2 full hours of MMA talk.

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On this episode, Dave and Kevin re-capped the results from UFC Fight Night 25 including Jake Ellenberger’s win over Jake Shields and Eric Koch’s victory over Jonathan Brookins.

Dave and Kevin also previewed the entire UFC 135 card including all preliminary bouts and the main events of Matt Hughes v. Josh Koscheck and Jon “Bones” Jones defending the UFC Light-Heavyweight title against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson.

All this and more on this 90 minute episode of Ringside Report Radio.