WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History DVD review

May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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rivalriesBloodshed and a high volume of violence is the norm when watching WWE’s latest DVD release, The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History DVD exploring the vast history of classic wrestling feuds.

WWE, NWA, WCW, ECW, AWA, WCCW, rivalries from every federation is covered. Should have some made the list? Of course. Like the majority of WWE DVD releases of this nature, no ranking system or explanation for how this list came together. For all complaints about feuds not included in this 3-disc DVD set, send to http://www.wwe.com/help/contact-us/show-feedback

The DVD is hosted by new announcer Renee Young, who is playing a chemistry expert gimmick to go with the theme of how two opponents can make magic in and out of the ring. Albeit if this was a PG-rated DVD Young’s character would be appropriate, she even refers to the audience as kids. However, this a TV-14 production, there are graphic photos and highlights of some brutal confrontations. Mick Foley VS. Triple H was barbaric at times and not suitable for any children to watch. Bruiser Brody VS. Abdullah The Butcher only works in a mature setting unless you’re trying to give youths nightmares.

Now if you’re over the age of 14, a fan of the Attitude era, and enjoy uncensored raw footage, you’re going to find a lot of enjoyment in the over 7 hours presentation.

Not only is there violence, but an incredible history lesson throughout the eras in wrestling. Austin VS. McMahon, Hulk Hogan VS. Andre The Giant, Tommy Dreamer VS. Raven, some of the biggest drawing wars that took place in the ring are revisited. 13 matches are accompanied in this set, with great highflying action from Sabu against the Suplex Machine Tazz, to the battle of national wrestling champions with Kurt Angle against Brock Lesnar.

As long as you can look past the questionable list and take time to enjoy the entertainment provided you will see this release is well worth the purchase. The match selection is decently varied with some rare matches along with a few that hardcore DVD collectors have already. For the rich history it’s definitely worth watching once.

WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History

Rated TV-14

eOne Films

Run time of about 7.5 hours

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Match listing–

WWE Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
The War to Settle the Score • February 18, 1985

“I Quit” Steel Cage Match for the NWA United States Championship
Tully Blanchard vs. Magnum T.A.
Starrcade • November 28, 1985

Bruiser Brody vs. Abdullah the Butcher
World Class Championship Wrestling • July, 1987

Badstreet Rules Match
Kevin & Kerry Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts
World Class Championship Wrestling • February, 1988

Hulk Hogan & “Macho Man” Randy Savage vs. “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase & Andre the Giant
SummerSlam • August 29, 1988

The Undertaker vs. Mankind

King of the Ring • June 23, 1996

Grudge Match

Tazz vs. Sabu
ECW Barely Legal • April 13, 1997

The Final Battle

Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven
ECW WrestlePalooza • June 6, 1997

“Winner Take All” Handicap Ladder Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon
King of the Ring • June 27, 1999

WWE Championship Match
Triple H vs. The Rock
Backlash • April 30, 2000

WWE Championship Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Rock
Rebellion • November 3, 2001

WWE Championship Match
Kurt Angle vs. Brock Lesnar
SummerSlam • August 24, 2003

Steel Cage Match for the WWE Championship
John Cena vs. Edge
Raw • October 2, 2006

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WWE: For All Mankind: The Life and Career of Mick Foley DVD review

April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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foleyA 16-foot fall off a cell was only the start of extraordinaire pain for Mick Foley, he suffered a concussion, lost teeth, thumbtacks covering his body, in the end him and The Undertaker created one of the most barbaric matches in WWE history.

That defining moment is discussed in detail in WWE’s latest home video release, For All Mankind: The Life and Career of Mick Foley. From his peers to his bosses and a bonus commentary track Foley recorded with former Extreme Championship Wrestling voice Joey Styles, fans get a different take on the near 15-year match that is still considered one of the most memorable matches of all-time.

The two-hour plus documentary on disc one takes you through a decent portion of Foley’s wrestling career, his early beginnings, WCW, ECW, WWE, and his eventual retirement. Not every angle, moment, match or standout performance is covered because there are just far too many for a three-disc set. However, Foley did have an amazing career and what is covered is still intriguing and different as WWE for the first time ever had Foley’s friend Shane Douglas comment on Foley making it in the business and talking to his kids that are starting to grow up.

Match selection for this set is also unlike most releases as it features bouts that mostly have never been released on home video by WWE. There is his first WWE match against The British Bulldogs but this time provided with alternate commentary. Only shame is that there is only three bonus commentary tracks, but definitely must listen material. Styles and Foley making fun of Douglas and trying to talk about Foley struggle through his match with Undertaker is quality viewing.

WWE: For All Mankind: The Life and Career of Mick Foley

Rated TV-14

eOne Films

Run time of 6.5 hours

Released on Apr. 16, 2013

Disc 1

A Happy Story
Idyllic Childhood
Huge Fan
Training School
Working the Road
WCW
Sting
Vader
ECW & Japan
Mankind
Dude Love
Hell in a Cell
Mr. Socko
The Rock
Author
Triple H
Commissioner
Going Away
Randy Orton
Making a Difference
Edge
Retirement
Stand Up Comic
A Complete One-Off

Disc 2

Jack Foley / Les Thornton vs. The British Bulldogs
Superstars September 1986
Alternate Commentary: Mick Foley & Joey Styles

Cactus Jack / Gary Young vs. Scott Steiner / Billy Travis
AWA All Star Wrestling October 1988

Cactus Jack Manson vs. Brickhouse Brown
Wild West Wrestling April 1989

Cactus Jack vs. Keith Hart
Power Hour March 1990

Submit or Surrender Match
Cactus Jack vs. Sting
Power Hour November 1991

Falls Count Anywhere Match
Cactus Jack vs. Van Hammer
Clash of the Champions XVIII 21st January, 1992

Barbed Wire Match
Cactus Jack vs. Sandman
Ft. Lauderdale, FL May 1995

Cactus Jack vs. Shane Douglas
CyberSlam February 1996
Alternate Commentary: Mick Foley & Joey Styles

Mankind vs. Rocky Maivia
IYH: Cold Day in Hell 11th May, 1997

Mankind vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
IYH: Canadian Stampede 6th July, 1997

Disc 3

Dude Love vs. Rocky Maivia
RAW 17th November, 1997

Hell in a Cell
Mankind vs. Undertaker
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998
Alternate Commentary: Mick Foley & Joey Styles

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Mankind / Kane vs. New Age Outlaws
RAW 13th July, 1998

WWE Championship Match
Mankind vs. The Rock
IYH: Rock Bottom 13th December, 1998

WWE Tag Team Championship
Mankind / The Rock vs. Triple H / Shane McMahon
SmackDown 2nd September, 1999

Mankind vs. Al Snow
SmackDown 16th December, 1999

Hell In A Cell – Retirement Match
Cactus Jack vs. Triple H
No Way Out 27th February, 2000

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Wrestling Uncensored EP. 115 now online

December 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 115. Original recording date: December 20, 2012. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Simon and North discussed the results from WWE TLC including The Shield’s performance in their win over Team Hell No and Ryback and Big Show retaining his World title versus Sheamus in a Chairs match.

Simon and North also talked The Slammy awards on Raw and the return of the “Nature Boy” Ric Flair to the WWE.

Simon and North talked about Ryback’s victories over Antonio Cesaro on Raw and Smackdown, Tommy Dreamer’s return to the WWE and the debut of Big E Langston.

All this and much more pro wrestling on this 1-hour episode.

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WWE: CM Punk Best in the World DVD review

October 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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CM Punk dropped a pipebomb of a promo that completely changed the landscape of the WWE and his own status as he went from on his way out with the company to WWE Champion.

Now for the first time WWE home video has released a 3-disc DVD set that includes a two-hour documentary on Punk’s wrestling career. Punk’s career is covered from his time wrestling in a makeshift ring, surprisingly IWA MidSouth and Ring of Honor, OVW, WWE’s version of ECW and finally on RAW and Smackdown.

Punk speaks on growing up as a punk kid, distant from his blood family, his friendship and matches with Colt Cabana and Chris Hero, and one of his greatest feuds in ROH with Samoa Joe. The format of the documentary follows the same as the Randy Orton: Evolution of a Predator DVD where a camera crew is following Punk around with flashbacks to his past.

Never before has WWE explored the depths of a beginning like they have with Punk. Footage of Punk’s IWA and ROH matches are shown and the moment Punk signed his first WWE contract in ROH is also shown. Also, while there is a lot of positive reaction to Punk by Paul Heyman, Lita, his close friends, there is also negative feedback on Punk as well. Michael Hayes openly talks about how Heyman overhypes guys he likes and stands by his decision not to give Punk the ECW Championship at ECW: December to Dismember. Current WWE Superstars Kofi Kingston, Curt Hawkins and others talk about their awkward first impression of Punk.

Despite the doubts on Punk, no one ever denies his determination and his belief in himself in being the best in the world. After two short World Heavyweight Championship reigns and getting pushed down the main event ladder by The Miz, Punk decided he had enough and was planning to leave WWE. A night of airing his grievances changed his outlook and direction completely.

Disc 2 and 3 contains a showcase of Punk starting in OVW, then in ECW, then as a mid-carder until finally in the main event championship matches, all hand-picked by Punk himself. For the first time WWE gives you exclusive content of matches as you get to see all the action of matches that go to commercial break.

Whether you like Punk or not, the story, the matches, and the special features all worth having. It’s rare WWE releases a DVD like this and they may never release anything like this again.

WWE: CM Punk Best in the World

Rated PG-14

eOne Films

Run time of 540 minutes

Released on Oct. 9, 2012

 

Disc 1

A New Day

Spaceboy

Backyard Fame

Taking to the Road

Launching Pad

Constantly Learning

Dark Cloud

Not The Prototype

Outcast Champion

Having Fun

A Challenge

Saving Society

Frustrated Beyond Belief

Hometown High-Pressured Situation

The MAN

Special Features

High School Sports

CM Punk – The Name

Scull Fracture

OVW vs. Albright

From Extra to Champion

December to Dismember

The Hat

“The Most Insulting Thing You Could Say To Me”

A Conversation with Liars

Title in the Fridge

Natalie’s T-Shirt

“Teenage Anarchist”

Disc 2

Finals Match in the OVW World Heavyweight Tournament
Brent Albright vs. CM Punk
OVW 3/1/06

CM Punk’s WWE in Ring Debut vs. Justin Credible
ECW 8/1/06

ECW Championship Last Chance Match
CM Punk vs. John Morrison
ECW 9/4/07

Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Wrestlemania 24

World Tag Team Championship Match
CM Punk and Kofi Kingston vs. Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase
RAW 10/27/08

No DQ Match for IC Championship
CM Punk vs. William Regal
RAW 1/19/09

Disc 3

TLC Match for World Heavyweight Championship
CM Punk vs. Jeff Hardy
Summerslam 2009

CM Punk’s Hair vs. Rey Mysterio Joining SES
CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio
Over the Limit 2010

WWE Championship Match
CM Punk vs. John Cena
Money in the Bank 2011

WWE Championship Match
CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho
Wrestlemania 28

WWE Championship Match
CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan
Over the Limit 2012

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Wrestling Uncensored EP. 102 now online

September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 102. Original air date: September 22, 2012. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Simon and North discussed the results from WWE’s Night of Champions pay-per-view including Kane and Daniel Bryan becoming the new WWE tag team champions.

Simon and North talked about John Cena v. CM Punk ending in a draw and John Cena’s surgery to remove bone chips from his elbow.

Simon and North discussed Sheamus once again defending the World Heavyweight Title versus Alberto Del Rio and who could be next for Sheamus.

All this and much more pro wrestling on this 1-hour episode.

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WWE: Superstar Collection Kofi Kingston DVD review

September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The hi-flying excitement that Kofi Kingston brings to the ring makes him one of the most energetic and must-see talent in all of WWE, great career moments shown in Superstar Collection Kofi Kingston DVD.

The match that put Kingston in the spotlight and noticed by the WWE Universe in a big way was his match with Chris Jericho at Night of Champions 2008. Jericho had just started his feud with Shawn Michaels and was set to battle a mystery opponent, who happen to be Kingston with the IC Championship on the line. Jericho looked like he was going to score the victory until HBK made a distraction that allowed Kingston to nail his Trouble in Paradise finisher and score the biggest win of his WWE career. It was Kingston’s first championship win, but not his last.

Kingston winning the tag team titles with CM Punk against Legacy on RAW is the next match featured. A close back and forth encounter that Kingston used his aerial abilities to take care of Legacy’s back-up in order for Punk to score the win. The entire WrestleMania 25 Money In The Bank Ladder match is shown next. Kingston being innovative with walking with two ladders was one of many moments he had in the match.

Kingston’s attempt to get into the main event is the next match as he battled Randy Orton at TLC 2009. While Kingston showed a fighting spirit in the match, he was clearly out matched as Orton did not even need Legacy in order to defeat Kingston. Kingston winning the IC Championship again this time against Dolph Ziggler on Smackdown is the last match on the DVD.

Although the description on the back of the DVD states there are three ladder matches there is only one on the DVD. Regardless, considering this is the only DVD WWE has released on Kingston, it is the only opportunity for fans to watch some of the moments that helped build Kingston into a Superstar.

WWE: Superstar Collection Kofi Kingston

Rated PG

eOne Films

Run time of 90 minutes

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Wrestling Uncensored EP. 100 with Bret Hart and Kofi Kingston now online

September 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 100. Original air date: September 8, 2012. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Bret “Hitman” Hart appeared on this episode to talk about his upcoming appearance in Montreal for Monday Night Raw on September 10, 2012. This will be the first time Hart has appeared for the WWE in Montreal since the infamous 1997 “Montreal Screwjob.” Bret talked about his current relationship with Shawn Michaels, his respect for CM Punk and much more in a 30-minute interview.

WWE superstar and one-half of the WWE Tag-Team Champions, Kofi Kingston, also appeared on this episode to talk about Raw in Montreal, teaming with R-Truth, traveling with CM Punk and a possible reformation of Air Boom with Evan Bourne.

Simon and North talked about the most recent episodes of WWE Raw and Smackdown including CM Punk appearing with Paul Heyman, an excellent match between Alberto Del Rio and John Cena to main event Raw and “The Hug” between Daniel Bryan and Kane.

All this plus everything else that happened in the WWE on this special 2-hour live episode.

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Ringside Report Radio July 25- Mick Foley and Shannon Knapp now online

July 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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This is the July 25, 2012 episode of Ringside Report Radio. Hosted by Dave Simon, Kevin “Big Tuna” McKough and Jeremy Prophet.

Mick Foley appeared live in studio on this episode with Brendon Burns as they are in Montreal performing at the Just For Laughs comedy festival. Foley discussed many topics including his recent appearance on WWE Raw 1000, his relationship with Vince McMahon, Triple H and much more in thsi 40-minute interview.

Invicta FC president Shannon Knapp also appeared on this episode to discuss the all-women’s MMA promotion and their second event (Invicta 2) on July 28 that will air live and free at www.invictafc.com

Dave, Kevin and Jeremy talked about the results from UFC 149 including Renan Barao’s victory over Urijah Faber, Tim Boetsch’s win over Hector Lombard and the lackluster performance from Cheick Kongo and Shawn Jordan.

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

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WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights And Other Out Of Control Matches DVD review

June 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Screams of agony from the torture WWE Superstars put their bodies through resulted in injuries, bloody wars, and some of the most exciting matches in WWE history, all revisited in Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights and Other Out of Control Matches DVD.

This new 3-disc set shows decades worth of the most hardcore and bizarre encounters in WWE, WCW, NWA, and ECW. The majority of the matches did take place in WWE, but a lot of the matches are making their first appearance on WWE home video DVD. Hosted by WWE Hardcore Legend Mick Foley, who gives his thoughts on the acceptance of hardcore wrestling to WWE and his frustrations with WWE’s new corporate policy that forces him to adjust his attire for the DVD. Foley is entertaining, but his segments are short and few.

From the early 80′s, ending all the way to last year, this release gives fans a better understanding on how no holds barred matches evolved over the years. From Pat Patterson using every way to beat the life out of Sgt. Slaughter in the ring, to Big Show and Kane demonstrating how they can completely destroy their bodies on the outside of the ring. WWE constantly pushes the boundaries of their entertainment level adding new elements to it, such as the 24/7 Hardcore Championship that was defended by the likes of Al Snow, Hardcore Holly and the late Crash Holly.

Randy Savage tying up Crush at WrestleMania X, Steve Austin beating up Bret Hart in an ambulance, Tazz and Bam Bam Bigelow crashing right through the entrance ramp, Shane McMahon performing his elbow drop from the top rope through an announcer’s table for the first time, all classic moments in WWE all found in this set. This trip back allows fans to witness the different eras in wrestling, when HHH and Stephanie were in charge of RAW, when Evolution ruled RAW, and when DX came back to defeat two young rising stars in Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase.

For hardcore fans there maybe a few matches they feel are missing to this set, but that does not take away from the high quality of violence and mayhem you will witness on these DVDs. You’ll see some of your favourites, some legendary names and some current stars that had a few grudges matches that made this collection.

WWE: Falls Count Anywhere: The Greatest Street Fights And Other Out Of Control Matches

Rated PG-14

eOne Films

Run time of 540 minutes

Released on Jun. 26, 2012

 

Disc One

The Names May Vary

Alley Fight
Pat Patterson vs. Sgt. Slaughter
Madison Square Garden 1981

Atlanta Street Fight
Jimmy Valiant & Ms. Atlanta Lively vs. Midnight Express
Starrcade 1985

Street Fight for the NWA Tag Team Championship
Doom vs. Barry Windham & Arn Anderson
Starrcade 1990

A Fresh Face

Falls Count Anywhere Match
Sting vs. Cactus Jack
Beach Blast 1992

Falls Count Anywhere Match
Randy “Macho Man” Savage vs. Crush
WrestleMania X 1994

Windy City Mayhem

Chicago Street Fight
Booker T & Sting Vs. The Road Warriors
Uncensored 1996

Chicago Street Fight
Ahmed Johnson & The Legion Of Doom vs. Faarooq, Savio Vega, & Crush
WrestleMania 13 1997

Street Fight
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Bret “Hit Man” Hart
Raw 1997

Disc Two

Multiple Personalities

Falls Count Anywhere Match
Cactus Jack vs. Triple H
Raw 1997

Falls Count Anywhere Death Match
Tazz Vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
Heat Wave – August 2, 1998

A Brand New Title

Hardcore Championship Match
Al Snow vs. Hardcore Holly
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre – February 14, 1999

Fully Loaded Strap Match
The Rock vs. Triple H
Fully Loaded – July 25, 1999

Love Her Or Leave Her Greenwich Street Fight
Test vs. Shane McMahon
SummerSlam – August 22, 1999

Dictators On A Power Trip

WWE Championship Match
Big Show vs. Kane – Raw
December 20, 1999

Hardcore Championship Match
Crash Holly vs. The Headbangers
SmackDown – March 16, 2000

Street Fight
Mr. McMahon Vs. Shane McMahon
Raw – October 29, 2001

Street Fight
Mr. McMahon vs. Ric Flair
Royal Rumble – January 20, 2002

Disc Three

Greatest Comeback Story

Unsanctioned Street Fight
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
SummerSlam – August 25, 2002

Street Fight For The World Heavyweight Championship
Triple H vs. Kevin Nash
Insurrextion – June 7, 2003

Inside The Divas’ Locker Room

Falls Count Anywhere Match for the WWE Women’s Championship
Melina vs. Mickie James
Raw – March 5, 2007

Street Fight
Triple H vs. Umaga
Cyber Sunday – October 28, 2007

Street Fight
John Cena vs. Umaga
Raw – June 16, 2008

New Stars On The Rise

Submissions Count Anywhere Match
D-Generation X vs. Legacy
Breaking Point – September 13, 2009

Street Fight
Rey Mysterio vs. Batista
SmackDown – December 11, 2009

Street Fight
Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes
SmackDown – November 4, 2011

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WWE: ECW Unreleased Volume 1 DVD review

June 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The land of barbed wire, crimson masks, death-defying aerial assaults, and violent wrestling is revisited with special host Joey Styles in WWE’s newest three-disc DVD set, ECW: Unreleased Volume 1.

Styles was the voice of Extreme Championship Wrestling and with his vast knowledge of every wrestler that competed during the entire ECW run, there is no one better to give analysis and discuss the matches. Styles helps give fans the importance of Raven VS. Tommy Dreamer, how Shane Douglas was the top star, the mixed martial arts background of Taz and more.

Quite a few ECW stars are featured, Eddie Guerrero, Dean Malenko, Bam Bam Bigelow, Justin Credible, Lance Storm, however some are highlighted more than others. Rob Van Dam and Sabu have quite a few matches, mostly in tag matches. Every match they have is filled with ladders, chairs, and both men destroying their bodies in creative ways.

These matches all play an important part in the evolution of ECW as a promotion. From Dreamer getting accepted by the fans for giving a woman a spiked piledriver to Rhyno doing the same years later in a more violent manner, you really understand the changes ECW went as they tried to compete with WWE and World Championship Wrestlng. Styles talks in-depth on the Taz and Mike Awesome incident that created one of the most unique moments in pro wrestling history.

Unless you collected nearly every ECW VHS tape before they went bankrupted, you probably have not seen a lot of the matches. These matches are rare, uncensored and will probably never be showcased on DVD again. It’s amazing that WWE has already released a few DVD sets on ECW and still have enough to give fans their money’s worth.

Fans of extreme wrestling will not be disappointed with the bloody and chaotic action on this set. Don’t expect any of the revived ECW that was in WWE from 2006 to 2010. This is all from the original renegade counter-culture production.

WWE: ECW Unreleased Volume 1

Rated PG

eOne Films

Run time of 540 minutes

Released today

Disc 1

Welcome to the Land of Extreme

Hardcore TV
August 27, 1994
NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Shane Douglas vs. 2 Cold Scorpio

Hostile City Showdown
April 15, 1995
Tommy Dreamer vs. Raven
Mat Mastery

Heat Wave
July 15, 1995
Dean Malenko & 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Tazz & Eddie Guerrero

Hardcore TV
July 28, 1995
ECW World Television Championship Match
Dean Malenko vs. Eddie Guerrero

The Hardcore Legend

CyberSlam
February 17, 1996
Shane Douglas vs. Cactus Jack

The Doctor Is In
August 3, 1996
Chris Jericho vs. 2 Cold Scorpio

Disc 2

Extreme Style

CyberSlam
February 22, 1997
Tables & Ladder Match for the ECW World Tag Team Championship
Rob Van Damn & Sabu vs. The Eliminators

Barely Legal
April 13, 1997
Sabu vs. Tazz
A New National Audience

November to Remember
November 30, 1997
ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Shane Douglas vs. Bam Bam Bigelow

Heat Wave
August 2, 1998
ECW World Tag Team Championship Match
Sabu & Rob Van Damn vs. Hayabusa & Jinsei Shinzaki

Homegrown Talent

Hardcore TV
August 15, 1998
ECW World Television Championship Match
Rob Van Damn vs. Jerry Lynn

Disc 3

The Foundation of ECW

Guilty as Charged
January 10, 1999
ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Shane Douglas vs. Tazz

Heat Wave
July 18, 1999
Impact Players vs. Rob Van Damn & Jerry Lynn

November to Remember
November 7, 1999
ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka

Breaking Allegiances

CyberSlam
April 22, 2000
ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Tazz vs. Tommy Dreamer

CyberSlam
April 22, 2000
ECW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Tommy Dreamer vs. Justin Credible

Heat Wave
July 16, 2000
ECW World Television Championship Match
Rhino vs. Sandman

Replenishing the roster

Massacre on 34th Street
December 3, 2000
ECW World Television Championship Match
Rhino vs. Spike Dudley

Hardcore TV
December 30, 2000
Jerry Lynn vs. Christian York

Guilty as Charged
January 7, 2001
Yoshihiro Tajiri & Mikey Whipwreck vs. Kid Kash & Super Crazy vs. The FBI

Closing the doors

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