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UFC 157: Rousey VS. Carmouche DVD review

June 16, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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Two women duking it out in the Ultimate Fighting Championship was deemed laughable to even consider years ago, but at UFC 157 the crowd was buzzing as Liz Carmouche nearly choked out the untouchable Ronda Rousey before Rousey came back with her devastating arm-bar.

Quite possibly the most important women’s fight when it comes to mixed martial arts needed a strong showing as it main-evented a highly anticipated UFC card. Going into the fight it seemed a completely mismatch as Rousey is an undefeated Olympic gold medalist that defeats every opponent the exact same way even though opponents are aware of the arm-bar. Yet Carmouche put a serious scare into the UFC bantamweight women’s champion nearly getting her to tap out in the first few minutes of the fight. However, Rousey was able to fight through and once she got Carmouche to the ground there was no stopping the eventual submission victory.

The semi-main event could have easily been considered a main event fight as Lyto Machida took on Dan Henderson. Henderson was looking to deliver his nasty knockout power on Machida, but the evasive style of Machida frustrated Henderson and in the end was the slight difference in the fight as Machida walked away with a split decision victory. If Henderson won he was easily going to get his title shot back against Jon Jones, but Machida winning just keeps both away from a title shot due to Jones already defeating Machida.

Urijah Faber continued to impress in the bantamweight division winning convincingly over Ivan Menjivar when Faber locked in a choke while Menjivar was standing, shades of Matt Hughes when he defeated Frank Trigg. Faber again showed that he is one of the best in his division and despite his failures in title matches can not be counted out yet as a worthy contender down the line. This event also saw a major setback in the career of Josh Koscheck as he lost in the first round to Robbie Lawler out of nowhere. Koscheck was winning the fight with his wrestling, but the power of Lawler became too much for him.

Exciting card overall, the big fights delivered, the extra features are lacking this time around on the DVD. It’s one of those if you missed it you should see it, but if you saw it it’s probably only desirable if you want the historic women’s fight or some of favourite fighters.

UFC 157: Rousey VS. Carmouche

Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada

Run time of 300 minutes

Released on May 28, 2013

Disc 1:Main Card

UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship
Ronda Rousey vs. Liz Carmouche

Lyoto Machida vs. Dan Henderson

Urijah Faber vs. Ivan Menjivar

Court McGee vs. Josh Neer

Josh Koscheck vs. Robbie Lawler

Special Features
- Weign-in Show
- UFC 157 Promo Sneak Peak
- Liz Carmouche Feature

Disc 2:Preliminary Card

Brendan Schaub vs. Lavar Johnson

Michael Chiesa vs. Anton Kuivanen

Dennis Bermudez vs. Matt Grice

Sam Stout vs. Caros Fodor

Kenny Robertson vs. Brock Jardine

Jon Manley vs. Neil Magny

Nah-Shon Burrell vs. Yuri Villefort

Special Features
- Timeline: Dan Henderson
- Faber Family Holiday

Filed Under: DVD, MMA, UFC, Uncategorized

WWE: The Top 25 Rivalries in Wrestling History DVD review

May 29, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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Bloodshed 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

In stores now

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

Filed Under: DVD, ECW, Pro Wrestling Uncensored, Reviews, Uncategorized

WWE: WrestleMania 29 DVD review

May 22, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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John Cena recorded the biggest victory of his wrestling career after defeating Hollywood movie star and WWE legend The Rock to recapture the WWE Championship on the grandest stage of them all, WrestleMania.

A three-year war between two icons that had a lot of talk and hype behind it. In the end, it came down to who was going to hit their finisher last as they both kept hitting their signature moves until finally Cena got the last one in.

The result was not well-received by the New York/New Jersey audience and the thousands in attendance from all over the world. 80,000 plus is difficult to hear collectively in an outdoor arena, but there was no mistaking the displeasure the fans were voicing about the match. The pacer was slower than their first encounter, albeit their chemistry on certain sequences seemed a lot more crisp there was so much downtime in between moves it kills a lot of the thrilling action they were trying to produce.

Thankfully the 29th edition of WrestleMania featured several main events and highly anticipated bouts. HHH and Brock Lesnar, making his first WrestleMania appearance in almost a decade, delivered the extreme moments of the night in a No Holds Barred match. Lesnar was KOed in the match as both men took a tremendous beating. Undertaker defended his 20-0 WrestleMania streak against CM Punk in a match that saw Punk take it to the Deadman, but in the end after Punk was devastated from missing an elbow drop onto the announcer’s table that did not break, Undertaker put a comeback together that ended with a tombstone that was followed by a three count.

Along with the entire WrestleMania in this 3-disc DVD set is the pre-show and post-show for this year’s Mania. With some insane commentary from WWE legend Dusty Rhodes and an IC Championship match featuring The Miz challenging Wade Barrett. Also, the entire Hall of Fame ceremony is included. From Mick Foley’s must-see induction to the crowd booing Maria Menounos so she could not properly introduce Bob Backlund, there are many good and bad reasons to watch the bonus material.

Not the greatest WrestleMania ever produced, but when it comes to bringing in money for WWE it delivered. The DVD is like every year a great collector’s item on a historical night.

WWE: WrestleMania 29

rated PG

eOne Films

Run time of nine hours

Released on May 14, 2013

Filed Under: DVD, Pro Wrestling Uncensored, Uncategorized, WWE

UFC 156 DVD review

May 22, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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The greatest challenge to undefeated UFC Featherweight Champion Jose Aldo came in the force of former UFC lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar, billed and lived up to the superfight tag advertised for UFC: 156.

The two-disc DVD release relives the highly debated bout that clearly saw Aldo win the first two rounds, but after that Edgar made an incredible comeback. The third round was close and could have been scored either way. The last two rounds seemed as if Edgar was in control as Aldo was slowing down. Edgar was a bloody mess, Aldo was having a hard time breathing but did not have too many scratches or bruises. Unanimous decision was the most controversial issue, watch the DVD and judge for yourself.

In the heavyweight fight of the night, Alistair Overeem was knocked out in shocking fashion against Bigfoot Antonio Silva. In only the second fight for Overeem in the UFC, he was lined up for a championship shot if he could get pass Silva. For two rounds it seemed as if Overeem was going to get the victory. As Joe Rogan talks about overconfidence and not respecting the power of Silva as Overeem is dropped to the ground, the stunning realization that the last Strikeforce heavyweight Champion lost his biggest fight.

This UFC event also features the last UFC appearance by welterweight Jon Fitch as he was unable to get anything going against Demian Maia. Fitch was outworked in every aspect that he is considered strong in, wrestling, the ground game, up against the cage, Maia had an answer for everything and didn’t give Fitch an inch to use against him. Rashad Evans was also unable to answer the power of Antonio Nogueira losing in easily the worst performance Evans has ever had in the UFC.

One of the most anticipated UFC events of the year with big fights that delivered results people are still talking about today. Easily one of the most important shows UFC put on as contenders are growing in each division and the superfight could very well take place again in the near future.

UFC 156

Anchor Bay Entertainment

Run time of 303 minutes

Released on May 14, 2013

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UFC: Benson Henderson Rising Up DVD review

May 14, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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An incredible jumping kick off a cage was the greatest setback in the fighting career of Benson Henderson, ironically it was a kick of his own that gave him a distinct advantage in his championship win.

Relive the rise of Henderson in the Ultimate Fighting Championship new Ultimate 2-disc DVD release, Benson Henderson: Rising Up. Starting back from the last bout in the WEC where he broke down in tears following losing his championship in front of his hometown fans to Anthony Pettis. Henderson’s brother believes it was the highlight reel kick Pettis delivered that cost Henderson the fight.

Henderson has never received a rematch, but he found his way back to champion status when he made an impactful start in the UFC.

It did not take long before Henderson faced off with Frankie Edgar for the UFC Lightweight Title. If you watch the entire fight, it’s debatable on who won the fight, but the 40-minute plus documentary only focuses on parts where Henderson was in control. An upkick that busted the face and nose of Edgar is looked at as the main offence strike that helped give Henderson the edge in the eyes of the judges.

Henderson’s family life is also a main feature of the doc, Henderson’s love for his mom, his brother explaining how they did not get along growing up but are now closer than ever, and how Henderson was able to take the negative effects his father had in his life and became stronger in spite of it. Watching Henderson talk at a youth centre, throw out the opening pitch at a Arizona Diamondbacks game, it’s a different look that fans do not usually see from a man that wants to be better than Anderson Silva.

Albeit a short featurette on Disc 1, if you’re a big Henderson fan or missed out on some of his early fights this DVD is a great watch. 12 fights from his days in the WEC and now in the UFC, from battling Shane Roller to defending his title against Nate Diaz, you definitely get to see Henderson at his best in the cage.

UFC: Benson Henderson Rising Up

Anchor Bay Entertainment Canada

Run time of 285 minutes

In stores now

Fight listing–

VS. Anthony Njokunai WEC 38

VS. Shane Roller WEC 40

VS. Donald Cerrone WEC 43

VS. Jaime Varner WEC 46

VS. Donald Cerrone WEC 48

VS. Anthony Pettis WEC 53

VS. Mark Bocek UFC 129

VS. Jim Miller UFC Live

VS. Clay Guida UFC on Fox

VS. Frankie Edgar UFC 144

VS. Frankie Edgar UFC 150

VS. Nate Diaz UFC on Fox

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WWE: The Best of In Your House Blu-ray review

May 5, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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A wrestling pay-per-view every month is status quo in WWE, but that only started in 1995 with a series called In Your House that featured some of the most bizarre, innovative and classic matches in WWE history.

For the first time ever WWE has released a compilation 2-disc Blu-ray set looking back at a few of those moments. The classic Rock VS. Mankind Last Man Standing match for the WWE Championship, Undertaker VS. Shawn Michaels, Razor Ramon VS. Dean Douglas for the Intercontinental Championship and many more are featured.

Hosted by former WWE announcer Todd Pettengill, whom had a high-pitched voice all the time during his run, now he sounds normal and offers a different perspective on the match selection. Exclusive to the blu-ray is outtakes of Pettengill trying to get his lines right for this set.

To see legends HHH and Stone Cold Steve Austin climbing the ranks of the WWE at this time it’s a nice nostalgic look on how they managed, HHH surviving a Hog’s Pen match against Henry Godwinn and Austin’s battles with the Hart family. Bret Hart and Michaels’ reigns as WWE champion are highlighted well with Hart’s 4th title win shown and some of the best matches in Michaels’ run.

In the end this just a taste of what the fill in the gap between the big four PPVs delivered to WWE fans. Easily WWE could fill up another disc set as there are quite a few matches from that era you’ll be left asking for.

WWE: The Best of In Your House

Rated PG-14

eOne Films

Run time of 9 hours

Released on Apr. 30, 2013

Disc 1

Simplistic Yet Brilliant

Bret Hart vs. Hakushi
In Your House * May 14, 1995

Intercontinental Championship Match
Jeff Jarrett vs. Shawn Michaels
In Your House * July 23, 1995

Hey Yo

Intercontinental Championship Match
Razor Ramon vs. Dean Douglas
In Your House * October 22, 1995

Arkansas Hog Pen Match
Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Henry O. Godwinn
In Your House * December 17, 1995

A Sloppy Masterpiece?

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. British Bulldog
In Your House * December 17, 1995

DISC 2

Memories Flooding Back

No Holds Barred Match for the WWE Championship
Shawn Michaels vs. Diesel
In Your House: Good Friends, Better Enemies * April 28, 1996

WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind
In Your House: Mind Games * September 22, 1996

That’s Why They Play The Game

Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
In Your House: Buried Alive * October 20, 1996

Buried Alive Match
The Undertaker vs. Mankind
In Your House: Buried Alive * October 20, 1996

Crowning a New Champion

Four Corners Match for the Vacant WWE Championship
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart vs. Vader vs. The Undertaker
In Your House: Final Four * February 16, 1997

Back in the Saddle

10-Man Tag Team Match
The Hart Foundation vs. Steve Austin, Ken Shamrock, Goldust & The Legion of Doom
In Your House: Canadian Stampede * July 6, 1997

Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
Ground Zero: In Your House * September 7, 1997

A Slobberknocker

Non-Sanctioned 8-Man Tag Team Match
Stone Cold Steven Austin, Owen Hart, Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie vs. HHH, The New Age Outlaws & Savio Vega
No Way Out of Texas: In Your House * February 15, 1998

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin & The Undertaker vs. Mankind & Kane
Fully Loaded: In Your House * July 26, 1998

Intercontinental Championship Match
Ken Shamrock vs. Mankind
Judgment Day: In Your House * October 18, 1998

Victory at All Costs

Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship
The Rock vs. Mankind
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre * February 14, 1999

A Trip Down Memory Lane

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES

DISC 1

Todd Pettengill Outtakes

In Your House Sweepstakes Winner

DISC 2

#1 Contenders Match
Bret Hart vs. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
In Your House: Revenge of the `Taker * April 20, 1997

Match to crown first WWE Light Heavyweight Champion
Taka Michinoku vs. Brian Christopher
D-Generation X: In Your House * December 7, 1997

WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Ken Shamrock
D-Generation X: In Your House * December 7, 1997

D’Lo Brown vs. X-Pac
Fully Loaded: In Your House * July 26, 1998

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

April 26, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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A 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

Filed Under: DVD, ECW, Pro Wrestling Uncensored, Reviews, WWE

Stratusphere Living By Trish Stratus Yoga Fitness DVD Total Mind & Body Workout review

April 11, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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The perfect combination of brawn and beauty, Trish Stratus demonstrated it in the pro wrestling ring and now in her yoga total mind body workout DVD, Stratusphere Living.

Get ready for a workout that is going to make you sweat, challenge your flexibility, and put you many different positions quickly. “It flows the entire time,” says Stratus at the very beginning of the DVD and make no mistake if you’re not ready for the change in position you will get lost. Highly suggested to follow Stratus’ advice and familiarize yourself with the poses so when they come up you’re ready for them. Even if you’re ready it’s still going to amaze you how you’re going to have switch into a new position especially if you’ve been squatting.

It’s tough, but definitely rewarding, and if you stick with it you will see results.

The DVD features two workouts, each 50 minutes long, divided into five sections focusing on different muscle groups, lean legs & gluts, toned biceps & triceps, sculpted shoulders & calves, defined chest & back and tight abs with core. One workout has Stratus in a group talking you through each maneuver and the other has Stratus by herself performing all the moves with just the music as sound. The area is completely white with all the exercises performed on a yoga mat.

Consistent movement will keep your heart rate and blood pumping even for advanced yogis. Recommended to start the workout in the order presented in as you will start in different positions in each routine. Also recommended to seek the advice of a trained medical expert before any type of exercise. Stratusphere Yoga always keeps you on the move, going from warrior position one minute and then squats, then hold it, squats again, new position, feel the burn and smile, keep going. Even if you only do 10 minute workouts you can still get a good sweat on. If you have trouble with some of the advanced techniques Stratus does provide a similar one until you are able to advance.

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WWE: Elimination Chamber 2013 DVD review

April 5, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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The Rock made his first WWE Championship defence with his devastating Rock Bottom against former long reigning champ CM Punk on the last major event stop before WrestleMania, Elimination Chamber 2013.

Similar to the first encounter Rock and Punk had at the Royal Rumble, Punk was in control for the majority of the match with Rock having trouble with his gas tank several times. Punk even mocked Rock while The Great One was down checking his own pulse before delivering a top rope elbow drop. Despite a controversial ending, Punk was unable to alter the destined rematch of Cena and Rock for WrestleMania 29. Punk also never received a rematch against The Rock, in what was likely the last ever match between the two.

In the only Elimination Chamber match on the self-titled show, Jack Swagger came back after disappearing from WWE television for about half a year to earn himself a World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. Swagger survived Randy Orton in the end by scoring a roll-up after Orton had eliminated Chris Jericho with an RKO. Mark Henry looked as if he was going to win it all as he eliminated both members of Team Hell No Kane and Daniel Bryan and laid out the other remaining chamber participants. However, a collective effort spelled the end for Henry. Easily match of the night.

The all-star team of John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus battled the undefeated Shield in a six-man tag match. Unlike TLC this match was not as exciting as the first time The Shield wrestled in WWE. Most of the match saw Cena laying down on the mat and The Shield just beating on a lifeless body. Quite a few botches, made The Shield look unimpressive, but the finish was unique as Roman Reigns delivered a spear while Ryback had Seth Rollins up for a Shell Shock.

Along with an exclusive DVD interview from Swagger and his manager Zeb Coulter, this release features for the first time the pre-show match for the event as Brodus Clay and Tensai battled Team Rhode Scholars. In the end a solid show, but not the best, the lack of two chamber matches, the lackluster Diva’s Championship match, along with the lack of reaction for the impromptu match of Dolph Ziggler against Kofi Kingston, hurt the overall positive direction of the pay-per-view.

WWE Elimination Chamber 2013

rated PG

eOne Films

Run time of 180 minutes

Released on Mar. 26, 2013

Filed Under: DVD, Pro Wrestling Uncensored, Reviews, WWE

Bret Hitman Hart Dungeon Collection DVD review

March 13, 2013 By Johnny North Leave a Comment

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Bret ‘Hitman’ Hart, one of the greatest Canadian icons of all-time, is back on home video with a brand new DVD collection featuring rare moments in his career even for diehard fans.

Bret Hitman Hart The Dungeon Collection is a near seven-hour journey with interviews by Hart and matches he hand-picked. Starting back from his days in Calgary to his WWE career and ending with two matches from his run with World Championship Wrestling, Hart took his time deciding what he wanted to showcase delivering a product he knew fans would want to see.

A few of the matches are so rare that the VHS tracking issues are still noticable. Hart’s bouts with Andre The Giant and Buzz Sawyer are not the best video quality, but the matches are so intriguing that it’s worth watching anyways. Sawyer and Hart have a very aggressive realistic wrestling fight and to see Hart battle Andre when Andre was near the end of his career felt like it was one of the last requested matches Andre wanted. This is not to say that all matches on this listing were not shown before as Hart’s matches with The Patriot, Jean-Pierre Lafitte and Diesel were all on WWE pay-per-view years ago. However, all the matches are still unique as they were either the only major encounter Hart had with the men or in the case of Diesel special because of the circumstances surrounding the match, with the IC champ challenging the WWE Champion with Shawn Michaels and Jim The Anvil at ringside.

The stories Hart tells are also worth picking the set up as Hart gives his candid thoughts on Dynamite Kid and the impact Dynamite had on Hart. Hart talks about his memories with The Islanders, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Undertaker, his brother Owen, and many more. If you’re a fan of Bret Hart this is clearly a must get.

Bret Hitman Hart

Rated PG

eOne Films

Run time of 540 minutes

Released on Mar. 5, 2013

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