Wrestling Uncensored EP. 126 now online

March 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 126. Original air date: March 8, 2013. Hosted by Dave Simon and Jeremy Prophet.

Simon and Prophet discussed the return of The Undertaker and his upcoming match with CM Punk at Wrestlemania 29.

Simon and Prophet discussed Old School Raw including Triple H’s in-ring promo, Ryback versus Antonio Cesaro and the return of the New Age Outlaws.

Simon and Prophet discussed Big Show, Randy Orton and Sheamus’ feud versus The Shield, Dolph Ziggler’s current career direction and Rey Mysterio’s current injury.

All this and much more pro wrestling on this 80-minute episode.

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Wrestling Uncensored EP. 120 now online

January 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 120. Original air date: January 26, 2013. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Simon and North previewed WWE’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view including CM Punk defending the WWE title versus The Rock, Alberto Del Rio defending the World Heavyweight Title versus Big Show in a Last Man Standing match and the 30-man over-the-top battle royal Royal Rumble match.

Simon and North discussed John Cena’s promo to close out Raw and his chances in the Rumble match.

Simon and North talked about possible Rumble returns from Carlito and Shelton Benjamin, Dolph Ziggler entering the match at number 1 or 2 and Bob Backlund being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.

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

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Wrestling Uncensored EP. 118 now online

January 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Wrestling Uncensored Episode 118. Original air date: January 12, 2013. Hosted by Dave Simon and Johnny North.

Simon and North discussed the return of The Rock to Raw and Smackdown and his confrontations with CM Punk, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow.

Simon and North discussed CM Punk’s excellent TLC match versus Ryback on Raw and his groundbreaking promo afterwards.

Simon and North talked about Alberto Del Rio becoming the new World Heavyweight Champion, future plans for Randy Orton and Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro’s win over Great Khali on Raw.

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

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WWE 12 game review

December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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WWE 12 delivers with perhaps the best wrestling game ever made. The roster is extensive and the match customization and create modes are excellent. The game-play is far more realistic than any other WWE game and the cinematic cameras make the game look like you’re watching WWE television.

The Road to Wrestlemania story mode has you play as three different Superstars, Sheamus, Triple H and finally a created character named Jacob Cass. The story lines are interesting in the Road to Wrestlemania mode and the cut-scenes provide for some entertainment. The Road to Wrestlemania mode will help you unlock some Superstars as you progress through the stories of each character. The WCW invasion story line is particularly fun to play through and provides for a few un-lockable characters and the Monday Nitro arena. The WWE Universe mode has pre-made Raw, Smackdown and pay-per-view matches for you to play through and also contains some un-lockable content.

The matches are all customizable in exhibition mode and stipulations can be added to make for a more interesting game-play. For instance, a match can be made 2 out of 3 falls in virtually any setting. So you can have a triple threat, 2 out of 3 falls match in a Hell in a Cell, which is pretty cool too. Ladder matches, Elimination Chamber, Extreme Rules matches and others that were in previous games are also available to play.

The game-play itself is similar to the other THQ-WWE games but is more realistic. The wrestlers don’t stay down for a long time like they did in previous games making matches more even-paced. The roster is vast with newer Superstars like Sin Cara, Alberto Del Rio and Daniel Bryan along with legends that are available to unlock like Kevin Nash, Vader and Demolition.

The Road to Wrestlemania modes and WWE Universe will keep you occupied for hours and the exhibition matches are lots of fun to play with friends. This game is a must-get for any wrestling fan.

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WWE: The Very Best of WCW: Monday Night Nitro DVD review

July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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WCW: Monday Night Nitro was the greatest threat to WWE in the 90′s and one of the reasons why millions in North America watched a male soap opera every Monday night.

Nearly a decade after the demish of World Championship Wrestling, WWE has released a special 3-disc DVD set entitled The Very Best of WCW: Monday Night Nitro. Best is used in terms of memorable moments; Hulk Hogan beating Kevin Nash with a finger point, Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo taking all the titles away, and the formation of the New World Order.

Although Chris Benoit has been eliminated from WWE history, Benoit is shown many times due to his involvement with the Four Horsemen and the many NWO run-ins. WWE pays a lot more time and effort towards talent they acquired such as Rey Mysterio, Chris Jericho and Big Show who was known as The Giant, instead of WCW only stars. DDP, who is a refreshing host for a WWE DVD set, is also featured in a positive light. Special attention is given to WCW mega stars Sting, Lex Luger, Goldberg and Kevin Nash, due to their strong efforts in making WCW a worthy competitor for WWE.

Due to the success and expansion of the NWO angle, most of the Nitro set is focused on the impact NWO had. While cruiserweight matches and special matches like Steven Regal against Fit Finlay in a parking lot brawl are unique and exciting to watch, everything that happens in WCW from mid 96 to 2000 revolved around the NWO. Sad to see that WWE did not give much attention to Raven and his flock or the WCW Hardcore division. Scott Steiner, the last WCW Champion up to the last Nitro is also not given much air-time or matches.

For the most part, one can relive the highs and lows of WCW in these three discs. While not complete, WWE did highlight a considerable amount of WCW history and gives fans who never knew what Nitro was a great appreciation for what WCW accomplished. It’s a shame that WWE highlighted their stars ahead of WCW talent, but when you win the war you get to write the book.

WWE: The Very Best of WCW: Monday Night Nitro

Rated: PG

eOne Films

Released on Jun. 7, 2011

Runtime of 540 minutes

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DVD listing–

Disc 1:

WCW History Lesson

Flyin’ Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
4th September, 1995

Hulk Hogan vs. Big Bubba Rogers
4th September, 1995

“Macho Man” Randy Savage & Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson
8th January, 1996

“Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
Sting and Lex Luger vs. The Road Warriors
5th February, 1996

Parking Lot Brawl
Lord Steven Regal vs. Belfast Bruiser
29th April, 1996

Eddie Guerrero vs. Ric Flair
20th May, 1996

Scott Hall Nitro Debut
27th May, 1996

Kevin Nash Nitro Debut
10th June, 1996

Migrating to Hot’Lanta

WCW World Tag Team Championship Triangle Match
Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Steiner Brother vs. Harlem Heat
24th June, 1996

nWo is Taking Over
8th July, 1996

nWo Awoke a Sleeping Giant

The Outsiders attack WCW Superstars
29th July, 1996

Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Outsiders Scott Hall & Kevin Nash
12th August, 1996

nWo takes Over
26th August, 1996

“Sting” attacks Lex Luger
9th September, 1996

The Enigmatic Sting

Sting walks out on Nitro
16th September, 1996

Rowdy Roddy Piper confronts Eric Bischoff
18th November, 1996

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Dean Malenko
30th December, 1996

Disc 2:

Badda Bang!

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Mark Starr
13th January, 1997

Harvey Schiller suspends Eric Bischoff
3rd March, 1997

Sting attacks the nWo
17th March, 1997

The High- Flying Cruiserweights

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Syxx vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
21st April, 1997

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Lex Luger
4th August, 1997

Disregard for Tradition & Authority

nWo mocks the Four Horsemen
1st September, 1997

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Buff Bagwell
29th September, 1997

Sting Saves DDP from the nWo
27th October, 1997

Sting vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage
2nd February, 1998

Jericho’s 1004 Holds
30th March, 1998

Who’s Next?

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Goldberg
6th July, 1998

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
Kevin Nash & Sting vs. Scott Hall & The Giant
20th July, 1998

Non-Title Match
Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Chris Jericho
3rd August, 1998

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Juventud Guerrera vs. Billy Kidman
14th September, 1998

Tradition Returns!

Ric Flair Returns to the Four Horsemen
14th September, 1998

WCW United States Championship Match
Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Diamond Dallas Page
26th October, 1998

Ric Flair vs. Eric Bischoff
28th December, 1998

Disc 3:

Cracks in the Armour

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Kevin Nash vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
4th January, 1999

Goldberg Spears The Hitman
29th March, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sting vs. Diamond Dallas Page
26th April, 1999

Solidifying a Legacy

Eddie Guerrero vs. Juventud Guerrera
21st June, 1999

Hulk Hogan & Goldberg & Sting vs. Kevin Nash & Sid Vicious & Rick Steiner
9th August, 1999

Billy Kidman vs. Diamond Dallas Page
16th August, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Goldberg
20th December, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Kevin Nash vs. Sid Vicious
24th January, 2000

Last Ditch Effort

The Bischoff & Russo Era Begins
10th April, 2000

Steel Cage Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Jarrett vs. Diamond Dallas Page
24th April, 2000

Tag Team Ladder Match
3 Count vs. Jung Dragons
18th July, 2000

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Booker T. vs. Lance Storm
7th August, 2000

Triple Cage War Games Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
4th September, 2000

Vince McMahon Buys WCW
26th March, 2001

Sting vs. Ric Flair
26th March, 2001

Celebrating WCW

Special Features:

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs Mr. JL
26th August, 1996

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River of Darkness starring Kurt Angle DVD review

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Gory death scenes, cheap porno quality filming, unintentional funny acting scenes, and the star power of professional wrestlers all help in creating a fun watch in the low-budget horror River of Darkness.

Olympic gold medallist and current Total Nonstop Action Wrestling superstar Kurt Angle (Endgame) stars as Sheriff Logan, an authority figure baffled by a number of increasing murders occurring around the local town’s river. Logan is met with cryptic messages at almost every turn and criticism from the townsfolk. His rival (the wrestler former known as Glacier in World Championship Wrestling) keeps putting down his abilities to the other townspeople as the murder number rises.

Kevin Nash (The Longest Yard) and ‘Psycho Sid’ Eudy star as two of the three Jacob brothers that have returned from the dead to get their revenge on the town that destroyed their lives. With machetes, axes and their impressive undead strength they leave their victims bloody and gutted. Surprisingly, they even attack a little girl in the movie.

Although Logan is not a highly religious person and believes more in scientific facts, he is slowly turned once a few survivors and old people start telling him that the Jacob boys have risen from the dead. To keep the murders rising and to add another twist to the story, a group of teenagers start looking for ghosts around the same river. Trying to save the remaining teens, Logan finally goes toe-to-toe with the Jacobs.

Cheesy is a great word to describe a lot of this movie, but for fans of cheap horror flicks and love the idea of watching wrestlers they know in this type of genre, this movie delivers in every way possible. Angle is always the tough guy who does not let anything get in his way. Even when a screaming mom falls down in front of him in hysterical fashion after her daughter’s death, Angle is still a hardnose cop.

Nash and Sid as zombies pretty much stare and Nash gives the only zombie line saying, ”I’m already dead.” Both are good at delivering their evil glares, but Nash’s voice was completely normal for an undead. Glacier is a decent antagonist to Angle, but not much is given on their back story expect that they both competed for the sheriff position. The story ends up bizarre like most Friday the 13th endings, but Angle’s movie career will continue as he scheduled to star in another movie by North Shore Pictures in the near future.

River of Darkness

North Shore Pictures

Directed and written by Bruce Koehler

Distributed by Green Apple Entertainment

Rated 18+

Releases on DVD, Mar. 29, 2011

Run time of 105 minutes

www.northshore-pictures.com

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Interview with Kevin Nash now in Podcast Section

August 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Ringside Report’s interview wth Kevin Nash is now available for download in our Podcast Section.

Kevin Nash has won championships everywhere he’s been and currently wrestles for TNA. In this interview he talks about his Big Sexy World Tour search for a ring valet, the various factions he’s wrestled with and his match with Mick Foley at TNA Hard Justice.

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