Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 I'm now going to start bying wrestling DVDs, and I want some suggestions. Bob Barron helped me out a lot, leading me to Best of Raw 1 & 2 and Just Bring It, but I want more. So far I have... 1) Hulk Still Rules 2) The Rock: Just Bring It! (Two-disc version) 3) Rey Mysterio 619 4) Best of RAW Vol. 1 & 2 5) Beyond the Mat 6) Before They Were Superstars 7) WWF Judgement Day 2001 ...so please let me know what WWE, WWF, ECW or any other DVDs I should get! Also, what's up with the just released Classic Superstars Of Wrestling - 8 DVD Set? I just noticed it and can't find any information on it. Sincerely, ...Downhome... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Betty Houle 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Here's what you sould get... I. Individual Wrestler DVDs a. From the Vault: Shawn Michaels (just awesome) b. Mick Foley: Hard Knocks and Cheap Pops (this is cheap and has some real good matches on it) II. WWF PPVs a. Wrestlemania 17 b. all the available Royal Rumbles III. others a. ECW: Path of Destruction and whatever you do, DON'T BUY AN XPW OR FMW DVD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Wrestlemania 2000 (the bonus DVD alone is worth the purchase--I managed to get it all used for 10 bucks!) Summerslam 2000 Wrestlemania X-7 Summerslam 2001 Unforgiven 2001 Summerslam 2002 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Why Unforgiven 2001? There are no extras and the show itself isn't that good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Thanks so far. What is the bonus disc in Wrestlemania 2000? As for the Classic Superstars of Wrestling 8 DVD set, here is what the DVDs are... Classic Superstars of Wrestling: Booker T. - The Early Years 2003 Classic Superstars of Wrestling: Cactus Jack - The Early Years 2003 Classic Superstars of Wrestling: Champions of the Squared Circle 2003 Classic Superstars of Wrestling: Kings, Queens & Superstars 2003 Classic Superstars of Wrestling: Shooting Stars of Today 2003 Classic Superstars of Wrestling: Steve Austin - The Early Years 2003 Classic Superstars of Wrestling: Tag Team Tempest 2003 Classic Superstars of Wrestling: The Wild, The Weird, The Wacky and The Women ...I don't know if it's worth it though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Why Unforgiven 2001? There are no extras and the show itself isn't that good Because it was given to me after I helped someone here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 (edited) Pfft. More wrestling DVD's than Bob, and I don't get a "...paging bravesfan"? Start with Wrestlemania X-7, Brent. Hit me up on AIM later, and I'll give you a review of anything from my 50+ WWF/WWE DVD collection. Here's what I have: WWF - Action! WWF - Backlash 2001 WWE - Before They Were WWE Superstars WWE - Before They Were WWE Superstars 2 WWF - Best of 2001 WWE - Best of Confidential: Volume I WWF - Best of Raw, Vols. 1-2 WWF - Best of Wrestlemania I-XIV WWE - Divas Undressed WWE - From the Vault - Shawn Michaels WWE - Funniest Moments WWE - Global Warning Tour: Melbourne WWF - Hardcore WWF - Hardy Boyz: Leap of Faith WWE - Hulk STILL Rules WWE - Insurrextion 2002 WWF - Judgement Day 2001 WWF - King of the Ring 2000 WWF - Lita - It Just Feels Right WWF - Mick Foley : Hard Knocks and Cheap Pops WWF - No Mercy 2001 WWE - No Mercy 2002 WWE - nWo : Back in Black WWE - No Way Out 2003 WWE - RAW X: Tenth Anniversary WWF - Rebellion 2001 WWE - Rebellion 2002 WWE - Rey Mysterio: 619 WWF - Rock Bottom 1998 WWF - Royal Rumble 2000 WWE - Royal Rumble 2002 WWE - Royal Rumble 2003 WWE - Stone Cold Steve Austin: What? WWF - Summerslam 2000 WWF - Summerslam 2001 WWE - SummerSlam 2002 WWF - Survivor Series 2000 WWF - Survivor Series 2001: Winner Take All WWE - Survivor Series 2002 WWF - The Rock - The People's Champ WWE - The Rock: Just Bring It! Collector's Edition WWF - Three Faces of Foley WWE - Triple H: That Damn Good WWE - Triple H: The Game WWF - Undertaker - This Is My Yard WWF - Unforgiven 1998 WWF - Unforgiven 2001 WWE - Unforgiven 2002 WWF - Vengeance 2001 WWF - WrestleMania X-Seven WWF - WrestleMania X8 WWE - WrestleMania XIX Edited August 13, 2003 by bravesfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 The WrestleMania 2000 bonus disc is a History of WrestleMania disc with interviews about each WrestleMania and clips of some of the matches in DVD quality. Giving us a little peak at what they would look like if they ever released the WrestleMania's on DVD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Why Unforgiven 2001? There are no extras and the show itself isn't that good Huh? Saturn vs. Raven and Tajiri vs. Rhyno were good, RVD vs. Jericho was a damn good match--better than their KotR 2002 match, Edge vs. Christian was good although their ladder match may be better, Rock vs. Booker & Shane was good despite Shane being in it, and I dug Austin vs. Angle majorly despite Angle bombing as champ afterward. Plus it was Austin in top 2001 form vs. ANGLE for cryin' out loud. Plus, the 4 Team Elimination was fun and it had a hilarious comedy match in Kronik vs. the Brother of Destruction Thanks so far. What is the bonus disc in Wrestlemania 2000? Recaps of the best moments of all the prior 15 WMs. Oh, my first WWF DVD was No Mercy 2001--got it used. Pretty good lineup on that one including the E vs. C ladder match. Even the filler isn't so bad--the Lingerie match and Test vs. Kane (AS' favorite match) is good for a laugh or two. I got good deals on most of the DVDs I have online at half.com or used at CD Warehouses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaParkaYourCar 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 and it had a hilarious comedy match in Kronik vs. the Brother of Destruction I found nothing funny about that match. Absolutely horrid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Saturn vs. Raven and Tajiri vs. Rhyno were good Saturn v. Raven was the usual Raven crap and was pretty boring. Rhyno v. Tajiri was a 4 minute squash to kill time. Edge vs. Christian was good although their ladder match may be better The match was a major dissapointment and had both guys moving like they were in slow motion. I mean- hair slams? Rock vs. Booker & Shane was good despite Shane being in it Too much overbooking and Booker was made to look like a bitch. I dug Austin vs. Angle majorly despite Angle bombing as champ afterward. That Austin v. Angle match is the worst of the series. From the non sensical ending to the fact that nothing exciting really happens. Watch all their other matches and then watch the Unforgiven match- It pales in comparison. The show was pretty good but once agan- NO extras. I only got it cause it was on sale for $7 Canadian at Wal Mart. I would get No Mercy (also bare bones) over Unforgiven Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 I will always recommend PRIDE FC 10 - Return of the Warriors and the Grand Prix 2000. Watch the Gracie Clan get their ass beat by Sakuraba. FMW - King of the Deathmatch Cactus Jack vs Wing Kanemura Combat Toyoda vs Megumi Kudo Remember that Foley, Beniot, Guerrero, Angle are gods and buy everything that has them in a match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 How is... ...this ECW: Barely Legal DVD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Isn't that the first ECW PPV? I've heard it has a great 6-man M-Pro tag match Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Isn't that the first ECW PPV? I've heard it has a great 6-man M-Pro tag match Here is the match list I just found... 1. The Eliminators (John Kronus & Perry Saturn) vs. ECW tag team champions Buh Buh Ray & D-Von Dudley (6:11) 2. Rob Van Dam vs. Lance Storm (10:10) 3. Great Sasuke, Gran Hamada, & Masato Yakushiji vs. Taka Michinoku, Terry Boy (Men's Teioh), & Dick Togo (16:55) ****3/4 4. ECW TV champion Shane Douglas vs. Pitbull #2 (20:43) 5. Sabu vs. Taz (17:49) 6. Terry Funk vs. Sandman vs. Stevie Richards in a triangle match (19:10) 7. Terry Funk vs. ECW champion Raven (7:20) ...I might just pick this one up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Are any of the FMW DVDs worth picking up? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grenouille 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 If your into Puro and have a multi-region player I'd recommend a few titles. Riki Choshu Box set - If you’re a Choshu fan and have quite a bit of cash this is well worth it. 6 discs covering Riki's NJPW career from the 70s to about 00 with a small skip over in the mid 80s due to his stint in AJPW. Radical Fights - 3 DVDs covering the history of NJPW from 72-01. NJPW does an excellent job in restoring their old footage, unlike a certain American promotion. 1994 J Cup - Great intro to Puro, which has been discussed to death already. 2002 G1 Climax - Two discs covering every match from the round robin tournament in their entirety. NJPW vs. AJPW Total War - 2 discs covering the 10/9/00 & 1/4/01 Dome shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted August 11, 2003 (edited) Barely Legal is a pretty good ECW PPV, so I'd easily recommend it. The M-Pro six-man tag match is really good, and the rest of the matches are decent enough, except for Douglas-Pitbull. The RVD-Storm match is worth watching just to see Lance Storm's chair shots. Heat Wave '98 is another good ECW PPV that's availabe on DVD. Edited August 11, 2003 by Askewniverse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Um..WWF Action: Get it now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 ECW Event DVD's aren't really worth it as you can buy the video's and get the same shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aero 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Um..WWF Action: Get it now. Anyone care to tell me the match listings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 ECW Event DVD's aren't really worth it as you can buy the video's and get the same shit. Are there not any extras? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Askewniverse Report post Posted August 11, 2003 For the most part, the ECW PPV DVDs don't have any extras. Some of them have a text-only match history thing, but that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RavishingRickRudo 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Not that I know of. Aside from "Wrestler Bios". I don't believe there is any extra footage on the shows. And the Mich Pro 6 man isn't near *****. It's fantastic, but it's not *****'s. Maybe in the top 15 matches of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 DH, the Classic DVD set is a compilation of footage mainly from the USWA, GWF, UWF, etc. I just got it from work, and the only DVD I've watched is the Booker T. one, so I can't judge on any others, but the Austin DVD supposedly contains matches from his feud with Chris Adams, which was the feud that "made" him as an upstart heel. I'll let you know the entire listings later from work should I get a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 DH, you might be interested to note that Ring of Honor produces DVDs, and some of them are really good, notably All Star Extravaganza and Honor Invades Boston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Sturgis Report post Posted August 11, 2003 Are any of the FMW DVDs worth picking up? King of the Deathmatch, Flying Assassin: The Best of Hayabusa, and Rule The Asylum are good the rest(from what I've seen) suck, here a basic rundown: 3 or 4 full matches 5 clipped/JIP matches Annoying commentary by John Wantanabe and Dan "The Mouth" Lowanski Good video packages DVD Extras Trialers for TOKYOPOP realeses like Street Fury, FMW, J-Idols(Japanesse Women) Bonus match(JIP) FMW History Bios If your curious about FMW from 95 til 2000 when Fuyuki took over and ruined everything get it other than that take a pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 11, 2003 The OVW DVD is worth picking up too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpikeFayeJettEdBebop 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2003 I would reccomend just about any RoH DVDs that have AJ and Daniels on them, as your GOING to get ATLEAST one good match. Barely Legal is worth it, although just get the VHS, as the DVD doesnt have many extras. Other than the ECW PPVs(Which if you want any others, get them on VHS) I do however reccomend all the major ECW "Best Of" DVDs as all of them usually come with 1-2 more matches than the VHS. Some of the matches are pretty great too.The "Best of" tapes are :Path Of Destruction,Extreme Evolution,Deep Impact,Best of Cactus Jack,Best of Dudley Boyz, and Hardcore History. I reccomend them all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Downhome 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2003 Do any of you guys have any DVDs you would trade/sell to me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites