The Dames 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 Due to the fact that I'm VERY under the weather and I'm leaving for Connecticut (just for the interview) tonight, I won't be able to get the Raw Diatribe done this week. Instead...I finally finished the first of my 3 part Diatribe on the Flair DVD. Take a look at it and let me know what you think. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerangedHermit 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 Flair DVD > Raw. Even Scott Keith was almost going to give up Raw for that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 I wasn't going to let him beat me to the punch. Then again...he's probably going to do it all in one shot and blow his load. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 No problem. Good luck on the interview. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
humongous2002 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 Great diatribe, just one thing though, J.R. was from "Dallas", not "Dinasty".Besides that reading your diatribe was like watching the Flair dvd all over again, pure magic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 Bah..oops. I'll make the correction. Thanks. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest frowned Report post Posted January 6, 2004 very good review - although you weren't the first to do an in depth review: http://www.rajahwwf.com/~oratory/index.php...hp?archive=1748 but yeah - ignore by pedantry, good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jester 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 Great job Dames. Between reviews like yours, and catching preview bits on Confidential, it really makes me realize just how shitty the product can be today. Flair and his opponents did 100 little things to make everything and everyone look important. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 NICE job Dames, made my lunch break fly on by. Can't complain about anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 Damnit Dames...you've officially made me fixated on getting this DVD(I'm using a $20 gift certificate from Amazon and extra cash) so great f'n job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 I wasn't going to let him beat me to the punch. Then again...he's probably going to do it all in one shot and blow his load. Dames Please Dames, don't let me ever envision Scott Keith blowing his load again. Ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EL DANDY~! 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 My only argument is the Race match, simply because I'm a big fan of that late 70s-early 80s NWA style that was very methodical and hard hitting. There were SO many little things about that match that made it so great, specifically the point where Kiniski gets in Flair's face about using a closed fist, and then while Kiniski admonishes Flair, Race comes back and CLOBBERS Flair with one of his own... I'm not bashing how you watched the match or anything, but I'm guaranteeing you that if you watch some more early 80s NWA up to that point or you can find some late 70s stuff, and you take the time to look for the little things...it'll make you REALLY appreciate that match, Dames. Great review though. I always like reading them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murmuring Beast 0 Report post Posted January 6, 2004 Brilliantly written, Dames. But I tend to find the smartmarks quite a difficult site to read. At 800*600 you have to move the side scroller to catch the full line and I think the text should be centred a little more. It's quite exhausting following it all the way over. Other than that, thumbs waay up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2004 (edited) Yeah, I agree with El Dandy about the Race match. While I don't necessarily agree with going the full monty on it like SK did, it was **** pretty easy. Still...EPIC review. I cannot wait until this thing comes to Canada. Edited January 7, 2004 by CanadianChris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2004 I agree with you, Dames, Race and Windham was better than Rhodes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted January 7, 2004 Great review like everyone else said. Probably the only WWF/E DVD I can watch multiple times and not get tired of it. Easily replaces that piece of shit Hulk STILL Rules DVD as my favorite wrestling DVD of all time. Can't wait to see the next two parts. Side Question: I heard that Flairs titan tron video is an easter egg, but I can't find it. Any help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MillenniumMan831 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2004 It's on Disc 3, just highlight the beer can and hit Enter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2004 Dames a trendsetter or logical reviewing simply prevailing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISportsFan 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2004 Dames a trendsetter or logical reviewing simply prevailing? Rip on Keith all you want, but he does live in Canada and probably just got this yesterday or something. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Man Of 1,004 Modes Report post Posted January 7, 2004 Dames diatribe on Disc 1 kicks Scott Keiths rant. I love how Scott Keith can hand out ***** to Race/Flair when even I (Mr. Generous) thinks it was ***1/2 tops. It was far from awesome with no flaws at all. (The end botch should knock it down automatically) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Max Peter David Report post Posted January 7, 2004 I even think Dames over rated that match. And, Windham/Flair was ***** in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted January 8, 2004 I enjoyed the review and thought that your style was the best. The way that you reviewed it was the way I feel tht the material should be viewed. I watched the bonus features that had the pre-match buildup and then proceeded to the match. The only knock I have against it is that you should ditch the Match Background because all of that is explained well enough in the bonus features stuff. I think you put the most effort into your review out of all the reviews I've read and it shows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2004 It's on Disc 3, just highlight the beer can and hit Enter. The music video was 30 secs then loops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Loss Report post Posted January 12, 2004 This was a really good review. If I pointed out all the things I really liked about it, I'd be redundant and we'd be hear all day, but I wanted to clarify one big thing that is a big misperception. Ron Garvin was never hated by the NWA fanbase. He was an exciting wrestler who was able to bring something out of Flair that few others could -- he made you forget Flair was The Man and turned him into an emotionally driven fighter. When Garvin was challenging Flair for the title, as he did often from 1985-1987, he was pretty loved, as everyone loved their matches because they were so stiff and different from the typical Flair title defense. As a challenger, he was very over and I wouldn't call him "great" in the ring, but he was so unique that his matches were usually intriguing. As a champion, he was in shoes he couldn't fill and was a flop, but only as a champion. To compare, if you put the world title on Rikishi tomorrow, it wouldn't be fair to say the WWE fanbase always hated him, although they would definitely reject him on top. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dvkorn Report post Posted January 12, 2004 I still think your ratings are too harsh... there's harsh then there is you... Other then that... Nice Job... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
