BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 I was in Wal-Mart tonight, picking up a few tapes for dubbing purposes, when I came across a huge bin full of discount DVDs and videos. At first glance I saw a few old school B movies and some classics, but just as I was walking away I came across this DVD and it was only $8.88, so I bought it. I've never seen or heard tell of it before. anyone have it, or see it around? 'm gonna pop it in after 'Velocidental' is over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nevermortal 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 Well, Bad Breed's on the cover so I'm not sure if it'll be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 Well, Bad Breed's on the cover so I'm not sure if it'll be good. Well, if we're gonna go by appearances, Steamboat, Bob Orton Jr, and Mick Foley are on the cover as well. On the back it has, Hugh Morris (with Mullet), Jeff Jarrett, and the Lightning Kid (X-Pac). Looks cheesily GOOD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 Cheesily good is the best way to describe it. Looks like it will be a fun watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2004 Here's a review from some guy on Amazon.com, doesn't sound too great: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...?v=glance&s=dvd "The Best of Wrestling slams is nice mix of 10 old school wrestling matches from the early 90's featuring famous veterans as well as some of today's stars as younger rookies. Overall, the matches, while not great, notable or must-see, are decent for an evening's entertainment. The DVD also features some un-noteworthy special features. In all, it's a nice ride down memory lane if nothing else. Here are the contents of this DVD: THE MATCHES: 1. Lightning Kid vs. Dapper Dan: Kid of course went on to become the 1-2-3 Kid who went on to become Syxx who evolved in WWF's X-pac. Dan went on to nothing. Decent match. 5 minutes. 3 stars. 2. Crash vs. Doink: Crash (the Terminator) became WCW's Hugh Morrus. Doink is of course the famous WWF early-mid 90's gimmick. Squash match featuring a post-match run-in by Koko B. Ware of WWF 80s fame. 3 minutes. DUD. 3. "Cowboy" Bob Orton vs. Tom Lodly (sp???): From the NAWA. Orton, recognized a superior technical wrestler, made a name in the 80s WWF. Orton puts on a wrestling clinic against his jobber opponent. 5 minutes. 3 stars. 4. Baron Samidi (w/ Bob Orton) vs. Lynn Wagner: From the NAWA. Samidi became Papa Shango in the WWF who became Kama who became the Godfather. Basically another jobber squash. Tons of power moves. 8 minutes. 2 stars. 5. "War Eagle" Chris Chavis vs. Dr. X: From South Atlantic Wrestling. "War Eagle" (definitely ripped at this point) went on to become the WWF's Tatanka in the early-mid 90s. Decent match. 6 minutes. 2 stars. 6. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat vs. Johnny Z: From the NAWA. Steamboat, of course, is a legend in the business and a noted technical master noted for his classic matches against Ric Flair and Randy Savage. Jobber squash. Decent match. 5 minutes. 2 stars. 7. The Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Saggs) vs. Rusty Stevens and Rick Starr: NAWA. The Nastys were among the top tag teams around the world in the late 80s and early 90s with stints in the AWA, WWF and WCW. Decent back and forth action between the two teams. 13 minutes. 3 stars. 8. The (New) Fantastics (Bobby and Jackie Fulton) vs. Tommy Landell and the Enforcer: From South Atlantic. The Fantastics (originally Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) were a top tag team throughout the South and the NWA territories. After the team split, Jackie Fulton, Bobby's brother, took Tommy's place and both achieved minimal success. One of the best matches of the DVD with tons of great tag action from the Fantastics. 5 minutes. 4 stars. 9. The American Bulldogs (Spike and Rex) vs. Colt Steele and Tommy Landell: Decent match and action from the Bulldogs. 7 minutes. 3 stars. 10. "Simply Irresistible" Jeff Jarrett and "Maniac" Matt Borne vs. Cactus Jack Manson and Sheik Braddock (w/ General Skandor Akbar): From the legendary USWA promotion in Texas. Jarrett and Jack of course of wrestling legends and former Heavyweight champions "Chosen One/Double J" Jeff Jarrett and "Best-Selling Author/Hardcore Legend/Mankind/Dude Love" Mick Foley as young rookies. Borne had brushes with greatness as WCW's Big Josh and the original Doink the Clown. Akbar is a Texas managing legend. Overall, this is a great brawl/action-packed tag match with future great stars. 13 minutes. 3 ½ stars. THE DVD FEATURES: Nothing to see here as the special features two things: 1. A list of wrestler's finishing moves. 2. A FAQ regarding wrestling. THE VERDICT: Well, the DVD itself is INCREDIBLY cheaply produced with the match access looking really horrendous and the DVD features outright laughable. The DVD itself comes with no inserts mentioning the list of matches or anything of the like. The matches themselves are not keepers or noteworthy but are decent for a time killer. Overall, the real value for this again, if you do want to buy, is if you are into old school wrestling. The matches are decent, if nothing else, but again are not noteworthy or must-see. The value again is seeing some of the great old-timers like Orton or Steamboat or the Fantastics and Nastys in action or some of the stars of today as rookies (Foley, Jarrett, Godfather, Hugh Morrus and X-pac). Otherwise, this DVD definitely goes into the... Recommended Collector's Box (for nostalgists/wrestling historians) Recommendation to Rent (for the average wrestling fan) Pass Otherwise (for most people in general" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 Watched it after. CLASSIC CRAP. For $8.88, well worth it for the collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 I bought this when it 1st came out for about $15. I was so disappointed that Bad Breed was not on the DVD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zack Malibu 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 I've got it on video. Someone I see has beaten me to the match listing, but I expected something of note, and got indy jobber/squash crap. Slightly amusing for watching guys in previous incarnations, but that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 The babyface and haircut of Sean Waltman is good for a laugh. I can't remember if he had the lightning bolts on the side of his head or not if he did you have to see it. Pass Otherwise Its not worth even 5 Canadian Dollars unless you are a hardcore collector. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2004 So did this Amazon reviewer rate this on a 3* must system? And he says that if you are into old school wrestling this dvd is for you. WTF? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
