WWE "Holiday Tribute to the Troops"

[res37618 0]

Just picked a two-disc DVD set at WalMart devoted to the '03 and '04 trips to Iraq. The entire Smackdown episode from each year is included, plus a ton of related extras and such. Nothing spectacular on the wrestling side of things, but it's a pretty cool set if you didn't see it or want to see what went on.

 

Yes, I know, it's a pretty loud "pat on the back" by WWE, but it's all good. They're donating a portion of the sales to a military-related charity (can't remember off the top of my head what it is), so I guess some good can come from it. And as far as I know, this was only gonna be available from WalMart, so check it out. Best part was the price, it was $12.74, for a two-disc set, that's not bad.

[Jericholic82 0]

i have both shows on tape, but I might buy this if I see it. I mean if it really does go to charity why not? plus my copy of the 03 xmas show isnt that great qulaity (however I recorded last years in sp mode on a hifi vcr so i dont really need it

[2GOLD 0]

Good move to give a portion of the money to charity. If they were smart, they would have gave all profits to a charity and wrote it off on taxes. Then how can you call it a pat on the back if you aren't making a dime?

[Guest theanswer1824]

what are the extras? it's the only reason why i'd pick it up.

[MarvinisaLunatic 0]

what are the extras? it's the only reason why i'd pick it up.

I really hope there arent all the Creed Video packages..I was just joking..

[Guest hhheld_down]

i might pick this up as well, i missed both shows (not that i seemed to miss much) but still itd be nice to add to the collection. JBL's stint this year could make the dvd some what worth it

[res37618 0]

Yeah, the extras are all trip-related, meaning, there's no matches from over here or anything like that. Some of the stuff is pretty cool, I guess, like "After the Show" kinda segments, with the troops chanting for beer, various superstars talking about their experiences over there, a photo gallery, and a couple of promos cut before and after the trip here in the States. Nothing major, but for $12 and change, I thought it was cool.

[Guest wrestling365]

 

 

Disc 1:

The 2003 Tour

- National Anthem

- Mr. McMahon Introduction

- Terrorism Briefing

- Bring Set-Up

- APA vs. World's Greatest Tag Team

- Stone Cold talks to Chris Benoit

- Sgt. James Duke Family Story

- Capt. Jackie Hubor & Sgt. 1st Class Petroni

- Rikishi vs. Rhyno

- Crossed Sabres & Superstars Visiting the Troops

- Black Hawk Helicopters Fly Into Camp Anacond

- John Cena Rap in Ring

- Stone Cold Talking to Eddie Guerrero

- Capt. Michael Kepner & Spc. D. Tate

- Camp Anacond & Troops Interacting With WWE Superstars

- Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit

- Greetings From Troops to Home

- Superstars' Experience

- Weapons & Safety

- Santa's Little Helper Competition

- Baghdad Hospital

- General Art Meyers

- John Cena vs. Big Show

- Stone Cold in the Ring

- Troops Tribute Video

 

Extras:

- 2003/2004 Photo Gallery

 

 

 

 

 

Disc 2:

 

The 2004 Tour

- Mr. McMahon Introduction

- Lillian Garcia Sings the National Anthem

- WWE Travels to Iraq

- Rene Dupree vs. Booker T

- Spc. Damassiafarquharson's Family Story

- Steel Tigers Coin Ceremony

- Santa Claus and His Helpers Give Out Gifts

- Re-Enlistment

- Sgt. Keauna Havvard's Family Story

- Undertaker vs. John Heidenreich

- Capt. Don Twiss's Family Story

- WWE Superstar Experience

- General Mundt

- Hardcore Holly vs. Kenzo Suzuki

- Cpl. Gilberto Hinojosa Family Story

- Arena Set Up

- JBL in Ring

- Travels Within Iraq

- Art Myers & Captain Sergio Rios

- Rey Mysterio & Eddie Guerrero vs. Kurt Angle & Luther Reigns

- Troops Tribute Video

 

Extras:

- Smackdown! 2003 Exclusive

- Eddie Guerrero Thanks the Crowd

- After the Show - We Want Beer!

- Bradshaw in Afghanistan [Confidential 1/11/03]

- Shawn Michaels Tour USS Constitution [Confidential 2/1/03]

- Shawn Michaels & Ivory Visit U.S. Naval Base [3/26/03]

- Dudley Boyz Vist Fort Lee [4/14/03]

- APA Visit Walter Reed Medical Center

- Sable, Rey, Dawn Marie, Rhyno Tour USS Vella Gulf [Confidential 5/10/03]

- APA, Ivory, and Terri in Kuwait [Confidential 8/9/03]

- Bradshaw on Military Appreciation [Confidential 10/4/03]

- Time Square Armed Forces Charity Signing [Confidential 12/20/03]

- Kurt Angle Speech on Freedom [smackdown! 1/1/04]

- Highlights of Christmas From Baghdad 2003 [Confidential 1/3/04]

- Hospital Visit to the Wounded Troops [Confidential 1/3/04]

- Troops Messages to Home [Confidential 1/3/04]

- Stone Cold at Fort Hood [Confidential 2/28/04]

- Bob Hope Award Presented to WWE [Confidential 4/3/04]

- Handshake Tour [11/20/04]

- Superstars Vist the Troops

[SuperJerk 0]

Sounds like the a total waste of money, since the Iraq shows weren't that good.

 

All the extras are superstars visiting the troops? Thats like the last 6 months of Confidential rolled into one. No thanks!

[natey2k4 0]

They could of at least added the Velocity shows for each... although 8 matches (and I wouldnt mind having that Benoit/Guerrero match on DVD) and quite a bit of extra's it's probably worth the $12 dollar investment. It could be worth a chunk more in a few years on Amazon or whatever, like $25 or something lol..

 

EDIT: wait or was there even Velocity shows?

[SuperJerk 0]

They could of at least added the Velocity shows for each..

 

EDIT: wait or was there even Velocity shows?

I think they were just recaps that week.

[Steviekick 0]

The corresponding Velocity for those shows was just a recap.

[slimm44 0]

The DVD is available on wweshop.com now...If I see it anywhere like Best Buy, I will probably pick it up

[Guest Shadow]

Why buy it @ Best-Buy where they would charge 21.99 for it while wal-mart as noted sells it for 12.74.

 

 

They have the Royal Rumble @ Wal-Mart for 14 bucks as well. BB is charging im sure 20 bucks.

[Guest stylz]

Is the dvd available in Canada?

 

J