Alright I know I said that I was going to review like 10 other DVD's but, this one is official.
Triple H, King Of Kings, The Game, Cerebral Assassin, you get the picture. He's been with WWE for a good 15 years or so. His career took off with the Snob gimmick to DX and then The Game. Where he was at his best. Then one fateful night in 2001 he tore his quad.
2002 came along and he had some decent matches then started to suck. The World Heavyweight championship was handed to him. 2003 rolled along and he got fatter, had a bob haircut, wore different color trunks, and sucked even worse. This would go onto Wrestlemania 21 when Batista beat him and he started to have some good matches again.
Let's now get to the career of Triple H.
Getting Started: Talks about how he got started in the business. He was at a gym and met some wrestlers there. He got Killer Kowalski's number and the rest is history.
Triple H vs John Crystal (Raw 5/22/95)
Time: 3:09
Just a squash to make Triple H look good. What's weird is that Triple H beats him with the Diamond Cutter.
*
Pressure-It's All On You & The Work Horse Title: He talks about the pressure being in the WWE. He then praises the IC title saying those were the best matches while Hogan posed for four minutes. Funny thing is he disses Marc Mero by saying he told him how to be a ring general.
Intercontinental Championship (Raw 10/21/96)
Triple H vs Marc Mero (C)
Time: 6:40
This was the first of 25,000 title wins Triple H will have in his career. The match itself is pretty slow and boring.
*1/2
Chyna, Curtain Call & The Crown: Here he talks about how he wanted Chyna to be his bodyguard but, Vince said no. He ended up getting her anyway. Then he gets in trouble for the curtain call and loses out being King Of The Ring in 96 but, won it 97. Finally he talks about the crown and how much he hated it and broke everytime they got him a new one.
Triple H vs Mankind (King Of The Ring 6/8/97)
Time: 19:25
I wasn't expecting much with this match. Boy was I wrong, it's a great match. It's well paced, action packed, and exciting. Sure it isn't like their later matches but, it's a hidden gem.
****
The Transformation-The Amplified Version: Here Triple H talks about ditching the Snob gimmick and being himself. This all leading to DX.
European Championship (Wrestlemania XIV 3/29/98)
Triple H (C) vs Owen Hart
Time: 11:29
Man did this match rock. The only problem is that it should of went longer and I wish Chyna wasn't involved. It was great paced and action packed. Man I miss Owen.
***1/2
Elevating The Game: Became the leader of DX when Shawn left and had a good time. He wanted to leave it and get to the next level. Some wondered why he would do that when DX had a lot of miles left.
WWE Championship (Raw 8/23/99)
Triple H vs Mankind (C)
Time: 8:42
Rumor was that Stone Cold didn't want to drop the title to Hunter because he "wasn't at his level". So they had this. Not a bad match but, seen it once, don't need to see it again.
**3/4
Being At The Top: Talks about being the number one guy.
WWE Championship (No Mercy 10/17/99)
Triple H (C) vs Stone Cold Steve Austin
Time: 21:54
When I first saw this I didn't really care for it. Saw it again I really liked it. Great brawling, and some decent wrestling mixed in. These two can put on some really good bouts.
****1/4
McMahon-Helmsley Era: Talks about his "marriage" to Stephanie and wanting to make Mick look good for his last match.
Hell In A Cell (No Way Out 2/27/00)
Triple H (C) vs Cactus Jack
Time: 23:57
Awesome match. It's hard for me to decide if this or the Street Fight is the better match. Anyway's incredible spots, packed full of action and a good way to end Foley's career in order to heal up. It just amazes me when Foley get's up after going through the roof and continues fighting.
*****
Injury & Return: Here he talks about tearing the quad and wanting to come back worse then ever and drag a ton of people and the business down to hell with him...Wait he didn't say that, I just wish he did.
Royal Rumble match (Royal Rumble 1/20/02)
Just begins with Triple H coming in at #22. Kind of wish they had the full match.
N/A
Overall: 8/10
Some solid stuff on here. It's worth to take a look at. There are some of his very best matches like the Street Fight are not on here but, on other DVD's. Hey it's always good to mix it up a bit.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Quick Updates
I'm taking a vacation and I didn't bring the WCW DVD I wanted to review. Instead I have the Hell In A Cell one. So that's the next project. Anyways if your new to this site thanks on stopping by. While your at it check out http://scrublife.wordpress.com/ Caliber Winfield here does all sorts of reviews. From wrestling to movies he's got it all. If you like reading other blogs like me go check it out.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Ringside Reviews: Summerslam 2010
Here we are, another Summerslam come and gone. My third for this site. So since I ordered it here is my two cents.
Intercontinental Championship
Kofi Kingston vs Dolph Ziggler (C)
Time: 7:05
This was getting somewhere but, Nexus cam in and beat the crap out of them. Before that they had a nice base and should of had a clean finish.
**1/2
Divas Championship
Melina vs Alicia Fox (C)
Time: 5:20
Bad match, really dead crowd. Didn't help that they had so many stalls in this one.
*
The Big Show vs CM Punk, Joey Mercury, Luke Gallows.
Time: 6:45
Ugh matches like this one piss me off. CM Punk deserves so much better then this. So does Big Show, both are over and needed something better.
*
WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs Sheamus (C)
Time: 18:55
This was almost there until the ending. Sheamus needed a clean win here. His feud with HHH brought the best in him and he needs it now. Other then that pretty exciting match.
***1/2
World Heavyweight Championship
Kane (C) vs Rey Mysterio
Time: 13:31
Meh this one was alright. The whole match seemed like it should of had more to it. It felt kind of empty. The casket part was predictable and Undertaker looked bad. Hey the storyline can progress now.
**3/4
7 on 7 Elimination Tag Team Match
The Nexus vs Team Raw
Time: 35: 18
Just a basic wrestling match that was pretty good for a big tag match. The return of Daniel Bryan was a nice surprise. Heck even Bret Hart tore it up (just look at what he was doing before). I thought Justin Gabriel looked great for the Nexus. The final part is why are people complaining about Cena when he got the crap kicked out of him and wasn't in the match until the end?
***
Overall: 4/10
This was such a let down. There was nothing to hit home about. Some of the match quality was pretty bad. Seen it once won't see it again. This is a ppv I won't fork over $20 for the dvd.
Intercontinental Championship
Kofi Kingston vs Dolph Ziggler (C)
Time: 7:05
This was getting somewhere but, Nexus cam in and beat the crap out of them. Before that they had a nice base and should of had a clean finish.
**1/2
Divas Championship
Melina vs Alicia Fox (C)
Time: 5:20
Bad match, really dead crowd. Didn't help that they had so many stalls in this one.
*
The Big Show vs CM Punk, Joey Mercury, Luke Gallows.
Time: 6:45
Ugh matches like this one piss me off. CM Punk deserves so much better then this. So does Big Show, both are over and needed something better.
*
WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs Sheamus (C)
Time: 18:55
This was almost there until the ending. Sheamus needed a clean win here. His feud with HHH brought the best in him and he needs it now. Other then that pretty exciting match.
***1/2
World Heavyweight Championship
Kane (C) vs Rey Mysterio
Time: 13:31
Meh this one was alright. The whole match seemed like it should of had more to it. It felt kind of empty. The casket part was predictable and Undertaker looked bad. Hey the storyline can progress now.
**3/4
7 on 7 Elimination Tag Team Match
The Nexus vs Team Raw
Time: 35: 18
Just a basic wrestling match that was pretty good for a big tag match. The return of Daniel Bryan was a nice surprise. Heck even Bret Hart tore it up (just look at what he was doing before). I thought Justin Gabriel looked great for the Nexus. The final part is why are people complaining about Cena when he got the crap kicked out of him and wasn't in the match until the end?
***
Overall: 4/10
This was such a let down. There was nothing to hit home about. Some of the match quality was pretty bad. Seen it once won't see it again. This is a ppv I won't fork over $20 for the dvd.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Ringside Reviews: The Undertaker's Deadliest Matches Disc 3
Finally, the third and final disc of this set. Man I've gone through hell and now I am back for more. Bring it!
First Blood Match (Survivor Series 11/26/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 9:20
Ah damn it I was looking forward to this and it fell flat. All we see is Taker beat up Kennedy through the match and MVP comes out and hits Taker with a chair and Taker bleeds all over the place. The post match beat downs where great and should of been in the match. Taker hits Kennedy with a sweet chair shot to.
**3/4
Last Ride Match (Armageddon 12/17/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 15:55
This was another match that I heard was pretty solid. Well I'm sorry, but this match sucks. It's dull and to repeat myself, it's downright boring. Other then Taker getting thrown off the castle structure nothing really cool happens.
**
Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship (Backlash 4/29/07)
Undertaker (C) vs Batista
Time: 20:26
Man do I love last man standing matches. Other then the Khali vs Taker one there really isn't a bad one. The brawling is awesome and they hit big move after big move. I was actually on the edge of my seat and yelled out "This match is incredible!"
*****
Smackdown 1/25/08
Undertaker vs Big Daddy V
Time: 6:11
Oh my god. Do I really need to review this? This was bad as you would think.
BOMB
Hell In A Cell (Summerslam 8/17/08)
Undertaker vs Edge
Time: 26:41
I already reviewed this one in my Summerslam 2008 post. Anyways awesome match.
*****
Steel Cage (Smackdown 12/5/08)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 12:40
Here it is, the best Big Show and Undertaker match. This was their best match out of a crappy feud from 2008. There is some decent spots and was a decent match. Not as bad as I thought it was going to be.
***
Overall 6/10
Just get this set for nostalgic reasons. That's what I did. Many have said this should of been called Undertaker's Crappiest Matches. They do have a point but, there are some decent matches on here. My advice is just get the show dvd's from where the good ppv matches were on.
First Blood Match (Survivor Series 11/26/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 9:20
Ah damn it I was looking forward to this and it fell flat. All we see is Taker beat up Kennedy through the match and MVP comes out and hits Taker with a chair and Taker bleeds all over the place. The post match beat downs where great and should of been in the match. Taker hits Kennedy with a sweet chair shot to.
**3/4
Last Ride Match (Armageddon 12/17/06)
Undertaker vs Mr. Kennedy
Time: 15:55
This was another match that I heard was pretty solid. Well I'm sorry, but this match sucks. It's dull and to repeat myself, it's downright boring. Other then Taker getting thrown off the castle structure nothing really cool happens.
**
Last Man Standing Match for the World Heavyweight Championship (Backlash 4/29/07)
Undertaker (C) vs Batista
Time: 20:26
Man do I love last man standing matches. Other then the Khali vs Taker one there really isn't a bad one. The brawling is awesome and they hit big move after big move. I was actually on the edge of my seat and yelled out "This match is incredible!"
*****
Smackdown 1/25/08
Undertaker vs Big Daddy V
Time: 6:11
Oh my god. Do I really need to review this? This was bad as you would think.
BOMB
Hell In A Cell (Summerslam 8/17/08)
Undertaker vs Edge
Time: 26:41
I already reviewed this one in my Summerslam 2008 post. Anyways awesome match.
*****
Steel Cage (Smackdown 12/5/08)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 12:40
Here it is, the best Big Show and Undertaker match. This was their best match out of a crappy feud from 2008. There is some decent spots and was a decent match. Not as bad as I thought it was going to be.
***
Overall 6/10
Just get this set for nostalgic reasons. That's what I did. Many have said this should of been called Undertaker's Crappiest Matches. They do have a point but, there are some decent matches on here. My advice is just get the show dvd's from where the good ppv matches were on.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Some Various Thoughts
Alright it's time for some more various thoughts.
Smackdown had another good show last night. I personally think that Smackdown is the better show of the two. Or if you want to watch the big names watch Raw. Wanna watch the developing guys watch Smackdown.
TNA's HardCORE Justice is this Sunday. To me it's just another ECW reunion excuse. Man all this ECW stuff is just like a high school reunion. ECW was great when it was around, the One Night Stand ppv's (first two) were good, and finally just put it to rest. Half of these people don't even wrestle on tv anymore.
I'm actually going to watch Impact this next week. The show basically is the original card for Hard Justice. There ratings are back up to where they were before the Monday night disaster. I predict a 2.0 rating for the Impact special. I'll probably start watching Impact to compare the shows and I've heard that the show is getting better by the week.
Still to come: The third Undertaker disc, Summerslam 2010 (Im ordering the ppv), a review of the Rise and Fall of WCW dvd, and we will see what goes on from there.
Smackdown had another good show last night. I personally think that Smackdown is the better show of the two. Or if you want to watch the big names watch Raw. Wanna watch the developing guys watch Smackdown.
TNA's HardCORE Justice is this Sunday. To me it's just another ECW reunion excuse. Man all this ECW stuff is just like a high school reunion. ECW was great when it was around, the One Night Stand ppv's (first two) were good, and finally just put it to rest. Half of these people don't even wrestle on tv anymore.
I'm actually going to watch Impact this next week. The show basically is the original card for Hard Justice. There ratings are back up to where they were before the Monday night disaster. I predict a 2.0 rating for the Impact special. I'll probably start watching Impact to compare the shows and I've heard that the show is getting better by the week.
Still to come: The third Undertaker disc, Summerslam 2010 (Im ordering the ppv), a review of the Rise and Fall of WCW dvd, and we will see what goes on from there.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Ringside Reviews: The Undertaker's Deadliest Matches Disc 2
It's disc 2 time folks! As you all know disc one was a chore. Is it me or do I just have to go through hell before I see the light?
Raw 5/3/99
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 2:45
This match sucked, that is all.
*
WWE Championship (Raw 6/7/99)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 6:53
This match sucked, that is all.
*
Concrete Crypt Match (Great American Bash 6/27/04)
Undertaker vs The Dudley Boyz
Time: 14:41
Ladies and gentlemen may I present to you the worst match ever. This match is the bottom of the barrel. In fact it shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence with the word barrel. The five people involved in this thought this was a good idea. That's what scares me. Other then that Taker beats the Tag champs all by himself. The ending is so stupid it will never be mentioned here.
BOMB
Casket Match (Royal Rumble 1/30/05)
Undertaker vs Heidenreich
Time: 13:20
This match was bad but, it wasn't terrible like I thought it would be. Just your typical casket match with run ins. Heidenreich was not on his game here at all. The legdrop on Heidenreich while his head in the casket was pretty cool though.
**1/2
Handicap Casket Match (No Mercy 10/9/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton/Bob Orton Jr.
Time: 19:11
Ugh this match did nothing for me. Why couldn't it just be Randy vs Taker? Seriously Cowboy Bob brings the match down a whole level. Then we get to see Undertaker get killed off for the 9,000th time. PASS.
**
Hell In A Cell (Armageddon 12/18/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton
Time: 30:32
This match is incredible. When people talk about Hell in a Cell matches this one is never mentioned. It's underrated when it comes to that. They use the cage as a weapon and have solid wrestling action all in one. This match so far is the lone match on this DVD that was a great match.
****1/4
Last Man Standing (Smackdown 8/18/06)
Undertaker vs The Great Khali
Time: 16:11
My god this was so bad that I have to call the local authorities because it ranks as a crime.
BOMB
Overall: 4/10
God damn was this disc terrible. The only match that I recommend is the Hell in a Cell. This shows that the mid 2000's were just like the mid 1990's for the Taker. When matched up with someone good you get a decent Undertaker match. If he faces someone crappy you get a crappy match
Raw 5/3/99
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 2:45
This match sucked, that is all.
*
WWE Championship (Raw 6/7/99)
Undertaker vs Big Show
Time: 6:53
This match sucked, that is all.
*
Concrete Crypt Match (Great American Bash 6/27/04)
Undertaker vs The Dudley Boyz
Time: 14:41
Ladies and gentlemen may I present to you the worst match ever. This match is the bottom of the barrel. In fact it shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence with the word barrel. The five people involved in this thought this was a good idea. That's what scares me. Other then that Taker beats the Tag champs all by himself. The ending is so stupid it will never be mentioned here.
BOMB
Casket Match (Royal Rumble 1/30/05)
Undertaker vs Heidenreich
Time: 13:20
This match was bad but, it wasn't terrible like I thought it would be. Just your typical casket match with run ins. Heidenreich was not on his game here at all. The legdrop on Heidenreich while his head in the casket was pretty cool though.
**1/2
Handicap Casket Match (No Mercy 10/9/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton/Bob Orton Jr.
Time: 19:11
Ugh this match did nothing for me. Why couldn't it just be Randy vs Taker? Seriously Cowboy Bob brings the match down a whole level. Then we get to see Undertaker get killed off for the 9,000th time. PASS.
**
Hell In A Cell (Armageddon 12/18/05)
Undertaker vs Randy Orton
Time: 30:32
This match is incredible. When people talk about Hell in a Cell matches this one is never mentioned. It's underrated when it comes to that. They use the cage as a weapon and have solid wrestling action all in one. This match so far is the lone match on this DVD that was a great match.
****1/4
Last Man Standing (Smackdown 8/18/06)
Undertaker vs The Great Khali
Time: 16:11
My god this was so bad that I have to call the local authorities because it ranks as a crime.
BOMB
Overall: 4/10
God damn was this disc terrible. The only match that I recommend is the Hell in a Cell. This shows that the mid 2000's were just like the mid 1990's for the Taker. When matched up with someone good you get a decent Undertaker match. If he faces someone crappy you get a crappy match
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Some Various Thoughts
Well I should have the 2nd Undertaker disc up by the end of the week or early next week. Man that DVD is a chore with bad match after bad match. Eventually I will make through it as disc 3 has some promise to it.
Well it looks like Samoa Joe is currently serving a suspension. The report was that he yelled at the production crew for giving him and Jeff Hardy cues on when the match was suppose to end. Well to me there has to be more then that. Just look at Joe's career so far with the company. He had some great matches while in the X Division. Then he started to job to Angle, finally won the belt after waiting what seemed like a century and people didn't seem to care, and finally that whole stupid Main Event Mafia storyline that he was involved in. Now my question is why hasn't he asked for a release and go to WWE? I would love to see feuds with Punk, Mysterio, Christian, Kofi, basically he would be a perfect fit on Smackdown.
Raw was actually good this week. Tons a matches and not too promo heavy like they have been. I've been watching Smackdown and they have been putting on some good stuff lately. I'm looking forward to Summerslam also, should be good.
Well it looks like Samoa Joe is currently serving a suspension. The report was that he yelled at the production crew for giving him and Jeff Hardy cues on when the match was suppose to end. Well to me there has to be more then that. Just look at Joe's career so far with the company. He had some great matches while in the X Division. Then he started to job to Angle, finally won the belt after waiting what seemed like a century and people didn't seem to care, and finally that whole stupid Main Event Mafia storyline that he was involved in. Now my question is why hasn't he asked for a release and go to WWE? I would love to see feuds with Punk, Mysterio, Christian, Kofi, basically he would be a perfect fit on Smackdown.
Raw was actually good this week. Tons a matches and not too promo heavy like they have been. I've been watching Smackdown and they have been putting on some good stuff lately. I'm looking forward to Summerslam also, should be good.
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