WWE keeps their record of superb career biographies with this set. Adam Copeland (Edge) is such charismatic and down to earth talker. Yes he talks about going to Wrestlemania VI in Toronto and seeing his idol Hulk Hogan. We learn the history of how his friendship with Jay Reso (Christian) formed over Christian being the new kid with a throwing ninja star. We see some great home video footage of his learning and traveling the road under the tutelage of Sweet Daddy Siki due to his winning essay. The Brood is discussed and how once he spoke that was it, they new they had a star.
Then we move into the TLC era of classic matches between Edge & Christian, The Dudley Boys, and The Hardy Boyz. From there we move to when Edge & Christian were the coolest and funniest team on Raw or Smackdown. This section reeks of awesomeness. Then the splitting of the team occurs and we movie into his single careers and candid remarks on how some didn't think he was ready, including comments from Edge himself. Of course tragedy struck when his neck problems arose and he had to be out for close to a year. This only motivated him more and when he returned and was booed in hos hometown that is when he flipped the switch and became one of the best heels of the last decade.
My favorite part of this 110 minute biography is when we here a lot of the backstage details of the budding romance between Edge and Lita. I was shocked when we are treated to newly shot comments from Matt Hardy on the situation that happened in the summer of 05 and became the hottest program for about a month. His Money in the Bank cash in is discussed in great detail and John Cena states that him and Vince McMahon were the only ones fully confident in the decision of putting the belt on Edge. Of course he lost it back to Cena 3 weeks later and Edge says he was pissed because the fans were really taking to him as a new champion bit WWE decided to stick to the plan which he jokingly remarks they hardly ever do.
His strong programs with Cena, Batista and Undertaker are discussed in good detail and then some fun insight on his work with Vickie Guererro. One of the unexpected moments is how he calls Zakk Ryder and Curt Hawkins his "kids" and they call him "Uncle Adam". You all know what happens after WrestleMania last year but it was great to hear hos reflections on it now. In between his career retrospective we see Adam Copeland the man just enjoying his life now in the mountains. He tries to get out in nature 2-3 times a week with his dogs, goes kayaking and hiking. He looks to be at peace and loving his new lifestyle since his forced retirement. This is just a wholly entertaining watch and includes newly shot interview footage from Edges' Mother, Lita, Matt Hardy, his close friends, Christian, Sweet Daddy Siki, CM Punk, Chris Jericho, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Vickie Geurerro, John Cena, Curt Hawkins, Zakk Ryder, Michael Hayes, Batista, Randy Orton, Mick Foley, and Trish Stratus. Well worth adding to your wrestling library. 10/10
The Story of Edge arrives on DVD with a 480p transfer in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1. Another high quality down convert from the HD source. There were no major signs of compression at all. Colors saturation was good with the bright coats and outfits Edge&Christian would wear as a tag team. Fine detail was great with close ups in newly shot interview footage all the little details of the participants faces.
Black levels were consistently well balanced. Any footage shot before 2008 is standard def in the original aspect ratio of 1.33:1 with an Edge pendant design in the sidebars to fill the image on 16x9 HDTV sets. This was an enjoyable and strong presentation overall. 8.5/10
Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Dialogue was crisp and clean as was any commentary heard on the matches of Disc 2&3. Crowd din bleeds subtly to the surrounds from time to time. Edges awesome entrance music came through great and had some added heft from the woofers. A fine listen. 8/10
* The Ninja Star
* P.T.A.
* Working in WCW
* Credgeley
* "Real Emotion"
Raw - 8th August, 2005
