EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK PICS: WWE: CM Punk - Best In The World DVD

Hey all. Just got in the hotly anticipated DVD of WWE: CM Punk - Best In The World being released by WWE Home Video on October 9,2012. Here now are Exclusive first look pics at the package contents. Will have my review up by Monday afternoon.

World Exclusive Pre-Release Photos - WWE You Think You Know Me? The Story of Edge 3-Disc DVD

Hi everyone. I just got in the DVD of WWE: You Think You Know Me? The Story of Edge due to release April 10, 2012. Here are some WORLD EXCLUSIVE pre-release photos of the 3-Disc DVD Set. Gonna work extra fast to get the review out on this one.

WWE Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line DVD/Blu-ray Full Content Listing

Our friends at  WWE DVD News have posted the full content listing that WWE.com has revealed for the highly anticipated WWE Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line On The Most Popular Superstar Of All Time 4-Disc DVD and 3-Disc Blu-ray collection. Below are the official details:

"At his apex, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was a pop culture phenomenon, the biggest Superstar in the history of sports-entertainment. Despite battling the rejection of being fired and a career-threatening injury, Austin persevered and vaulted to the top of his profession. Now, fans can relive the epic story of the Texas Rattlesnake with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Filled with new, never-before-seen insightful interviews with “Stone Cold” as well as his biggest rivals, including Mr. McMahon, Bret “Hit Man” Hart, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chris Jericho, and more, this DVD is packed with “Stone Cold’s” most memorable moments and matches and provides a complete career retrospective on the man who revolutionized WWE."

*DISC 1*

Chapters
WWE Signature
Open
Football and Wrestling
Rookie of the Year
From Hollywood California
A Platform
Fang McFrost
Main Event Momentum
1% Tough, 99% Lucky
Raising Hell
Tyson & Austin
Austin Era Has Begun
Cultural Phenomenon
Stooges
The Boss
Rattlesnake vs. Brahma Bull
Difficult Decisions
Return to Mania
Stone Cold Comedy
Really? I’m not coming!
One More Round
The Law of Monday Night RAW
The Show Never Ends
New Horizons
Somewhere Down In Texas

*DISC 1 SPECIAL FEATURES*

Autograph
Hair Club
The Rattlesnake
Tangled
Punked
The Stunner
Bleed For Me

*DISC 2*

An Introduction From “Stone Cold” Steve Austin


Stunning Steve Austin vs. Gentleman Chris Adams
USWA – May 1990

Stunning Steve Austin & Ric Flair vs. Sting & Ricky Steamboat
WCW Saturday Night – July 30, 1994


King of the Ring Final
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Jake The Snake Roberts
King of the Ring – June 23, 1996

Submission Match
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Bret Hart
W/ Alternate Commentary By: Steve Austin & Jim Ross
WrestleMania 13 – March 23, 1997


Intercontinental Championship Match
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Rocky Maivia
In Your House: D-Generation X – Dec. 7, 1997

WWE Championship Match
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels
W/ Alternate Commentary By: Steve Austin & Jim Ross
WrestleMania 14 – March 29, 1998


*DISC 3*

No Disqualification, Falls Count Anywhere Match for the WWE Championship
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Dude Love
Over the Edge – May 31, 1998

WWE Championship Match
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker
SummerSlam – Aug. 30, 1998

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Big Show
Raw – March 22, 1999

No Disqualification Match for the WWE Championship
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Rock
WrestleMania XV – March 28, 1999

No Disqualification Match for the WWE Championship
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Rock
W/ Alternate Commentary By: Steve Austin & Jim Ross
WrestleMania X-7 – April 1, 2001


*DISC 4*


A Flare for the Old
WCW Saturday Night – June 5, 1993

“A Bunch of Violent Crap”
Hardcore TV – Oct. 10, 1995

Monday Nyquil
Hardcore TV – Oct. 31, 1995

“Flat Out Disgusted”
Hardcore TV – Dec. 19, 1995

“My Exact Opinion of Bret Hart”
In Your House: Mind Games – Sept. 22, 1996

“Stone Cold” on Livewire
Livewire – Oct. 19, 1996

Home Invasion
Raw – Nov. 4, 1996

1996 New Sensation Award
Slammy Awards Show – March 21, 1997

Freedom of Speech Award
Slammy Awards Show – March 21, 1997

Ambulance Attack
Raw – April 21, 1997

The World’s Most Famous Stunner
Raw – Sept. 22, 1997

Tyson and Austin!
Raw – Jan. 19, 1998

The Easy Way or the Hard Way
Raw – March 30, 1998

Zamboni 3:16
Raw – Sept. 28, 1998

Paging Dr. Austin
Raw – Oct. 5, 1998

McMahon’s Cement Corvette
Raw – Oct. 12, 1998

*DISC 4 BONUS EXTRAS*

Bang 3:16
Raw – October 19, 1998

“Stone Cold” Beer Truck
Raw – March 22, 1999

The Funeral of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Raw – April 19, 1999

Austin’s Revenge
Survivor Series – Nov. 19, 2000

Jim Ross Interviews Steve Austin and The Rock
SmackDown – March 22, 2001

Gift Giving Mood
SmackDown – July 5, 2001

Mr. McMahon’s Alliance Woes
SmackDown – July 12, 2001

The Old “Stone Cold”
SmackDown – July 19, 2001

Whataburger
Raw – Jan. 14, 2002

The Highlight Reel
SmackDown – June 7, 2003


*Blu-ray EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL FEATURES*

“Stone Cold” Answers Your Twitter Questions
The Sportatorium
The T-Shirt
The Broken Skull Ranch

Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker vs. Triple H
No Mercy – May 16, 1999

WWE Championship Match
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle
Raw – Oct. 8, 2001

Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam
No Mercy – Oct. 21, 2001

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. The Rock
WrestleMania XIX – March 30, 2003

A Flair for the Gold
WCW Saturday Night – May 15, 1993

The Biggest Draw in the World
Superstars – Nov. 17, 1996

The Foundation of the WWE
Superstars – March 23, 1997

You Want a Pear? You Want an Apple?
Raw – Aug. 18, 1997

Post-Raw: “Stone Cold” Has Some Words with The Rock
Raw – March 17, 2003

Vince McMahon Inducts “Stone Cold” Steve Austin into the Hall of Fame
WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – April 4, 2009

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Salutes Texas
WrestleMania 25 – April 5, 2009

WORLD EXCLUSIVE WWE: Greatest Rivalries Shawn Michaels Vs. Bret Hart - DVD Review

***SYNOPSIS***

For more than a decade, Bret Hit Man Hart and Shawn Michaels engaged in perhaps the most storied rivalry in the history of sports entertainment, from their teams (the Hart Foundation and the Rockers), through battles for the Intercontinental Championship and the richest prize in the business, the WWE Championship. Their enmity spilled out of the ring, and led to the most infamous incident in the history of professional wrestling, The Montreal Screwjob. More than a decade later, the two men buried the hatchet as both are now WWE Hall of Famers. Now, for the first time ever, the two sit down together and rehash their intertwined destinies in Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart. These new, never-before-aired, interviews will shed new light and insight on issues and controversies fans have speculated about for years.

This set is due to release on October 25, 2011 Here is what you can expect to see on the 3-Disc DVD and 2-Disc Blu-ray sets.

*DISC ONE*

San Antonio vs. Calgary

The Rockers vs. The Hart Foundation

Heartbreak Kid vs.The Hit Man

Intercontinental Champion vs. WWE Champion

Showstopper vs. Excellence of Execution

Progressive vs. Traditional

Fantasy vs. Reality

Respect vs. Trust

Redemption vs. Reconciliation

Hope vs. Peace


*DISC TWO*


The Rockers vs. The Hart Foundation
Madison Square Garden - 25th November, 1989

Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Wrestling Challenge - 10th February, 1990

The Rockers vs. The Hart Foundation
Tokyo Dome - 30th March, 1991

Ladder Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Portland, Oregon- 21st July, 1992

Intercontinental Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Syracuse, New York- 29th April, 1992

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Survivor Series - 25th November, 1992

Steel Cage Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Utica, New York - 1st December, 1993

*DISC THREE*


Iron Man Match for the WWE Championship
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
WrestleMania 12 - 31st March, 1996

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Bret Hart's Induction
Chicago, Illinois - 1st April, 2006

Bret Hart Returns to Raw
Raw - 4th January, 2010

WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Shawn Michaels' Induction
Atlanta, Georgia - 2nd April, 2011

*Blu-ray Exclusives*


Vince McMahon Interviews Shawn Michaels & Bret Hart
Raw - 3rd February, 1997

Bret Hart Promo In Ring
Raw - 12th May, 1997

Hart Foundation Promo In Ring
Raw - 19th May, 1997

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Survivor Series - 9th November , 1997

*Extra Interview Segments*

The First WWE Ladder Match

SummerSlam 1992

Winning the WWE Championship for the First Time

Bret's WCW Regrets

Cameras Rolling Between Takes

***MOVIE REVIEW***

If the first set in the WWE: Greatest Rivalries is any indication then we wrestling fans are in for a treat for years to come. The first correct choice they made was using Jim Ross as the interviewer, he has a real history with these two Superstars and has a true passion for their story. This is a whole other level than the creepy and constant camera shots of Matt Striker grinning and acting cheesy with the Rey Mysterio compilation. Good Ol' JR is quick to the point and asks smart follow questions while always being respectful of these two legends.

The main feature runs 2hrs5mins total and there was hardly a dull moment. We start off with Shawn and Bret talking about their mutual respect for each other and how they felt their respective tag teams were the new blood that could steal the show instead of the lumbering giants that had dominated the 80's. From there it moves onto there single careers and how they were on a collision course to the top. They both speak openly about how they were close friends and Shawn would hang out with Bret and his family. It was nice to see them reminiscing and smiling about it. About halfway through the run time we get into the more juicy stuff I know me and a lot of fans have been waiting for. The odd thing is that it was for the longest time them both adding fire to the flame for business to improve and backstage were on the same page. Then in late 96 is when things went down hill and Bret felt hurt that Shawn explicitly told him to his face that he would not drop the WWE Championship back to him, despite that being to Harts knowledge their original plan, and if things had been different that they would have worked matches together for another 10 years and this story would never had lead to the screw job.

1997 rolls around and Shawn claims injury so the WrestleMania XIII opponent for Bret became the on fire "Stone Cold" Steve Austin , HBK actually jokes that "well you guys just stole the show, good consolation prize". HBK states that the he always felt he didn't get the pat on the back from Bret that he was always looking for and Bret said that he thought it was implied that it was coming and he does regret not doing it earlier. They comment on their brutally personal jabs at each other on RAW during 97 and the "Sunny Days" remark. All of this leads up to about 30 minutes worth of detail on Survivor Series 97. We have heard so many sides of the story over the years that it is such a relief to see Bret so open about it, despite Shawn being a little more guarded. They are both emotional during this part of the interview and I'm sure many fans will find it cathartic if they were a huge fan of either man to this day. The aftermath is discussed and Bret hated going to WCW but he was gutted by how he was treated. He talks about his stroke and how he had his phone in the hospital not hooked up for more than 10 minutes and Vince called with a pep talk and they talked about future plans for him to return and produce a DVD of his career, that call lead to 7 years of events that brought us to Dayton, Ohio live on Monday Night RAW where the reunion of Shawn and Bret happened and they embraced in mutual respect and regrets.

The main themes of this face to face is respect and regrets. My personal all time favorite is Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart was always in my top 5. Bret moved up a couple notches with this set due to his being so honest and open about every subject and just telling how it all went down with a storyteller ease. It's great to see him so proud again and moving on with his life as well as rebuilding the friendship with Shawn. Shawn Michaels was very good on here as well but he didn't seem his usual charismatic self and he came across defensive on certain subjects. I feel it was more due to him still feeling deep regret for the events that transpired and being a born again Christian he wants to move on with the great man he has become since that infamous day in Montreal. Every wrestling fan owes it to themselves and these two legends to purchase this set on release day. 10/10

***VIDEO QUALITY***

WWE: Greatest Rivalries arrives on DVD with a 480p transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1. We'll start with Disc 1 where the majority of the footage is a newly HD shot interview at WWE Studios and it exhibits natural skintones, warm colors, and deep blacks. Fine detail was strong with visible stitching on HBK's baseball cap and individual strands of The Hitman's hair. The video highlight segments that lead into the next subject feature tons of vintage photographs and match clips. The colors were quite bold from that era and while the image at times showed a slight softness that was sue to the tech used at that time. There is a HBK logo and Hitman logo that flank the sides of the image during these segments as well as the matches on Disc 2 & 3.

***AUDIO QUALITY***

Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital Stereo 5.1 track. The main feature on Disc 1 exhibited crisp and clean dialogue from the participants and the tastefully done music score that plays over video highlights sounded great with some decent bleed to the surrounds otherwise this is a front heavy affair. The matches on Disc 2 & 3 had clean play-by-play commentary and the them music for Shawn and Bret came across full bodied in the front two channels. There was hardly any surround effects to report. A solid listen all around. 8/10

EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE VIDEO WWE: Greatest Rivalries Shawn Michaels Vs. Bret Hart 3-Disc DVD

Here is my exclusive video preview of the package contents for the October 25, 2011 release of WWE: Greatest Rivalries Shawn Michaels Vs. Bret Hart 3-Disc DVD set.

Exclusive First Look Photos: WWE Greatest Rivalries Shawn Michaels Vs. Bret Hart - 3-Disc DVD

I have a real treat for you all today. I just got in WWE Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels Vs. Bret Hart 3-Disc DVD set. This highly anticipated face to face interview and match compilation is due to release on October 25, 2011. I am happy to bring you all Exclusive first look photos at the package contents. Will update with a detailed review of all 3 Discs no later than Friday.

WWE SummerSlam 2011 - DVD Review

***SYNOPSIS***

The 2011 edition of SummerSlam was one of the most talked about events of the year. CM Punk's battle with John Cena, Albert Del Rio cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase for a shot at the title, Sheamus taking on Mark Henry, and more. Own this unbelievable night on DVD

*Six-Man Tag Team Match*
Kofi Kingston, Rey Mysterio & John Morrison Vs. The Miz, Alberto Del Rio & R-Truth

Sheamus Vs. Mark Henry

*WWE Divas Championship Match*
Kelly Kelly(Champion) Vs. Beth Phoenix

Wade Barrett Vs. Daniel Bryan

*No Holds Barred Match for the World Heavyweight Championship*
Christian(Champion) Vs. Randy Orton

*WWE Undisputed Championship Match* with HHH as Special Guest Referee
CM Punk(Champion) Vs. John Cena(Paper Champion)

*WWE Championship Match* (Money In The Bank Cash In)
CM Punk(Champion) Vs. Alberto Del Rio



***VIDEO QUALITY***

SummerSlam 2011 arrives on DVD with a 480p transfer in the original aspect ratio of 1.78:1. The PPV was shot in HD and the standard definition downconversion displayed a pleasing image. Black levels were consistent with solid contrast. Colors benefit from good saturation and some bold primaries. Fine detail was also clearly seen in the t-shirt designs and different people in the crowd. There were of course a few minor compression artifacts during ring entrances but nothing obtrusive. A strong performer overall. 8/10


***AUDIO QUALITY***

Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital 5.1 track. The commentary (when there was any actual play-by-play) was crisp and clean throughout the show. Entrance music was a standout with good dynamics and some mid bass notes coming across tight and accurate. Surround channels are there for atmospheric crowd din and some light bleeding of sounds from the ring. 8/10


***SPECIAL FEATURES***

* WWE Home Video Exclusive: Matt Striker interviews New WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio - This is okay for what it is but a shame they don't have more behind-the-scenes content like following the wrestlers like UFC DVD releases would have leading up to the fight.

WWE Randy Orton: The Evolution Of A Predator - DVD Review

***SYNOPSIS***

*DISC ONE*

I Am Randy Orton
The Road to WrestleMania Begins
Preparing for the Chamber
Embarking on a Path of Destiny
Training Days
The Elimination Chamber
Facing the Media
The Next Diamond
Signs of Trouble
Dealing with Injuries
The Legend Killer
The Man of Destiny
Punked Out
Coming Home
A Hard Lesson to Learn
Evening the Odds
The Mecca
The Price and Reward of WrestleMania
Making a Difference
Dark Days
Madison Square Melee
Randy's Redemption
Axxess to the Apex Predator
Legacy
The Day Has Arrived...
I Won't Be Your Hero
The Evolution of Randy Orton

*DISC TWO*

Randy Orton vs. Slick Robbie D
OVW Christmas Chaos - January 31, 2001

Randy Orton vs. Hardcore Holly
SmackDown - April 25, 2002

Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels
Unforgiven - September 21, 2003

Intercontinental Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Rob Van Dam
Armageddon - December 14, 2003

Handicap Tag Team Match
Randy Orton, Ric Flair & Batista vs. The Rock & Mick Foley
WrestleMania 20 - March 14, 2004

Hardcore Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Randy Orton vs. Mick Foley
Backlash - April 18, 2004

Intercontinental Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Edge
Vengeance - July 11, 2004

Handicap Casket Match
Randy Orton & "Cowboy" Bob Orton vs. The Undertaker
No Mercy - October 9, 2005

*DISC THREE*

Randy Orton vs. Kurt Angle
Vengeance - June 25, 2006

Legend Killer vs. WWE Legend
Randy Orton vs. Hulk Hogan
SummerSlam - August 20, 2006

Texas Bull Rope Match
Randy Orton vs. Dusty Rhodes
The Great American Bash - July 22, 2007

Triple Threat Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena
WrestleMania 24 - March 30, 2008

"I Quit" Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. John Cena
Breaking Point - September 13, 2009

Hell in a Cell Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Sheamus
Hell in a Cell - October 3, 2010

Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
WrestleMania 27 - April 3, 2011

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Christian
SmackDown - May 6, 2011

***MOVIE REVIEW***

The main feature on Disc 1 runs at 1hr and 30min. This was one of my most anticipated releases and I wasn't disappointed. It all starts at Elimination Chamber 2011 where we see Randy being candidly followed into the back stage area and locker room. From there the doc follows this path all the way to WrestleMania XXVII with some great insight and reflection of his career so far.

One of the highlights is seeing the great family man he has matured into when he has a home show in St. Louis. We are given a glimpse into their home life with his adorable little girl and his beautiful wife. Harley Race is seen near catering at the arena and is so sweet with Randy's daughter. John Cena jokes that he got his food all ready for him. Randy and his Wife speak openly about his drug addiction and how it almost claimed his life and it by the end of this feature you will be proud of the man he has become by focusing on his family and how he now channels his rage into his "Viper" character instead of lashing out at people who care about him.

HHH, John Cena, Batista, Edge, Cowboy Bob Orton, The Miz, and several more superstars are both praising but bluntly truthful , the best Cena calling the old Orton "a Dick and and an asshole". HHH speaks on them bringing him into Evolution and seeing a once in lifetime talent. He also reflects on Randys cockiness and addictions. It first of all was great there was no Matt Striker or Michael Cole anywhere to be seen, and to here people be so candid for once instead of just glowing praise was refreshing. I won't speak anymore on this well made documentary and let you see for yourself, you will not regret purchasing this set. 9/10

***VIDEO QUALITY***
Evolution Of A Predator arrives on DVD with a 480p transfer in an aspect ratio of 1.78:1. The main feature is a superbly edited feature and there were no major signs of compression or edge enhancement.Interspersed between the main feature on Disc 1 are new interviews and they are pretty much perfect with deep blacks, rich color saturation, and superb facial details. The matches are presented in their original aspect ratios of 1.33:1 and more current ones in 1.78:1. There is a static image on the sides for the early matches to fill out the image on your HDTV. The content overall is crisp and clean with great color balance and strong black levels. This is a solid presentation that I'm sure will look even better on Blu-ray. 8/10

***AUDIO QUALITY***
Audio is provided by a Dolby Digital 5.1 track. While this is a 5.1 track it is for the most part very front heavy. The front channels exhibit some decent stereo separation and there was some subtle crowd din in the rear channels. The commentary on the matches was crisp and clean. Narration on the main feature was perfect, as was the newly shot interview footage. 7/10

EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE VIDEO WWE: Randy Orton Evolution of a Predator 3-Disc DVD

Here is my exclusive video preview of the package contents for the September 6, 2011 release of WWE: Randy Orton Evolution of a Predator 3-Disc DVD set.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE PRE-RELEASE PHOTOS WWE: Randy Orton Evolution of a Predator 3-Disc DVD

Good afternoon everyone. I just got in WWE: Randy Orton Evolution of a Predator 3 -Disc DVD set to release on September 6, 2011. WWE has been random in their choice of listing DVD Disc content or not, but thankfully this time we have full content listing on the left panel of the set. This is some of the nicest packaging in quite awhile, the front cover has a ton of embossing and even the individual snake bones are embossed. Nice work on this set. Review to follow shortly.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREVIEW WWE: OMG Top 50 Incidents In WWE HistoryDVD

Here is my exclusive video preview of the package contents for the August 23rd release of WWE: OMG The Top 50 Incidents In WWE History 3-Disc DVD set.

EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK PHOTOS WWE: OMG The Top 50 Incidents in WWE HistoryDVD

Hello all. I just got in WWE: OMG The Top 50 Incidents In WWE History 3 -Disc DVD set to release on August 23, 2011. WWE doses not have content listing on the first left flap of the fold out case this time.UGH!(see photo below).