True Story of Wrestlemania DVD Review

The True Story of Wrestlemania DVD Review



If you thought that this documentary would be looking at each Wrestlemania individually, you may be disappointed. The first Wrestlemania and the third Wrestlemania seem to be the main focal points on the release. Other Manias are given a look as well, such as the heightened security for Mania VII. Other parts of Mania are looked at as well, such as the now yearly Wrestlemania Fan Access and, of course, the Undertaker's streak. If you want to hear the opinions of some of the wrestlers and even of the behind-the-scenes staff, then you should give this a look. It's a lot of fun watching it at the time of year when Mania comes around. Overall I'd say this release is one worth watching more than once. Recommended  8/10.




Disc 2 Matches:



Hulk Hogan & Mr T vs Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff
Here it is, one of the most important matches in professional wrestling history. If this match failed then there would be no WWE today. Luckily it was a very fun match that the crowd loved and turned wrestling into a mainstream sport. Good, historical match. ***



Ricky Steamboat vs Randy Savage
One of the most inspirational matches of all time. It's because of this match that you see guys like Chris Jericho and some of the other smaller guys on the top of the wrestling mountain. This one seems to have inspired many pro-wrestlers and no wonder why. Everything here is performed perfectly with so many nearfalls and every move looking crisp clean. Quite possibly the greatest match of all time. *****



Hulk Hogan vs Andre The Giant
This is arguably the biggest match in wrestling history. It drew just over 93,000 fans into the Pontiac Silverdome , in one of the greatest events of all time. The match itself isn't very good, but that doesn't matter. What matters is how iconic it is and the massive impact it had on the wrestling world forever . Arguably the best main event in Wrestlemania history. * for the match, ***** for everything else.



Ultimate Warrior vs Randy Savage
From Wrestlemania VII and the loser of this match had to retire . This is easily one of the best booked matches in WWE history . Savage made Warrior look like a champ. I still can't believe Warrior kicked out of five Savage elbows. The post-match segment isn't shown (although that moment makes this match even better). Warrior pins Savage after a few big shoulder blocks. One of the better Wrestlemania matches. ****3/4



Shawn Michaels vs Razor Ramon : Ladder
Perhaps the most famous ladder match in history and arguably the best, depending on your own opinion. The match still holds up today , even if the spots have been re-used again and again. You can probably thank this match for every ladder or TLC match that you've seen since. Some people prefer the Summerslam ladder match between these two, but this will always be the definitive contest. You don't need me to tell you how good this match is, if you're a wrestling fan, you already know. *****



Disc 3 Matches:



Stone Cold vs Shawn Michaels
This match is great considering that Shawn was fighting with an injured back. All through the match you can clearly see the pain on his fac , and tries to complete the match. This was a great match all things considered and gave Austin his first WWE Title win and started off the Attitude era. One of the most historic matches in history. ****




Edge & Christian vs The Dudley Boyz vs The Hardy Boyz : Triangle Ladder Match
The second ladder match in Wrestlemania history at that time. If it wasn't for the No Mercy ladder match, this wouldn't be here and if it wasn't for this match, there would be no TLC. Many people mistake this as the first TLC match and it's not hard to see why. Plenty of ladders and tables, just no chair . This was an amazing match that no one had seen anything like at the time. No wonder the ladder match is such a popular match type. So many replay moments. Edge & Christian grab the titles after plunging Matt to a table in the ring . *****




Vince McMahon vs Shane McMahon : Street Fight
This is probably the best match between two non-wrestlers ever. Sure, it's overbooked but it really helps it. The crowd was hot for it and to hear the crowd go wild when Linda McMahon stands up is unbelievable. Mick Foley was great as the ref too. Shane wins the match after an incredible coast to coast with a garbage can. ***3/4




The Rock vs Hulk Hogan
A match that will go down in history as an all-time classic. This match showed that a crowd can make a match a classic and that it's not all about the moves in the ring, just like Hogan/Andre at WM 3. It was surreal to see Hogan getting cheered like a hero and The Rock being booed so loudly. This match made the show worth seeing. It was such a fantastic moment seeing the Hulkster hulk up for the first time in who knows how many years. An absolute classic in Wrestlemania history without a shadow of a doubt. The Rock picks up the victory after a peoples elbow to Hogan. ****3/4



Brock Lesnar vs Kurt Angle
Looking at this card, it is quite amazing that this match made the main event. Both guys were capable of pulling it off, but this was Lesnar's first Wrestlemania and Angle's first time in the main event at Wrestlemania so there had to be nerves here. Vince must have had a lot of faith in both guys to put them here. Aside from the botched ending, these guys managed to give us a fantastic match on a fantastic night, to give us probably the second-best Wrestlemania in history. I think we all know the no.1 anyway. Lesnar wins after a third F-5 to Angle. A new champion is crowned. ****1/4




John Cena vs Triple H
This match helped make John Cena into a superstar. But it was also the real start of the anti-Cena movement. The match is great and was worthy of the WM Main Event. Gotta give it to HHH for losing at three Mania main events in a row. HHH taps to the STFU to give Cena the victory.  ****




8/10. No doubt this is a great set, the only problem is that most of these matches have already been released before. If you're new to buying wrestling DVDs, then this would make a fantastic starting point, as you get some of the best Mania matches and a great documentary.