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Documentary about the annual pay-per-view event which has been running since 1985. Featuring interviews with many of the stars of WWE, the programme reveals the true story behind WrestleMania and looks at how it has developed over the years.
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audio ingleseactors: vince mcmahon, hulk hogan, steve austin, the rock, shawn michaels
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By G. Noble
Whilst watching the recent Wrestlemania PPV - mainly to see if the 'Takers streak would end - I was intrigued by the trailers previewing this DVD. The trailers appeared to be saying that this DVD would show behind the scenes at Wrestlemania, tell the stories behind the event and basically show WWE fans a side of the business they had never seen before. Given this was a three DVD set I thought that the set was going to be well worth buying.
Unfortunately the product reviews for the set did not explain that only disc one was about the True Story of Wrestlemania, the other two discs would be given over to matches from throughout the ages. After getting over that let down I watched the first disc in the set and by the end of it felt somewhat deflated. The two hours spent watching this was simply a waste of time. Wrestlemania's were skimmed over at best, with hardly a mention of certain highlight moments. It certainly does not go into the type of depth that the trailers for the set had hinted at. I did not even bother watching the other two discs in the set such was my disappointment.
They could have spent more time covering each Wrestlemania and spreading it over three discs without it getting boring and go into far more depth. All in all, if you have Wrestlemania on DVD/VHS avoid this set, you have the matches anyway from discs two and three and disc one is simply not worth bothering with.
Unfortunately the product reviews for the set did not explain that only disc one was about the True Story of Wrestlemania, the other two discs would be given over to matches from throughout the ages. After getting over that let down I watched the first disc in the set and by the end of it felt somewhat deflated. The two hours spent watching this was simply a waste of time. Wrestlemania's were skimmed over at best, with hardly a mention of certain highlight moments. It certainly does not go into the type of depth that the trailers for the set had hinted at. I did not even bother watching the other two discs in the set such was my disappointment.
They could have spent more time covering each Wrestlemania and spreading it over three discs without it getting boring and go into far more depth. All in all, if you have Wrestlemania on DVD/VHS avoid this set, you have the matches anyway from discs two and three and disc one is simply not worth bothering with.
By A. Sequeira
If you're somewhat daunted by the 1 and 2 star reviews present in this item, then please, disregard them immediately, as they're grossly unfair.
This is not a release aimed at the "know-it-all smart mark" and some would like to proclaim, or even think of themselves. This is aimed at the people that really LOVE WWE to the point where they would like to learn more about how the biggest show of the year came about, and what little twists and turns that span for (at the time of this release) 27 years and face the unwelcome task of being packed in a two-hour digest documentary.
It is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the finest WWE releases to date, as one can attest by the many testimonies of the vast array of Superstars and media personalities that have a say on this feature.
It takes you inside the mind of Vince McMahon, what he was thinking during the many gambles he took while launching and continuing this cultural phenomenon that is WrestleMania, the hurdles and the triumphs that came about.
From older Superstars to more newer ones, you get an inside look from people who are actually inside, as opposed to the typical hardcore wrestling fan that is outside looking in, but thinks he knows it best. That in itself is the quintessential vehicle to telling the story of the biggest storybook of them all.
Watched it twice. I'm sure I will watch again, even with my kids some day.
I heartily recommend it.
This is not a release aimed at the "know-it-all smart mark" and some would like to proclaim, or even think of themselves. This is aimed at the people that really LOVE WWE to the point where they would like to learn more about how the biggest show of the year came about, and what little twists and turns that span for (at the time of this release) 27 years and face the unwelcome task of being packed in a two-hour digest documentary.
It is, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the finest WWE releases to date, as one can attest by the many testimonies of the vast array of Superstars and media personalities that have a say on this feature.
It takes you inside the mind of Vince McMahon, what he was thinking during the many gambles he took while launching and continuing this cultural phenomenon that is WrestleMania, the hurdles and the triumphs that came about.
From older Superstars to more newer ones, you get an inside look from people who are actually inside, as opposed to the typical hardcore wrestling fan that is outside looking in, but thinks he knows it best. That in itself is the quintessential vehicle to telling the story of the biggest storybook of them all.
Watched it twice. I'm sure I will watch again, even with my kids some day.
I heartily recommend it.
By IWFIcon
VINE™ VOICE
It comes with the territory that a documentary on the "True Story" of WrestleMania produced by the WWE will at times be little more than a valedictory love letter from Vince McMahon to himself. It's also fair to say that the true story won't be told if it paints the WWE's head honcho in anything approaching a bad light. (Take, for instance, the way that the venue switch for WM VII is still pegged as a security issue, when everyone knows it was poor ticket sales that were the true reason).
And whilst, yes, both of those points are somewhat valid, the True Story of WrestleMania is an entertaining 2 hour run through the first 26 events and does include some illuminating never-before-seen backstage footage AND doesn't just limit us to the same talking heads that we see on every release.
You won't learn much that you didn't know, and some of the business related information can be rather dull (I don't think anyone will but this DVD to find out how Closed Circuit TV was worked back in the day) but there's enough insight from executives to offer some insight and whilst most of the wrestlers are following the company line there are some genuine feelings and emotions in there as well.
Be aware though that the focus does tend to veer more towards the business side of WrestleMania rather than the cards and matches themselves. For sheer entertainment, the WrestleMania I - XV rundown on the bonus disc of WrestleMania 2000 is a better bet as it actually focuses on the matches.
The bonus discs matches probably won't contain anything a fan hasn't already seen elsewhere, but taken on their own merits they are a good mix of matches with historic value and those which actually excelled in the ring.... Read more ›
And whilst, yes, both of those points are somewhat valid, the True Story of WrestleMania is an entertaining 2 hour run through the first 26 events and does include some illuminating never-before-seen backstage footage AND doesn't just limit us to the same talking heads that we see on every release.
You won't learn much that you didn't know, and some of the business related information can be rather dull (I don't think anyone will but this DVD to find out how Closed Circuit TV was worked back in the day) but there's enough insight from executives to offer some insight and whilst most of the wrestlers are following the company line there are some genuine feelings and emotions in there as well.
Be aware though that the focus does tend to veer more towards the business side of WrestleMania rather than the cards and matches themselves. For sheer entertainment, the WrestleMania I - XV rundown on the bonus disc of WrestleMania 2000 is a better bet as it actually focuses on the matches.
The bonus discs matches probably won't contain anything a fan hasn't already seen elsewhere, but taken on their own merits they are a good mix of matches with historic value and those which actually excelled in the ring.... Read more ›
By L. Duncan
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Since I am a longtime wrestling fan I find this DVD an essential and very interesting purchase. Of course I am also aware that what I am watching is Vince McMahon & WWE's revisionist version of their own history where they come out looking better than perhaps they should.
That being said, I found it worked as a documentary to be informative and it also provided a lot of entertainment. Besides, any DVD where we can see Cyndi Lauper, Mike Tyson and Liberace on the same disc has to have something going for it!
That being said, I found it worked as a documentary to be informative and it also provided a lot of entertainment. Besides, any DVD where we can see Cyndi Lauper, Mike Tyson and Liberace on the same disc has to have something going for it!
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