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VIII edges VII, 28 April 2008
The two last Wrestlemania's of the classic Hulkamania era (I don't count the cameo in the awful IX) The most surprising aspect of Wrestlemania VII was the quality of the Warrior match! Savage is a great worker and a methodical perfectionist who carried Warrior through probably his best ever match. Great storytelling and a vintage WWF style ending with Miss Elizabeth. The Rockers also deserve a mention and put on a good match against Haku and The Barbarian. It's a shame they didn't get a legitimate and noted championship run. The Jake Roberts vs Rick Martel blindfold match had all the makings of an embarrassment but other than it being a little too long, it was actually a lot of fun and a decent ending to a storyline that only Roberts was capable of pulling off. Great drama as expected. The Hogan vs Slaughter match rounded things off in a largely forgettable main event noted only really for the fact that Hogan bladed.
3 stars.
Wrestlemania VIII saw the passing of the torch from the old guard to the new breed with the younger guys getting the job done. This event is notable for two classic matches. Firstly, the Bret Hart vs Piper IC title match was very well worked. Bret took a kicking and the two traded technique and brawling very smoothly. It was clear that these two knew each other well and the chemistry was great. Bret really got over after this match. The second was between two of the greats, Flair vs Savage. They didn't have much time to prepare a story but if Flair and Savage can't put on a good match together then nobody can. A rarely mentioned, often forgotten 5 star match. The main event was Hogan vs Flair......oh wait, that's what it should have been, that's what people wanted but Hogan had other ideas and took on Sid. The match was a bit of a mess. Papa Shango got his timing wrong and botched the ending forcing Sid to quietly kick out of the Hogan leg drop. It was nice seeing the Warrior do what he does best...running to the ring, shaking the ropes and posing.
4 Stars
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possibly the two best wrestlemanias ever, 26 Oct 2007
these 2 wrestlemanias are just crammed with entertainment and some of the sports top names. while there is the odd 2 minute match that no one really cares about it is more than made up for with some of the best matches in history.
wm7 saw opening match an enthralling contest between the rockers and haku/barbarian. the next match between dino bravo and texas tornado is nothing to remember but is kept short as the powerhouse matchup with the warlord and the british bulldog.
the tag team champions the hart foundation also wow the crowd in another classic against the nasty boys. historically this was the harts last tag team match but they certainly go out in style even though they lose.
an interesting match then takes place in a blindfold match between long time foes rick martel and jake roberts. interesting or boring depending on who you talk to although jakes interaction with the crowd is rather brilliant.
wwf newcomer the undertaker then famously take apart the legendary superfly jimmy snuka before one of the greatest storylines and matches of all time as the ultimate warrior takes on macho king randy savage in a retirement match. which one of these former champs will leave in what was an absolute blockbuster. sadly the following match sees a sad end to the demolition tag team who bomb against unknown japanese dup tenyru and kitao. the hugely popular big boss man then takes on intercontinental champion mr perfect before a couple of short matches are placed in the card for pure pig iron. greg valentine vs earthquake and legion of doom vs power and glory.
ted dibiases former bodyguard virgil then has rowdy roddy piper in his corner to take on dibiase as virgil aims for revenge following years of abuse in a reasonably ok match. in another filler short match tito santana takes on newcomer the mountie before the main event. it should be pointed out that this was in the middle of the war in iraq so patriotism is in full flow as usa hero hulk hogan shoots for the title against wwf champ and iraqi sympathiser st slaughter. although the match isnt the best the storyline behind it really get the crowd going and it makes it worthwhile. wm7 worth the money alone simply for the savage warrior bout.
now wm8 was even better starting with a great match up between tito santana and shawn michaels, a truly superb opener. we then get a segment which sees the legion of doom return to the wwf alongside manager paul ellering. much to the delight of the 80000 crowd. we then get a slow methodical but very interesting bout as jake the snake challenges the undertaker. although slow the match and storyline is atleast interesting.
the quality doesnt cease in another terrific match between intercontinental champ rowdy roddy piper and bret hart. despite being corwd faves the two play off the crowd superbly the whole way through. an 8 man tag then takes over as big bossman/virgil/sgt slaughter/jim duggan take on repoman/nastyboys/mountie again just there to get superstars a match but it is not unbearable at all.
another macho man classic sees him go for the wwf title against ric flair(w mr perfect) this was a tremendous storyline and the match never failed to entertain the crowd for one second in one of the best matches in wrestlemania. this is followed by a filler match as tatanka battles rick martel while the recently turned good guys the natural disasters go for the tag titles against former manager jimmy hart and money incorporated in a rather forgettable match. the late owen hart also gets quick match in with skinner before the 2 half of the main event as hulk hogan challenges sid justice. the match is worth watching just for the end which i wont spoil but which sent the crowd bananas in one of the most legendary moments in wwf history.
what is this? well i wont ruin it, watch it and see.(wm 8 also features some superb comedic commentary from gorilla and the brain). wm8 was probably the wwf at its peak with so much talent at their disposal. the money alone is worth it for wm8. if you havent got this in your collection you bloody well should have
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Wrestlemania 8 rules, 23 Feb 2006
Wrestlemania 8 April 5, 1992 Indianapolis, INWhat a fine event with an ace venue. this was better than WM 7. the Best matches r Hot rod and hitman 4 the IC title and Ric flair vs. randy savage. the rest leave a lot to b desired. but a cracking event. i can't wait 4 Mania 9 and 10 release. with 9 being by absolute favourite. the mania 2 b held outdoor and 10 isn't bad either.
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