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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Average overall, but still entertaining, 17 Jul 2009
Wrestlemania IX
Ah, Wrestlemania IX; the point of much discussing between wrestling fans when discussing the most disappointing wrestling cards of all time. Personally I don't think it was all that bad and certainly not the worst Wrestlemania of all time as some claim. From an in-ring standpoint the original Wrestlemania was much worse overall but this is brushed over because of its enormous success. Wrestlemania IX was the first to be held outdoors and has a Roman theme (as it was held at Caesar's Palace) which gives the event a special feel to it. It was also the debut of Jim Ross as he provided commentary alongside Bobby Heenan and Randy Savage.
As for the matches themselves, unfortunately there is nothing on the card that will blow you away; in fact the best two matches are the first two. First Shawn Michaels defends the Intercontinental Title against the undefeated Tatanka in what was probably the best match of the night without actually being great. My only gripe is that the finish was weak but I guess the WWF wanted Tatanka's undefeated streak and Michaels' title reign to both continue so I guess a count out was the easy option here. The tag team bout that followed between The Steiners and the Headshrinkers was also a good effort. There are a couple of impressive big moves in this one to watch out for.
As for the rest; Doink finally made his in-ring debut against Crush, who was over quite big at the time. Their feud began in late 1992 after Doink brutally attacked the big Hawaiian and this was to be the big showdown, except it was quite tame. The finish was interesting though and helped continue the feud between the two. ... Razor Ramon beat Bob Backlund in a nothing match ... Money Inc battled the Mega Maniacs (Hulk Hogan & Brutus Beefcake) for the Tag Team Title in the first half of the main event. The match wasn't all that good but the crowd seemed to enjoy the return of the Hulkster. ... Lex Luger and Mr. Perfect then had a so-so match but the drama actually took place after the contest. ... The Undertaker took on Giant Gonzales in a truly terrible match ... And then we come to the main event...
Champion Bret Hart took on the huge Yokozuna in a match which wasn't too bad. The finish was pretty lame though as Hart was pinned after simply having salt thrown in his eyes. Then came the big surprise. Hulk Hogan rushes down to contest the decision and is challenged to an impromptu match by Mr. Fuji. Hogan eventually accepts with Hart's blessing and defeats Yoko in something like 15 seconds. The crowd went ballistic and Hogan, out of nowhere, was the new champion. I know a lot of people didn't like this ending but personally I think this saved the show and made it memorable. That fact that people still talk about this moment today proves my point.
Wrestlemania X
So it's back to Madison Square Garden where it all began ten years previously for Wrestlemania X. Here we have another example of the strange way that wrestling fans choose to remember old shows. Wrestlemania IX, as I mentioned above is often regarded as the worst Wrestlemania of all time when in fact it was just a below average show for the time, while Wrestlemania X is regarded as a classic when in fact it was nothing more than an average show with the exception of two superb matches. The first was the opener as Bret Hart and Owen Hart contested an excellent wrestling match with the added surprise of a clean victory for the younger brother. Jerry Lawler's reaction to the match winning pinfall made it all the more special. The second was the truly fantastic Intercontinental Title Ladder Match between Razor Ramon and Shawn Michaels. Featuring so many innovative moves never before seen in the WWF, this bout tore the house down and really made people take notice of Michaels' talent in the squared circle.
The rest of the show, as I said was pretty average; Randy Savage and Crush had an entertaining Falls Count Anywhere bout; Bam Bam Bigelow & Luna bested Doink & Dink in a comedy match; the Tag Team Title match between The Quebecers and M.O.M. was pretty rubbish; Alundra Blayze beat Leilani Kai in a forgettable match; Adam Bomb/Earthquake was a waste of time.
That left the two World Title matches where both Lex Luger and Bret Hart would get a shot at Yokozuna. Luger was up first but unfortunately the match was pretty dire with a very weak ending. Luger was disqualified for lightly pushing special guest referee Mr. Perfect who was reluctant to count the pinfall. So it was down to Bret Hart to relieve Yoko of the title in a match that was only marginally better. The finish was a bit of a joke (Yoko inexplicably fell off the middle ropes while just about to hit the Banzai Drop) but the celebration at the end was at least memorable.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
vintage times,vintage manias , 18 Sep 2008
Ah sweet memories,i remember these events as if they were yesterday,they were aired in 1993 and 1994 respectively and contained a wholesome family value typical of the WWF at the time,when good was good and bad was bad,a simplier time in terms of being a wrestling fan perhaps,i first saw these and indeed taped them with the view of a child,it seemed perfect,now as an adult in the current WWE era there is something about these two events that has dimenished slightly.
The event opened with the intercontiental championship being up for contestion,the champion at the time shawn michaels went up against tatanka.This was a good contest,an even battle with good spots but rattled on a bit,it was close to twenty minutes long and openers shouldnt be that epic in scale,a good contest though but had it been shorter i reckon i would be heaping more praise at this match.
The headshrinkers went up against the steiner brothers next in a tag team match that i was very pleased with,this match featured some very innovative team work and individual feats of skill,the pace was high and the teams worked well together to turn a quiet enough crowd somewhat.
Doink went up against crush next in a match that wasnt up to much,both men fumbled,huffed and puffed and generated nothing in particular,neither was worthy of their paypacket after this.
Razor ramon fought bob backlund in a non hyped match next and to be honest the crowd didnt know who backlund was in my opinion,he skipped out to the ring and the crowd were confused looking,this man won the old wwwf title from billy graham in 1978,i think,and the crowd were oblivious to this,anyway,this match was poor,the crowd died along with it and neither man could work beyond the enviroment,a shocker.
The WWF tag team championships were up for grabs next in a hyped match that was massive in its publicity,the champions were money inc,ted dibiase and irwin r scyhster who went up against the megamaniacs,hulk hogan and brutus the barber beefcake.This match was hyped,much was expected,but it was all much ado about nothing,a poor match,i could go on,but this was one of the all time farces in my opinion.
Lex luger fought mr.perfect next in a good match,lex never did much in the WWF but mr.perect helped him along here and probably helped lex get the push that led him to summerslam and a title shot.
The undertaker fought giant gonzalez next in a real howler,as bad as it gets,this may sound harse and i mildly apologise for being that way,but it was rotten,both men fell to pieces here and nothing worked.
The WWF championship was up next as the champ bret hart went up against yokozuna who deserved his chance,this match was short enough and was terrible,one of the worst main events of all time in my opinion,but wait,more was to come,an unscheduled match featuring hulk hogan and the winner of this was up next and was for the WWF championship,it lasted seconds and was very good when all was said and done,a nice way to end the event but it is very mixed indeed.
Wrestlemania ten,marked,err,the tenth anniversary of wrestlemania and we had a right to expect plenty,i was left wanting yet again.
The event opened with a bit of a classic,bret hart went up against his brother owen,this match was a lesson in perfection,toe to toe wrestling,mat skills,high flying and a level of brutality suited to the time.A hard act to follow and few could manage it so we were treated next to a dogs dinner as we had bam bam and luna going up against doink and dink,there is plenty wrong with that on paper and as everyone camped about i couldnt help but wonder if this was the worst match in the world.
A falls count anywhere match was up next and this was a stipulation treat as they werent as common back then,the match was limited in many ways,least of all was the fact that they werent that adventerous,a poor match in truth.
The womans championship was defended by alundra blayze against leilani kai next,there wasnt much to report here,all over in the blink of an eye.
The tag team championships were up next as the champs,quebecers went up against men on a mission.This was a decent enough match,only jacques and pierre looked like they knew what they were doing though,but it was ok.
The WWF championship was up next as the champ yukozuna went up against lex luger,mr.perfect was the guest ref in this match.This match was really slow,seldom have i seen a match with so many moves designed to accomodate the fact that one of the men was very poor on his feet and he could rest as he worked,this was lame and awful.
Adam bomb fought earthquake next in a squash match that had no function really and didnt need to take place,it did neither any favours.
The event is noted for having a real classic match and thank God for it,the first (second in fact) WWF ladder match for the intercontiental championship,the champ was razor ramon and he went up against shawn michaels.This match is lauded daily and its easy to see why,a real winner on a night of mediocrity,a stonewall classic.
The WWF title was contested again,as the winner of the previous title match went up against bret hart,roddy piper was guest ref.This match wasnt good either,very average,it had some decent elements but not enough,all round this was a lame enough event with the odd flourish of brilliance.
The two dvds together should appeal to all and collectors need certainly apply and while 2.5 stars may seem harsh,then sit down and revisit this and see what you think.
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2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
WM 9 and WM 10, 3 Aug 2007
I has only born 2 days after WM 8 so my first wrestlemania i saw wa proberly wm 9. wm 9 is good but wm 10 is better.
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