50 Years of WWE Documentary
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Bret is really looking like Stu now of days 
Got it...
It's very good. Once they get up to the mid-90s, you've pretty much seen it before: Nitro, Bischoff gives away results, wah wah WCW took our stars, Bret Hart screwjob, Attitude Era was great and edgy and made money, won Monday Night Wars, mainstream, multimedia company led by Cena who does mad Make-a-Wish, we're great.
But there is probably the most honesty I've seen in one of these documentaries, because they truthfully say business was bad at a point because their product was bad too. I don't recall them ever saying that as opposed to saying it was because WCW took their guys.
They do cover Owen's death... no mention of the Benoit shyt. A number of 80s guys admit to taking steroids. Was surprised not too much coverage of how vital Austin and Rock were individually (they do specifically cover Sammartino, Andre, Hogan, and Cena... so you'd think they'd do the same for those two). They had a lot of good footage and interviews with older stars, probably some of their last interviews before they passed (ie Albano, Moolah, even SD Jones). Lex Luger lookin' wild sick.
It really makes you appreciate/respect the company and Vince tho'... I don't care what anyone says, most peoples' earliest memories of wrestling were something WWF. The DVD covers all those eras... you'll see at least a quick clip of anyone who was relevant over the years. Well, except you know who.
It's very good. Once they get up to the mid-90s, you've pretty much seen it before: Nitro, Bischoff gives away results, wah wah WCW took our stars, Bret Hart screwjob, Attitude Era was great and edgy and made money, won Monday Night Wars, mainstream, multimedia company led by Cena who does mad Make-a-Wish, we're great.
But there is probably the most honesty I've seen in one of these documentaries, because they truthfully say business was bad at a point because their product was bad too. I don't recall them ever saying that as opposed to saying it was because WCW took their guys.
They do cover Owen's death... no mention of the Benoit shyt. A number of 80s guys admit to taking steroids. Was surprised not too much coverage of how vital Austin and Rock were individually (they do specifically cover Sammartino, Andre, Hogan, and Cena... so you'd think they'd do the same for those two). They had a lot of good footage and interviews with older stars, probably some of their last interviews before they passed (ie Albano, Moolah, even SD Jones). Lex Luger lookin' wild sick.
It really makes you appreciate/respect the company and Vince tho'... I don't care what anyone says, most peoples' earliest memories of wrestling were something WWF. The DVD covers all those eras... you'll see at least a quick clip of anyone who was relevant over the years. Well, except you know who.
OH! Quick note tho'...
I noticed that The Rock is noted as a SuperStar from 1996-2013.
People who are still currently active are noted from the year they started to 'PRESENT'. Even HHH and Taker. The rest of them are noted until the year they retired.
So... perhaps Mania WAS Rock's last.
I noticed that The Rock is noted as a SuperStar from 1996-2013.
People who are still currently active are noted from the year they started to 'PRESENT'. Even HHH and Taker. The rest of them are noted until the year they retired.
So... perhaps Mania WAS Rock's last.
Dude retired?
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This shyt looks dope as hell
El Cocodrilo
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He tore his abs against Cener and he didn't really do anything crazy, if I was him I would be done wrestling too 
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What is the running time breh?
Project Downtime
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Between the combined docs and match compilations, and the recent release of the Attitude Era set, I am not surprised.
But, then again, Hogan and Cena have a few sets dedicated to them and their respective careers.
JerseyBoy23
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Found a link... I know the offspring of them old territory promoters probably get heated everytime Vince mentions the 80s. I'd love to hear their side of the story besides the generic "I gave them a chance to sell" story Vince gives everytime he mentions going National.
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The only thing I hate about that is how when they get to the mid-90s, they conveniently forget WCW only did to Vince what he did to Verne n'them in the 80s. He had an outdated product that wasn't bringing in the money it used to, Bischoff had a plan of expanding his company, so he paid to secure whatever top guys he could. Only difference was that his company recovered. But the way they play it is like Bischoff raped and pillaged the WWF whereas Vince was merely making a sound business decision. To me, it's a sound business decision no matter who does it (ethic is another thing, but whatever) but that "waah waah they took our stars" shyt is comical.
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No doubt that's why I can't take any WWE productions or mentions of WCW seriously because they are just spewing bs. It's funny though because if they say it enough fans under 18 and people who never watched WCW will just simply believe it.
Also the total dismissal they give about TNA being competition is always hilarious.