Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18120 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-09-17
• Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English, French
• Number of discs: 3

Customer Reviews

Another amazing WWE collection
The WWE's compilation DVDs have remained of fantastic quality no matter how much the quality of the modern product has suffered in the last 5 years. This latest set includes some of the most spectacular ladder matches that have ever been seen. Rather than featuring a documentary with bonus matches like some of their DVDs, this set thankfully keeps to the matches themselves, although most matches have some footage of the build-up to them or even a brief interview with one of the participants (eg Edge or HBK) which is quite useful. Unfortunately the matches are introduced by the ever-annoying Todd Grisham.

The matches are listed in another review and there are a number of classics on there. The evolution of the ladder match is clear to see from the comparatively tame (but still great) 1992 match between HBK and Bret Hart into the TLC spotfests which are truly awesome to watch. TLC has now evolved again into Money In The Bank which has become a new Wrestlemania tradition and is something to look forward to each year. This collection covers all of that.

The match selection is almost flawless but there are a few matches which should have been on there. The WM10 match between HBK and Razor Ramon is mentioned on the DVD as the best ladder match ever and then not featured, instead they show their Summerslam rematch. I can sort of understand this, because the WM match is on the HBK collection but some people won't have seen this. I would have also picked the Royal Rumble 2000 triangle ladder match between the Hardyz, Dudleys and E&C over their 2nd TLC match (which was essentially a repeat of the first TLC). It would have been cool to see an ECW ladder match to see how they used to do them, but instead we just get one WCW match.

Overall though I can't see anyone being disappointed by this set and it is essential viewing for any wrestling fan. I would suggest checking the price on amazon.com rather than amazon.co.uk because my set cost me less than half what it is going for on here.

Decent Compilation
To summarise, this is a decent compilation featuring some of the best matches and moments ever seen in the WWF/WWE, probably the best wrestling DVD out on the market at the moment, however it isnt without fault.

Firstly some of the matches put on the last disc seem to be there just to bulk up the content and justify the price tag, for example Jeff Hardy vs Johnny Nitro on RAW is not a bad match, but its hardly one of the greatest ever, esspecially considering the fact that the Triangle Ladder Match from Wrestlemania16 has not been included on the DVD... similar things can be said of the Christian vs Jericho match, another reasonable match, hardly fit to be labled as one of the best ever... Other amusing glitches include the commentary of the matches from when the WWE was the WWF, its clear that in places the commentary has been dubbed over sections where reference was made to WWF, for example during the TLC match on smackdown between edge & christian, Dudley Boyz, Hardy Boyz and Jericho and Benoit you can hear michael cole suddenly cut out, then start talking again in a completely different tone of voice, I also found it amusing how during the Guerrero vs RVD match on RAW the bit where a guy from the crowd jumps in the ring and pushes the ladder over has been edited out.

What I really liked about this DVD was the way it really showed the best of what great competitors like RVD and Eddie Guerrero are/were capable of, seeing them at their absolute best is as rewarding as the rest of the content of the DVD for me, also gives you the chance to watch some very underated matches, such as the four team TLC matches from RAW and Smackdown.

Ignore anyone saying that the matches are too similar, its pretty clear what the DVD is meant to contain, and it contains exactly what it says on the packaging, so nobody should be under any illusion of what they are purchashing. For anyone who is a fan of the WWF/WWE, whether you be someone who has followed it for years or someone who has recently got into it, this is an excellent product and showcases some of the best performers and matches that the wrestling world has ever seen, highly recommended.

Too many similar matches and not enough nitty gritty...
Value wise can't fault it - loads of matches and each one is great, but I really would've hoped for a little more quality control and more spread - at the end, you do get a bit tired of seeing the same combos over and over - and the hardyz and edge/christian saturate the majority of the dvds (although they are intrinsic to the ladder match evolution). The interviews are a bit thin as well - for one of the most physically intense match types, I would be interested to hear more about the dangers, preparation and a little more insight into the psychology.
But all in all, great matches and some historic moments. My recommended method - watch in small doses!