The Monday Night War - WWE Raw vs. WCW Nitro

Rating:
Summary: You People Clearly Have Really Low Standards
Review: The Monday Night War DVD is like a junkfood movie: entertaining enough for one viewing and not offensively bad. But then it IS offensively bad when you consider how could it SHOULD have been (really it's decent enough to warrant 3 stars but I'm saying 2 to bring the inflated average down). How the company didn't make a 2 DVD (or even 3 DVD) set out of this, I'll never know.......oh, wait, I *do* know-- because they don't want you to see the embarrassing lows that BOTH companies would stoop to (Chucky, anyone? How about the fake Diesel/Razor?) in this battle. Also, the idea of this being presented as an impartial take on the subject is incredibly laughable, especially in the scenes where Bischoff is being portrayed as being the anti-Christ because he's going to "put people out on the street on the welfare line" (as Mick Foley would put it). Hey Mick, got news for ya buddy.....that's how your boss got to the top!

However the WWE did redeem itself magnificently with the Rise and Fall of ECW DVD, which gave the subject the full and engaging treatment it deserved. So believe or not, they ARE quite capable of delivering the goods on a project like this. They just didn't do it this time 'round.

And the "extras??" Yeeeeeeessssh.

Rating:
Summary: Great Documentary, Lacking DVD
Review: The Monday Night Wars is a time in Wrestling History that will never happen again. This documentary covers this time like none other starting from Eric Bischoffs humble beginings as the Executive Vice President of WCW all the way through the troublesome turmoil of variouse reigns by men like Vince Russo.

However there was once a time when WCW was supreme. this is clearly shown by such story line angles as the NWO, Bill Goldbergs rise to Superstardom, and the return of the 4 horsemen. Meanwhile this also shows how Vince McMahon was essentially forced to go into the Attitude Era or else face the end of his creation.

Overall the documentary itself is very well done (not as good as Rise and Fall of ECW but still good). The problem with this is the total lack of big matches or good matches for that matter on the DVD. In fact the only big match on here is the title match between Hogan and Goldberg. Also like I mentioned in the Rise and Fall of ECW it would of been nice to have heard from some other key players who were not with the company. For example it would of been great to hear from the founding members of the NWO, Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Rock, Bill Goldberg and so on. The people who we do hear from is great, but from a historical standpoint I would of also like to of heard from some of these key players, just so once again, the full story. However you can only take what is given and this is a great DVD. Would I of liked to have seen more, yes, but this is still recomended.

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Summary: Warheads Opinion
Review: Let me just say this is the #1 DVD on my list of 130. This is possible the greatest DVD ever released. Take my word for it.
WCW had a much better business then RAW because they ran on air for 83-straight weeks.

Goldberg vs. Hulk Hogan was possibly one of the best matches ever and the crowd goes crazy when Goldberg lifts Hogan up for the Jackhammer.

There are also great extras with all differnt comments from superstars on RAW and Nitro which I found really cool.

This is a must have DVD you must pick it up.



Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Documentary - Great History Lesson
Review: Great DVD, especially for those of us who used to follow Wrestling post 1995. Brings back a lot of memories. The Hogan-Goldberg Match was truly something special. The documentary, simply outstanding. If you were truly into WCW wrestling, you'd get a bit sentimental at the end of the documentary and you'd wish WCW was still around. Whatever people say doesnt really matter - Eric Bischoff is truly one amazing guy and so is Vince. Still watch the WWE faithfully. Miss the old timers though. The new DVD - Rise and Fall of ECW is something to add to your collection, just in case you've bought this Raw vs Nitro DVD.

Reuben S.M.
New Delhi - India