Rating: 
Summary: Great Compilation, But Why Not a 3-Disc Set?
Review: If only this went on longer...
HBK has gone down as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, and one of the most controversial wrestlers of all time. He was the guy to take a company who had competed with Disney, and turned it into the huge attraction it is today!
We all have read the reviews about this DVD though, and we all know Shawn Michaels. We know this DVD is great, but here are some flaws....
1.Length
If only Shawn's DVD continued... it's only like, what, got seven matches? Yeah sure, it's got the Iron Man match, but let's face it, it's basically just a real great match spread over into a one hour match. And that AWA Tag Title match wasn't as great as I had thought it would be.
2.Interviews
I believe Michael's off screen, real life persona is a tad too boring. He sometimes is at a loss for words. At least they had Kevin, Shawn and the Coach commentating on their match together, because Kevin can be pretty humourous, but Shawn doesn't do...GREAT interviews, but average ones. My opinion strictly, though...
3.Sound
We know that the quality has improved because it's on DVD, but the sound quality sucks, quite frankly (especially for a DVD). Maybe they can't get the sound better for some reason, or maybe it's at its best, but if your DVD player comes with a reverb option that changes the sound, it'll be just fine for you. Again, my opinion.
4.Not Enough Matches
I would rather they had thrown out the AWA match, and switched it for any other HBK match. There could've been the future classic, HBK vs. Y2J at WM XIX, or even Survivor Series '97, because they provide us with some HBK history, but that AWA match is mediocre. Bloodbath or not, If I wanted to see a match from the '80's, I'd take out my Ric Flair DVD and watch him wrestle Steamboat instead.
Despite these flaws, the DVD is undoubbtedly still great, and well worth a purchase.
If the DVD DID go longer though, they could leave the AWA match and add extra ones. I know that Ric Flair is an older and better wrestler than Shawn, but why not set aside these age differences and give all legendary wrestlers a 3 disc compilation of their own? I mean, imagine: Finally, a well thought out DVD for Steve Austin, instead of hundreds of hour long ones, or a future- Triple H, Rock, Taker, Kurt, Benoit & Jericho one? As we speak, Vince is trying to tie ends with Bret Hart, why not earn some of his respect with a complimenting 3 disc set which should tell the tale of the Hart saga, and give a proper send off to the fans, and Bret himself?
Granted, we're not EVER going to get a 3 disc Hogan set, though he already has a 2 disc one, but who cares? When you can watch Shawn Michaels performing mind-blowing matches, why watch some bald guy with millions of bucks coming back from being brutalized, then dropping a leg on him, every time?
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Summary: From The Vault: Shawn Michaels
Review: "From the Vault: Shawn Michaels" chronicles the career of some of HBK's greatest matches. This a 2 disc set which contains a total of seven matches. Each match has its own separate extra features. HBK's talks about every match before they show it.
Disc 1:
1. The Midnight Rockers vs. Playboy Buddy Rose (9/2/1986 - AWA Tag Team Championship)
I think it is great for the WWE to include Marty Jannety on this DVD. I thought this match would be a bore, but turned into a very excting blood bath. (9/10)
One of the extra features for this match is the Rockers breaking up on an episode of WWF Superstars at Brutus The Barber Beefcake's Barbershop talkshow.
2. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon (Wrestlemania X - Intercontinenta Title/Ladder)
By far one of the best and most popular matches in WWE history. This was the first ladder match in WWE history. Very entertaining match. Having a ladder match at this time in the sport was unheard of. One of my favorite and the best matches of all time. (10/10)
One of the extras is a promo that shows the build-up for this match.
3. Shawn Michaels vs. Bret "Hitman" Hart (Wrestlemania XII - WWF Title/Iron Man Match)
The WWE superstars voted this as the best match in WWE history. I enjoyed this match, but did not think it was as good as it was hyped. Of course, it had got to be hard to try and hold the attention of fans for over an hour. It is great to see Hart on this DVD. (9/10)
Good extras, including Piper making the announcement for this match on RAW and training videos of the two competitors.
Disc 1 contains two other extra features: "Before They Were Superstars: The HBK Story" and the "Tell Me A Lie" music video that was released when Michaels retired because of his back injury.
Disc 2:
1. Shawn Michaels vs. Diesel (Good Friends Better Enemies 4/28/1996 - WWF Championship/No Holds Barred)
I was not impressed with this match. It wasn't bad, just not as good as I thought it was. There is actually a pretty distasteful sequence in the match. Diesel performs a crazy Jacknife Powerbomb through a table on HBK. This is about the time wrestling began to change. (8/10)
The extras for this match include the two cutting promos and a video highlighting the fued of HBK and Diesel.
2. Shawn Michaels vs. Mankind (Mind Games 9/22/1996 - WWF Championship)
This may be the best pure wrestling match of Foley's career. Michaels calls it one of his best ever. Watch for the two wrestlers go through the table and watch McMahon try to stop the match. Sid Vicous, Vader, and Undertaker all make appearances in the match. (9/10)
The extras include promos and interviews.
3. Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker (Badd Blood 10/5/1997 - Hell In A Cell)
This is the first Hell In A Cell match in WWF history and maybe the best. Both competitors go all out in this match. Watch Michaels fall on the cameraman. It looks as if he is really beating him. HBK takes a nasty fall off the cell and through the announce table. Kane makes his WWF debut in the match. (9.5/10)
The extras include promos and the construction of the cell.
4. Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H (Summerslam 2002 - Non-Sanctioned Street Fight)
HBK makes his return after 4 years being retired. This is one of my favorite matches of all time. There are too many insane spots and bumps to mention. Michaels made a grand return and shows why he is still one of the best as he wrestles today. (10/10)
The extras include the pre-match promo and post-match attack by Triple H. Watch his evil smile.
This DVD is a must add to your WWE collection. Every match is entertaining. The worst match is HBK's match with Nash, but it is still decent.
Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Rating:
Summary: An excellent DVD of the showstoppa........
Review: This is a great DVD of the Hearbreak Kid, and shows just how exciting his matches can get, with the exception of one match. This has all the classics and should be bought by anyone who is an HBK fan.
The first one with the AWA tag team championship is just a big letdown. When I saw this I nearly shook my head in disbelief. This is alright, but nowhere near as good as the other matches on the DVD. 7/10
The 60 minute iron man match: An instant classic, both men went through hell in one hour and still no one managed to be pinned in the entire match. I was shocked when the match ended and no one was pinned, then to Bret Hart's shock the match was ordered to continue. Shawn wins his first world heavyweight championship, a great match. 10/10
The first ever ladder match was a classic also, what else would you expect? I'm glad Diesel was thrown out so the match could be a fair fight. Lots of high impact in this one. Nothing as extreme as what the Hardy boys might do, but really extreme back then. I thought Shawn shouldn't have been stuck in the ropes but great ending none-the-less. 11/10
The no holds barred match with Diesel was great with lots of funny moments in it. When Shawn hit Diesel in the face with a prosphetic leg I laughed out loud for minutes. Also great when Diesel got in McMahon's face during several moments in the match. No boring moments in this whatsoever. 8.5/10
The second DVD had his matches against Mick Foley, Undertaker, and Triple H. His match with the Undertaker is the best one in my opinion.
The match vs. Mankind is another match with no boring moments at all. When both of them went throught the table I jumped to my feet. When the Undertaker came out of the crypt the intensity on his face was unbelievable. A true classic. 10/10
My favorite match on the two DVDs would be the first ever Hell in a Cell. This was and still is in the top three Hell in the Cell matches, tied at first place with Cactus Jack vs. Triple H. When Shawn and Undertaker got out of the cell I knew it would get good. Even the interference by Kane didn't ruin this match, a true classic. 11/10
The last match was against Triple H, and it was supposed to be Shawn's one time only match after 5 years, thank god it wasn't. Triple H dominated the first half of this match, but when Shawn kicks the chair in Triple H's face, that was when the match got really good. The crowds reaction was great when Shawn pulled out the table, a great match after 5 years of being away. 10/10
Besides the tag team match, this is a set of classic and non stop action matches. The extras are more than enough, with a certain group for each type of match. The only problem I have with the matches is that the second match between Razor Ramon and Shawn isn't in it. This would have been perfect instead of the tag team match. But still a great DVD.
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Summary: You Must Purchase This DVD!!!
Review: I have no personal respect for Shawn Michales, but I WILL always acknowledge how great he is in the ringThis collection of Matches highlights all of Shawn's greatest WWF/WWE Matches, and also includes a gem for the TRUE Wrestling fan: An AWA tag team match featuring Shawn Michales and his tag team partner Marty Janetty, a person who, along with Michales, became the legendary Tag Team "The Rockers", very few have seen the likes of them again. Included on the DVD is also the infamous moment where Michales turned on Jannety, smashing his head through a glass window and begiining his historic singles run. The first WWF/WWE match is the Wrestlemania X ladder match against Razor Ramoan, this is mostly remembered for being THE match that Wrestlemania X worth watching next to Bret Hart vs Owen. Michales's display of athleticism and risk taking in this match affects the ENTIRE audience, who are with him for every bump off the ring rope and who yell in awe as he makes a splash off the ladder onto Ramaon's body, eventually Michales loses the match, but steals the show in the process. Following this is THE most boring WWF/WWE match ever: The Ironman match against WWF/WWE Champion Bret Hart at Wrestlemania 12 pay no attention to people who claim this was a ***** classic, it was'nt, it's nothing but rest holds, brawling, and submissions, and is nothing compared to the Ironman classic The Rock and Triple H engaged in in 2000. The second disk provides the viewer with excellent match after excellent match, Shawn takes on Diesal in a no-holds barred encounter which makes use of chairs, tables, and Mad Dog Vachons's prosphetic leg, Michales then moves on to defend the WWF/WWE Champinoship against Mankind in another out of control match that features counter moves, broken tables, leathal submissions, and interference from Vader, Sid Vicious, and The Undertaker. Then comes the first (and greatest) Hell in a Cell match pitting SHawn Michales AGAINST The Undertaker, featuring Michales pulling off some of the ugliest bumps in Wrestling history from the top of the cell, Kane makes his debut in this match and gives Shawn the victory in the most shocking way possible. Finally, the collection concludes with Michales' comeback match in 2002 against Triple H, and Michales proves once again, as he's been doing ever since (barring 2004's abysmal Hell in a Cell match with Triple H) that he IS one of the greatest wrestlers alive today. A worthwhile purchase for the true wrestling fan.
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