WWE Bloodbath - The Most Incredible Cage Matches dvd

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The following matches on disc one have chapters and are shown in clipped format:

1) Bruno Sammartino vs Larry Zybszko - If you double right click on this chapter, you will get a hidden interview from Sammartino and clip of the match between these two that set the stage for the steel cage match. Larry Zybszko was a favorite of mine and it's always fun to watch him, even in clipped format.

2) Bob Backlund vs Jimmy Snuka - This is joined in progress (JIP). Hey, it's the "Superrfly's" match that put him on the wrestling map. See how Snuka earned his alias.

3) Hulk Hogan vs Paul Orndorff - JIP. The highlight of this match is getting to listen to Jesse Ventura doing the color commentary! This was a "old school" style brawl with the underrated "Mr. Wonderful" playing heel. It's always entertaining watching "Mr. Wonderful" perform!

4) Ric Flair vs Ronnie Garvin - JIP. This was my second favorite match on this disc even though it's JIP. This is the stiffest match on the disc. They go at each other in a fury rarely seen between two wrestlers. Damn, my chest hurts just from watching this! Double right click on this chapter and you will get to see the ending of the first steel cage match between these two in which Ronnie wins the World Championship belt.

5) Isaac Yankem vs Bret Hart - Jerry Lawler provides

background information on this one. This has clips of the match.

6) HHH vs The Rock - JIP and clipped. Would haved loved to have seen the complete match as the parts that are shown are great. Davey Boy Smith interferes in this one.

7) Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Vince McMahon - The first half of the match is clipped. The second half is shown. This was a pure squash of a match. Paul White (aka "Big Show") interferes in this one.

8) Edge & Christian vs The Hardy Boyz - JIP. The ending of the match is shown. Edge and Christian are the World Tag-Team Champions and the Hardy Boyz are fresh from their stint in ECW. Some fantastic aerial displays and splashes. Would have loved to have seen the whole match!

9) Kurt Angle vs Chris Benoit - JIP at the point were Angle does a moonsault off the top of the cage! The 2nd half is clipped. Benoit does a flying headbut off the top of the cage! Steve Austin interferes in this one. Another match that should have been shown in its entirety.

The following matches are the ones shown in their entirety (or most of) on disc one: My ratings of the matches are out of 5 *****:

1) Bob Backlund vs Pat Patterson - World Champion Bob Backlund is in a fight for his life from Pat. The match is JIP as the first couple minutes are cut, and the second half is clipped a little. Both men "color" themselves, and Pat pulls out the brass knuckles. Is that enough to win the belt from Bob? A nice brawl. Rating - ***

2) Bruno Sammartino vs Ivan Koloff - World Champion Sammartino defends against the Russian Bear. A total squash! Why this is on here is beyond me. Rating - ** (2 stars just for seeing Koloff).

3) Don Muraco vs Jimmy Snuka - "The Superfly" soars and MSG roars! Muraco is the reigning Intercontinental Champion and Snuka is out for blood. A bloody slugfest between two of my all-time favorites. Love the ending! Rating - ***

4) Bob Backlund vs Stan Hanson - World Champion Backlund defends against the insane Stan "The Man" Hanson. It's great to get to see Stan on DVD. This was a pure brawl with both men getting "colored". The ending is lame, but it's OK to see a different kind of finish. Rating - *** (Ending almost makes it lose a star).

The following matches are on disc #2 and all are in their entirety:

1) Tully Blanchard vs Magnum TA (I Quit Match) - U.S. Champion Tully Blanchard defends against the rugged TA. Anytime I get a chance to watch one of the greatest heels in wrestling history (Tully Blanchard) perform, it's a treat! Tully Blanchard, the master of the slingshot suplex, is in the brawl of his life! This was a fanatastic match with great ring psychology and brutal hits. A wooden chair is broken in the ring and a spike from the chair is used to make one of them say "I Quit!" Great match. Rating - ****

2) Ric Flair vs Dusty Rhodes - World Champion Ric Flair vs "The American Dream". Rhodes is going for his 3rd title and The "Nature Boy" is in the best shape of his life and trying to keep his winning streak alive. This was a great "old school" match with awesome ring psychology and some brutal face to cage grating! It's always fun watching these two go at it! Rating - ****

3) Rock 'n' Roll Express vs The Andersons - World Tag-Team Champions Ole and Arn Anderson (The Minnesota Wrecking Crew) take on Rock (Robert Gibson) 'n' Roll (Rickey Morten) in a fantastic display of tag-team teamwork in action. Two of the alltime best square off and they don't disappoint! I loathed the Rock 'n' Roll Express as a teenager, as I thought they were too '80's rock cliche with their glam outfits, bandanas everywhere and mullets galore. Buuuuuuut, they were tough, i'll give them that. And what can I say about about the Andersons other they were tough as nails and could breakdown anyone. This was a great match! Rating - ****

4) Bret Hart vs Owen Hart - World Champion Bret Hart takes on his brother Owen with their family watching from the front row. This was a classic match as the brothers really go at each other. Alot of high-impact moves. Awesome! Rating - ****

5) Mankind vs HHH - The 1997 King of The Ring Winner - Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a slimmer version of what you see now. The steroids are just beginning to take effect on HHH. HHH does a top of the cage suplex on Mankind (he barely gets Mankind turned over) and Mankind does a top of the cage flying elbow onto HHH. Chyna interferes but is it enough for HHH? Rating - ****

6) Shawn Michaels vs Marty Jannetty - The two former tag-team partners and best friends are now mortal enemies. Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels is water bloated from steroids and he has a mullet cut from the mullet gods! The "Boy Toy" has Kevin Nash ("Diesel") outside the cage. Is "Diesel's" presence enough for Michaels to defeat his former partner? This was a nice match with shades of future HBK stylings seen here. Bill Alfonso is the referee! Rating - ***

7) Edge vs Kurt Angle - The best match on the disc! Kurt Angle is one of the greatest wrestlers EVER and every match he does is met with expectation and excitement because he is a true professional! Kurt does a "Angle Slam" off the top rope and Edge lands a top rope "spear" on Angle. "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan interferes, but for who? This match is interrupted for a TV commercial as it was shown on Smackdown. A terrific match! Rating - *****

Overall, this is a nice DVD collection of steel cage matches that spans 3 decades and two wrestling organizations (WWF/WWE and NWA). The pre-match background information is a good touch. Well done Vince! I would recommend buying this.