
In just 5 days you can finally get your hands on the new “WWE UNRELEASED 1986-1995” DVD (make that 4 days if you’re in the UK).
EXCLUSIVE: First Look Photos of “WWE UNRELEASED 1986-1995” DVD – In Stores Next Week!
The collection will unlock the vault and for the first time ever present 45 never-before-seen matches and hidden gems from the ’80s and ’90s, featuring some of the greatest Superstars in history!
And all of that content will be hosted by former WWE announcer Sean Mooney who returns to join current on-screen personality Charly Caruso at a “top secret” location.
We go live to the WWE Event Center for this WrestlingDVDNetwork.com exclusive first look:
Get hold of your copy of the “WWE: UNRELEASED 1986-1995” DVD…
– UK/Europe: This Monday! Get the WWE Unreleased DVD right now here on Amazon.co.uk.
– United States: This Tuesday! Get the WWE Unreleased DVD here on Amazon.com.
– Australia: October 25th. Your chance to pre-order the Unreleased DVD is at Madman.com.au.
WWE DVD COVERS GALORE!!
We’ve just received new pack shots of several of WWE’s upcoming Home Video releases for the remainder of 2017. First up is a look at the US box art for “NXT – From Secret to Sensation”, which is one of only two Blu-rays on the way between now and the end of the year.
The same now for SummerSlam 2017. Its cover artwork was finalized this time last week and makes use of the PPV poster (with the exception of Bayley being switched for Sasha Banks).
SummerSlam, a 2-disc set, is the next WWE DVD incoming after “Unreleased”.
In October, fans in the United States will be able to add the John Cena, Roman Reigns and Finn Bálor “Iconic Matches” DVDs to their collections, previously only released as standalone titles in the UK.
The Cena and Reigns discs did surface in figure packs but by our count this marks the first time the “Finn Bálor: Iconic Matches” DVD has been made available in the US.
Each of these titles can be pre-ordered now for $9.99 each here on Amazon.com. Below is their confirmed box art:
BOGOF SALE: Heads up to Australia fans out there, WWE DVD and Blu-ray titles are all currently Buy One, Get One Free at JB Hi-Fi.
Head to JBHiFi.com.au right now to find 101 different DVD titles BOGOF and 23 different Blu-ray titles BOGOF!! Several new releases are included the likes of Kevin Owens, Diamond Dallas Page, WrestleMania 33, multiple “Double Feature” packs, and more.
In case you missed it, “Double Feature: Great Balls of Fire & Battleground 2017” hit stores this week across the United States. It’s in stock for $13.79 on Amazon.com; $14.99 on WWEShop.com.
Take a look a the 2-disc DVD in Matthew Tremble’s video below:
Another new DVD comes our way this week from Kayfabe Commentaries: “Next Evolution with Chris Hero”. It features a sit-down with NXT star Kassius Ohno and includes 4 full-length matches.
Watch the trailer for Kayfabe C.’s new release, right here:
EBAY WATCH: Coming up later today on eBay is an expiring auction for the very tricky-to-find RAW Homecoming DVD, and for a half decent price. Hit the link below to go to it.
$39.99 – RAW Homecoming 2005 DVD
That’s joined by auctions ending soon for other goodies up for grabs cheap including the Mick Foley Blu-ray, the DDP DVD, WrestleMania 18, and other auctions that include WWF DVD rarities!
$4.99 – Mick Foley: For All Mankind Blu-ray (Free Shipping)
$8.00 – WWF WrestleMania 18 DVD
$9.99 – WWF/WWE Triple H: That Damn Good DVD (Free Shipping)
$10.00 – DDP: Positively Living DVD (Sealed)
$11.99 – Lot of 9 WWE DVDs (incl. 4 WWF DVDs, Free Shipping)
$15.00 – Lot of 4 WWE DVDs (incl. 2 WWF DVDs)
I just finished my viewing of the set, so thought I’d throw in a few random thoughts.
– I liked the chemistry between Sean Mooney and Charly Caruso. I’m not too familiar with her as I don’t watch much of today’s product, but she comes off as natural and at ease. Is always fun seeing Sean again too. I also liked the intro right at the start of the main menu. It’s quite a novel use of space, and I’m surprised I’ve never seen this before.
– My favourite matches on the set were the two bouts right at the end from July 1995 – Michaels & Hart vs. Lawler & Hakushi, and Diesel vs. Yokozuna. Partly because this was around the time I first started watching (yup, I’m a New Gen guy), and partly because the picture and footage is the best on the set. The cage match wasn’t fantastic, but it had its moments. The lack of any communication between Hart and Michaels hinted that their issues were already brewing.
– I was quite surprised by the end of the Michaels vs. Perfect match from April 1993, and actually had to look it up to see if it were a title change I was just unaware of. Quite strange that they didn’t address the reversed decision on the DVD.
– The Money Inc. vs. Mega Maniacs match was definitely worth of a Coliseum Video release, and I’m assuming it never made the cut due to Hogan’s departure shortly after. I’m surprised it wasn’t included on one of Hogan’s sets before now though, but this was one of the more entertaining matches on the DVD, I thought.
– I’m slightly surprised that WWE would release some of the matches that had particularly poor quality. Sometimes I feel they go from one extreme to the other; although we often complain about repeats (and yes, the WM X gag was pretty funny and felt aimed at WDN visitors), I don’t think they necessarily have to dig quite this deep. Just releasing more presentable bouts from historic VHS releases would do the trick.
– I hadn’t known anything about the Toxic Turtles before seeing this, but how could the company possibly have thought this wasn’t a major copyright breach? The fact that it bombed was probably a blessing in disguise, from a legal point of view. I did LOL at the turtle on his back spot, and I’m not even sorry.
Overall, it was perhaps a little better than I’d anticipated going in, because they roll through the matches pretty fast, so nothing really outstays its welcome. I wasn’t hugely keen on the 1980s content, but that’s really just my preference, rather than an issue with the footage itself. I’d probably rate this as a 6/10, and a slight thumbs up.
So here’s my question to you. Would the DVD have been better in your opinion if it had commentary?? Would it have got higher than a 6/10? A simple yes or no will do.
Brandon – yes, I generally prefer having commentary, but I don’t think it would have made a huge difference to my overall opinion. I can’t remember which match it was now, but there was a moment where somebody had a guy in a lengthy chinlock, and it was a single-shot hard camera from a distance, and time just stood still. There’s a few times, like that, where commentary can help fill in the blanks. Why not just record some commentary, even if it’s just Sean Mooney by himself, for people to turn on *if* they wanted to? Wouldn’t do any harm.
Well Simon you did answer yes and even though you said you don’t think it would have changed your overall opinion you still said yes to my question so therefore it would have changed your overall opinion somewhat. I’m not going to repeat everything ive already said in the last few months regarding commentary and this set but just after reading your opinion (which was the first I read by a non writer of this website who has viewed this set) I can already tell alot of other people will also feel the same way. To Anyone else who reads this I would like to hear your opinions as well since most of us on this site have been arguing about this for months now. Now that it’s out I’m curious what you all honestly think.
Id say thats the only time a turtle will be booed. I dont think the ‘God I love being a turtle” line even got a cheer.
The no commentary didnt hurt it that much but you do get to hear managers like Jimmy Hart & the refs dialogue a lot clearer which i find as a plus. Its a strange comparison but it seems like you always have an announcer talking over a manager while at ringside. Even though its something like Jimmy Hart saying “Come on, Earthquake!” or a ref saying “get back in your corner!” its kind of different since thats the closest thing as commentary.
If they do a volume 2, it should be hosted by Cathy Kelly & Todd Pettingill, focusing on unreleased matches from SNME, The Main Event, PPV’s, & Monday Night RAW tapings. This could be a potential listing. 60 matches spanning 3 discs 20 matches on each disc.
Disc 1
Pedro Morales vs. Bret Hart
Phoenix, AZ February 15, 1986
Cousin Luke vs. Hercules
Richfield, OH September 13, 1986
Mike Rotundo & Dan Spivey v. Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart
Hartford, CT December 14, 1986
Cpl. Kirchner vs. Kamala
Detroit, MI February 21, 1987
Hulk Hogan & Ken Patera vs. Andre the Giant & Hercules
South Bend, IN April 28, 1987
Hillbilly Jim vs. Ted Dibiase
Hershey, PA September 23, 1987
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Jim Neidhart
Seattle, WA November 11, 1987
Jim Duggan vs. King Harley Race
Seattle, WA November 11, 1987
Jim Duggan vs. the One Man Gang
Indianapolis, IN February 5, 1988
British Bulldogs vs. Demolition
Nashville, TN March 7, 1988
Jake Roberts vs. the Honkytonk Man
Nashville, TN March 7, 1988
Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Andre the Giant
Nashville, TN March 7, 1988
Outback Jack vs. Jos Leduc
Springfield, MA April 22, 1988
Randy Savage vs. the Big Bossman
Tampa, FL December 7, 1988
Jim Powers vs. Barry Horowitz
Houston, TX January 15, 1989
Sam Houston vs. Steve Lombardi
Houston, TX January 15, 1989
Jake Roberts vs. Andre the Giant
Milwaukee, WI February 3, 1989
Koko B. Ware vs. Dino Bravo
East Rutherford, NJ August 28, 1989
Paul Roma vs. Boris Zhukov
Chicago, IL November 23, 1989
Paul Roma vs. the Brooklyn Brawler
Orlando, FL January 21, 1990
Disc 2
Dusty Rhodes vs. Mr. Perfect
Detroit, MI February 23, 1990
Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude (Lumberjack Match)
Detroit, MI February 23, 1990
Paul Roma vs. the Brooklyn Brawler
Toronto, Ontario April 1, 1990
Shane Douglas vs. Buddy Rose
Philadelphia, PA August 27, 1990
Shane Douglas vs. Buddy Rose
Hartford, CT November 22, 1990
Sam Houston vs. Jerry Saggs
Miami, FL January 19, 1991
Koko B. Ware vs. the Brooklyn Brawler
Los Angeles, CA March 24, 1991
Koko B. Ware vs. Kato
Madison Square Garden August 26, 1991
Chris Chavis vs. Kato
Detroit, MI November 27, 1991
Sir Charles vs. Dale Wolfe
San Antonio, TX December 3, 1991
Roddy Piper vs. Ric Flair
San Antonio, TX December 3, 1991
Chris Walker vs. the Brooklyn Brawler
Albany, NY January 19, 1992
The Bushwhackers vs. the Beverly Brothers
Indianapolis, IN April 5, 1992
Crush vs. Repo Man
Richfield, OH November 25, 1992
Tito Santana vs. Iron Mike Sharpe
Manhattan Center January 11, 1993
Crush vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
Manhattan Center January 11, 1993
Jim Powers vs. Doink the Clown
Sacramento, CA January 24, 1993
Tito Santana vs. Papa Shango
Las Vegas, NV April 4, 1993
The Undertaker vs. Giant Gonzalez
Poughkeepsie, NY April 12, 1993
Bret Hart vs. Razor Ramon
Poughkeepsie, NY April 12, 1993
Disc 3
Mr. Perfect vs. Jerry Lawler
Manhattan Center June 7, 1993
Owen Hart vs. Papa Shango
Dayton, OH June 13, 1993
Jim Duggan vs. Yokozuna (Lumberjack Match)
Poughkeepsie, NY June 21, 1993
Bret Hart vs. Mr. Hughes
Manhattan Center July 5, 1993
Lex Luger & Randy Savage vs. Yokozuna & Ludvig Borga
New Haven, CT September 27, 1993
Sabu vs. Scott Taylor
Poughkeepsie, NY October 18, 1993
The Undertaker vs. Yokozuna
Bushkill, PA November 8, 1993
Earthquake vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
Utica, NY April 11, 1994
Sparky Plugg vs. Kwang
Baltimore, MD June 19, 1994
Lex Luger vs. “the Undertaker”
Lowell, MA August 15, 1994
The Undertaker vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
Lowell, MA August 15, 1994
Adam Bomb vs. Kwang
Chicago, IL August 29, 1994
Diesel vs. King Kong Bundy
Poughkeepsie, NY November 28, 1994
Razor Ramon & the 1-2-3 Kid vs. Jeff Jarrett & the Roadie
Omaha, NE April 24, 1995
Diesel vs. Psycho Sid (Steel Cage Match)
Louisville, KY July 24, 1995
The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, & Lex Luger vs. Psycho Sid & Men on a Mission
Canton, OH August 28, 1995
Savio Vega & Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Owen Hart & Yokozuna
Winnipeg, Manitoba October 22, 1995
The Smoking Gunns vs. Public Enemy
Landover, MD November 19, 1995
Xanta Claus vs. Brian Walsh
Newark, DE December 18, 1995
Bret Hart, the Undertaker, & Razor Ramon vs. Psycho Sid, Yokozuna, & Isaac Yankem DDS
Newark, DE December 18, 1995
Greta article, it’s a good time to be a collector throughout the coming months
That does not look or sound like Sean Mooney…
Who?
Can I get a detailed match list for the Iconic Matches sets?
Cena:
Cena vs Roman Reigns vs Kane vs Orton
Battleground 2014
Cena vs Mark Henry -Money in the Bank 2013
Cena vs Cesaro -probably Raw
Roman Reigns:
Roman & Seth Rollins vs Kane & Daniel Bryan
Roman Reigns vs Mark Henry
Roman Reigns vs Bray Wyatt
Roman Reigns vs Daniel Bryan
Some Battle Royal
Finn Balor :
Finn Balor vs Neville – NXT Takeover:Rival
Finn Balor vs Tyler Breeze – NXT Takeover : Unstoppable
Finn Balor vs Kevin Owens – Beast in the East WWE Network Special.
Thank for the listing but still have a few questions.
Which RAW for Cena vs. Cesaro. Which match between Roman & Wyatt? Which Battle Royal?
John Cena vs Cesaro
Raw February 17, 2014
http://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/first-glimpse-wwe-2016-nxt-blu-ray-john-cena-dvd/108057/
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match Qualifying Battle Royal:
Raw June 16, 2014
Reigns vs Wyatt
Smackdown! August 29, 2014
Source: WDN commenter ‘TheSteveTell
http://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/matches-wwe-roman-reigns-macho-man-dvds-bischoff-documentary/116826/
Again I thank you for the references but the link you posted doesn’t have the dates for the actual matches. You have the dates for the rest of Roman’s matches here? I automatically assumed they were PPV matches but knowing that some are lost TV ones, I want to be sure.
I must clarify. The link I posted referencing Roman’s matches and dates is not eluding the article but a commenter post (the only confirmation my search turned up regarding date listings on Reigns even though it’s someone’s word and not a more concrete source).
The rest of Roman’s content:
The Shield vs Team Hell No
Extreme Rulez May 19, 2013
vs Mark Henry
Smackdown! May 9, 2014
vs Daniel Bryan
Fastlane February 22, 2015
No problem, glad I could help. Hope I didn’t cause any confusion. Now we can both rest easier at night :)!
Collectors ; be aware you can get the Raw homecoming episode on dvd in the Raw 20TH Anniversary collection 12 disc dvd set on Amazon for around the same price, and you get 19 other Raw episodes as well. I might be stating the obvious.
Except in the UK, where we didn’t get the Raw 20th Anniversary set, so I still have my original Homecoming DVD. 🙁 Oh well, at least I have no Benoit edits, lol.
I got my Raw 20th Anniversary set here. Used, from the United States.
http://www.secondspin.com/s/product/3197107/WWE-Raw-20th-Anniversary-Collection-20-Greatest-Episodes-Uncut-and-Unedited-12-Discs#.WamOO6S_Of0
Do you guys know what the 3 disc set is for December release yet?
Didn’t say there was one, did we?
JB Hi-Fi? I wish we had those types of stores here in the States. Each time I turn around, another media store is closing its doors. While I’m glad these stores are successful in other parts of the world, I’d like to step into a Slim Jim for a piece of the action.
Lots of egg on lots of faces today, everyone saying there’s no commentary on this DVD might want to take a listen to that intro clip!
You might want to take a listen again. Those are all soundbites from more famouse matches. None of those are from this set.
I know I might be answering a troll but I’m doing so in case others get confused. You can hear commentary clips in the trailer and intro above but on the actual matches there is no commentary. Hope that’s clear. 🙂
Does WalMart typically have WWE DVDs on release day?
Typically yes but my Walmart for whatever reason stopped carrying PPV dvds for the last month now. 🙁
My Walmart has them like a week early. I got GBF and Battleground set last Saturday.
You should be able to pre order Summerslam off of Amazon in the US now. I was able to last night and it was $14 and change counting tax.
Warrior, Warrior, Warrior
Brooklyn Brawler, Brooklyn brawler, Brooklyn Brawler