Was Mankind’s Championship match shown on this set, where he beats The Corporate champion The Rock w/DX in Mick’s corner n where Austin makes a run in the match w/a stunner on The Rock??
The doc is definitely the best part of the set. I also would’ve liked some promos and Commissioner Foley segments. He was hilariously entertaining in that role. So much so, I wish they had every Commissioner Foley promo on the set. But that’s probably just me illustrating how big of a fan I still am of “The Commish”
Surprised the match with Sting at Beach Blast 92 was left off and felt it should have been included along with matches with Vader. I’d also replace the I Quit match at Royal Rumble 99 over A Cold Day In Hell.
What also should have been here without a doubt:
Rock: This Is Your Life
Birth Of Socko – Foley visits Vince in the hospital
The reincarnation of Cactus Jack – On Smackdown where Foley says Mankind isn’t ready for HHH at the Royal Rumble and in that same segment, he transforms into the returning Cactus Jack.
Basically, its your typical Superstar set. The doc’s the seller with the rest giving a “good, but a lot to be desired.” feeling.
I would say that this is a rent I would say even though I did buy the blu ray from amazon and got the free sock puppet .I mean it’s good but not great and yea I wish and it should have had the Undertaker on here in the Doc I don’t know why he doesn’t do Doc but he really should have been on this one .I feel that the matches they picked were well not a great selection that they could have been better .But with so many dvd they Mick has had I see what they were trying to do by giving the fans matches that were not release on other videos of his .Even though my favorite match is the first ever Super B Half Time Heat empty arena match that was the first of it’s kind and my favorite of all times and yet it was not on here .
I’m not saying you are, but fact is a lot of people complain about it. But I understand why Taker doesn’t do docs. Its because of his character. This should really be obvious since in 2001, he appeared in his own documentary and appeared in HHH: The Game DVD also. In those years, he was a notrmal human biker riding Badass whereas now, he’s got the mystique, aura, and mysteriousness of a dark, supernatural character to protect. Taker’s really old school and will do whatever he has to to protect his character. Even if it means missing out on docs of which I’m sure he’d like to participate in.
I meant to say I wasnt* disappointed by the documentary…but honestly I can’t say it’s really all that groundbreaking if your less forgiving when it comes to new information. I’ll re-score the set at 7.5/10…doc 7.0, Matches 6.5 – good selection of underrated & rare material, but not enough to make a strong suggestion to match collectors, BD Extras 8.0. Not really essential to anyone’s collection, but a good addition overall. Sorry for the double post…but just wanted to make this correction.
I do just want to say,that while I collect every doc/compilation Blu-Ray(and DVD before that) WWE has released,I would say there has been an Essential Blu-Ray Extras Viewing before Foley. The CM Punk Blu-Ray Extras were also fantastic. And I also think it should have included a Vader match,probably the final match in the feud,the Texas Death Match(Last Man Standing after a 3 count),and would have loved a 4th “Steve Austin Set-Like” DVD/3rd Blu-Ray Disc featuring all promos. Overall I’d still say the Blu-Ray is well worth the purchase,but for folks who don’t buy every release,I would say to stick with watching the Documentary on netflix if you don’t buy Blu-Ray or want matches that amount more to rare oddities.
The Sting Cactus Jack Submit or Surrender match aired on WCW World Wide November 9, 1991 first. I’m shocked they chose the Power Hour version. Schiavone did World Wide, and Ross did Power Hour, so that’s probably why the Power Hour version was chosen. No Easter Eggs on this release?
Maybe in the minority here…but I actually enjoyed the matches included on this set overall. As for the documentary itself, I was disappointed, even having read most of Foley’s books he tells his story so well it’s hard not to be captivated by it. Some seriously underrated matches especially his match against Van Hammer he made a jobber look like an absolute star short & wild brawl w/ some surprisingly good technical wrestling…easy **** match IMHO. Also I have always thought Mankind vs. Triple H from Canadian Stampede gets over looked because of the card it’s on another great match that ended in a fine brawl around & outside the arena. Would have liked one Vader match as others have said & perhaps leaving off the Taker HIAC for a rare Vader match.
Looks like one of those sets where the Documentary is amazing, but the matches don’t really deliver. I’ll probably buy it when it is a bit cheaper, due to the matches. I am suprised at your rating of Undertaker vs. Mankind though as I believe everybody should at least rate it 4 stars based on the sacrifices Foley took, but ah well.
I’m glad Mic did a full commentary on this match. I kind of knew how he felt after I read his book, but it’s good to hear him describe in real time. And I can’t believe he continued the match after falling thru the cage. Then he took the tacks. Wow. Oh yeah, he also did a run-in during the next match. Legend.
Agreed as well, I would have loved to seen Foleys match with Vader from Halloween Havoc on this set! I’ve only seen bits and pieces and it looked amazing but oh well. Maybe Marks Halloween Havoc concept will come true 🙂
Matches that would have made this better are the Texas Deathmatch with Vader from Halloween Havoc 1993, Halftime Heat vs. The Rock, and Hell in a Cell vs. Kane.
I would also be interested in the Street Fight vs. Randy Orton if they got Foley and Orton to do special commentary! Same goes for the match with Edge
We need a Mic Foley matches DVD like the Bret Hart Dougon Collection. I’d love to see some of his Funk matches, WCW matches, and Vader matches
Plus he had a pretty good feud with Kane. And he had that triple threat cage match with shamrock. They can do repeats cause the logo isn’t blurred anymore
I agree with the surprise over the lack of a Vader match after watching the doc. There is a nice portion dedicated to their feud and I really expected to see a Vader match on here after watching it. I actually had to look over the match listing twice to confirm that Vader was nowhere to be found.
I agree, they should have included the Texas deathmatch from Halloween Havoc 93…would have made a nice Blu-ray exclusive.
Also would have liked if they had the match with Terry Funk from RAW May 1998…i know that was on Greatest Hits and Misses but with WWE allowing the scratch logo on footage, whats old is new again. I would welcome those matches that were edited with blurs the last decade on future DVD/Blu-ray releases.
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Halloween havoc as a box set would be brilliant .
Was Mankind’s Championship match shown on this set, where he beats The Corporate champion The Rock w/DX in Mick’s corner n where Austin makes a run in the match w/a stunner on The Rock??
Just ordered it with Mr Socko. I’ll see how good it is.
If you read the reviews here and on Amazon, you’ll get an idea of what to expect and what not to expect. Hope you enjoy the set.
The doc is definitely the best part of the set. I also would’ve liked some promos and Commissioner Foley segments. He was hilariously entertaining in that role. So much so, I wish they had every Commissioner Foley promo on the set. But that’s probably just me illustrating how big of a fan I still am of “The Commish”
Surprised the match with Sting at Beach Blast 92 was left off and felt it should have been included along with matches with Vader. I’d also replace the I Quit match at Royal Rumble 99 over A Cold Day In Hell.
What also should have been here without a doubt:
Rock: This Is Your Life
Birth Of Socko – Foley visits Vince in the hospital
The reincarnation of Cactus Jack – On Smackdown where Foley says Mankind isn’t ready for HHH at the Royal Rumble and in that same segment, he transforms into the returning Cactus Jack.
Basically, its your typical Superstar set. The doc’s the seller with the rest giving a “good, but a lot to be desired.” feeling.
I would say that this is a rent I would say even though I did buy the blu ray from amazon and got the free sock puppet .I mean it’s good but not great and yea I wish and it should have had the Undertaker on here in the Doc I don’t know why he doesn’t do Doc but he really should have been on this one .I feel that the matches they picked were well not a great selection that they could have been better .But with so many dvd they Mick has had I see what they were trying to do by giving the fans matches that were not release on other videos of his .Even though my favorite match is the first ever Super B Half Time Heat empty arena match that was the first of it’s kind and my favorite of all times and yet it was not on here .
I’m not saying you are, but fact is a lot of people complain about it. But I understand why Taker doesn’t do docs. Its because of his character. This should really be obvious since in 2001, he appeared in his own documentary and appeared in HHH: The Game DVD also. In those years, he was a notrmal human biker riding Badass whereas now, he’s got the mystique, aura, and mysteriousness of a dark, supernatural character to protect. Taker’s really old school and will do whatever he has to to protect his character. Even if it means missing out on docs of which I’m sure he’d like to participate in.
I meant to say I wasnt* disappointed by the documentary…but honestly I can’t say it’s really all that groundbreaking if your less forgiving when it comes to new information. I’ll re-score the set at 7.5/10…doc 7.0, Matches 6.5 – good selection of underrated & rare material, but not enough to make a strong suggestion to match collectors, BD Extras 8.0. Not really essential to anyone’s collection, but a good addition overall. Sorry for the double post…but just wanted to make this correction.
They forgot the 1999 royal rumble match with against the rock that I attended and the 2000 royal rumble match against triple h
I do just want to say,that while I collect every doc/compilation Blu-Ray(and DVD before that) WWE has released,I would say there has been an Essential Blu-Ray Extras Viewing before Foley. The CM Punk Blu-Ray Extras were also fantastic. And I also think it should have included a Vader match,probably the final match in the feud,the Texas Death Match(Last Man Standing after a 3 count),and would have loved a 4th “Steve Austin Set-Like” DVD/3rd Blu-Ray Disc featuring all promos. Overall I’d still say the Blu-Ray is well worth the purchase,but for folks who don’t buy every release,I would say to stick with watching the Documentary on netflix if you don’t buy Blu-Ray or want matches that amount more to rare oddities.
The Sting Cactus Jack Submit or Surrender match aired on WCW World Wide November 9, 1991 first. I’m shocked they chose the Power Hour version. Schiavone did World Wide, and Ross did Power Hour, so that’s probably why the Power Hour version was chosen. No Easter Eggs on this release?
Maybe in the minority here…but I actually enjoyed the matches included on this set overall. As for the documentary itself, I was disappointed, even having read most of Foley’s books he tells his story so well it’s hard not to be captivated by it. Some seriously underrated matches especially his match against Van Hammer he made a jobber look like an absolute star short & wild brawl w/ some surprisingly good technical wrestling…easy **** match IMHO. Also I have always thought Mankind vs. Triple H from Canadian Stampede gets over looked because of the card it’s on another great match that ended in a fine brawl around & outside the arena. Would have liked one Vader match as others have said & perhaps leaving off the Taker HIAC for a rare Vader match.
Overall: 8/10
Looks like one of those sets where the Documentary is amazing, but the matches don’t really deliver. I’ll probably buy it when it is a bit cheaper, due to the matches. I am suprised at your rating of Undertaker vs. Mankind though as I believe everybody should at least rate it 4 stars based on the sacrifices Foley took, but ah well.
I’m glad Mic did a full commentary on this match. I kind of knew how he felt after I read his book, but it’s good to hear him describe in real time. And I can’t believe he continued the match after falling thru the cage. Then he took the tacks. Wow. Oh yeah, he also did a run-in during the next match. Legend.
Great review. You pretty much said everything that I felt, especially the fact that a Vader match should of been included.
Agreed as well, I would have loved to seen Foleys match with Vader from Halloween Havoc on this set! I’ve only seen bits and pieces and it looked amazing but oh well. Maybe Marks Halloween Havoc concept will come true 🙂
Matches that would have made this better are the Texas Deathmatch with Vader from Halloween Havoc 1993, Halftime Heat vs. The Rock, and Hell in a Cell vs. Kane.
I would also be interested in the Street Fight vs. Randy Orton if they got Foley and Orton to do special commentary! Same goes for the match with Edge
We need a Mic Foley matches DVD like the Bret Hart Dougon Collection. I’d love to see some of his Funk matches, WCW matches, and Vader matches
Plus he had a pretty good feud with Kane. And he had that triple threat cage match with shamrock. They can do repeats cause the logo isn’t blurred anymore
I agree with the surprise over the lack of a Vader match after watching the doc. There is a nice portion dedicated to their feud and I really expected to see a Vader match on here after watching it. I actually had to look over the match listing twice to confirm that Vader was nowhere to be found.
I agree, they should have included the Texas deathmatch from Halloween Havoc 93…would have made a nice Blu-ray exclusive.
Also would have liked if they had the match with Terry Funk from RAW May 1998…i know that was on Greatest Hits and Misses but with WWE allowing the scratch logo on footage, whats old is new again. I would welcome those matches that were edited with blurs the last decade on future DVD/Blu-ray releases.