WWE - Rob Van Dam - One of a Kind
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Actor: Rob Van Dam, RVDDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 360 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-02-01
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: World Wrestling
Movie Reviews of WWE - Rob Van Dam - One of a Kind
Movie Review: "FIVE..STAR..FROG..SPLASH!"
Summary: 5 Stars
"Holy $H!T" "Holy $H!T" "Holy $H!T" "Holy $H!T"
So chanted the loyal ECW faithful years ago. I'm chanting it because I've come across a superb DVD from a genre I usually dislike. I usually don't get into match compilations like this, where you just watch some matches with brief introductions to each. I'd rather watch a biography feature, with promos and matches as the Extras.
But this time, I'm going to make an exception, because ROB VAN DAM: ONE OF A KIND is truly exceptional.
Before I get into the matches, I want to first talk about the format. As with Ric Flair's ULTIMATE COLLECTION or Rey Mysterio's BIGGEST LITTLE MAN, RVD speaks about each match before it's shown to us. The difference is that rather than just little tidbits of information, RVD speaks very candidly and gives some real history to each of the selections. For example, when introducing his ECW TV Title Match against Bam Bam Bigelow, RVD details the physics of his famous top-rope assaults into the crowd. Those iconic images that ECW programs use even today are appreciated even more after learning how RVD could've killed himself.
Another good example of RVD's out-of-character behavior is when he bluntly claims that the WWF Hardcore Title doesn't exist because he did it so much better than anybody else. After watching the three WWE matches on this set, I won't disagree.
Although a couple of the matches aren't awesome, they're still good for historical purposes. The first contest on the DVD is a 1993 WCW bout against Scotty Flamingo (aka "Raven"). Even though the match itself isn't anything to write home about, it's important for us to understand the origins of "Robby V". Same deal with his ECW debut against Axl Rose - ECW was tough on guys not yet established, and they respected Van Dam's early tryout. After watching the evolution of his skills, I'll always believe that Rob Van Dam is one of the true pioneers when it comes to in-ring performance.
Just watch his incredible workrate against Jerry Lynn at the LIVING DANGEROUSLY PPV! I don't think I've ever seen faster chain-wrestling anywhere else, not to mention the high-risk spots ECW contests were famous for. His WWE matches against Jeff Hardy (INVASION) & Chris Jericho (KING OF THE RING) -- and a third one I'll get to later -- still stand out in an era where the talent pool was at its best.
What I also appreciate about the ONE OF A KIND DVD is that even though RVD is very honest, his words never take away from the match. As funny as Foley/Sandman was, I couldn't understand why Mick Foley put that awful match on his DVD, even for a few laughs. Van Dam has the rare gift to make us 'believe' in the matches; no wrestling detractor can watch an RVD match and call it "fake".
As impressive as this compilation of matches is, WWE really gets brownie points for the Extras! I enjoyed every bonus material WWE put on here. There aren't any of RVD's promos, but we still get incredible insight in RVD's success outside of the ring. There are a couple of featurettes that detail RVD's merchandise and marketting. The small program on his Jakks action figures is surprisingly interesting, as is the CONFIDENTIAL 2002 story on how RVD gets his costumes. I learned how much RVD's presentation matters as much as it did to The Ultimate Warrior. Perhaps all WWE superstars go through just as much creation as RVD did.
Another neat bonus is the "Dream Match" between Jimmy Snuka and Rob Van Dam. I think this was first broadcast on CONFIDENTIAL back in 2003; regardless, I never realized how similar RVD and Superfly are to each other. Basically, several WWE wrestlers and executives break down who's got better charisma, the better frog splahs, and the tougher physique. Nice comparisons and contrast between a modern superstar and a classic legend.
The absolute best Extra on the ONE OF A KIND DVD is the awesome Chicago Ladder Match between RVD and Christian (the Intercontinental Champion). This bonus match is better than any of the matches on the 2 discs, and deserved a spot on WWE's LADDER MATCH DVD that came out in spring 2007. Simply put, if for no other reason, buy this DVD just to see this RAW classic. The All-State Arena's greatest gift is Austin/Hitman at WRESTLEMANIA 13; this 2003 gem is a close second.
I can't say enough good things about this DVD. The match set is an overall strong collection, RVD's introductions are just as valuable as the physical matches themselves, and the bonuses are all worth repeat viewings! Like the performer himself, RVD's DVD is a complete package.
ROB VAN DAM: ONE OF A KIND lives up to its name.
Summary of WWE - Rob Van Dam - One of a Kind
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