WWE - Unforgiven 2001
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Movie Reviews of WWE - Unforgiven 2001
Movie Review: Solid Invasion Era PPV
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been a wrestling fan since 1996 and have watched all kinds of wrestling. I have a wrestling DVD/VHS collection spanning over 50 all together. This is the most complete and accurate review of this DVD you will find. I hope you find this review helpful; remember to vote helpful or not helpful. (Note-Each DVD I review has a "Match of the DVD" award somewhere in it.)
WWE Unforgiven 2001
Oddly enough, the first time I watched this I hated it. After watching it again, I learn that this is a very solid PPV. The problem with this event is that it really is not memorable. Most of the matches are only to advance storylines with no title change. There are no extras on this DVD.
4-Team Elimination Match
WWF Tag Team Championships
Dudley Boyz(c) VS Hardy Boyz VS Hurricane Helms & Lance Storm VS Big Show & Spike Dudley
This was a nice opener. Two men were in the ring at the time and you could tag anyone. There are some fun high-flying moments. There are also some nice comedy moments, including Helms trying to Chokeslam Big Show. The ending is weird considering the positioning of Jeff Hardy.
RATING- 8/10
Perry Saturn VS Raven w/ Terri
This is the only non-title match on the entire card. Raven destroyed Saturn's mascot, which was a mop named Moppy. Yeah, it is a horrible storyline. Raven is also wearing weird attire, which features a pair of boxers under his skirt. Saturn hits some good moves. The crowd is dead and the match is short.
RATING- 3/10
Intercontinental Championship
Edge(c) VS Christian
Christian turned on his own brother and is now after his gold. This is a strong match. They battle up the ramp at first and Edge brings the fight to Christian. Christian takes a sick shot to the staging. This was a strong wrestling contest with a unique finish.
RATING- 8/10
WCW Tag Team Championships
Undertaker & Kane(c) VS Kronik
This was actually the reason I bought this DVD. I wanted to see Kronik again. It was a mistake on my part. Kronik has terrible offense, and they sell moves like crap. Undertaker and Kane try to pull something good out of this one, but they just cannot.
RATING- 3/10
WWF Hardcore Championship
Rob Van Dam(c) VS Chris Jericho
RVD and Jericho never mixed to me. They always end up messing up a lot in the matches they have. This is evident in the opening minutes of this match. Still, this match eventually worked itself out and turned into a awesome match. There are not many weapons used, but this is a welcome change. Most action takes place in the ring.
RATING- 8.5/10
Handicap Match
WCW Championship
The Rock(c) VS Booker T & Shane McMahon
Not only is it a handicap match, but bias WCW referee Nick Patrick is officiating this contest. The Rock is not getting any slack in this match. Booker and Shane control this match with cheap tactics. Shane hits a few cool moves, including a diving closeline from the crowd barrier. There is interference from Test near the end of the match. This was a fun match.
RATING- 8/10
WCW U.S. Championship
Tajiri(c) w/ Torrie Wilson VS Rhyno
This was a good match at this place in the card. Tajiri has injured ribs, which makes him a target for the Gore. Rhyno focuses on the ribs of the Tajiri. This is a short, but fun, match.
RATING- 7/10
WWF Championship (Match of the DVD)
Stone Cold Steve Austin(c) VS Kurt Angle
This was a pure brawl. Austin screwed Kurt out of the title at Summerslam 2001. Angle is now seeking revenge. This match is taking place in Kurt's hometown of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The crowd is electric for most of the match. Both men are focusing on the neck of the other. This is smart considering both of their previous broken necks. The match ends a bit suddenly.
RATING- 9/10
Movie Review: Kurt Angle Wins The Gold But RVD/Jericho Steal The Show
Summary: 3 Stars
The continuation of my WWF flashback as I review Unforgiven 2001, which was the aftermath of the successful SummerSlam. This event gets negative comments as being a show where nothing special happened or just an event to continue storylines. The major storyline was about hometown hero Kurt Angle getting another shot at WWF Champion Stone Cold after being screwed at SummerSlam.
4 Team Elimination Match: WWF Tag Team Champions Dudley Boyz vs Hardy Boyz vs The Hurricane & Lance Storm vs Big Show & Spike Dudley. This was a good opener that had some nice spots in it with the only problem coming that they did this type of match so many times during the Invasion angle that made this one not very special. Still good with great crowd support though.
Perry Saturn vs Raven. The end of the dumb "Moppy" storyline that showed these two not being used correctly. I appreciate the effort but this match was "just there" & somewhat dull that the crowd was dead throughout the contest.
Intercontinental Champion Edge vs Christian. After months of teasing this break-up, it finally happens that resulted in a solid contest that would be topped in their future performances of this rivalry. The finish was interesting as it brought the storyline up a notch.
WCW Tag Team Champions Undertaker & Kane vs Kronik. This match is considered as the worst match ever. I don't think so (watch Khali/Batista or Steiner/HHH first) but this was still bad. Undertaker & Kane work really hard to make Kronik look good but Kronik just no-sold every little move & were clearly off at certain spots. The match is watchable & kept to a nice pace but the match is not great.
Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam vs Chris Jericho. RVD & Jericho have unique styles & this was the match that stole the show. This was one of those hardcore matches where it was not full of weapons spots over & over. These two put on a great wrestling match with an occasional weapon (chair & ladder) used to make the move more impactful. Match of the night for me & THIS was the match that should have been on RVD's DVD than their King of the Ring 2002 contest.
WCW Champion The Rock vs Booker T & Shane McMahon. This was one of those "put a storyline over" matches where the odds were against The Rock as Booker & Shane used the numbers game, along with the help of WCW referee Nick Patrick to beat down the Rock. Rock keeps the action going till there is interference from a WWF referee & Test till The Rock was able to overcome the odds. A very entertaining match that served its purpose.
WCW United States Champion Tajiri vs Rhyno. Tajiri was selling his rib injury from SmackDown earlier in the week so this was more of an exhibition squash for Rhyno to win the title. We have seen better from these two in the past, especially in ECW.
WWF Champion Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Kurt Angle. Austin & Angle never disappoint in the ring together & put on a solid contest but unfortunately, this is my least favorite of their series of matches. Austin was selling his weak heel character so it was hard to appreciate but I will forgive it for the nice storytelling of Austin working on Angle's neck. Again, it did not even come close to topping their SummerSlam classic or their lost classic that was on the "WWF ACTION" DVD, but a good way to end the show with Angle winning the title & receiving a hero's welcome.
Overall, this was one of those events that was better than most say it was but still just an average card with the only real standout contest being RVD vs Jericho, which is the only reason to get this DVD (Sorry, no extras either). Get it at a cheap price or rental if possible.
Movie Review: A decent ppv from the invasion angle
Summary: 3 Stars
This ppv carried over some of the bigger storylines from summerslam the month before. This doesn't at all compare to summerslam but its still watchable.
4-Team Elimination Match for the WWF tag team Titles
Dudleyz(C) vs. Hardyz vs. Lance Storm & Hurricane vs. Big Show & Spike Dudley
A pretty good opener.But the Dudleyz and Hardyz stole the show. Some comedic spots. Pretty quick pace. Lance Storm took a vicious chokeslam. 3.5/5
Perry Saturn vs. Raven
A stupid storyline going into this. The crowd wasn't even in to it. I still think it was pretty decent, but I hate the way these two were used in wwe. They were capable of much better. You also get to see Terri, thats always a good thing. 2.5/5
IC Title
Edge vs. Christian
Everybody knew this was coming. They teased it for months. Just another brother vs. brother storyline. It had some brawling and good wrestling. I didn't really care for the ending though. 3/5
WCW Tag Team Titles
Kane & Undertaker vs. Kronik
I dont know what it was exactly. But this match just seemed off. It wasn't too bad, but I expected better. Some decent spots, it was a good thing it didn't last longer. 2.5/5
WWF hardcore
Chris Jericho vs. RVD
Great match. Very fast paced and lots of wrestling. RVD and Jericho always deliver when they have someone that can blend with their style. Weapons was bought in as well. One of the best of the night. 4.5/5
Handicapp Match for the WCW Title
Rock vs. Booker T & Shane
This match was mostly a story being told. It was entertaining. Some very good spots, and the suspense factor was there. Lots of things took place in this match. 4.5/5
US Title
Tajiri vs. Rhyno
Tajiri sells his injury he got from Rhyno like the week before. The result is a squash match. It wasn't that much of a squash but it should have been on RAW or Smackdown. 2.5/5
WWF Title
Stone Cold vs. Kurt Angle
It was obvious from the start who was going to win this. With the 9/11 attack going down and Kurt being in his hometown, to include he heavily represents the USA. It only made sense for him to win right here. But then Kurt dropped the belt right back to him way before the next ppv. So it was obvious Kurt wasn't even due a title run yet.
Austin sold a serious beating almost through out the whole match. I didn't really care for this match to much. Simply because I just didn't like seeing Austin playing the weak heel character. I seen all his rivalries and he looked the absolute weakest here. This didn't compare to their summerslam match but it was still decent. 3.5/5
Its a decent ppv and nothing more. If you got spare cash pick it up. Rent it if possible.
Movie Review: WWE Unforgiven 2001
Summary: 5 Stars
This was an awesome product. It was made when they were still part of the WWF. A great addition to any wrestling collection.Movie Review: Kurt Angle Comes Home
Summary: 2 Stars
This PPV was about one thing...can the hometown boy Kurt Angle come on & gain the WWF Title that he got screwed out of at SummerSlam.
WWF Tag Team Champions Dudley Boyz vs. Lance Storm/Hurricane vs. Hardy Boyz vs. Big Show/Spike Dudley - This match was a good opener with some nice spots at times but they were having these 3/4 way matches weekly during the Invasion storyline so this isn't special but still a nice opener. Look out for Lance Storm recieving a powerful chokeslam by Big Show...that look like it hurt.
Perry Saturn vs. Raven - This was the conclusion of the "moppy" storyline. This match was really just "there" & the crowd was heavily quiet too. Nothing special here.
Intercontinental Champion Edge vs. Christian - After months of teasing, they finally pulled the trigger here on this fued & resulted in a solid matchup here between two wrestlers who knew each other so well eventhough they would go on to top this performance later on in their feud.
WCW Tag Team Champions Undertaker & Kane vs. Kronik - This match was bad because both teams were almost exactly alike...and not in a good way. In this case, it was heavily noticeable on Kronik that they were no selling & timing was off at various spots. It's no wonder why you never saw Kronik in WWF again.
Hardcore Champion Rob Van Dam vs. Chris Jericho - It's performances like this that made RVD the most popular face in the Alliance...when he's suppost to be a heel. RVD's hardcore matches weren't the sterotypical performances in that they just hit each other with weapons non-stop. They went ahead & delivered a great wrestling match with an occassional weapon (in this case a ladder) used to make a move more impactful. Great performance here & was tons better than their that was used on RVD's DVD from King Of The Ring '02.
WCW Champion The Rock vs. Booker T & Shane McMahon - This was just one of those "put a storyline over" matches as it was heavily biased & deck stacked against The Rock as the WCW referee Nick Patrick all of a sudden would "go blind" whenever Shane or Booker broke the rules before the WWF referee interfeared to make everything even for the Rock to overcome. It's watchable & entertaining at times but that's about it here.
WCW U.S. Champion Tajiri vs. Rhino - Just a short filler squash for Rhino to win the U.S. title. Nothing more to say here.
WWF Champion Stone Cold vs. Kurt Angle - Honestly, this match didn't even come close to their SummerSlam classic or wasn't as good as their other "lost classic" from RAW earlier in the year but it was still a solid performance here. The storytelling was there as Austin kept working on Angle's neck. Overall, the match did what it's suppost to do & had Kurt Angle overcome the odds & win the WWF Title in his hometown with a hero's celebration afterwards.
In the end, there were only 1 match worth going out of your way to see which was RVD vs. Jericho while the rest were average & watchable to just short & bad. Overall unless your a huge Kurt Angle fan & just have to see him win the title , this is one I would either find really cheap or pass on because you aren't missing anything special if you miss it.