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Movie Reviews of WWE: WrestleMania XIX
Movie Review: Wrestlemania XIX
Summary: 5 Stars
Hello and welcome to my review on Wrestlemania XIX. I use a grading system and each match receives a grade. Then to determine how the show ranks the total of the matches scores are divided by the number of matches giving the grade and a comment about whether you should buy it or not. The grading system is as follows.
Grading E- =0-6.66%
E =6.66-13.32%
E+ =13.32-19.98%
D- =19.98-26.64%
D =26.64-33.30%
D+ =33.30-39.96%
C- =39.96-46.62%
C =46.62-53.28%
C+ =53.28-59.94%
B- =59.94-66.60%
B =66.60-73.26%
B+ =73.26-79.92%
A- =79.92-86.58%
A =86.58-93.24%
A+ = 93.24-100%
Match One-Cruiserweight Title-Matt Hardy(C)Vs Rey Mysterio-This was a nice opener and it did what it was meant to do. It was a good match except it was a little bit to short, if it had got about 12 minutes or so it would have been exceptionally good. There was a little bit too much interference from Shannon Moore but that was expected and it added a little bit to this match. Hopefully these two get a rematch with maybe a ladder match or something. My rating 7.30/10.
Match Two-Handicap Match-Undertaker Vs A-Train and Big Show-Taker was putting his undefeated streak at Wrestlemania on the line and he needed a little bit of a boost so what better thing for him then to come out to his old tune "Rollin" which Limp Biskit was singing live. After getting attacked on Sunday Night Heat, Nathan Jones returned interfering in this match giving a huge spinning kick and a big boot. Taker used all his signature moves bar one in this match and it was a good show all round especially considering Show and Train aren't the greatest wrestlers but Taker made them look very good out there. My rating 7.57/10.
Match Three-Triple Threat-Womens Championship-Victoria(C)Vs Jazz Vs Trish Stratus-This was an average match with the three ladies. There were lots of high flying manuevers as well as strong power ones. There was too many pinfalls broken up by the other person rather then kick outs. There was double teaming on the face by the heels, then the heels attacking each other. The finish was alrightly made with Steven Richards trying to interfere on behalf of Victoria. This was a good addition as the first of the two triple threat matches tonight. My rating 6.54/10.
Match Four-Triple Threat-WWE Tag Team Championships-Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin(C)Vs Eddie and Chavo Guerrero Vs Rhyno and Chris Benoit-Three of these men were in the Smackdown six which is who Paul Heyman built Smackdown around late last year. The action is well paced and not to over done. Everyone did what they do best and it made it more exciting and telling what these wrestlers do. The length was perfect except it maybe should have got a little bit longer. The finish was well planned with a bit of stealing for the victory. My rating 7.80/10.
Match Five-Y2J Vs Shawn"HBK"Michaels-This was HBKs return to Wrestlemania after four and a half years away from the ring. These two have been feuding since Y2J interupted HBK in December 2002. They attacked each other on numerous occasions and they will finally settle it at Wrestlemania. HBK had his own pyros on the way to ring as well as extra fireworks high up on Safeco Field during his Muscle Pose. There were lots of damaging moves done to Michaels back and lots of high flying action from HBK and lots of innovative moves from both men. There was lots of countering in this match and a couple of finishers hit here and there as well as some being countered. The ending was fairly good as it was simple with only a roll up proving good matches don't need over the top endings. My rating 9.32/10.
Match Six-World Heavyweight Championship-HHH(C)Vs Booker T-Booker T won a 20 man Battle Royal the night after No Way Out to earn the shot at the World Heavyweight Championship at Wrestlemania XIX. For many weeks HHH taunted and layed the smack on Booker T. Then in the last week leading into Wrestlemania Booker gained a pinfall over HHH. Will Booker T be able to overcome all the odds and beat HHH and become the new World Heavyweight Champion? These two had a fairly long grueling match though there wasn't any blood it was still a great perfomance by both wrestlers in this match. There was a fair bit of interference in this match from Ric Flair but that always happens with HHH matches. Book and HHH pulled out all the tricks in the book as well as some great manuevers such as a wide range or kicks from Booker, the Indian Deathlock from HHH and the Houston Hangover as well as many more. There were quite a few attempts at hitting finishers but they got countered or kicked out of. The ending wasn't the greatest as it took a little to long to cover the fallen opponent to win. This was a great Raw Title match. My rating 8.80/10.
Match Seven-Street Fight-Vince McMahon Vs Hulk Hogan-If Hogan loses his career is over. This was twenty years in the making. It had a lot of blood from both men as they were both bleeding immensely. There was interference by "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, you'll never guess what happens in this match. Announcers got slogged with chairs, leg drops off ladders and many bumps and spots like that. Maybe not the best street fight but you had two people who are about 50 and they did very well in my books. My rating 8.14/10.
Match Eight-The Rock Vs Stone Cold Steve Austin-This is the final encounter between these two. It was their third match at Wrestlemania with their previous encounters at Wrestlemania 15 and 17 with Austin winning on both occasions. This was the second best out of them as Wrestlemania 17 was a really exceptional match. Austin didn't look there mentally or physically but he still put on an exceptional match. There was lots of mocking each other, working each other down, finisher attempts and many more things in this jamp packed match. Will Austin make it 3 for 3 against Rock at Wrestlemania or will Rock finally beat Austin 1,2,3 at Wrestlemania? My rating 8.75/10.
Match Nine-Main Event-WWE Championship-Kurt Angle(C)Vs Brock Lesnar-This was an exceptional way to end the show with this match. Two amature wrestlers going at it for the biggest title on the biggest stage of them all. There were many finishers used and countered including an amazing Shooting Star Press by Brock Lesnar. Will that be enough to capture the gold in this excellent match or will Angle prevail with his title. My rating 8.69/10.
Overall I believe this show was very good with lots of great matches on the card. Lets see how the marks go. The marks it got are 72.91/90 which is a very good score. Now when we get the percentage for this it is 81.01% which is a great mark. It is equivalent to an A-. This show was an excellent show with all the matches being very good. It also has really good extras. I believe this is a must have for your DVD collection.
Movie Review: "WrestleMania" At Its Best!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is easily one of the greatest "WrestleMania" events I've seen in its 22-and-running lineage. The Seattle crowd was always energetic (even during some poor moments). Limp Bizkit put on two spectacular performances. Plenty of pyro-technics and entrance flair were used to give each match its own 'epic feel'. And most importantly, the matches are consistently entertaining throughout. Here's the rundown:
1) Cruiserweight Championship
Rey Mysterio vs. Matt Hardy (champion)
---Mysterio enters in a Daredevil outfit, while the heavier Mattitude (Version 1.0) enters with his useless sidekick (Shannon Moore). This is a good match that the crowd is really into, but it's way too short. Eight minutes (including entrances) is not enough time to establish the Cruiserweight division's worth. Still, what's here is really good.
"7.0 / 10"
2) The Undertaker vs. Big Show & A-Train
---This was supposed to be a Tag Team match, but Nathan Jones was conveniently injured. That's okay, because at "WM", Taker deserves a solo spotlight. Limp Bizkit performs their "Rollin'" track, the three giants enter, and off we go. This is actually a fairly entertaining brawl between three huge athletes. The Undertaker actually makes us believe how he could have pulled this one off alone. Nathan Jones makes a surprise appearance and delivers some wicked kicks to Big Show and A-Train. It surprises me to say it, but this match is a look.
"6.0 / 10"
3) Women's Championship
Trish Stratus vs. Jazz vs. Victoria (champion)
---We can usually count on "WrestleMania" to give us good Women's matches, and this is no exception. Each competitor works hard to make this one work, plus Steven Richards has a hilarious chair spot. Oh by the way, fancy entrance for Trish Stratus, which proves WWE spent a crapload of money for the entire card.
"7.0 / 10"
4) WWE Tag Team Championships
Los Guerreros vs. Chris Benoit & Rhyno vs. Team Angle (champions)
---Take six of the WWE's top athletes, throw them all together in Tag Team action, and what do you get? One heck of a good contest. Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas (Team Angle) had a lot to prove as rookie superstars, and made believers out of us all. Eddie and Chavo (Guerreros) are always good, and so they are here, yet oddly keep the cheating to an all-time low. Chris Benoit really brings his A-game tonight, and Rhyno also makes his presence known here. This match could've been a little bit better - something's just missing here - but this is still one very good match.
"7.5 / 10"
5) Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels
---First off, Shawn Michaels' usual pyro gets upgraded to confetti cannons and TWO sets of fireworks. Good Lord, the spectacle just keeps on coming. As for the match...Holy cow! What an amazing match! These two men showcase everything: breath-taking athleticism, crisp technical skills, finisher psychology, pure charisma, and never-say-die attitude. This is easily one of the greatest matches I've ever seen! There's no interference, cheating is kept to a minimum, and I'm a sucker for those false finishes. I've got nothing but praise now, but this match leaves me speechless every time I see it!
"9.5 / 10" - Match Of The Year!
6) Cat Fight
Tanya Salinger & Kitana Parker (Miller Lite Girls)
vs. Stacy Keibler & Torrie Wilson (WWE Divas)
---Not really a match, because nobody wins and it happens on the entrance stage. yes, these ladies are superhot, but something bothers me about this (other than it's a waste of time). The World Tag Team Titles Match got pushed to a pre-broadcast "HEAT". That title bout is on the DVD, but it deserved to be on the PPV show. Anyway, gorgeous women, stupid comedy.
"1.0 / 10"
7) World Heavyweight Championship
Triple H (champion) vs. Booker T
---Booker T is one of the most inconsistent wrestlers I've ever seen. He can be terrifically entertaining, but boring and uninteresting during other matches. But the Houston challenger brings his A-game tonight, and proves why he can carry the gold. Triple H gets a lot of criticism for being a show-stealer; but to me, he's a WWE professional who knows how to make other guys look good. The finish is pretty weak, but otherwise it's a solid match that earns its World Heavyweight Title headline.
"7.0 / 10"
8) Street Fight - 20 Years In The Making
Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon
---I really don't care for this one at all. Yes, chair shots are always amusing, and Vince's ladder spot is neat. But this is merely a wannabe-Hardcore match with two geriatrics (or three if you include Roddy Piper). Does anybody really believe Hogan couldn't beat Vinnie Mac? Sadly, Hogan's worst "WM" match ever...including against Yokozuna @ "WM 9".
"3.0 / 10"
9) The Rock vs. Stone Cold
---This is a tough one to call. On the one hand, I recognize that Austin and Rock are two of the greatest WWE has ever had. I realize they take superstardom to the max, and always work hard to put on a great show. However, my other hand tells me that I've seen this match before...twice! If you haven't seen any of their previous classic battles, then you're in for a real treat. However, chances are you have seen those two matches. I'm guessing most will enjoy this one, but not love it. To me, it's a passable match with a neat "ACT III" headline written all over it.
"6.0 / 10"
10) WWE Championship
Kurt Angle (champion) vs. Brock Lesnar
---"WM" rarely goes wrong with main events, and I'm happy to say that this is one of the best! Both men are excellent technicians, incredibly quick, and possess an undying will to win. One thing that stood out to me is that these two guys know how to make submission holds interesting to watch. They're not afraid to mix some old-school pacing with some hard slams and bumps from the new-school pages. Lesnar's shooting-star-attempt is still painful to watch, and Angle really fought his heart out to make "WrestleMania XIX" worth the four-hour running time. Congrats to both men. Oh, and more pyro goes off as the show comes to its fadeout.
"8.0 / 10"
OVERALL
---In addition to one of the best "WrestleMania" PPVs ever, Disc II features a plethora of extras including interviews, trailers, superstars' favorite "Mania" moments, and the hour-long teaser program "WrestleMania 3rd Degree" that aired one week before "WM XIX". My highest recommendation possible for one of the WWE's best PPVs!
Movie Review: Safeco Field was never the same again.......
Summary: 5 Stars
Wrestlemania 19 was one of the much better Wrestlemania's from #10 on. After all, it did have the last time The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin would wrestle as active wrestlers, not to mention Hulk Hogan and Mr. McMahon fighting it out in a street fight.
But besides that you had lots of great matches before and after them. Top this DVD off with an abundance of great extras, and you would be missing something great if you did not have this DVD.
Crusierweight Championship
Rey Mysterio vs. Matt Hardy [Champion]
Nice way to start off WM with high flying moves from Rey and Hardy. I remember this rivalry so well, and this was a great match up between these two. Shannon Moore helped Matt gain the upperhand in some spots, but it was Hardy himself who wins. [By hanging on the ropes I might add] 8/10
Handicap Match
Big Show and A-Train vs. The Undertaker
I remember this match as well. Both Show and Train combined was almost a thousand pounds. Add Taker, who is a good 300 pounder, and thats a lot of weight in the ring. It actually is good, all three men looked good and looked like they were actually trying to put on a show, but definately not one of Taker's best wins. [You knew he would win against these two]
Nathan Jones, once a "student" of the Undertaker, comes down to the ring and levels Big Show. Taker then gives the tombstone to Train to win. Taker extends his win to 11-0 8/10
Women's Championship
Triple Threat
Jazz, vs. Trish vs. victoria [champion]
This was back when the women's division had more women who could actually wrestle than these new ladies who just prance around backstage. This was one of the best women's matches in 2003 [There were a lot of them in that year]
Victoria was good at doing her psycho impression. Jazz and Trish took some serious bumps in this one. and Trish wins to become a four time women's champion. [i think] 7.5/10
WWE Tag Team Championships
Triple Threat
Los Guerreroes vs. Team Angle [Champions] Vs. Rhyno and Chris Benoit.
I loved the Guerreroes and Team Angle feud. Add two other great guys in a tag team, and you have a fast paced tag team match, which it was. All six men flew over the ring in fast paced action. Benoit gave some really loud chops in this one, just listen and see what I mean.
Team Angle wins after Rhyno gores the hell out of Chavo and then Eddie pulls him out of the ring. Shelton Benjamin grabs the win. Fast paced near the end so don't blink. 8.5/10
Shawn Michales vs. Chris Jericho
Second best match of that year. [The first was Angle and Benoit at Royal Rumble.] The two men worked so well together. Lots of chain wrestling and submission moves. The crowd was so into this match, this was the first of four great matches that night.
Shawn came back to his first WM after five years and won. After the match Chris Jericho hugs Shawn, then gives him a low blow. Great match besides the post ending. 10/10
World Heavyweight Championship
Booker T vs. HHH [Champion]
This was the first of the four main events and in my opinion it was the worst. Not that the two men suck, they don't, it's just Flair shouldn't have been at ringside to screw with Booker, and the King's commentary isn't the best to try and get used to.
Besides that there were some good moments, and both Booker T and HHH did their best. HHH wins, and it would be the last time, so far, where he would win at a WM event. [Just look at WM 20 and 21]
Street Fight
Hulk Hogan vs. Mr. McMahon
I admit it, I thought this was a good match. A ladder was used, chairs were used, lead pipes and announce tables were broken and destroyed. Plus a very surprise visit by "Hotrod" Rowdy Roddy Piper. The crowd was so into Hogan winning it was unbelievable.
If you look at the crowd they go nuts when Piper appears, and when Shane McMahon comes to the ring it got very interesting to try and predict what would happen next. Good match. 9/10
The Rock vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
The Rock said that it was the third match between him and Austin that people would remember the most. I don't agree or disagree about that. While his match at WM 19 was awsome, I did like his last two at WM 17 and 15. But anyways this was a great match to watch.
The Rock even goes as far as putting on Stone Cold's vest and actually tries to wear it. Some hard hitting action and funny moments by the Rock made this the second best match of the night. The Rock wins with 3 Rock Bottoms and claims he's done it all in the WWE, that is, until Goldberg arrived the next day. 9.5/10
WWE Championship
Brock Lesnar vs. Kurt Angle [Champion]
Technical wrestling at its best. Both guys are great in this one. I was surprised to see this was the main event, but I quickly got into the match. The most memorable moment was definately Lesnar's shooting star press that backfired completely. Lesnar landed right on his head and damn near broke his neck.
Speaking of broken necks, Kurt wasn't so lucky and broke his neck during the match. He continued to figh on, but unfortunately fell to Lesnar's F5. Lesnar wins to his second championship reign. 9/10
The extras are so long on this DVD it is almost worth it by themselves. There's too much to name but some are....
Goldberg's debut the very next night during Rock appreciation night.
Several superstars; like RVD and the dudley boyz looking back at their favorite moments at WM.
A special look at Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant at WM 3
Several clips of Mr. McMahon training for his match. Its impressive a guy his age is in so good condition.
This is definately worth it, I personally think its in the top five WM's of all time.
Movie Review: One of the Best WrestleMania in history.
Summary: 5 Stars
The opening video was classic, which show us what WWE wrestlers think about WrestleMania, the Grand Daddy of Them All.
1st Match: Rey Mysterio vs Matt Hardy
The Cruiserweight Title was on the line in this confrontation with Shannon Moore recieving the most credit for helping Matt to retain the Cruiserweight title. Overall, this was a great match with good spots except for that fact that it was a short match. Great opening to WrestleMania XIX.
6/10
2nd Match: Undertaker vs Big Show & A-Train
Undertaker rolled into WrestleMania with Limp Bizkit performing live in Safeco Field. The Deadman faced probably one of his toughest challenge at WrestleMania, against 500 pounds giant Big Show and his sidekick A-Train. A short match and its was kind of disappointing in reference to other Undertaker matches at WrestleMania.
5/10
3rd Match: Trish Stratus vs Jazz vs Victoria
Probably one of the best Women's title matches in history. Could have been better if it had last longer for maybe 5 minutes but there was some competitive atmosphere in this match.
5/10
4th Match: Los Guerreros vs Team Angle vs Chris Benoit & Rhyno
A great match that shows what a tag team match should be with different actions all around the ring at the same time. The finish was quite disappointing as Eddie could have saved Chavo from getting pinned.
6/10
5th Match: Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho
One of the highest rated matches in WrestleMania history but with two superstars with the biggest egos in the company together in the ring, anything can happen. Shawn showed the world why he people call him Mr. WrestleMania with high risk moves and Jericho pulling off dirty tricks and both superstars mixed some technical style in to give us a Match of the Year Winner. Disappointing spot after the match though, with Jericho destroying the emotional atmosphere radiating in the ring after the match. Could match up to WrestleMania main event status if Jericho plays clean after the match.
9/10
6th Match: Cat Fight
Disappointed with the fact that I saw male underwear instead of girls in lingerie going at it on bed. It would have been much better with the Miller Lite Cat Fight girls and the Divas going at it full force on the bed without Coachman's spot.
3/10
7th Match: Triple H vs Booker T
Would have been a great match if this match becomes an all out brawl with a totally fatigued Triple H pulling off a Pedigree just enough for him to pin Booker. Ric Flair's interference however was the X-Factor in this match. Average match overall.
5/10
8th Match: Street Fight
Could have been much better instead of only blood and leg drops. Given the amount of hatred Hogan and McMahon had for each other, this would match up to WrestleMania status with a fast pace and more intense match. Could have been better if more Street Fight weapons like trash cans or table were introduced. The pace was the problem with this match and it shows that Hogan could not wrestle a good match anymore and Vince should never step inside a ring again.
9th Match: The Rock vs Stone Cold
Classic Rock and Austin encounter. The first part of the match made me sleepy but the pace picked up at the end with both guys pulling of each other's finisher and that was the point when the crowd really got worked up. It shows how a feud should be settled at WrestleMania and if I compare this to Rock and Austin at WrestleMania XV and WrestleMania X-Seven, I would say that it doesnt have the intensity of the match at the Reliant Astrodome at WrestleMania X-Seven but it was more intense than the match at the Fleetcentre at WrestleMania XV. A great match but a predictable 3 count with the third Rock Bottom. The finish could have been much better with a sudden Rock Bottom instead of a "sure-hit" Rock Bottom. One word: Classic
9/10
10th: Kurt Angle vs Brock Lesnar
Unbelievable, totally unbelievable. This is what a main event at WrestleMania should be like. We do not need steel chairs, blood or interference to create an excellent WrestleMania main event. This match was probably one of the best matches I had ever seen in my life. Kurt Angle wrestled with an injured neck while Brock could have killed himself with that Shooting Star Press. I said it once and I said it again: Unbelievable. Great amatuer styles from two accomplished amatuer wrestlers and the brawling towards the end with fatigue setting in on both men yet we can still sense the intensity and the passion these two guys have for the global fans watching WrestleMania XIX from Safeco Field and Pay Per View live. If I can only use one word for these two men, it would have to be respect. Two guys pulled off an amazing main event to an amazing WrestleMania.
10/10
Overall:
This was a great WrestleMania event and although there are some not so good matches here and there, the last two match managed to captivate the crowd and the main event certainly proved to be an excellent finish although Hogan-McMahon nearly ruined my night at Safeco Field. A highly recommended DVD and the although the best matches comes in at the end, the opening matches are satisfactory appetizer. Great main course and a wonderful dessert.
Movie Review: Chris's Review
Summary: 5 Stars
Welcome to Chris's Review. I use a pretty simple grading system for wrestling DVD's: each match is rated out of ten stars and I give the show a letter grade at the end. Wrestlemania XIX is a classic paper view and a definite must-have for any collector. Lock this one away. The matches are outstanding. Let's take a look.
Cruiserweight Championship: Matt Hardy (c) vs. Rey Mysterio
Rating - 8/10 stars
Great opener to a fantastic show. Rey Mysterio proves to me time and time again that he is one hell of a wrestler and can easily go on to bigger and better things than the cruiserweight division. Matt Hardy isn't bad for a guy who had to lose weight to fit in. A little too much interferance by Shannon Moore and that brings the rating down a little. But not a bad match. Smart move on WWE's part to put this cruiserweight bout first. I also believe that the wrong person won and in bad taste.
The Undertaker & Nathan Jones vs. Big Show & A-Train
Rating - 7/10 stars
This became a handicapped match after Jones was jumped backstage. Not bad at all for a big guys match. A-Train is a fairly decent wrestler for a big guy, and The Big Show is just so huge and has that style that really can't be seen anywhere else. I thought 'Taker's entrance to the live Limp Bizkit song 'Rollin' was cool.
Women's Championship Triple Threat: Victoria (c) vs. Trish Stratus vs. Jazz
Rating - 7/10 stars
I'm not really a big fan of the women, but Trish is the closest thing to a decent wrestler. Victoria isn't that bad either. Jazz is a little too uh...manly. Decent match. Watch it once and then skip over it the next time you plug in the DVD unless you want to see Trish in one hot wrestling outfit.
WWE Tag Team Championship Triple Threat: Team Angle (c) vs. Los Guerreros vs. Chris Benoit & Rhino
Rating - 9/10
Incredible tag team match. I usually watch this whenever I put on the DVD. All of these men are exceptional wrestlers except for Rhino who I could care less for, but even he makes some good contribution to this match. Great match withg some awesome spots. The ending could have been better with a different team winning, in my view.
Shawn Micheals vs. Chris Jericho
Rating - 10/10
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this match. It was ridiculously awesome. Any true wrestling patriot will tell you that one. A classic match to end a classic feud. Great chain-wrestling and nice spots. Micheals and Jericho are in their prime and Jericho is such a great heel that I have forgotten what he was like when he was a face. This match was one of the reasons why I bought this DVD.
World Heavyweight Championship: Triple H (c) vs. Booker T
Rating - 7/10 stars
A pretty good match, but at the time I wasn't a big fan of Triple H because I was sick of seeing him in the title picture so much. Booker T isn't my favorite wrestler either. His style is really goofy and, in a word, stupid. The Game, to give him credit, is pretty funny when he wants to be, and is a decent wrestler. I liked the storyline leading up to it better than the match itself. Worth a watch once or twice.
Street Fight "20 years in the making": Hulk Hogan vs. Vince McMahon
Rating - 9/10 stars
I hate the s*** out of Hogan, but 'let me tell you something, brother', this match was brutal as hell and I loved watching Vince kick Hogan's monkey ass all over the ring. McMahon is hilarious in and out of the ring because he loves pissing off the fans. There is a spot with him on the ladder taunting the fans that drives them wild and made me spit out the water I was drinking laughing hysterically. Comedy aside, there was alot of blood involved and a great spot with a ladder and a table. There is also a surprise appearance by a legendary enemy of Hogan and also another McMahon towards the end.
The Rock vs. Stone Cold
Rating - 8/10 stars
The Rock/Austin rivalry was always classic and it was cool that WWE had these two go at it one final time in the twilight of their wrestling careers that the Rock calls 'act 3'. Way to be gay, Rock. Anyway, despite the fact that he has some stupid lines, the Rock can be really funny when he wants to be. After Austin kicks his ass he puts on Steve's skull jacket and makes the crowd laugh. Shades of when he put on Hurricane's cape. Good match with a surprise ending.
WWE Championship: Kurt Angle (c) vs. Brock Lesnar
Rating - 10/10 stars
Everything you could ask for in an awesome wrestling match. Chain wrestling with both men putting on a hell of a performance. Kurt never ceases to amaze me with his skills and Lesnar really proved he has what it takes to be 'the man'. Another reason why I bought the DVD. I loved the ending. This was a kickass way to end a great show.
All in all, Wrestlemania was definitely worth the purchase. This show gets an A. I highly reccomend it to all you collectors out there. Most of the matches are worth many watches. It's exactly what a paperview should be: chocked full of superb wrestling matches.