WWE: D-Generation X
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Artist: Artist Not ProvidedDVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
DVD Release Date: 2006-08-08
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: World Wrestling
DVD Reviews of WWE: D-Generation X
DVD Review: Get it for the matches
Summary: 3 Stars
Unlike some of the other reviewers, I haven't seen the VCR version of this DVD. But I'd like to, after hearing that the documentary is much better then the one on here.
I am a huge DX fan - both of the reformation and of the original. I have both this DVD and the New & Improved DX, and I enjoy them both.
This is a re-release of the original DX tape released in 1998. All the WWF mentions and logos are blurred out. This annoys people, but I just ignore it. They don't mention the word 'WWF' that often, and I can oversee the blurring.
The documentary portion of this DVD is a bit bizarre in my opinion. It runs just under an hour and is from the time after Shawn Michaels was out with his back injury. The premise of the DVD follows Triple H wanting to make a documentary on DX and forcing Michael Cole to help him. The bits where Triple H and Chyna rough up Cole and threaten him are pretty funny. I liked the bit when the phone rung and it was Shawn, and Triple H hung up on him, it was just funny.
The documentary follows the formation of DX, and has individual sections on Triple H, Shawn and Chyna. Michael Cole narrates the documentary and there's lots of classic DX moments. The skit where Triple H & Shawn have to talk about what things they're not allowed to say on TV is ruined by bleeping however, but the segments where DX invade WCW and the CNN headquarters are amusing - there's even some footage that wasn't shown on TV.
The documentary is subpar though and could have gone a lot deeper in showing us about DX and their antics. I did like it for what it was, though.
The matches, however are what makes this DVD worth buying. Six of the matches are from Raw and are probably unavailable anywhere else. The other two are from the Royal Rumble 98 and No Way Out 98. Here's my rundown of the matches:
Shawn Michaels vs Mankind
This match is from Raw, and is similar to other HBK/Foley matches. It's still quite good though, and features an appearance from Rick Rude as Shawn's insurance policy. This match, to me, also hints at the formation of DX as Triple H & Chyna are also at ringside.
Shawn Michaels & Triple H vs The Undertaker & Mankind
This was the first time ever that HBK & HHH teamed up. Both teams were teasing that they couldn't trust each other, and Undertaker wanted Shawn in the ring, but Shawn kept avoiding him. The match ended in a DQ though, and Taker got beaten up afterwards.
Triple H vs Bret Hart
This match was just average on the wrestling side, but ringside antics were amusing as Shawn came down to ringside and decided to mock Bret Hart and Canada by shoving the Canadian flag up his nose - it was seriously funny. There was also an appearance from Owen Hart, the British Bulldog and Jim Neidhart.
European Title Match: Shawn Michaels vs Triple H
This wasn't really a match, more of a segment, but I found it very funny. This is Shawn & Hunter at their funniest. They were forced by Sgt Slaughter to participate in a match against each other for Shawn's European title, but they made a mockery out of it and didn't even wrestle. I loved it when Shawn just falls on the floor and Hunter runs the ropes for a full minute, then just pins him. The aftermath is hilarious when Shawn pretends to cry and Chyna has to comfort him. And I laughed out loud when Hunter said "This is the best moment of my life, apart from my kid being born.. well I don't have one" xD A very funny segment that you should check out.
Shawn Michaels vs Owen Hart
I liked this match because I didn't get to see many Owen Hart matches, as he passed away before I started watching wrestling. He impressed me and this was a good match. It ends in a DX beatdown on Owen.
WWF Championship Casket Match: Shawn Michaels vs The Undertaker
This match is pretty good, but it's edited! They edited out the ending, which makes no sense at all to me. Why would you include a match and then take out the END? But up till then, I liked this match greatly. It's from the 98 Royal Rumble, and features some fantastic moments. I especially liked the bits when either Shawn or Taker would get shoved into the casket and we'd see a camera view from inside. The match descended into chaos when about five people came in and began beating up Taker, which brought out Kane to help him. The match ends after Kane clears the ring, not showing us the ending.
Non-sanctioned tag team match: Triple H, Road Dogg, Billy Gunn & Savio Vega vs Stone Cold Steve Austin, Cactus Jack, Chainsaw Charlie & Owen Hart
This is easily my favourite match here. Why? Because it's absolutely chaotic! For the first ten minutes of the match, it's pandenomium where everybody just beats each other up with weapons! The ref tries to get control but it's hopeless. The action mostly focuses on Stone Cold, but everybody gets a look in (this was my first time seeing Savio Vega). Finally the ref gets control, and the match settles into tag team action. Triple H's team mostly beats up on Cactus Jack & Chainsaw Charlie until Stone Cold gets the tag and goes mental on everyone, scoring the pin. Afterwards, Chyna gets in Stone Cold's face and then Stone Cold stuns her! A great hardcore match with a great aftermath.
European Title Match: Triple H vs Owen Hart
Again, not really a match. This is just Triple H coming down to ringside and yelling at Owen to put his title on the line (Owen is on commentary and has a broken ankle). Owen accepts the challenge, but his ankle stops him and Triple H puts him in a submission hold and the ref stops the match and awards the title to Triple H.
Overall, this is worth it for the matches, as some of them are rare. The non-sanctioned match is the best here and is very fun to watch. I also liked the casket match but I wish they hadn't edited out the ending! 3 stars.
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