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• Actors: John Cena, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Big Show
• Directors: Wwe
• Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: World Wrestling
• DVD Release Date: November 24, 2009
• Run Time: 180 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002K0WBW8
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,973 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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4.0 out of 5 stars RAW vs. SmackDown (Sorry ECW), April 20, 2010

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D.P. (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WWE: Bragging Rights 2009 (DVD)

John Morrison (SmackDown) vs. The Miz (RAW) - The former World & WWE Tag Team Champions, former host of "The Dirt Sheet", and the holders of the top midcard titles (I.C. for Morrison & U.S. for Miz) finally clash here in their first singles meeting since being split up as a team back in April when Miz turned on Morrison after being drafted to RAW. No pun intended but this was "total nonstop action" as both men went back & forth here with Morrison showcasing his high flyin' style while Miz was more grounded but also very aggressive while using few heel tactics here & there. The only bad note I can say here is that the ending looked a little weak to me but a great way to start the show.

Melina, Gail Kim, Kelly Kelly (RAW) vs. Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, Natayla (SmackDown) - Normally when you get a multi-diva tag match, it's full of botches or they just stick to the wrestlers doing most of the work with the other pretty faces just getting a move in. However this one is a standout out of the past few matches on PPV because just like the first match, it continued to be fast paced action while everyone put in a good "botchless" effort from everyone. It should also be noted that there was some good foreshadowing of things to come from the SD team with Beth Phoenix dominating before McCool would make the blind tag to take over & be a glory hog with Beth returning the favor later.

World Champion Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Batista vs. C.M. Punk - No different than the previous two matches, this was another quick fast paced one (as usually these multiman type of matches are) that had it's various moments like Taker tossing Punk over the top rope with Rey sitting a sitdown splash on Punk right afterwards on the floor with Mysterio again taking advantage of a situation by hitting another splash on Taker after a superplex with C.M. Punk. The main story here though was Batista & Rey Mysterio working together as a team thoughout the match only for Rey to break up Batista's pin at one point leading to what happened after the match between Rey & Batista that started with the words "I can't believe my best friend stabbed me in the back...I'm gonna rip your head off."

D-Generation X, Big Show, Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, Cody Rhodes, Kofi Kingston (RAW) vs. Chris Jericho, Kane, Matt Hardy, Finlay, R-Truth, Hart Dynasty (SmackDown) - The final match to determine who gets the Bragging Rights trophy however this match heavily resembled what I classified as multi-diva matches earlier in that only certain people work the matches while others just come in to get a spot in before being forgotten about. This was a good match that had some moments like Finlay & Shawn facing off (I think for the first time) and literally "butting heads" while old rivals fought again at various times (Hardy with Henry & Swagger along with Kane & Big Show). I'll say that it was creative how everything that happened in the ending would set up various angles following the match but overall, this match was a bit of a disappointment for me.

Falls Count Anywhere Ironman Match: WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. John Cena - The final encounter (or so they say) between these two who have been going at it on & off for the past two years for an entire hour and there was a special stipulation in that there was a one minute rest period between each fall. This was different than their typical matches in that knowing they are going for a complete hour, both men were more cautious as shown early when Orton tapping out very quickly the moment he got caught to avoid long term damage. Cena was bleeding at one point (and they tried to stop the clock to tend to the cut) but didn't stop & continued the match until the next fall as they tended to the cut during the rest period. There were some other standout moments like the "Attitude Adjustment" being countered into the RKO, the appearence of Legacy & Kofi Kingston, Orton trying to use the stage pyro against Cena, the fight through the crowd, tables & chairs & the steel steps being used, and Cena executing one of the most aggressive versions of the "STF" that I've seen from him. I've always said that Cena is at his best when he's in these "hardcore" type of matches & Orton definately held more than his own here in this match.

In the end, this was one of those PPV's that didn't have a bad match on it with the only negative thing I can say is that with the main match behind this "brand war" concept was a disappointment. Overall, this is definately one worth checking out.

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4.0 out of 5 stars I Hope They Bring This One Back, October 27, 2009

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R.A. McKenzie (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WWE: Bragging Rights 2009 (DVD)

Even though I think the WWE is merely getting away with their silly PPV concepts so far, "Bragging Rights" is a success. The WWE hasn't done much brand-vs-brand action in quite some time, so it's nice to see them bring it back in a "Less Is More" fashion. Throw in a couple of championship main events, and we've got a good one here:

1) The Miz (United States champion - RAW) v.
John Morrison (Intercontinental champion - SmackDown)
---I'm glad WWE gave this opener a video package, because I think this was somewhat of a curiosity. After all, these two were one of the most successful tag teams in the past few years, and they never got the traditional "Tag Team Breakup Rivalry". I'm glad they waited, because Miz & Morrison have grown into their new characters, and enhanced their in-ring abilities in the waiting months. The best word to describe this curtain jerker is "FAST!" These guys just keep going, and going, and going. Move after move. Counter after counter. Near fall after near fall. One scary-looking high-risk attempt gone bad after another. I suppose you could fault Miz & Morrison for not telling a story in the ring, but frankly I'm so dizzy after watching them going full speed for 13 minutes that I don't care. This is an exciting way to start "Bragging Rights 2009", which will be par for the course tonight.
"7.5 / 10"
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2) Beth Phoenix, Natalya, & Michelle McCool (Women's champion - SmackDown)
v. Kelly Kelly, Gail Kim, & Melina (Divas champion - RAW)
---Look, as much as I think ladies' matches are underappreciated, I confess that 2009 hasn't been a good year overall for this division. But I recommend this breezy contest because like the opener, it keeps a fast pace, and just doesn't slow down. This also avoids obvious botches or weak athleticism that plagues many of the WWE's Diva matches. The SmackDown crew impressed me with their dominance, while the RAW ladies were agile enough to hang in their with their opponents. Gail Kim started things off, Kelly Kelly hung in their pretty well, and Melina was the hot-tag closer. I actually wish this tag contest went longer, but "short-n-sweet" is still sweet.
"7.0 / 10"
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3) World Heavyweight Championship
Batista v. Rey Mysterio v. CM Punk v. The Undertaker (champion)
---My feelings on this Fatal Fourway are similar to the ones I had with the recent triple threat title matches at "WrestleMania". The action is fast-paced. The wrestlers are talented. The storyline is at least interesting. The match is never boring. And...it's all too short. My reaction to this particular match might not make much sense: I guessed that this one was gonna be short since CM Punk and Taker's recent encounters have barely lasted 10 minutes, and indeed this contest was the same. However, from bell to bell, all four men didn't let the action slow down. Everyone was constantly going for the quick pinfall victories, and everyone got to show their signature moves. Plus, the aftermath is a twist that I'm eager to see play out. I'm guessing most fans didn't buy this PPV to see this match anyway. Honestly, I didn't expect much, either. But I thoroughly enjoyed it, and hope that the title picture on "SmackDown" doesn't continue to diminish.
"7.0 / 10"
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4) TEAM RAW
D-Generation X, Big Show, Jack Swagger,
Mark Henry, Cody Rhodes, & Kofi Kingston
-VS-
TEAM SMACKDOWN
Chris Jericho, Kane, Matt Hardy,
Finlay, R-Truth, & The Hart Dynasty
---I think there are two aspects to explore here:
First, is the concept. Brand competition is always a fun idea, even if it's meaningless. In no way do I believe that SmackDown is going to get a huge boost of anything from their victory, even though I believe it's a far superior show at this time. I actually didn't mind ECW being absent from this match; I've accepted that it's a training ground with a third-rate status.
Secondly, there's the 14-Man Tag Team match itself. Like most brand-vs-brand showdowns, I like this all-star mashup, but don't love it. I like seeing the unusual pairings of wrestlers, like Finlay/HBK or Kofi/Jericho. It was also nice to see a few rivalries get briefly revisited, like Matt/Swagger, or even Show/Kane. Credit must also go to the three commentators for sticking to their brand loyalties without interrupting each other. However, this contest could've been much more than it was. It was only 14 minutes for starters, when I think most of us wanted an epic confrontation. I was also disappointed to see most wrestlers fall into their usual roles. HBK got beat up a lot, while HHH got the dominant hot tag. Kane, Big Show, & Mark Henry made brief appearances, and nothing more. The Hart Dynasty didn't get to show off their in-ring excellence very much (Tyson Kidd barely got any offense in, period).
Overall, this is a good match, well worth your time & money. But there's a lot of room for improvement.
"7.0 / 10"
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5) "Anything Goes" Iron Man Match - WWE Championship
Randy Orton (WWE champion) v.
John Cena (Leaves RAW If Defeated)
---I'll skip the analysis over whether Cena would actually lose this match. I give credit to WWE and to the Pittsburgh fans for making it seem like a possibility. Anyway, something very strange happened in the weeks leading up to this. You see, I used to hate Cena/Orton matches from their Eddie Guerrero Tribute throwaway, to their thankfully-interrupted 2007 program. Their 2008 follow-ups were watchable, but nothing special. In 2009, however, Cena & Orton have proven time after time that they're worth the spotlight that they're under. I somehow knew their 4th & final PPV showdown of the year would be worthwhile. In my opinion, my faith has been justified.
For 60 minutes, John Cena & Randy Orton delivered. What's best about this match is actually the storytelling. Cena gets busted open (on accident), and actually uses it to his character for a while. It makes him even tougher, Orton even viler, and the situation even more desperate. There's also an unusual but neat moment when Orton tries to set off the stage pyro on Cena!!! Even some of the early quick pinfalls & submissions make perfect sense. The very 1st fall is when Cena traps Orton in the STF, and Orton taps almost before it's even locked.
The Iron Man Match is filled with little touches like these.
The "Anything Goes" stipulation is used about as well as it can be in WWE's PG-programming. Aside from the medics cleaning up Cena's bleeding, the match lived up to its tagline.
Where the match goes awry is in the 30-45 minute mark. Orton endlessly stomps and punches away at an exhausted Cena, and it starts to feel like Deja Vu all over again. I understand Orton's Viper character is a slow, methodical sadist. I understand that Cena is a tough underdog whose never-say-die attitude is what makes him marketable and engaging. But those 15 minutes clearly became stalling time.
Don't let that last paragraph worry you. Frankly, going 60 minutes is something most wrestlers can't even do. And most of us can't even make it in the indy professional wrestling circuit, let alone WWE. These comments are just criticisms from someone who's watched too much WWE, and who puts a premium on matches that keep the pace up. The bottom line is that John Cena and Randy Orton have had a strong rivalry in 2009, and the Iron Man Match is an excellent finale.
"7.5 / 10"
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"Bragging Rights 2009" is one of the best PPVs of the year. It's a solid 3 hours from start to finish. I hope WWE expands on this concept next year, and brings ECW along with them. But for now, I'll look at this as a taste of what "Survivor Series" is going to be, and a fun way to see RAW & SmackDown mix it up, with the two brands putting on their own solid title bouts.

Go ahead and buy this.

4.0 out of 5 stars Who will brag the loudest?, November 25, 2011

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Jonnathan Ritland "Hank Peters, Italian Grocer" (Marysville, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: WWE: Bragging Rights 2009 (DVD)

Which brand will reign supreme in the 7 on 7, Smackdown vs. Raw tag team match, will Undertaker be able to retain his title against 3 worthy competitors and who will be the Iron Man after a 60 minute Anything Goes Match for the WWE Championship between Randy Orton & John Cena?

-Champion vs. Champion Match, John Morrison (Intercontinental Champion, Smackdown) vs. The Miz (United States Champion, Raw): These two former tag team partners and things start with some good wrestling from Morrison as he works on Miz's neck then hits a flapjack and a standing shooting star press, later Miz tosses Morrison over the top face first into the ring mat below. Miz then works on John's back and neck and hit a huge clothesline in the corner, then we have a nice punch and kick exchange where Morrison gains the advantage, and gets a big kick for two with Miz getting his foot on the rope. Morrison attempts Starship Pain, Miz knocks him off his feet to the ring then covers him for the win. 7/10.

-Diva's Bragging Rights Match, Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix & Natalya (Smackdown) vs. Melina, Kelly Kelly & Gail Kim (Raw): Not a bad one here as with the exception of Kelly all the women can wrestle well. The Smackdown team works well together, as the target and isolate Kelly, Beth works her over with power moves and a chin lock. Melina gets the tag and hits some knees to the back on Beth, then a tilt a whirl facebuster, Beth ends up hitting the Glam Slam and pins Melina for the win. 5/10.

-Fatal Four Way Match for the World Heavyweight Championship, The Undertaker (Champion) vs. Batista vs. CM Punk vs. Rey Mysterio: In the previous months Taker had battled CM Punk and recently won the title at Hell In A Cell, Batista and Taker had history from '07 and Rey was out to prove his size wouldn't be his undoing, so with all that this had some good buildup. It starts off hot with Rey hitting some quick moves on Punk and Taker but the Deadman comes back hitting Old School on Batista. The pace never slows down and there's also plenty of double teaming mainly from Batista and Rey, with Punk getting his shots in and breaking up numerous pinfalls in typical heel fashion. After Batista throws Rey out of the ring Taker hits him with a Tombstone and covers him to retain the title. 8/10, would've been higher if it wasn't so short. Josh Matthews is in the ring interviewing both Rey and Batista, Rey said they both tried their best. Batista takes the mic and said in no uncertain words Rey ruined his chances at the title then he proceeds to destroy Rey in and around the ring.

-7 on 7 Bragging Rights Match, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Big Show, Mark Henry, Jack Swagger, Cody Rhodes & Kofi Kingston (Raw) vs. Chris Jericho, Kane, Matt Hardy, DH Smith, Tyson Kidd, Finlay, R-Truth: One loaded match here, too bad its not done elimination style as 14 guys in and around the ring becomes a bit clustered at times. That being said it is a good one, all the guys get a chance to get some good spots in, there's the expected face/off between tag team champions Jericho and Show. Also I liked how there were matchups we wouldn't normally see like HBK/Hardy or HBK/Finlay, there was a great spot where Triple H hit 3 spinebusters stacking 3 on top of each other. The rest of the match was good back and forth action with each brand trading the advantage. The end is total bedlam as all the superstars attack each other, then Show shocks Kofi by hitting a chokeslam and a knockout punch to Triple H, Jericho makes the cover on Kofi and Smackdown wins the match. 8/10.

-60 Minute Anything Goes Iron Man Match for the WWE Championship, John Cena (Champion) vs. Randy Orton: After feuding for months we have this final clash where if Cena lost he said he would go to Smackdown. As only the sixth Iron Man Match in WWE history, these two have a hard standard to live up to and for the most part they do since 60 minutes of wrestling is really difficult to pull off, but one thing against it is the 30 second break between falls. The match does go to the outside about 10 minutes in and this is where the action picks up as many weapons are used including but not limited to the announce table, tv monitors, the steel steps and others. The best spot was about 17 mins in when Randy reversed and AA into an RKO but both men got counted down for three. Orton was in full heel mode here and at his creepy best as he beat down Cena for a good long while. The rest is pretty good, hard hitting stuff and it ends up with Cena making Orton tap out to the STFU with only a few seconds left to retain his title. 9/10, for the effort of both men.

While not an all time classic PPV there were some good to great matches with only the divas match being the weak point.