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WWF: WrestleMania XV - The Ragin' Climax

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This DVD was a fantastic entry for the WWF into the DVD market. Most wrestling videos just give the replay of the entire event with a few extra behind the scenes thrown in, but this DVD packs much more then that.

It has quick biographies and photos of all the wrestlers who participated in the event (and even a few who didn't) as well as showing the entire event in high quality footage. The ability to just chapter skip to whatever match you whish to see is incredibly conveninet. Especially when compared to fast forewarding video tapes and wondering exactly where the match actually took place on the card.

In addition to being able to watch just a single match, or the whole un-interrupted event, there is a special section on the DVD which show the build up to the main matches on the PPV. You can see interviews and footage from RAW's which actually show how the match was built up.

The DVD is headlined by an electric performance by Stone Cold and the Rock. A fantastic hard core title match with one of the first wrestling debut's of Shane McMahon. The matches flow smoothly and delivered on some high action spots as well. The performance from everyone involved was top notch as you would expect from such an important wrestling event. The only match that didn't live up to the hype was the Big Bossman Vs. Undertaker Hell In A Cell match. Perhaps a bad gimic for both wrestlers to pull off together.

If you are a wrestling fan at all, watching wrestling on DVD is 100% more satisfying than video tapes. The WWF choose this PPV as their entry into the DVD market for good reason, it's matches, for the most part are crisp and awe inspiring. A must for any true wrestling fan.

Wrestlemania 15 DVD is worth every penny. There are so many features its scary. You can listen to either the Rock or Stone Cold comentate the main event or you can get previews for the six main events and you can pick wich match you want to watch. There are even Biographys on all the wrestlers and managers that were there.

I own quite a few DVDs, and this one is not only the finest crafted, but is also the most value for the price. Not only is the picture absolutely superb, but it comes with enough features to keep you busy for hours. Beautifully done biographys of each personality to appear in the event (from The Rock to Ryan Shamrock to the late Gorilla Monsoon), previews of each main match, crisp, beautiful selection screens, Rage party video, highlight video, tech crew interviews, and more! You can also watch the main event not only in normal form, but also called by either The Rock or Steve Austin. In addition to this, 3 hours of great ring action with the most beautiful picture since the event was live on pay-per-view. I've often wondered if a medium would be available to see wrestling as it was when originally broadcast. My wish has come true. Buy this DVD.

This ppv was by far the best one that ive ever seen.It was action all the way through.Alot happened,like in the match where Kane had to face HHH Chyna seemed to turn back to DX,but in the European title match when Chyna had the referee distracted,and HHH is in the ring to help his friend X-pac,or is he.HHH delivers A pedigree to X-pac,and pulls shane over him.Then Chyna lets the referee go,Shane picks up the win over X-pac,but HHH,and Chyna have joined the corporation. There is also A tag team title match between Jeff Jarret,Owen Hart vs. d lo Brown,and Test.There is A quite actioning Hardcore title match featuring B.A.Billy Gunn vs.Harcore Holly vs.Al Snow.A four corners elimination match for the intercontinental title with Goldust vs. Val Venis vs. Road Dogg vs. Ken Shamrock.There was A match to see who would be the special guest referee for the main event for the WWF title.The match was Mandkind vs. The Big Show.Mandkind won that match,but for the first time ever Mandkind is carried out on A stretcher to A local hospital,and paul wight is arrested for striking Vince MacMahon.Vince later appoints himself the special guest ref.When Vince gets in the ring as the referee Shawn Michaels comes out,and stops him.The match lasts 30 min.The Rock gets out A somoan drop on Austin,but only gets A two count the Rock gets ticked off at the referee and delivers A rock bottom to him,but when he turns around Austin stunners him and theRock does A backflip and then Austin goes for the cover ,but there is no referee and austin finnally gets a ref. but only gets A two count then they continue.Mandkind comes to referee the match,Austin gets another stunner out,and gets A three to reclaim the WWF title,What A night!

The very first thing that struck me about this DVD is the crystal clear picture quality ~ that combined with the surround sound, it's almost like being there. The menu options are fun as well. If you're a Rock or Stone Cold fan, you will no doubt appreciate their individual commentary tracks during their main event match. And if you hadn't been watching WWF prior to this event, there is a menu where you can check out clips of the recent story lines leading up to the matches. There is also a section giving written biographies on your favourite wrestlers and quite an interesting technical aspect from the camera and production crews in "Tech Talk".

The WrestleMania event itself has pretty well been covered by previous reviewers, and we all agree that it was a great Pay-Per-View.

All in all, this DVD is a great buy for wrestling fans, particularly those with a bias towards WWF.

This is truly a must for all wwf wrestling fans. The extra features are amazing, with comentry by 'Stone Cold Steve Austin' and the 'Rock' on their classic encounter. You can also select with match you want to watch or even just view the stories behind six of the big matches at wrestlemania. If youre a wrestling fan and have not got a copy of wrestlemania 15, what are you waiting for?, trust me you won't be let down. If this is the look of wwf dvd's to come then wwf fans were in for real treat. And thats the bottom line, If you smell what i'm cooking.

Hello, Although I have not seen this DVD (thanks to wwfshopzone.com), I did attend the live event. I loved the live event and do love watching the VHS tape I made of the pay-per-view. I ordered this DVD 2 months ago (that's right TWO months ago) ... I understand that I should be getting it in the next week. Apparently, if I ordered it through Amazon.com I would have had it I don't know how many weeks ago. The reason for writing this message is to implore people NOT to use wwfshopzone.com to order merchandise they can get elsewhere (especially when it's much cheaper elsewhere i.e. Amazon.com) ... I have had nothing but problems and delays every time I order through wwfshopzone.com.

This was the first and only WrestleMania to be booked by Vince Russo, which is a good thing.
1.Triple Threat Hardcore Championship
Al Snow vs Hardcore Holly vs Billy Gunn
Not very exciting or original in this match. It seemed kind of rushed, and I don't think this should have been the opening match. The letdown of this match basically set the tone for the whole night.
2 out of 5 stars

2.WWF Tag Team Championship
Jeff Jarret&Owen Hart vs D'lo Brown&Test
This match was pretty boring, with the predictable fighting of Test and D-Lo basically telling you who would win from the start.
2 out of 5 stars

3.Brawl for All
Butterbeam vs Bart Gunn
Since this was a shoot fight, I can't really rate it because there was not script.

4.Winner gets to be Special Guest Reffere in the Main Event
Big Show vs Mankind
This match had an interesting plot behind it with the Mick Foley behing so desperate to be part of the main event. It was an ok match for the two involved.
3 out of 5 stars

5.Fatal Four Way for the IC Title
Road Dogg vs Goldust vs Ken Shamrock vs Val Venis
A good match with a predictable ending with Ryan costing Golddust the title. Probably the match of the night.
3.5 out of 5 stars

6.Triple H vs Kane
This is also one of the better matches on the card, and this was Triple H's last match as a face for almost two years. It's nice to watch Kane when he was in his prime, and the ending definately had the crowd pumped.
3.5 out of 5 stars

7.Sable vs Tori
A pretty stupid match with no real entertainment value. Sable in terms of looks was def. on her way out.
1 out of 5 stars

8.European Championship
Shane'O Mac vs X-Pac
The fact that Shane could put on a better match then over half the "superstars" on this card speaks about just how bad this PPV really was. The ending was heart breaking to all DX fans!
3.5 out of 5 stars

9.Hell in a Cell
Undertaker vs Big Bossman
The worst Hell In A Cell match ever, with no real use of the cell accept for when the Undertaker was cuffed to it. The whole "hang the bossman" was sad.
2 out of 5 stars

10.WWF Championship
The Rock vs Stone Cold
Out of all three of their Wrestlemania matches this was the worst of all. This match was original for introducing the concept of kicking out finishers which has become a regularity these days. This match had no real wrestling in it, but it wasn't hardcore enough to be considered a good no holds bared type match. So as I said with the exception of The Rock kicking out of the stunner and Austin kicking out of the Rock Bottom, nothing memorable.
3 out of 5 stars.

This was a great event for the WWF because it is wrestle mania! and it only comes once a year. They start the show off with boys 2 men singing america the beautiful.

The first match was a great opener, a triple threat hardcore match for the WWF Hardcore Championship, Bily Gunn VS. Al Snow VS. Hardcore Holly, it was a fast paced match and in the end Hardcore Holly became the new champ.8/10

The next match was a tag-team match for the WWF Tag-Team Championships, it was D'Lo Brown and Test against Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett. Jeff and Owen pinned D'Lo to retain, it was an ok match.5/10

After that was the Brawl For All, Butterbean VS. Bart Gunn. Butterbean ended up knocking out Gunn in the first round with a punch to the face.6/10

Next was The Big Show VS. Mankind, and the winner went on to the main event to be the special referee. The Big Show got himself DQ by chokeslamming Foley through two chairs. Mr.McMahon came out and started yelling at Big Show untill he got fed up and chokeslammed Vince, then Vince pressed charges against Show and made himself the ref because Mick had to go to the hospital.10/10

The next match was the four corners elimination match for the Intercontinental Championship, The Road Dogg VS. Ken Shamrock VS. Goldust VS. Val Venus. Ken Shamrock and Val Venus got counted out, which left Road Dogg and Goldust, in the end the Road Dogg retained.7/10

Next was Triple H VS. Kane, Triple H was trying to get Chyna back with DX after she left to go with Kane. Chyna betrayed Kane and cost Triple H the win, but they beat Kane up with a chair anyway.6/10

After that was the Women's Title match, Sable VS. Tori. Sable pinned Tori to retain.4/10

Next was the European Championship, the current champion Shane McMahon was defending his title against D-X's own X-Pac. Shane got the mean street possee and Test to interfere, then D-X came out and put the beat down on Shane's interference, then Triple H and Chyna backstabbed D-X and screwed X-Pac out of the title.8/10

Next was the first ever Hell in a Cell Match at Wrestle Mania, it was The Undertaker VS. The Big Bossman. It was a pretty good match, it wasn't an extreme Hell in a Cell match like everyone is used to, they stayed inside the stucture the entire time, but it was good. Undertaker pinned Bossman becoming 8-0 at Wrestle Mania. at the end The Brood came down from the ceiling and threw a nouse down to Undertaker so that he could hang the Bossman.10/10

Finally the Main Event it was Austin and The Rock's first confrentation at Wrestle Mania and it was by far the best one. Shawn Michaels told Vince that he couldn't be the ref, so they had Erl Hebner be the referee, who was later knocked out by The Rock giving him a Rock Bottom, the match was brutal They broke the Spanish announce table and they almost brought the staging down when Austin through The Rock into it, in the end Vince came out to help The Rock and then Mick Foley came out to ref, but was then taken out by a chair, and finally Austin hit the Stunner on The Rock and got the 3 count. Mr. McMahon was pissed and wanted Austin to give him the title, but Austin Stunnered him. It was an exciting match and a great end to a great night.10/10

I would recommend this title to anybody, but I'll warn you there was a glitch on the Wrestle Mnaia 15 DVD's it keeps skipping during the Women's Title Match or it will skip entirely to the European Title Match.

This wrestlemania may not be one of the best in the 20 year history of wrestlemania, but it's far from the worst. Some of the matches are paper looked like they were going to be good but ended up being fair or flat out disappointing. Here's a list of the card and my opinion on them.

- Ratings: Dud = Horrible; *= Poor; **=Fair; ***=Good; ****=Excellent; *****=Classic;

1. Hardcore Title Match: Hardcore Holly vs Al Snow vs Billy Gunn. I thought it was strange that the WWE decided to replace road dogg and billy gunn in their originally assigned matches. The match was very entertaining as it was fast paced. They used tables, chairs, hockey sticks, and soda cans. Billy Gunn hit the fameasser on snow but holly hit him with a chair and pins snow for the win
Rating ***1/2

2. Tag Team Title Match: The late Owen Hart and Jeff Jarrett vs Test and D'Lo Brown: The match was made at the last minute and you can tell by watching it that the participants were not really prepared for it. Despite poor planning, it was okay. Test got distracted by Jacqueline and Terri Runnels which left D-Lo alone with the champions and they made short work of D'lo. Rating *

3. Boxing match: Butterbean vs Bart Gunn
Doesn't really need to be rated b/c it wasn't an actual match and not really worth seeing as Bart got knocked out in the 2nd round.

4. Mankind vs Big Show
Foley was suffering some serious injuries which limited him for what he could do. However, he does take some sick bumps which kept the match from getting a really bad grade. The part where he sits on big show to deliver the maniable claw only to have show get up and fall back on him and the ending where he chokeslams Foley in between two chairs makes it a decent match. Foley wins by DQ and becomes the speical guest referee for the rock vs austin match.
Rating ** 1/4

5. Four corner elimination match for the IC title.
Goldust vs Road DOgg vs Ken Shamrock vs Val Venis
- Road Dogg seemed to be out of place here as Billy Gunn was the one who had a relationship with Shamrock's sister as well as the other three competitiors. I don't think this match really displayed all four guys skills that well. It looked more like a main event for Raw type of match. Shamrock's sister accidentally trips Goldust her current lover which distracted him long enough for Road Dogg to capitalize and win the match.
Rating ** 1/2

6. HHH vs Kane
-HHH was on the verge of making that run for the heavyweight championship and becoming the GAME. The match isn't as bad as what people make it out to be. Granted, it could have been better, but it did turn to be a decent technical wrestling match until Chyna interfered and helped HHH lay into kane with multiple chair shots. I didn't notcied this until last year, but Teddy Long was the referee for the match.

Rating ***1/4

7. Tori vs Sable
-Horrible match, the ending with Nicole Bass helping Sable even though she was pretty killing Tori throughout the match.
Rating DUD

8. X-pac vs Shane McMahon
- Not a great match but it was decent considering it was Shane's first real match and it was full of unnecessary interference. This was the match that helped HHH makes the successful run as a heel as he betrays X-Pac with a pedigree and placing shane on top of Pac for the win.
Rating ** 1/2

9. Hell In A Cell Match: Undertaker Vs The late Boss Man
- a real letdown compared to Taker first two classic cell matches with Foley and HBK. The only real hardcore moves in the match was taker hitting boss man with a chair and ramming his head into the cell a few times. Should have been a regular match. The ending was pretty cool when the brood put a noose around the neck of the boss man and lifted up the cell with him.
Rating: 1/2

10. Rock vs Austin for the world title
- this match wasn't as good as the other two bouts but it was still good. It was a brawl that took place all over the arena. The Rock tried everything to win the match with a rock bottoms, rapid chair shots toward austin's knee and some interference from the boss but Foley evened the odds and austin turned the tide and hits the stunner for the win.
Rating ***


Overall, this show is solid but has no matches that were excellent or classics. Rock vs Austin was the best matches and two other were good but everything else was average or poor. Not a must have but it was a decent show.