Hidden Gem?

[IndyMadman]

I just finished watching the first disc of the WWF/E Raw Anniversary DVD and they showed in its entirety the final match in the tourny for the European Championship... sure the title was a joke... but the Owen Hart vs. Brittish Bulldog for the title was a AWESOME and MUCH overlooked match in the history of the federation. I'd suggest if you watch this DVD, which is VERY VERY good by the way... watch this match and let me know what you think. I didn't even know it was on RAW... but it had to be one of the top 5 matches of 1997.

[SenimSilla]

I had this in my hand, but decided to get the Ladder Match dvd along with my Rey Mysterio dvd.

[IndyMadman]

Ladder Match is pretty good.... The Rey DVD is just matches, no documentary, with most being found on other DVDs... I'd highly recommend the Raw Anniversary DVD... of course, after you purchase the BOLA 07 DVDs, which have thankfully gotten me through these tedious, boring days with the family.

[CheMateo]

I actually remember that match between Owen and Davey Boy. I remember reading Raw magazine and getting excited that they were going to have a new title. The magazine hyped that the impending tournament would have wrestlers from all over the world. But of course it was just the simple roster that they had at the time.

I also remember on that episode Paul E. called in and talked to Vince and hyped Barley Legal. Before Paul hung up he asked in a creepy voice to plug his ppv again. Vince didn't.

It's a forgotten match since it was on a taped Raw and that was the time when they were seriously losing ground to WCW. Too bad. One of my favorites from 1997. Although I wonder why it took them six months to book the first European title match.

[KickToKill]

RAW is next on my list! Along with Rey Mysterio. My most recent additions are the WWE Triumph of World Class dvd which is awesome and the Wrestling Society X Complete First Season...which I have yet to watch..I hope it's cool

[JAG]

what other matches are on the dvd?
i am hoping they have a decent amount of matches from the early years. the stand outs from those times would be:
flair v. mr. perfect
1-2-3 Kid v. Bret Hart
shawn michaels v. marty janettey
i also hope they have the match between shawn michaels and shelton from the gold rush tournament.

[TigerDriver98]

what other matches are on the dvd?
i am hoping they have a decent amount of matches from the early years. the stand outs from those times would be:
flair v. mr. perfect
1-2-3 Kid v. Bret Hart
shawn michaels v. marty janettey
i also hope they have the match between shawn michaels and shelton from the gold rush tournament.

It's actually a really excellent match listing:

DISC ONE

# First RAW January 11, 1993
# Mr. Perfect vs. Ric Flair Loser Leaves WWE Match January 18, 1993
# Parking Lot Brawl May 10, 1993
# Razor Ramon vs. The Kid May 17, 1993
# Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty Intercontinental Championship Match
May 17, 1993
# Gorilla Monsoon Fires Bobby Heenan December 6, 1993
# Bret Hart vs. 1-2-3 Kid WWE Championship Match July 11, 1994
# The Search for The Undertaker August 1994
# Kings Court with William Shatner January 9, 1995
# Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart November 20, 1995
# Vader attacks WWE President Gorilla Monsoon January 22, 1996
# A Touch of Goldust May 27, 1996
# Pillmans Got a Gun November 4, 1996
# Mankind vs. The Undertaker No Holds Barred December 9, 1996
# Shawn Loses His Smile February 13, 1997
# The Ninth Wonder of the World February 17, 1997
# Original ECW Invasion February 24, 1997
# Owen Hart vs. British Bulldog WWE European Championship Match-
March 3, 1997
# Bret Speaks His Mind March 17, 1997
# Flag Match United States vs. Canada July 21, 1997
# Stone Cold Stuns the Boss September 22, 1997
# Bret Screwed Bret November 17, 1997
# Sable in a Sack December 8, 1997
# Gold Meets Water December 15, 1997
# Christmas with DX December 22, 1997

DISC TWO

# Tyson and Austin!- January 19, 1998
# DX Special Report February 2, 1998
# Dumpster Diving February 2, 1998
# Formation of the New DX- X-Pac Returns March 30, 1998
# Stone Cold vs. Vince McMahon April 13, 1998
# DX Invades WCW April 27, 1998
# DX Nation July 6, 1998
# Zamboni 3:16 September 28, 1998
# The Debut of Mr. Socko October 5, 1998
# McMahons Cement Corvette October 12, 1998
# Bang 3:16 October 19, 1998
# Mankind wins the WWE Championship January 4, 1999
# Stone Cold Beer Truck March 22, 1999
# Monster Truck vs. Town Car April 19, 1999
# Mean Street Posse vs. the Stooges May 10, 1999
# The Greater Power Revealed June 7, 1999
# Y2J August 9, 1999
# Rock: This is Your Life September 27, 1999
# Bossman Sympathy November 8, 1999
# What Happens in Vegas November 29, 1999
# Jericho not the new Champion April 17, 2000
# Shane Purchases WCW March 26, 2001
# Milk-o-Mania August 20, 2001
# Triple H Returns January 7, 2002
# Past Meets Present February 18, 2002
# Worlds Unite- Bischoff Hugs Vince July 15, 2002

DISC THREE

# The Rock Concert March 24, 2003
# Kane Unmasks June 23, 2003
# Musical Chairs with Eugene July 5, 2004
# Evolution Turns on Randy Orton August 16, 2004
# Are you ready for some wrestling? November 22, 2004
# Batista Turns on Triple H February 21, 2005
# Shelton Benjamin vs. Shawn Michaels Gold Rush Tournament Match
May 2, 2005
# John Cena Drafted # 1 to RAW June 6, 2005
# Edge / Lita Wedding June 20, 2005
# Shawn Michaels turns on Hulk Hogan July 4, 2005
# Jericho is Fired August 22, 2005
# Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle - WWE Iron Man Match October 3, 2005
# A Stone Cold Homecoming October 3, 2005
# Eric Bischoff Trial December 5, 2005
# Edge / Lita Live Sex Celebration January 9, 2006
# DX Impersonates Shane and Mr. McMahon June 26, 2006
# Edge vs. Rob Van Dam vs. John Cena Triple Threat Match for the
WWE Championship - July 3, 2006
# Edge vs. Shawn Michaels Street Fight January 22, 2007
# Shawn Michaels Returns! October 8, 2007

Plus if you buy it at Wal Mart it comes with a bonus disc containing the very first RAW. I hate Wal Mart with a passion, but I'll have to pick that up.

[atox]

looks like a kick ass dvd

[ratedRpornstar]

why do you hate walmart?

[TigerDriver98]

why do you hate walmart?

I find shopping there to be an overall annoying experience. Plus the one nearest to me smells like an overpopulated country. I usually avoid it, unless something like this RAW Bonus Disc pops up.

[JAG]

that dvd sounds great! most of the stuff i want to see on there is on there. as far as Bret Speaks His Mind March 17, 1997; is that when he is in the wheelchair and when he gets out of the wheelchair Shawn Michaels superkicks him? Then the Hart Foundation comes out of the back trying to get Shawn?

[Danzig22]

that dvd sounds great! most of the stuff i want to see on there is on there. as far as Bret Speaks His Mind March 17, 1997; is that when he is in the wheelchair and when he gets out of the wheelchair Shawn Michaels superkicks him? Then the Hart Foundation comes out of the back trying to get Shawn?

I think it is when he flips out and starts talking about how all the attitude era people are bad influences.

Bret Hart: Just like the Wu-Tang Clan, he's for the kids.

[steven keen]

why do you hate walmart?

I find shopping there to be an overall annoying experience. Plus the one nearest to me smells like an overpopulated country. I usually avoid it, unless something like this RAW Bonus Disc pops up.

i agree. i also try to avoid the walmart like the plague.

but like TigerDriver98, unless there is a bonus disk, as was the case with the Hulk Hogan set, i will go to one, get that and leave

[CheMateo]

I just wanted to add another forgotten match. Owen Hart vs Steve Blackman from Dec of 99 ppv Rock Bottom. Owen really pulled out a good match with Steve. Probably Blackman's best match. With Blackman's match against Shane at SS 2000 being his second best.

I sort of liked the Owen/Blackman feud. I was always amused when Owen would put the Dragon Sleeper on Steve. Owen would always hit Steve in the stomach for extra punishment. And on one episode of Raw I think the Blue Blazer had Blackman in the Dragon Sleeper and Owen just casually turned around and kicked Steve in the testicles for good measure and I remember laughing at Blackman's entire body just going motionless.