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‘Women’s Wrestling’s Next Breakout Stars’ release proves every woman matters

Posted by Isabella Flammia | Oct 6, 2024 | Hollywood Headlock, Other Reviews

Premier Hits: Women’s Wrestling’s Next Breakout Stars is a must-watch for any wrestling fan...

Third Heartland Wrestling Association collection a good mix of ring vets and rookies

Posted by Amos Mina | Jul 9, 2023 | Other Reviews

In the journey of any professional wrestler, time spent in a developmental system or territory can...

Royal Rumble DVD has staying power

Posted by John Powell | Jan 22, 2017 | Documentary Reviews, Other Reviews

It is the first stop on the road to WrestleMania. From its humble beginnings in Hamilton, Ontario,...

Latest Lesnar DVD a major disappointment

Posted by Darren Wood | Nov 5, 2016 | Other Reviews

Brock Lesnar is without doubt the most dominant athlete to ever enter a WWE ring. He dominated...

The Good, the Bad, and the Shockmaster of 2016 WWE DVDs/Blu-Rays

Posted by Matthew Byer | Oct 29, 2016 | Other Reviews

POW! “You cowardly son of a $@!$@! You just shot an unarmed man.” “Well he...

New Sapolsky series starts off with a Gargano gem

Posted by MATT JOHNSON | Jul 27, 2016 | Shoot Interviews

Kayfabe Commentaries has just released a new series called “Gabe Sapolsky’s Next...

Retro Review: Smoky Mountain Wrestling’s first Bluegrass Brawl

Posted by Ryan Nation | Feb 20, 2016 | Other Reviews

With footage of Smoky Mountain Wrestling (SMW) now available on the WWE Network, what is old is...

Cornette and Sullivan Florida DVD has too much Graham

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Feb 15, 2016 | Shoot Interviews

I was looking forward to viewing the latest release in the Back to the Territories DVD series with...

Russo YouShoot an acquired taste

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Feb 13, 2016 | Shoot Interviews

The YouShoot with Vince Russo is a real melting pot. Kayfabe Commentaries has edited what was...

Magnum/Nikita still compelling all these years later

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Feb 7, 2016 | Other Reviews

There was a time where whatever the promoter put on television became gospel, and the fans just...

Raven rescuing wrestlers entertaining and educational

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Jan 30, 2016 | Other Reviews

I was excited about the new Kayfabe Commentaries Raven’s Wrestler Rescue DVD, as I’m a...

WWE gets it right with latest Sting DVD

Posted by John Powell | Dec 5, 2015 | Documentary Reviews

Steve Borden — Sting — has always been a man of mystery. Whether it is because he...

Disco Inferno’s booking ideas just too far out there

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Nov 1, 2015 | Interviews

Since I have been booking wrestling promotions on and off for 20 years, I always look forward to...

Storm and Cornette’s look at Stampede’s heyday disappointing

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Oct 10, 2015 | Shoot Interviews

I was a little worried about the release of the new Back to the Territories with Jim Cornette...

Rikishi YouShoot deserving of a stinkface

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Aug 15, 2015 | Shoot Interviews

Kayfabe Commentaries’ YouShoot concept works best when the guest is a controversial figure...

Destruction of the Shield DVD: Too soon but great history of the trio

Posted by Matthew Asher | Jul 26, 2015 | Other Reviews

Sierra! Hotel! India! Echo! Lima! Delta! When you heard that call sign, you knew everything was...

Lawler’s storied reign as wrestling’s king explored on DVD set

Posted by Mike Andrews | Jul 21, 2015 | Other Reviews

A 40-year marriage with pro wrestling that’s seen him battle monsters and champions at the...

Third volume of ECW goodies a hardcore good time

Posted by John Powell | Jun 20, 2015 | Other Reviews

When most people think of ECW, bloody, brutal, vicious matches immediately come to mind. Those who...

WCW wonder year of 1989 relived through Cornette

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Jun 6, 2015 | Shoot Interviews

The Timeline of WCW in 1989 by Kayfabe Commentaries has been on my list of things to see for a...

Warrior DVD a bitter-sweet tale

Posted by Matthew Asher | May 13, 2015 | Other Reviews

At one point in history, The Ultimate Warrior on equal footing with Hulk Hogan in terms of...

Cornette and Dillon have a blast revisiting the Mid Atlantic territory

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Apr 25, 2015 | Shoot Interviews

The DVD series Back to the Territories, hosted by Jim Cornette, is getting better each time out....

Getting sweaty and sculpted with Trish at home

Posted by Caleb Smith | Apr 18, 2015 | Other Reviews, The Sporting Connection

Stratusphere Sculpt is Trish Stratus’ third fitness DVD offering and, as always, she aims to...

The Road Is Jericho a DVD worth traveling

Posted by Jason Clevett | Mar 24, 2015 | Other Reviews

Chris Jericho has a special place in the hearts and minds of wrestling fans and journalists. He is...

Raw-Smackdown DVD a good reminder WWE can be great

Posted by Caleb Smith | Mar 20, 2015 | Other Reviews

When the WWE’s retrospective of the last year’s best televised matches, The Best of...

RVD’s memories of ECW in 1999 make for a great DVD

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Mar 15, 2015 | Shoot Interviews

As the original ECW was about to embark on the last two years of its glorious run, Rob Van Dam was...

Latest yoga DVD from Trish with Joe Carter not quite a home run

Posted by Caleb Smith | Mar 10, 2015 | Other Reviews, The Sporting Connection

Toronto Blue Jays baseball legend, and two time World Series champion, Joe Carter has met his...

A writer’s challenge — two weeks with Trish Stratus (and a yoga DVD)

Posted by Caleb Smith | Feb 26, 2015 | Other Reviews, The Sporting Connection

Trish Stratus always seems to be at the top of her game, whether that is the world of fitness...

Timeline for 2008 shines light on lesser-known Curt Hawkins

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Jan 9, 2015 | Shoot Interviews

It’s hard to think of the year 2008 as wrestling history. Yet that’s the chance we...

Triple H workout DVD has plenty of options

Posted by PEPPER PARKS | Jan 7, 2015 | Other Reviews, The Sporting Connection

As a workout fanatic, wrestler, and personal trainer, I can vouch that the new Power Series Triple...

Stephanie McMahon’s exercise DVD perfect for beginners

Posted by CHERRY BOMB | Jan 1, 2015 | Other Reviews, The Sporting Connection

As someone who is both a pro wrestler and a personal trainer, I took great interest in the new...

WWE’s True Giants DVD big fun, but not perfect

Posted by Jon Waldman | Dec 28, 2014 | Other Reviews

One of the greatest thrills for me in wrestling today is a new WWE documentary DVD. Their last few...

Cornette’s trip Back to the Territories rowdy and fun

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Dec 26, 2014 | Shoot Interviews

The shoot interview format has been around for 20 years, even if new materials and new stars will...

Randy Savage Story DVD sets a high standard

Posted by John Powell | Dec 16, 2014 | Documentary Reviews, Other Reviews

There is a moment on the Macho Man: The Randy Savage Story that exemplifies what effect the larger...

Teddy Long YouShoot not just for playas

Posted by Nolan Howell | Nov 30, 2014 | Shoot Interviews

Theodore “Teddy” Long is a jack of all trades. During his near two decade experience...

Volume 2 proves the Attitude Era wasn’t always great

Posted by Dale Plummer | Nov 13, 2014 | Other Reviews

The Attitude Era is the most romanticized era in WWE history. And leave it to WWE to cash in on...

Martel DVD great — when it sticks to the timeline

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Nov 7, 2014 | Shoot Interviews

Kayfabe Commentaries Timeline DVD series are often either a hit or a miss. The new entry about the...

John Cena: Greatest Rivalries different from the rest

Posted by Nolan Howell | Oct 14, 2014 | Other Reviews

Another John Cena DVD?! While many wrestling fans will be guffawing at another selection featuring...

New Jack should never have been asked to remember ECW of 1998 for DVD

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Oct 11, 2014 | Shoot Interviews

Kayfabe Commentaries has really one of the most interesting and creative lines of DVDs. With its...

Brothers of Destruction DVD gives small glimpse of the tag team

Posted by Nolan Howell | Oct 7, 2014 | Other Reviews

One of the longest rivalries in professional wrestling, the constant battle between...

Brodus Clay tons of fun in YouShoot

Posted by Matthew Asher | Oct 5, 2014 | Shoot Interviews

It’s a total cliché to say “never judge a book by it’s cover” but it still...

Sting’s WWE DVD full of holes

Posted by John Powell | Sep 23, 2014 | Other Reviews

Although the term is thrown around so much it has almost lost its true meaning, Steve Borden is a...

WCW DVD designed to make you go ‘Oh my God!’

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Sep 14, 2014 | Other Reviews

The WWE’s DVD and Blu-ray, OMG: The Top 50 Incidents in WCW History was released in stores August...

Heyman DVD masterful, documentary WWE’s best ever

Posted by Justin Cousineau | Aug 8, 2014 | Documentary Reviews, Other Reviews

I am a Paul Heyman guy. I was a Paul Heyman guy long before I ever realized that I was a Paul...

ECW final days shoot falls slightly short of Justin Credible

Posted by Nolan Howell | Jul 27, 2014 | Shoot Interviews

“E-C-W! E-C-W!” The chants ring out in arenas to this day. Whether it be an appearance...

Great American Bash DVD brings back so many great memories

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Jul 15, 2014 | Other Reviews

The WWE hopes to turn back time with the release of its latest DVD and Blu-ray entitled United We...

DVD focuses on Troy Martin more than Shane Douglas

Posted by Bertrand Hébert | Jul 13, 2014 | Other Reviews

I was unfamiliar with Kayfabe Commentaries’ DVD series Breaking Kayfabe. I am not completely...

WWE Factions DVD a team effort

Posted by Nolan Howell | May 27, 2014 | Other Reviews

Stables and factions are one of the most iconic parts of professional wrestling. When thinking of...

WWE’s Signature Sounds DVD music to a fan’s ear

Posted by Matthew Asher | May 1, 2014 | Music for Cauliflower Ears, Other Reviews

Whether it’s the sound of glass shattering or an ominous gong ringing, a pro...

Give Insane Clown Posse YouShoot a pass, You know what I’m sayin’?

Posted by Caleb Smith | Apr 15, 2014 | Shoot Interviews

The latest YouShoot offering from Kayfabe Commentaries features the antics of the Insane Clown...

Ultimate Warrior gets the Ultimate DVD treatment — fairness

Posted by Nolan Howell | Apr 8, 2014 | Other Reviews

In 2005, The Self-Destruction of The Ultimate Warrior was released by the WWE. The documentary...

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