Bob Morris Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I bought the new Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson DVD, which is different from the first set that was released, as it has a more in-depth documentary and Rock talking about his career. It was pretty interesting to hear Rock admit that he really felt he was in competition with the likes of Austin and HHH, to the point he really wasn't that close to them to start. Of course, we've known he's had issues in the past with HHH, but regarding Austin, he kind of saw him as a threat as well. They don't really include many comments from Austin, though HHH has a lot to say (and he is mostly praising of Rock). When they get to his stuff with John Cena, that's when you have Cena entering kayfabe mode. The way Rock is talking on the DVD toward the end of the documentary, he's implying he plans to be with the WWE for the long haul -- as if he'll do more frequent appearances alongside his movie schedule. And they talked to Warren Sapp, who was one of Rock's teammates at the University of Miami -- not just about his football days but his wrestling days. The matches featured on this DVD are all different from the ones on the first DVD release, so the two complement each other well. His debut match at Survivor Series is included and that match actually holds up pretty well. And Rock-Lesnar is included! Overall, I thought it was a well-produced DVD. I think the recent Austin DVD is stronger overall, but the new Rock DVD is enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artDDP Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Damn it, I have too many wrestling videos to catch up on as it is. Now Bob has talked me into buying another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 I've seen the DVD too and wanted to add some thoughts: - Other notable interviewees were Jericho, Punk, Cena, Rock's ex Dany Garcia (who's still a business partner of Rock's, IIRC), Vince and Pat Patterson. As I noted in another thread, everyone's comments were positive, including Punk's, which makes me wonder how much his part in being upset at the Rock at Mania is a work. Of course, Cena's part involves him being pissed at stuff Rock said from his return, hyping the Mania match. - Some of the extras that haven't been elsewhere on WWE DVDs are fun. The triple threat cage from IYH: Breakdown still holds up pretty well. Fun seeing Rock and Mankind occasionally double-teaming Shamrock before their big feud with each other and even more before their tag team happened. Rock and Flair may seem like it's put on there because it's their only meeting (and it probably was) but because it was in NC, I think the match holds up as far as continuing the Rock's move towards being a heel he became in 2003. Rock-Hogan II is not nearly as good as the first, but Rock is still fun in it. And finally, Rock's promo in Toronto the night after No Way Out may not be looked at always as his greatest ever, but I think it may be my personal favourite. If you want a more comprehensive match list of Rock's career, his previous set has that. This one, though, has a good documentary and some matches that weren't on the previous one, making it a nice complementary set to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovert Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Is that Ron Simmons speaking voice or has he had a health issues? Sadly it seemed more slurred than I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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