For a period of time WWE was known for its amazing Documentaries that include usually over an hour long documentary followed by 2 more discs of matches highlighting and backing up the documentary on which it was about. In recent years WWE has been very very lazy with its documentaries often rehashing interviews and having run times of less than an hour. I have not been a Wrestling fan for quiet some time but I was once again inserted into this grand sport after the HUGE inclusion of the Rock finally returning to the WWE to host its 27th WrestleMania event. With my excitement peaked again I decided to check out this DVD and I must say I was quiet impressed.

Firstly over 80% of the documentary was brand new footage as well as never before seen footage (I.E The build up backstage to WrestleMania 9). This documentary talked about the greatest achievements of WrestleMania while at the same time managing to be both informative and entertaining. I had always known Celebrities to play a certain role in WrestleMania but until this DVD I did not have any idea just how much or an important role figures like Tyson, Ali, Mr.T, etc etc all played in getting people interested into WrestleMania and made it the huge success it is. My first Wrestlemania was 22 and the first Big time celebrity I remember watching was Floyd "Money" Mayweather and looking back I remember just how HUGE of a deal it was that he was going to be fighting the giant Big Show and it made me remember how many people were talking about that match on TV. I never realized it but WrestleMania probably would not be here today if it was not for the celebrities who have taken part of it.
Secondly I was more than impressed at the running time of this documentary putting in close to 2 hours worth of footage, it really seemed like WWE tried with this one. My only true problem was how during the WrestleMania 20 conversation Chris Benoit was neglected. I understand the whole subject is still taboo even after all these years but no matter what Chris Benoit was the main event of WrestleMania 20 and nothing can change that.

The majority of matches where all matches I have seen before but WWE did a pretty good choice selection managing to include some recent hits (HBK VS TAKER, CENA VS HHH) as well as the matches we have seen on 50 other dvds (Hogan/Andre for one).

This DVD definitely deserves some praise because I can really sense WWE tried hard with this one. You can tell this is not some half as* Documentary that WWE studios threw together in 20 minutes.
This is something any WrestleMania fan should atleast rent.

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J. Radke

It might be 'True' but it's hardly 'whole'

Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 3 de abril de 2011

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I doubt one documentary could ever present the whole truth and nothing but the truth (as R-Truth might say). This latest version is just that--simply, the most updated.

If a fan wants a more complete look at what it took to bring each event to the WWE Universe, as well as some real interesting trivia and insight into the match booking, I would first direct that person to finding a copy of the 5-star, coffee table sized book, WrestleMania: The Official Insider's Story . Next, try and locate a used copy of WWE WrestleMania 2000 . The second disc of the 2-disc DVD set contained a real nice look at some of each 'Mania's key match(es) through 'Mania XV--complete with various commentary by superstars and other personalities. In fact a few of the commentaries on the blu-ray are directly from that WrestleMania overview.

Finally, highly acclaimed books by various WWE superstars like Mick Foley, Bret Hart, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Edge, Steve Austin, et al. provide loads of details about backstage happenings and context for matches they were in (and others' as well). Of course, it is from their point of view and some superstars will always carry legit grudges against some guys for one reason or another. But most of them are pretty on the level.

The other reason I bought this documentary--specifically the blu-ray version--is to get some of the older matches in the blu-ray format. (I won't get into the match listing since other reviewers will do that, or comment on the matches themselves since all of them deserve to be on these discs.) I didn't expect anything before WrestleMania XXIV to be truly HD; the matches from older WrestleManias included on the disc definitely look lots better than any DVD version out there, but don't expect eye-popping detail. Most of the time the matches, especially from the 80s and 90s, simply appear less pixelated; the images are still quite soft and look their age.. just cleaner. The match selection is good enough that, when combined with specific superstar or themed match collections, should allow the fan to avoid buying any of the pricey WrestleMania (or other PPV) anthology sets.

If the WWE wants to do older WrestleManias right, they would release more editions like Wrestlemania III (Championship Edition) , complete with commentary from the wrestlers who headlined the 'Mania or provided the most memorable moments, and background material/video packages so the context of the otherwise obscure matches (to most fans) can be understood.

There are some nice elements, such as the behind-the-scenes look at WrestleMania IX, and I did enjoy hearing from the various superstars and crew members. But these moments are mostly scattered and brief. How this documentary can not have *any* comments/thoughts from four of WrestleMania's greatest superstars--The Undertaker, Bret Hart, Randy Savage, Roddy Piper--is egregious for a story wanting to create any form of value. In short, by itself, this is WrestleMania History 101 (or a supplemental set to the WM2000 documentary at best). Die-hard fans will need to seek out more sources for a truly in-depth experience.

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Antonio Jackson

i give it a big A+

Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 6 de enero de 2018

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BEST WRESTLEMANIA MATCHES OF THE WWE:

THE ROCK vs. HOLLYWOOD HULK HOGAN - WRESTLEMANIA X8 MARCH 17TH, 2002 [ALSO AVAILIBLE THE ROCK: THE MOST ELECTRIFYING MAN IN SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AND HULK HOGAN THE ULTIMATE ANTHOLOGY EDITION]

JOHN CENA vs. HHH FOR THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP - WRESTLEMANIA 22 APRIL 2ND, 2006 [ALSO AVAILIBLE: JOHN CENA'S GREATEST RIVALS]

THE HARDY BOYZ vs. THE DUDLEYZ vs. EDGE & CHRISTIAN TRIANGLE LADDER MATCH FOR THE WWE TAG TEAM TITLES - WRESTLEMANIA 2000 APRIL 2ND, 2000 [ALSO AVAILIBLE: EDGE A DECADE OF DECADENCE]

SHAWN MICHAELS vs. RAZOR RAMON LADDER MATCH FOR THE INTERCONTINENTAL TITLE - WRESTLEMANIA X MARCH 20TH, 1994 [ALSO AVAILIBLE: LADDER MATCH 2 CRASH AND BURN & THE HISTORY OF THE INTERCONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIP]

SHAWN MICHAELS vs. STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN FOR THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLEMANIA XIV MARCH 29TH, 1998 [ALSO AVAILIBLE: THE HISTORY OF THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP]

KURT ANGLE vs. BROCK LESNAR FOR THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP - WRESTLEMANIA XIX MARCH 30TH, 2003 [ALSO AVAILIBLE: BROCK LESNAR HERE COMES THE PAIN 2003 EDITION]

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Marco

An interesting look inside the creation if your a fan.

Revisado en Canadá el 12 de mayo de 2011

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I enjoyed the documentary. It was in-depth and covered alot of years in a concise way. Not all of the major matches were talked about, but for the most part, it was a good documentary.

The special features were okay. Alot of the matches are on other collections. If your a fan like myself, my wrestling library is big so most of the matches I had already. Kudos though for adding the first taker vs. shawn match from WM25. I would have liked to see more in-depth footage from behind the scenes as part of the special features, rather than just show the matches.

All in all, I'd give it an 8.5 out of 10.

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D. Whaley

Great Documentary for WWE Fans

Revisado en los Estados Unidos el 12 de abril de 2011

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The True Story of WrestleMania takes us behind the scenes of one of sports entertainment's biggest annual events. This is a great documentary of how this spectacle came to be, and shows many highlights of the past 26 years of WrestleMania. As far as all of WWE's Documentary releases are concerned, this is probably in my top 10 for sure. There are many interviews with people behind the scenes and concepts of this event, as well as interviews with various SuperStars discussing their perspectives on it. I was fortunate enough to attend WrestleMania 25 in Houston, TX to witness the event first hand.

My only gripe, if any, would be to spend a little more time on WrestleManias that didn't get as much highlight on this documentary as others did. Other than that it was a very well, put together Blu Ray set, with many extras such as WrestleMania matches and moments. I recommend to anyone who is a current WWE fan or who enjoys the "old school" goodness such as myself.

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