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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2012 11:15:54 GMT -5
Post your feedback here if you have seen the CM Punk and then catch Review-A-Wai next week!
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Post by Andrew Sheehy on Oct 11, 2012 11:55:16 GMT -5
Great choice for a Review This Week.
CM Punk's Best In The World DVD is the best WWE DVD since the Bret Hart Best There Is, Best There Was, and Best There Ever Will Be.
The story of Punk's career on the Indy Circuit in promotions like IWA Mid-South and Ring Of Honor was done effectively.
The thing caught my eye was that he was adopted by someone named Chaz. I didn't know until now that he moved out of his parent's home at a young age.
The interviews with Colt Cabana, the lead singer of Rancid, and several WWE Wrestlers like Kofi Kingston, The Miz, Daniel Bryan, Kassius Ohno (Chris Hero), John Cena and others were compelling and worth watching.
The Straight Edge Leader's creative output makes this a must-buy for all Wrestling fans.
The Documentary is the best in Wrestling since Wrestling With Shadows which you guys must review in the near future.
Perfect DVD. 10 out of 10.
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Post by bitetheasp on Oct 11, 2012 12:23:51 GMT -5
I've seen the documentary on youtube and it sold me on this DVD. I'll try and pick it up over the weekend. As far as I'm concerned, it's a 10/10 and anything else is extra.
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Post by Tenese Sarwieh on Oct 11, 2012 13:14:54 GMT -5
Best DVD of the year. The documentary part of the set was excellent in letting the viewers get in the mind of Punk and what life experiences and the people in it that made him the person he is today. Here’s a guy who knew his worth and made the higher up’s know it through his hard work, dedication, and speaking his mind. This guy is a perfect example of not trying to be a character but just being himself. CM Punk is Phil Brooks and vice versa with no blurred lines in between. As much enjoyment I got out of the documentary part of the set the only problem I had was the matches. After all the talk of how Punk loved his Matches with Colt Cabana in IWA and his matches in ROH with Samoa Joe (still shocked to see him on WWE television in any form) I would assume that one or two matches from that time period would be on the discs since they already used some of that stock footage. Other than that I give a 1000/1000 and it is a must buy for any wrestling fan. Question for Colt, which match against Cm Punk stands out the most for you in your career? Take care guys.
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Post by Louis from Montréal on Oct 11, 2012 14:25:43 GMT -5
Question for Colt Cabana:Since we are on the topic of DVDs, any updates on Wrestling Road Diaries II? Availability/distribution? Netflix? Netflix Canada? (Context: articles.chicagotribune.com/2012-02-24/entertainment/chi-colt-cabana-jamie-kennedy-hunger-games-chicago-common-benefit-20120224_1_cm-punk-hunger-games-wrestler)Feedback for the CM Punk DVD:It has been said before but I agree that the feel of the DVD was unlike any other WWE DVD released in the past. It was great to hear from Joey Matthews; I always loved him in ECW with Christian York. I really liked hearing personal stories like Punk buying Matthews' house for him. I would have liked to have a few "shoot" interviews from some of the people who wanted to keep Punk down. I liked having Hayes and Heyman stick up for him on the DVD, but having negative interviews to balance them out would have REALLY made the DVD different. 9/10
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Post by wigsf3 on Oct 11, 2012 14:51:46 GMT -5
Spent much of my birthday driving around Vaughan Ontario trying to find this thing but couldn't. Ordered it online instead. Then entered "CM Punk" into a YouTube search and found the full documentary. Now I can't wait to see the matches included in the set.
The documentary was an interesting behind-the-scenes look at how a wrestler develops his trade and how the differing promotions handle development.
The image of a heavy CM Punk was freaky. CM Puff is more like it.
I give it a 9/10. Still feel the documentary was a bit of an ego-boost. Otherwise, very worth multiple viewings.
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Post by thrillho on Oct 11, 2012 15:04:52 GMT -5
Paul Ellett, UK
The DVD is excellent with a lot of honesty from those that matter and some great extras including match-selection. Orton's DVD was really cringe-worthy at times when it did everything to keep kayfabe (kayfab); but often this one doesn't feel like a wrestling DVD and in a good way. I'm surprised just how much attention was given to Hero and Cabana in Punk's pre-WWE career. The list of talking heads was spot on too with the likes of Joey Mercury over Brooklyn Brawler. The first half is is a great compliment to the Wrestling Road Diaries, and sums up the indie wrestling scene in the first decade of the 21st century really well.
Questions for Cabana:
What was the process like when being interviewed for the DVD? Is there anything you're told you're not allowed to say or mention beforehand by the DVD crew?
Anything that Punk wanted to do or film as part of the DVD that WWE plainly put their foot down on and said no to?
Is there anything that was cut from the final edit that fans would be interested in?
Punk's taste in music is all over this DVD but I have never quite figured about what Cabana's taste in music is like? So, whose some of your favourites?
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Post by Danny Hernandez on Oct 11, 2012 15:27:10 GMT -5
Question for Colt: The wrestling Road Diaries 2 development. Any time table for its release?
REVIEW: A side note The Story of CM Punk life is similar of the story of the Michael Oher from the Blindside
Really good production.
3 things that stood out:
1. Him buying Joey Mercury's house, never even heard that story and if it is true, that's a pretty selfless thing to do, I know I sure don't go around buying things for 6 figures for people
2. Bryan Danielson's comment about people hiding out backstage so they didn't have to work "Superstars", considering all the reports you get of unhappy talent, those not being used, and so on, I wouldn't have figured ANYONE would willingly try to not to be on tv
3. Punk's calls his infamous "pipebomb" a promo. not a shoot, a promo.
yes we knew that while all of that was most of his real feelings it always was a promo, some people seem to ignore the fact that WWE/Vince allowed him to say all of that, and while I'm not gonna go back and check, I feel like Punk always acknowledged it as a shoot before this DVD
As long as it is up there is the Documentary on youtube. Just ignore the ric flair image its to confuse the WWE
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Post by Alan Jones on Oct 11, 2012 15:29:32 GMT -5
Hey, question for Colt. I really enjoy your Art of Wrestling podcast and I was wondering is their anyone who hasn't been on the show yet who you would like to have on? And what was your favorite interview? Thanks
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Post by the1remainder on Oct 11, 2012 17:05:20 GMT -5
Colt: After the success of Ricky Gervais podcast and then being developed on HBO for tv, do you think the Art of Wrestling has the same potential
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Post by aliceradley on Oct 11, 2012 21:42:28 GMT -5
I'm curious to know if Colt's had anyone refuse to be on his podcast.
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Post by David C on Oct 11, 2012 21:42:53 GMT -5
This DVD was true to it's name: Best in the World. Loved the presentation of his story and the shots for all of the interviews truly made me feel as if I was watching something different than every other documentary DVD that WWE has put onto the market. Only real complaint I had was the segment at the comic book convention where the microphone was improperly placed, giving a more distorted sound to his comments. As a college Communications major, even I know how to properly place a mic on someone to avoid that issue. Besides that, no complaints and I can only hope we see more DVDs like this in the future, hopefully "Daniel Bryan: YES!!" won't be too far away. 9/10
Questions for Colt:
After the infamous promo in Vegas and the dark match you had a little while later, did you begin to look forward to the idea of coming into the WWE as Colt Cabana and working with Punk?
What were some of the questions on Punk that were asked that didn't make it to the DVD?
Any other stories about Punk, like the Joey Mercury one from the documentary, can you tell us?
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Post by Dr Van Nostren on Oct 11, 2012 22:03:04 GMT -5
Brett in Vancouver (love all the podcasts btw guys)
I thought the Documentary portion was great, that's all I've seen so far. I like that they didn't slant this one. Would've been nice to hear what HHH and Taker REALLY thought of this guy when he came in, or better yet, that they probably just completely ignored him. I'm not a Punk mark by any stretch, I actually do find his personality just to be a little arrogant and maybe preachy, but he's very good and I think he deserves the spot he's carved out for himself. He did it his way which is great.
I would've liked to hear more though about certain things. For one, he kinda crapped on the Miz and sounded just jealous, but it was glossed over pretty quickly and then never addressed even when Miz was being interview.
Question for Colt:
You've carved your own niche in this business, so has Punk, but does either of you resent guys who've done it other ways? I admire the fact that Miz parlayed a reality TV gig into a 10 year job, interviewer to champ, to mid carder to who know's. I admire the work John Cena puts in to have a body like that and while he isn't the greatest technician, he knew what they looked for, and brought it.
On a lighter note, how sweet would it have been if they could've written Scotty Goldman into the Straight Edge Society?
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Post by Gee Hall on Oct 11, 2012 22:14:06 GMT -5
I thought the documentary was pretty solid and have few complaints worth noting. Well, I have one. Lars Frederiksen is not the lead singer of Rancid. The fellow who embodies that moniker is Tim Armstrong, who started Rancid after his band Operation Ivy folded (the latter band was noted in the documentary). Lars joined after Rancid's first full album release, and does often take the helm of lead vocal duties. However, most in the know acknowledge Tim as the band's frontman. You've got to wonder if there is a parallel of 1 and 1A between those two singers and John Cena/CM Punk respectively.
I am curious about Colt's take on the Rancid thing. But also would like to know if he thinks his Wrestling Roadside Diaries film had any influence on how the Punk DVD was put together.
Furthermore, was there any one match and/or story that didn't make the disc Colt feels is a shame was cut.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2012 23:42:33 GMT -5
Ryan, Vancouver
This Dvd was brilliantly done. Definietly in the top 5 dvd's ever made by wwe. Only 2 minor problems. I wish there were some indy matches in the 3 disc and i feel like documentaries like these should be done when a wrestlers career is over. Punk is still in his prime and there is still so much of his career left. I dont understand why they do career retrospective dvds in the middle of a guys career. but overall a phenomenal DVD.
For Colt, will we be seeing a Wrestling Road Diaries 2
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