Born into Mexico's first family of sports-entertainment, Eddie Guerrero's career choice was only natural. In the ring, Eddie was unbeatable. He was part of the most popular tag team in Mexico. Fans worldwide were captivated with his high-flying style. Soon, he moved to Japan and experienced similar success. After returning to the United States, Eddie faced a challenge he was not prepared for - addiction. Surviving a car accident that almost killed him, Eddie felt he was bulletproof, resulting in reckless behavior that put his life, career and marriage in jeopardy. Then it all fell apart. The true test of any man is how he handles adversity. In one of the most inspiring stories in the history of sports-entertainment, Eddie Guerrero not only regained his life, he surpassed his wildest dreams. This is his story.
In 1983 World Class Championship Wrestling and its franchise stars, the Von Erich brothers, were known around the world. A small Dallas based promotion running out of a shack of a venue, the Sportatorium, World Class was one of the most syndicated television programs in America, making the Von Erichs household names. Run by legendary wrestler Fritz Von Erich, a.k.a. Jack Adkinsson, World Class made his oldest sons, Kevin, David and Kerry, three of hte biggest stars in the world of wrestling. Little did anyone know that just as the Von Erichs and World Class were reaching worldwide stardom they would begin a downfall that would cast a full eclipse on their meteoric rise to fame. Directed by Brian Harrison who, as a ten year old in 1983, watched on television as wrestling's world of staged combat between good and evil took a sharp turn into a surreal and tragic reality.
Documentary film about Tony Halme, masculinity and populism. The film follows how Tony Halme created a mythical, highly masculine freestyle wrestling character, The Viking, who gained fame both in the ring and in the public eye and eventually became captivated by it. With his brash speeches, Halme fired the starting shot for the rise of the Finns Party. The voice of a forgotten section of the population, a protest against the ruling elite, were the building blocks of Halme's popularity. Halme's great popularity has served as a good example of a populist figure, admired within the deep ranks of the nation, who comes from outside the political elite and changes the direction of politics. Also, despite - or perhaps because of - his openly racist statements, he was part of changing the political climate in Finland to a more acrimonious one.
The definitive documentary about wrestling legend Dynamite Kid and his impact in the world of professtional wrestling. What resulted was a very emotional journey into a career cut short by the abuses of steroids, alcohol, drugs, and a complete disregard for his own physical limitations. Dynamite Kid started as a young Englishmen trained in the infamous Snake Pit by Ted Betely and turned an opportunity given to him by the Hart Family in Calgary into a phenomenal worldwide wrestling career. Dynamite Kid was on the front lines of changing professional wrestling from a big man carnival act into an exciting action based entertainment industry where lightweight and physically gifted performers were the focal point of the show. He dazzled an international audience with matches against Tiger Mask that are still a bench mark today.
Smackdown! Tenth Anniversary was put together with the Best of SmackDown 1999 – 2009 counts down the 100 greatest moments in the show’s history.
The History of WWE celebrates 50 years of sports entertainment by chronicling the evolution of WWE from small, regional promotion into a worldwide phenomenon. With new interviews from several key personalities past and present, get the inside story behind each era of WWE as well as all your favourite moments and Superstars.
Documentary following the life & career of 16 time world champion Ric "The Nature Boy" Flair.
It's their time, all right! Travel with Triple H and Chyna as they climb to the top of the World Wrestling Federation. Exclusive behind-the-scenes footage shows what it takes to be a Federation Superstar and the struggles of life on the road. Find out the truth and the consequences about the controversial "curtain call." Triple H and the Ninth Wonder of the World worked very hard to get where they are and they want everyone to know it. It's been a long, hard road and there is no end in sight, especially when you're at the top of the game.
Following his infamous championship as part of a marketing stunt for the film Ready to Rumble, David Arquette is widely known as the most hated man in pro-wrestling worldwide. Nearly 20 years after he "won" the initial title, through ups and downs in his career, with his family, and with his struggles with addiction, David Arquette seeks redemption by returning to the ring...for real this time.
Cactus Jack the most violent of Mick Foley's personalities invokes imagery of violence, bloodshed and sheer uninhabited brutality. He is a performer who went above and beyond the call of duty to achieve victory, leaving logic and sanity behind in order to accomplish his goals. When Cactus Jack competed, two things were guaranteed: all out Mayhem and a hospital ride for his unfortunate opponent. Whether Mick Foley was ripping apart arenas or engrossing fans with his one of a kind interviews, it was impossible to deny that there may never have been a performer who exemplified the hardcore, in your face style of Extreme Championship Wrestling. This is, for the first time anywhere, the complete story of Mick Foley's Extreme Experience.
Universally regarded as one of the greatest shoot interviews ever, Cornette leads us on another journey into 1997. RAW is going live every week. The Shawn and Bret situation is reaching its boiling point. Bad news from Pillman’s hotel. 1997 is the year that will set up the big boom period to follow, as Austin, The Rock, and Undertaker were getting set to ignite the business. And our guest for this tour is none other than the most outspoken shoot DVD guest ever, Jim Cornette. Jim was working WWE creative in ’97 so you have unprecedented access to every meeting, locker room fight, and TV taping there was. And Cornette brings his WWE agent journal along just to make sure he gets every detail right!!!
You're gonna see The Rock go through 'em all... The Undertaker with all his little rinky-dink tattoos. Then The Rock goes through Triple H like prune paste. See The Rock take on Badd A$% Billy Gunn, a nothin', a nobody, a peon to The Rock. Then onto Mankind, a guy The Rock doesn't like, but he respects, and the illustrious tag team of The Rock 'n' Sock Connection. Finally, The Big Show, that 7', 500-pound steaming, stinking pile of monkey crap to The Rock. Plus a special look at promos and interviews - making this the most electrifying video in sports-entertainment.
He helped popularize a form of wrestling called Hardcore, he raised the bar on extremes a man will go to put on a good show. He made us laugh and gasp at his exploits. Armed with his passion for the sport and his sense of humor, Mick Foley has become one of the most popular and influential men in the federation. Now, this best-selling author speaks candidly about his career, and the business he has left an indelible sock-print on.
The women of the World Wrestling Federation travel to the Bahamas for a photo shoot, and the WWF Camera crews follow. Featuring exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage of all the women of the WWF, including Trish Stratus, Chyna, Lita, Jacqueline & Tori and Debra.
Welcome to the World of anything goes. Barbed wire-wrapped baseball bats, steel cages, tacks and tables & chairs are just some of the tools these artists of brutality use to take the sport to extremes the WWE and its fans have never seen before. These WWE Superstars have become legends through their sacrifices. If we said they didn't get hurt, we'd be lying. Like it hard? Then you'll friggin' love this, man! Including Jeff & Matt Hardy, Triple H, Hardcore Holly, Undertaker and many more. If you like it HARDCORE you'll love this release!
One of the hottest women in World Wrestling Entertainment is inviting you along for the ride of your life-but we’re warning you, it’s going to be Xtreme. Lita is one of the hottest competitors in the sports-entertainment world. She had a couple of camera crews follow her and record her life as it happened. Then, she collected some choice clips from her personal collection, before she was a Superstar. The hypnotic eyes, the crimson hair, the fashion style and Xtreme attitude are all here - for you!
The WWF's biggest star continues his journey through the ring (and superstardom), to the delight of his millions of fans. Includes segments from "Austin 3:16 Uncensored" and "Cause Stone Cold Said So." Features commentary from other World Wrestling Federation Superstars and the Rattlesnake's greatest moments in and out of the squared circle
WWF Action, a collection of the most memorable matches and moments in the first half of the year 2001. Whether it is Stone Cold Steve Austin or Trish Stratus your after, this video/dvd certainly has all the best action from the first half of 2001. This instalment of the WWF, covers the events from, Stone Cold Steve Austin turning heel at Wrestlemania 17, The Vince McMahon and Trish Stratus love affair, the Spike Dudley and Molly Holly ‘Romeo and Juillette’ love affair, and also including the winner takes all stakes of the legendary Invasion pay per view event. This release will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready for ACTION! plus lots more.
A heartfelt documentary focusing on the day-to-day lives of professional wrestlers, some on the rise, some on the wane, and others fighting for their lives.
The first International Female Mud Wrestling Championships presented at the Imperial Palace Hotel, Las Vegas.