[Rah]

Originally Posted by KaijuFan

I doubt IVP has any kind of agreement with the companies on their site. Tape traders have been doing this since the dawn of the VCR, especially since NJPW (or any foreign company I know of) doesn't really have an outlet to allow international fans access to the shows, I don't see it as sketchy.

I don't have an issue with it, I'm just rather hesitant to give money to someone who is profiting from something they got and that I can get free of charge. Tape trading of the past is completely different as inability of resources meant the trader was your only source. Now, with the popularity of Puro and access to it online, I don't see why I should pay someone for a bootleg tape.

I'm not against piracy in any form, the entire anime scene in my country is solely systemic from piracy, just me being cheap realistic. If NJPW offered their shows to international audiences, they'd have my money.

[Obfuscation]

I still need to make an order or two from IVP. I know a lot, if not all of the current or even "classic" Puro is available online, but there is something about owning it on DVD that tends to lends itself into the positive pile.

If that means I can own King of Pro Wrestling on DVD, then so be it. Same wiht Super J Cup '96. Aka the same shows I've been saying I need to own for years now.

[Seabs]

Originally Posted by Rah

I've always wondered if IVP (and other sellers) weren't just throwing together discs of shows they downloader/bought and are making a quick buck illegally.

Do they own the rights to sell the shows or are they like any other DVD sheller?

Someone tapes them from TV in Japan, sends them to Lynch and then IVP tends to have the same discs on his site a few weeks later at a cheaper price. They're straight from TV recordings, no downloads unless it says iPPV rip.

[Groovemachine]

Did anyone watch the FWE PPV last night? I wanted to watch the free pre-show to catch London vs Kendrick but totally forgot about it, and it hasn't been made on-demand yet.

[sXeMope]

IVP Doesn't have any contracts with companies, but I don't think most know/care. As far as I know, he's ever only been stopped from selling Dragon Gate DVDs. Some may say what he does makes him a scumbag or whatever term you prefer, but I honestly don't mind buying from him. He's always seemed super cool with his customers, and has wrestlers buy from him.


Not sure if it's been posted, but here's the Highspots Feb. Sampler.

Extreme Rising November 17th
Hardcore Reunion Q&A Shoot RF
ECW Masscare on 34th Street
XPW Liberty or Death
IWA King of Death 2009
CZW Night of Infamy 2012
Big Japan Grocery Store Death Match
W*ING Take Off 2nd
XPW Xposed Lizzy Borden
Wrestle Erotica

Pretty generic list IMO.


Did anyone watch the PRIME iPPV last night? Read the results and don't really know enough about most of the guys to judge if it was a good show, but I'm really glad they're finally giving Krimson the ball.

[Tinkerbell]

Do IVP not sell Dragon Gate dvds? I can't seem to find any on the site :/

[sXeMope]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell

Do IVP not sell Dragon Gate dvds? I can't seem to find any on the site :/

He used to. He doesn't anymore. Apparently they threatened him with a lawsuit so he removed the stuff. Not really sure where one can buy DG now. I've been looking for months and can't find anyone. Although the Infinity shows are on OpenTheDragonGate.com

[KaijuFan]

Originally Posted by HayleySabin

I still need to make an order or two from IVP. I know a lot, if not all of the current or even "classic" Puro is available online, but there is something about owning it on DVD that tends to lends itself into the positive pile.

It's the shelf porn man. Whenever I look at my disgustingly copious library of wrestling DVDs, taking up shelves and racks, not only do I cry inside at all the money spent but I get a little hard too. And then I buy another.

[Obfuscation]

Originally Posted by KaijuFan

It's the shelf porn man. Whenever I look at my disgustingly copious library of wrestling DVDs, taking up shelves and racks, not only do I cry inside at all the money spent but I get a little hard too. And then I buy another.

I can say amen to that.

Started watching CZW Ascension tonight. Colin Delaney had a match. He looked good per usual. Wished he'd show up in a more popular indie promotion more often. I'm still a fan of the guy. Totally thought this needed to be mentioned.

[Chismo]

I'm waiting for 14 to show up, refuse to watch Ascension. Bad match-card.