[wrestlingfan2f612]

Don't know if anyones mentioned this but previously OOP DVD's, Sacrifice 05, Slammiversary 05, Unbreakable 05 are back in stock on ShopTNA!

[raw-monster]

Originally Posted by JoeRulz

Kurt Angle vs Desmond Wolfe:

Turning Point ****3/4 (even better after some re-watches, this is a fucking clinic!)

Final Resolution ****3/4 (better than TP match, because it was very emotional and the concept was unique. The only flaws are that cage fall could be longer, and I think that Wolfe smashed the wrong Angle's arm/hand into the cage - he worked the entire match on Angle's left arm, but in third fall - he attacked right arm)

Two amazing bouts, Top 5 in 2009, that's for sure.

I have no idea why but I have a hard time giving the first match anything more than ***3/4.

[perucho1990]

The 3 degrees of pain match ***3/4 - **** could've been better if it wasnt for the crowd being shit.

[Merc_With_A_Mouth]

I don't understand how people can be so finicky with crowds. Not an insult to you, perucho, but some people will say "oh this crowd was dead" and then some will complain when crowds chant too much. It doesn't make sense to me.

[RKing85]

There is a happy medium in the middle. A Crowd can help make a match, and a crowd can distract from a match. Got to be in the middle. The TNA audience is very hit and miss.

[Merc_With_A_Mouth]

Well I'd like some good examples because honestly, like in a match like Doug vs. Frankie at this month's PPV, I loved that match live even though the crowd was not fully into it. At least they still popped for the right moves and whatnot.

[Instant-TooNAttik]

Hey guys, it's the first time I've been on here in a while but I really need some help, even if it comes at the expense of sounding like an idiot, but hey, at least I might find the answer that I'm looking for, also apologies if this has been posted before, I've never seen it though. Okay, here we go, basically yesterday I purchased the Bound For Glory 2009 2 Disc DVD, I still think it's a great PPV and one of my personal favourites. BUT, here's where I found a problem. I Was looking for the Pre-Show match which is advertised on the back of the box, The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Lethal Consequences, where the winners advanced to card-opening Ultimate-X match. However, I can't seem to find it :/ . Seriously I've scoured every chapter on both disc 1 and disc 2 and I just cannot find it. Is this possibly because it's an "easter egg" which a lot of DVD's include for the viewer, it seems a bit strange though since it's actually advertised on the back of the box. I live in the UK and brought the DVD over here so myabe it's just the UK/Region 2 version, I don't know, but if anyone has had this problem or knows where I can go on either of the discs in order to find it, it would be really much appreciated guys, again it could be in a simple spot and I've just missed it but I've looked & looked and just cannot find it :S. I just would like to enquire if anyone else has had this problem and/or you know how I can find it?

[lewieG]

Originally Posted by superdupersonic

Best of 2009 and Fandemonium - are they in widescreen format?

I bought Best of 09 yesterday for 20 dollars, and it was in widescreen, but that is the Australian supplier's version, don't know if the other versions will be.

Some ratings and thoughts for Best of 09:

Alissa Flash vs Sarita (Impact, both women's debut): **1/2
This was a good Impact match, but KO match of the year? Not by a long shot. I can remember another Impact match, between Sarita and Hamada, which was great, and much better than this. Still, a good match.

AJ Styles vs Kurt Angle (Impact, Tables Match): ***1/4
Again, a good Impact match, but short (about 10 minutes on DVD, ad break is cut out) for these two. Making it 'Tables Are Legal' like ROH does and having pinfall/submission but with tables allowed would have been nice. The finishing spot is great though, the table splintered dangerously. Good match for TV, would have preferred their pre-BFG match instead, that match was the true 'Impact MOTY'.

Sting vs Kurt Angle (Impact, Empty Arena match): **
Tough to rate, more of an angle than a match, but it's a decent, overly long brawl around the building. Angle's bump over the guardrail onto some chairs, and then his fall from the stands are two highlights. The closing bit of the angle with the handshake/spit was intense. Grudge match of the year? No, but still and interesting segment to have on the DVD.

Kurt Angle vs Jeff Jarrett (Genesis, No DQ): ****1/2
Here we go! Now we have one of my favourite matches in TNA history, and probably my favourite JJ match ever. This is what I love about feuds, when they're done right, the crowd heat is there, and the intensity is up, they produce amazing matches like this. Their timing was great, the match was stiff and fast paced, and there are some great spots to go along with the storytelling, like a sick bell shot, a near-death experience when Jarrett does a no hands plancha, the crazy Angle Slam off the stage, and the hot finish. A fantastic match.

Amazing Red vs Suicide vs Homicide vs Daniels vs Chris Sabin vs Alex Shelley (Bound For Glory V, Ultimate X): ****
I remember seeing this match when it happened and thinking how good a way it was to start the PPV, but it was so good that it could have easily burnt the crowd out, luckily it didn't. This is one of my favourite UX matches, the action is typically nonstop, and everything is hit cleanly, and the innovation is there. Great fun, and an easy watch, apart from the scary Suicide/Daniels bump. That bump and the lead up to it was incredible drama, with the crowd riding every teased spot, and the 'please don't die' chants.

AJ Styles vs Sting (Bound For Glory V): ***3/4
I really liked this match, and I know many were dissapointed by it. I loved the leadup, it really felt important, and I liked the pure wrestling match story they worked, with respect for each other. The wrestling itself was really top notch, the best stuff Sting's done in a long time, and typical AJ. The only problem I had was the finish. Had Sting have kicked out, and then been put away by the Styles Clash, I would have given this 4 stars. That aside, this is a great match.

Kurt Angle vs Desmond Wolfe (Turning Point): ****1/2
What a great wrestling match. This is, as someone previously put it, a clinic. The crowd is great for this, counting along with Angle's germans, chanting for both, and calling for both men to tap out at various points. Both guys are great wrestlers, and they work a simple, yet awesome story of Angle's ankle lock not working, Wolfe having his offense scouted, and the arm work on Angle. The finish is perfect, Angle makes Wolfe tap out to a hold he's never used before, so therefore Wolfe hasn't seen before, making his study worthless at that point, and he taps out. The crowd said it right: this is wrestling.

AJ Styles vs Samoa Joe vs Daniels (Turning Point): ****3/4
Can't wait to rewatch this in a week or something. This is all out, balls to the wall action for almost 25 minutes, just like their Unbreakable match. I mark out for all 3, so this is a treat. Basically, I dare you to show this to any wrestling fan, and they will enjoy it, guarenteed. That's the bottom line.

OVERALL: 8/10
A really good DVD, contains 4 **** and above matches, plus some other good matches. For the length and price of a regular PPV DVD (or less for me), this is great, as long as you don't have any of these PPVs already.

[Jaysin]

I'm very happy to see Sacrifice 05, and Slammiversary 05 back in stock at shoptna. I will be purchasing both within the next week, and a couple other shows. Still have to finish watching Final Resolution 09, and start on Against All Odds 10'.

[BGLWrestlingGod]

Originally Posted by Instant-TooNAttik

Hey guys, it's the first time I've been on here in a while but I really need some help, even if it comes at the expense of sounding like an idiot, but hey, at least I might find the answer that I'm looking for, also apologies if this has been posted before, I've never seen it though. Okay, here we go, basically yesterday I purchased the Bound For Glory 2009 2 Disc DVD, I still think it's a great PPV and one of my personal favourites. BUT, here's where I found a problem. I Was looking for the Pre-Show match which is advertised on the back of the box, The Motor City Machine Guns vs. Lethal Consequences, where the winners advanced to card-opening Ultimate-X match. However, I can't seem to find it :/ . Seriously I've scoured every chapter on both disc 1 and disc 2 and I just cannot find it. Is this possibly because it's an "easter egg" which a lot of DVD's include for the viewer, it seems a bit strange though since it's actually advertised on the back of the box. I live in the UK and brought the DVD over here so myabe it's just the UK/Region 2 version, I don't know, but if anyone has had this problem or knows where I can go on either of the discs in order to find it, it would be really much appreciated guys, again it could be in a simple spot and I've just missed it but I've looked & looked and just cannot find it :S. I just would like to enquire if anyone else has had this problem and/or you know how I can find it?

It's not just you. TNA misprinted information. The match isn't on the DVD, not even as an easter egg.