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Rating:  -
While Ric Flair's first release in 2003 was indeed the Ultimate Collection as it stated to be. This Definitive Collection isn't quite definitive. But the documentary sure is & the reason why this gets a 4 stars. I was also pleased that they put Ric's Farewell Address from RAW in it's entirety. So I give props to WWE for that.
The first disc only holds the documentary along with the Ric Flair tribute video & a couple of stories about Ric. Discs 2 and 3 are only matches with the third disc also having a couple of Ric Flair's promos from his NWA days & his Farewell Address on RAW (which is in it's entirety) the night after Wrestlemania. Lets get into disc one...
Lasting nearly 2 hours the documentary in my view really talks about the most important & interesting aspects throughout Ric Flair's career. You will hear from Ric himself & his family, legendary icons including Harley Race, Dusty Rhodes, Kevin Von Erich, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, former NWA owner David Crockett, Jack Brisco, JJ Dillon, Barry Windham, & others. It covers many of Flair's past from his beginnings in the AWA, Mid-Atlantic wrestling. And his near fatal plane crash Flair suffered very early in his career. Coming back & being the NWA World Champion, forming the Four Horsemen, his feuds with Dusty Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, & Sting. Having problems in WCW & coming to the WWE for a short period. More problems for Flair once going back to WCW. Returning to the WWE again & having epic matches with the likes of the Undertaker from Wrestlemania X8 & Triple H for the World Title from RAW in 2003. Forming Evolution with Triple H, Randy Orton, and Batista. And his final days in the business along with going into the Hall of Fame.
Disc 2
Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 8.18.82
Vs. Jack Brisco
This was during Flair's first run as NWA champion. Brisco was the former World champion. Not a match that was originally suppose to be here but one of those matches that Flair got himself into kind of deal. 4/5
World Class Championship Wrestling 8.24.82
2 out of 3 Falls Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Kerry Von Erich
This match was just a straight up war. Flair & Von Erich really fought the living day lights out of each other. If you're not familiar with the Von Erichs then this is a perfect match to see one in. A terrific match for the World Title. 5/5
Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 8.31.83
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Harley Race
At the time, this match was very rare because this match happened on television. And back then they rarely put World title matches on free TV. Race & Flair had far better matches together but this is a match that led to their epic Steel Cage match at Starrcade later that year. 4/5
World Wide Wrestling 12.15.85
w/ Arn Anderson & Ole Anderson Vs. Dusty Rhodes, Magnum TA, & Manny Fernandez
Little surprised that this match was on here. It seemed like this is a match that they would've put on the Four Horsemen DVD. But it is a wild & crazy six man tag bout. I would've liked to have the Steel Cage match between Flair & Ricky Morton from the Four Horsemen DVD on here rather than this. But still a good match. 4/5
Clash of the Champions 3.27.88
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Sting
This is the match that put Sting on the map. The crowd was very into this one. Sting did an outstanding job in the ring against the Nature Boy. The only bad thing to say about this match is that since this being on TBS it only had a 45 minute time limit and not a 60 minute time limit. Phenomenal match though nevertheless. 5/5
Great American Bash 7.23.89
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Terry Funk
This match is unusual because its one of the first times that Flair is the face & not the heel. I liked this match very much but I personally like their I Quit match better. Flair gets very bloody here. The end was very sudden though, I must say that. The after math added some good value to it too with the Great Muta & Sting coming out and having a big postmatch brawl with Flair & Funk. 4.5/5
Disc 3
Madison Square Garden 10.28.91
Vs. "Rowdy" Roddy Piper
I wasn't really all too fond with this match with Piper. It didn't suck but it just wasn't my cup of tea so a speak. But it is a rare match to see & a good one at that. 4/5
Spring Stampede 4.17.94
WCW Championship
Vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
While this match being a great one, it just wasn't the same as from their classics in 1989. But I do have to say either way, you will still get a great match up whenever The Nature Boy & The Dragon tie it up and this is no exception. You will still be pleased with this one. 4.75/5
Taboo Tuesday 11.1.05
Steel Cage Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Vs. Triple H
One of the greatest steel cage matches ever. This shows with Flair being north of 50 that Flair can still dish out & take a beating at the same time. In my opinion this is a classic match. A great match up right here. 5/5
Wrestlemania XXIV 3.30.08
Vs. Shawn Michaels
With this match happening 2 months before this release, it shouldn't have been on here. It is a great match but this could've been saved for another Flair classic from the 1980's. But with all do respect, a great match from two of the greatest performers of all time. 4.5/5
As I stated before this is not a Definitive Collection but I think most fans will be satisfied. It wasn't a waste of money & I'm glad I bought it. I also recommend the Ric Flair: Ultimate Collection set along with this DVD. I think the match selection could've been more thought out but overall I was pleased with the product. Very well worth it to me.
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This DVD set picks up where a previous set, The Ultimate Ric Flair Collection, released in 2003, left off, and features extensive interviews with the 16-Time World Heavyweight Champion, as well as close friends and former rivals such as Triple H, Shawn Michaels, David Crockett, Cowboy Bob Orton, Randy Orton, Batista, Edge and Harley Race. There are several bonus features, such as the farewell address on Monday Night Raw on March 31st of this year, several promos, as well as extra stories from his family. Matches include opponents Ricky Steamboat, Sting, Kerry Von Erich, Harley Race, Triple H, Michaels, Rowdy Roddy Piper, Magnum T.A. The American Dream Dusty Rhodes, Manny Fernandez and Terry Funk. Owning all three of the DVD sets on the Nature Boy produced by WWE, you have a pretty complete record of Flair's career in all three sets. I highly recommend this one, most assuredly. Get this one for your wrestling DVD collection.
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Finally the DVD documentary that Flair fans have been waiting for! Well, not quite... The documentary part leaves areas uncovered and focuses more on the successes of Flair rather than exploring many controversies surrounding his career. Case in point:
-The reason why he didn't have a real program with Hulk in 1992
-His riot matches in Puerto Rico
-His opinion on Bret Hart
-The nWo Horsemen skit
-His 'feud' with Scott Steiner
-His fallout with Bischoff
-etc, etc
All those things are NOT properly covered in the DVD. Now the matches... Part entertaining, part laughing stock puts it best! A match with Jack Brisco in front of 30 people? Yes, they got that! Hahaha On disc 2, Ric wins one match out of 6! Ric Flair is the greatest just because he was the only one who would do jobs for anybody in a period when egos were overinflated! Ever heard: 'He could have made a broomstick look good'? Impossible! A Ric Flair match is 40% stalling and 55% selling... He couldn't amount any offense if his life depended on it! And I don't see him pretending to be hit by a broomstick! Oh well, I can actually (and he'll probably get color too)! Granted he's been in a lot of 60 min broadways that happened to include 15-20 minutes of wrestling spread throughout the stalling, but this is no Bret/Michaels 60-minute type match!
On the plus side, watch the Harley Race/Flair match on Disc 2 and try not to laugh... I defy you!
So 2 stars out of 5 for historical and camp value! Whoooo!
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Anything with the Nature Boy is a must buy. This DVD set has some unseen matches and lives up to it's advertisement. Definately worth the price. You get your money's worth and more.
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If you're a fan of Ric Flair and his rich wrestling career then you must own this DVD, I know it may lack some matches as other people have said, but hey, the man had an enormous and long career, you can't get all his matches in one set, besides, and probably here's the thing, this DVD set complements the other one: Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen. I own both and I think I have the most complete collection of Ric Flair matches and bio one can have.
My suggestion is to get both because this DVD set concentrates on Ric Flair only with a little on the Four Horsemen, the matches it has are quite good and very good example of his career. I strongly recommend you get this if you're a serious wrestling fan.
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