Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone previews the 2016 season of the Cincinnati Reds.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
No Wyatts Please
Please note that this post was written before the March 28,
2016, episode of Monday Night Raw. As a result, the elements from that episode
that affected the street fight match between Brock Lesnar and Dean Ambrose were
not taken into account during the writing of this post.
Wrestlemania 32 is days away, and the match I am looking
forward to the most is the street fight between “the Beast,” Brock Lesnar, and
the Cincinnati’s “Lunatic Fringe,” Dean Ambrose. The storyline leading up this
match has been exceptional as it has had the best buildup when compared to
other bouts on the card. What started as a brief encounter in February during
the buildup to WWE Fastlane 2016 has morphed into a compelling wrestling story
that has captivated audiences everywhere. Lesnar has lived up to his “Beast”
moniker and Ambrose has become arguably the biggest face in WWE today as his “never
say die” attitude, charisma, and wrestling skill has gotten him over in a huge
way with wrestling fans.
People knew these the two had chemistry the moment Ambrose
went face to face with Lesnar back In February. It was the most electrifying
segment on Raw in 2016 up to that point, and the fans responded in a positive
way. WWE captured lightening in a bottle and proceeded to run with it as the
street fight between the most over guy on the current roster in Lesnar and the
most over face on the current roster in Ambrose could steal the show in front
of a crowd of over 100,000 people. It should be a great match. My only problem
with it is the Wyatts.
The Wyatt Family has seemingly been inserted into the Lesnar
versus Ambrose storyline with the purpose of interfering during their
Wrestlemania 32 street fight. Whenever Ambrose or Lesnar is on screen, the
Wyatts make an appearance. It was reported that WWE originally had Lesnar taking
on Bray Wyatt at Wrestlemania 32. Personally I was not a fan of that decision
as a match between the “Beast” and the “Eater of Worlds” did not and still does
not really excite me. That is why I was thrilled when it was announced that
Ambrose would take on Lesnar instead.
When WWE started to throw the Wyatts into the mix, I thought
that it was to keep Ambrose busy when Lesnar was not appearing on WWE television
for the week and as a way to book Lesnar for the Roadblock event. I have since
been proven wrong. WWE is strongly hinting at a Wyatt Family interference, and
that is something that I do not want to see.
The buildup for the match between Ambrose and Lesnar has
been really good. It focused on Ambrose wanting to prove that he can go toe to
toe with the best in the business and Lesnar wanting to extract revenge for
Ambrose knocking him out of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Number One
Contender Triple Threat Match at Fastlane 2016. Now that the Wyatts have been added
to the equation, I feel like it has taken away from what had been a great
storyline.
I hope that Lesnar and Ambrose have an epic clash that blows
the roof off AT&T Stadium without interference from the Wyatts. This has
the making of a match of the year candidate and could be a bout that is talked
about for years to come. In order for that to happen, the finish must be clean.
No swerves. No screw job finish. No Wyatts. Just the “Beast” and the “Lunatic
Fringe” squaring off at the showcase of the immortals.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
D'Artagnan Bobblehead Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes an SGA bobblehead of D'Artagnan the Xavier University Musketeer.
Wrestlemania 29 Two-Disc Blu-Ray Set Review
In this week’s post, I will take a look at the two-disc
Blu-ray edition of Wrestlemania 29. Like Wrestlemania 28, I have only viewed
this Wrestlemania on a 16:9 television, so I have no idea if the picture will
be cropped to fit a 4:3 television screen.
Let’s start with the first disc, which contains the entire
Wrestlemania 29 event as well as a few bonus features. The bonus features
consist of the Wrestlemania 29 Pre-Show Intercontinental Championship match
between Wade Barrett and the Miz and the Wrestlemania 29 Post-Show.
Disc 2 contains the entire 2013 WWE Hall of Fame induction
ceremony that featured one of the most star-studded classes in history. Legends
of the squared circle like Mick Foley, Trish Stratus, Booker T, Bob Backlund,
and Bruno Sammartino all took their rightful place in the annals of wrestling
history as hall of famers. The speeches by the inductees were really good, and
this induction ceremony is a must see for all wrestling fans. There are also a
few Blu-ray exclusive bonus features on disc 2 in addition to the hall of fame
induction ceremony. The contract signing between Brock Lesnar and Triple H from
the March 18, 2013, edition of Monday Night Raw is featured and CM Punk’s
segment saying how he wants to end the Undertaker’s undefeated streak at
Wrestlemania and the Legends Q and A session with the Rock and John Cena from
the March 25, 2013 edition of Monday Night Raw are also on this disc.
The packaging for Wrestlemania 29 is very nice and visually
appealing. The front of the case features the Wrestlemania 29 logo with the
Rock and John Cena above the logo and a multitude of wrestlers below it. The
back of the packaging lists the matches and Blu-ray exclusives and features a
cool collage if pictures from the event as well as an awesome wide shot of
MetLife Stadium, the venue for Wrestlemania 29. The inside of the packaging
features another nice collage of pictures with the focus being on the night’s
biggest bouts.
In conclusion, the Wrestlemania 29 two-disc Blu-ray edition
set is great home video version of a good Wrestlemania. This was also the last
time the Rock wrestled at a Wrestlemania, the first time Brock Lesnar wrestled
at a Wrestlemania since Wrestlemania 20, and the Wrestlemania debuts of Seth
Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Dean Ambrose. The matches were entertaining up and
down the card, and aside from two of the three biggest matches of the night
being rematches from the previous year, it was a solid event and one worth
checking out for yourself.
Up next is the Wrestlemania 30 two-disc Blu-ray edition
review!
Bobblehead Page Update
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Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Bobblehead Collection 2015
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone shows what he has added to his bobblehead collection through 2015.
Wresltemania 28 Two-Disc Blu-ray Set Review
Wrestlemania is the biggest wrestling event of all time. It
features high profile matches, celebrity involvement, and showcases World
Wrestling Entertainment’s product on a global stage. An event this big only
happens once a year, but that does not mean you only have to watch it once
every 365 days. WWE has released every Wrestlemania on some sort of home video
format whether it be on VHS, DVD, or Blu-ray. Over the course of the next few
weeks, I will review the different home video editions of Wrestlemania that I
own.
In this post, I will take a look at the two-disc Blu-ray
version of Wrestlemania 28. This is the first Wrestlemania on Blu-ray that I
have ever bought. I have only watched it on a Blu-ray player hooked up to a
16:9 television, so I do not know if it will switch to a cropped version if
viewed on a 4:3 television.
Disc 1 contains the entire Wrestlemania 28 event. It starts
with the traditional singing of “America the Beautiful” and ends with the “Once
in a Lifetime” dream match between John Cena and the Rock. There are also a few
special features on the first disc as such as the Triple Threat WWE Tag
Team Championship match that occurred before Wrestlemania 28 went live on
pay-per-view.
Disc 2 contains the entire 2012 WWE Hall of Fame induction
ceremony and it was a star-studded class. 2012 inductees included the Four
Horseman, Mike Tyson, and Edge among other wrestling personalities. The second
disc also contains bonus features such as segments from past episodes of Monday
Night Raw and some of the buildup to the “End of an Era” Hell in a Cell match
between Triple H and the Undertaker.
The packaging for Wrestlemania 28 is pretty solid. Since it
was packaged in a standard Blu-ray case, the space was limited but I think WWE
did a good job with working with what they had. The front of the case features
the wrestlers involved in the biggest matches of the night, and the back
features a list of matches and special features as well as a nice collage of
pictures from the event. The inside of the packaging showcases a cool panoramic
picture of the stadium that hosted Wrestlemania 28 with a list of the matches.
In conclusion, the Wrestlemania 28 two-disc Blu-ray edition
is a great home video version of a phenomenal Wrestlemania. I can honestly say
that this was one of the best Wrestlemanias I have ever seen. Chris Jericho and
CM Punk put on a wrestling clinic, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and the Undertaker
told an emotional and thrilling story filled with violence and brutality, and
John Cena and the Rock closed out the show in tremendous fashion. This is a
must-see Wrestlemania for every wrestling fan. I highly recommend you pick up
this Wrestlemania on either Blu-ray or DVD. It was one of the best wrestling
events produced by WWE during the “PG Era.”
Up next is the Wrestlemania 29 two-disc Blu-ray set review!
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Rick Pitino Bobblehead Unboxing
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone unboxes a Louisville Cardinals Rick Pitino bobblehead.
Wrestlemania 27 3-Disc DVD Set Review
Wrestlemania is the biggest wrestling event of all time. It
features high profile matches, celebrity involvement, and showcases World
Wrestling Entertainment’s product on a global stage. An event this big only
happens once a year, but that does not mean you only have to watch it once
every 365 days. WWE has released every Wrestlemania on some sort of home video
format whether it be on VHS, DVD, or Blu-ray. Over the course of the next few
weeks, I will review the different home video editions of Wrestlemania that I
own.
For this post, I will be reviewing the three-disc DVD set of
Wrestlemania 27. The 2011 rendition of Wrestlemania was shot in high definition
and can be viewed in either a 16:9 aspect ratio if you have a 16:9 screen
television, or it can be viewed in a cropped 4:3 aspect ratio if you have an
old “box” screen 4:3 TV.
Disc 1 contains the first few hours of Wrestlemania 27. It
starts with the singing of “America the Beautiful” and ends with the “No Holds
Barred” match between Triple H and the Undertaker. Also included on the first
disc are two bonus features: the history of the feud between Alberto Del Rio
and Edge, and the United States Championship match turned battle royal between
Sheamus and Daniel Bryan.
Disc 2 picks up right where disc 1 left off by starting with
the continuation of the Triple H versus Undertaker bout before ending with a
highlight reel of the event. The second disc also contains a few special
features that are worth a peak such as a bonus match between Jack Swagger and
Jerry “The King” Lawler from Monday Night Raw, the Rock electrifying the city
of Chicago, and the announcement of the Wrestlemania 28 main event.
The third disc features the complete 2011 WWE Hall of Fame
induction ceremony. This class had some really good inductees such as “Hacksaw”
Jim Duggan, Sunny, the Legion of Doom, and the biggest and most deserving of a
hall of fame induction of the bunch, Shawn Michaels. He was the greatest in
ring performer of all time, and his induction is a must see for all wrestling
fans.
The packaging of this DVD set is okay. It is not anything
special as it features the wrestlers involved in most hyped matches of the
night. Compared to past Wrestlemania DVD packaging though, it seems kind of
bland and lazy. There were tons of moments that they could have used to make a
collage for the packaging. To me, that would have looked a lot better than just
two pictures.
Overall, the Wrestlemania 27 three-disc DVD set is
definitely something to watch if you are a diehard fan of professional
wrestling. While the event was not the greatest Wrestlemania, I certainly do
not think it was as bad as many people claim. Some of the matches were pretty
boring such as the eight man tag team match and the match involving Snooki, but
other matches such as Cody Rhodes versus Rey Mysterio, CM Punck versus Randy
Orton, and Edge versus Alberto Del Rio were all solid and entertaining
contests. The match of the night easily goes to the battle between Triple H and
the Undertaker as it was hard-hitting affair in which the aftermath of the fight
was one of the most memorable Wrestlemania moments of the “PG Era.” The biggest
complaint I have with the DVD set is the removal of some of the songs from the
event, especially during the entrances of Triple H and the Undertaker. Other
than that, I thought that this was a good home video version of Wrestlemania 27.
Next up is the two-disc Wrestlemania 28 Blu-ray review!
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Saturday, March 5, 2016
Pic Page Update
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Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Mr. Redlegs Bobblehead Review
Ryan of Cincy Fan Zone reviews a Twin Enterprises Mr. Redlegs bobblehead.
Wrestlemania 26 3-Disc DVD Set Review
Wrestlemania is the biggest wrestling event of all time. It
features high profile matches, celebrity involvement, and showcases World
Wrestling Entertainment’s product on a global stage. An event this big only
happens once a year, but that does not mean you only have to watch it once
every 365 days. WWE has released every Wrestlemania on some sort of home video
format whether it be on VHS, DVD, or Blu-ray. Over the course of the next few
weeks, I will review the different home video editions of Wrestlemania that I
own.
For this post, I will be reviewing the three-disc set of
Wrestlemania 26. The 2010 rendition of Wrestlemania was shot in high definition
and can be viewed in either a 16:9 aspect ratio if you have a 16:9 screen
television, or it can be viewed in a cropped 4:3 aspect ratio if you have an
old “box” screen 4:3 TV.
The first disc of this set contains the first few hours of
the Wrestlemania 26 pay-per-view. As you probably guessed, it starts with the
traditional singing of “America the Beautiful” and ends with the five on five
divas tag team match.
Disc 2 has the rest of the event on it as it features the
last two matches on the Wrestlemania 26 card. Also on the second disc area a
lot of great bonus features that really make this three-disc DVD set one of the
better Wrestlemania DVD sets that WWE has ever released. The bonus features
include the 26-Man Battle Royal that happened right before Wrestlemania 26 went
live and a variety of matches that feature wrestlers from the 2010 class of WWE
Hall of Fame inductees.
The third disc of the three-disc set contains the entire
2010 WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony. While this class was not as
star-studded as the 2009 version, it was still a really good group of wrestlers
and entertainment personalities and included Wendi Richter, Stu Hart, and the
“Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase among others. My favorite induction from this
class is of Bob Uecker, and if you are a fan of baseball, wrestling, or both,
definitely check out this disc to watch Mr. Baseball’s induction.
The packaging of this Wrestlemania is not as cool as the
Wrestlemania 25 packaging, but it still looks good and is very appealing. The
front features all the participants from the four biggest matches on the
Wrestlemania 26 card with the inside featuring pictures from the various
matches that happened during the event.
In conclusion, the Wrestlemania 26 three-disc DVD set is one
of the best home video versions of the showcase of the immortals that WWE has
ever released. The actual event was very entertaining and featured good matches
such as both world title bouts, the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, and Rey
Mysterio taking on CM Punk. The match that stole the show, however, was the
rematch between Shawn Michaels and the Undertaker in which they put on a
performance that blew the roof off the arena. That match alone makes this
Wrestlemania a must-see for every wrestling fan. You can also find this event
on a two-disc DVD set, which includes the pay-per-view and an abbreviated hall
of fame induction ceremony. You can also get this event as a Blu-ray, which has
better sound and picture than the DVD version.
Stay tuned for the Wrestlemania 27 three-disc DVD set
review!