Review:
Overall Quality Of Wrestling
The Michigan/Ontario area has been the home base for many of the current top independent/TNA stars, such as Chris Sabin,
Petey Williams, Alex Shelley and Bobby Roode. In addition, this DVD features some of the best still undiscovered talent
from the region, including N8 Mattson, Conrad Kennedy III and Gutter. The four-way Main Event featuring Sabin, Williams,
Shelley and AJ Styles is a must see.
Score = 2
Commentary
As I've said before, I really like the commentary team of Dod March and Jim Hall. They know it is their job to
put over the wrestlers and the action in the ring, not themselves. Even when Dod March interviews Bret Hart backstage,
he doesn't show his face, so the focus is always on Bret-never on Dod March. Some of the WWE announce team could learn
some lessons here.
Score = 2
Camerawork
This was shot with multiple cameras and captures all the action. Even in the six-way opening match, which I'm sure
was no easy feat.
Score = 2
On-Screen Graphics
There are Transition Videos before each match letting the viewer know what the next match is and who the participants
are. There are many backstage promos throughout the DVD (which are decent - some better than others - and give the show
a "SuperCard" feel) with wrestlers' names appearing at the bottom of the screen, helping the unitiated become familiar with
the grapplers. Well done.
Score = 2
Menus
Features "Play" and "Match Index" options. "Match Index" allows you match-by-match access. The "Match Index"
background is that of a movie theater, which I still don't agree with, so, as with the previous Marquee Wrestling DVD
I reviewed, I will dock a point for that.
Score = 1
Packaging
The packaging for this DVD is very professional. The front cover, as shown, is very well done, spotlighting the
Hart Foundation Reunion and the four-way Main Event. The back has a complete match listing with some photos, and
looks very good. The spine features the BCW logo, Marquee Wrestling logo, and the "WrestleFest" logo. It looks
very good. To top it off, the DVD even arrived shrinkwrapped. Nice touch.
Score = 2
TOTAL SCORE = 11 / 12