WCW Fall Brawl 2000

From Buffalo, New York; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Mark Madden.

WCW New Blood Rising (August 2000)

From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Mark Madden.

WCW Bash at the Beach 2000

From Daytona Beach, Florida; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Mark Madden.

WWF Monday Night RAW (March 28, 1994)

Original Airdate: March 28, 1994 (Taped March 21)

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Jim Cornette.

WWF Monday Night RAW (March 21, 1994)

Original Airdate: March 21, 1994

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Randy Savage.

WWF Monday Night RAW (March 7, 1994)

Original Airdate: March 7, 1994 (Taped February 21)

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Ted DiBiase.

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Slamfest 1995

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Slamfest 1995. This is a one-hour Coliseum Video from early 1995, featuring a bunch of matches from my favorite period: 1994 WWF. (Originally written in 2002)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Grudges, Gripes, and Grunts

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF/Coliseum Video Grudges, Gripes, and Grunts. It looks like your will is this, so be it. This tape came out in late 1993, and judging from the box, it seems like your average Coliseum tape. (This was originally written in early 2002)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: SuperTape I

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF SuperTape I. I’m doing this ONLY because I promised you NO HOLDS BARRED … the cage match … and I LIVE TO PLEASE, BABY!  (This was originally written in late 2001)

WCW Great American Bash 2000

From Baltimore, Maryland; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Mark Madden.

WCW Slamboree 2000

From Kansas City, Missouri; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Mark Madden.

WWF Monday Night RAW (February 28, 1994)

Original Airdate: February 28, 1994 (Taped January 31)

From Bushkill, Pennsylvania; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Harvey Wippleman.

WCW Spring Stampede 2000

With the promotion spiraling out of control, and ratings in a free-fall, WCW once again chopped the head (Kevin Sullivan) off, and replaced him with the two-headed monster of Eric Bischoff and Vince Russo. Their first move was to ‘reboot’ the entire promotion, in-turn vacating all the titles, and necessitating tournaments to crown new champions – which was to conclude at Spring Stampede.

From Chicago, Illinois; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Mark Madden.

WWF Monday Night RAW (February 21, 1994)

Original Airdate: February 21, 1994

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Randy Savage.

WWF Monday Night RAW (February 7, 1994)

Original Airdate: February 7, 1994 (Taped January 31)

From Bushkill, Pennsylvania; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Bastion Booger.

WCW Uncensored 2000

From Miami, Florida; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Mikey Tenay, and Mark Madden.

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Most Unusual Matches

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF’s Most Unusual Matches. This pretty much rounds out the 86-87 Coliseum tapes, until I can find more, that is (Originally written in 2001)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: The Best of the WWF, Volume X

- The HITMAN383 Rant for the Best of the WWF, Volume X. Continuing the series, here is this one. To note, I wish the WWF was still coming out with the “Best of the WWF” series. It lasted until like, 1991, I think. And then that was it. Damn shame. (Originally written in 2001)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: The Best of the WWF Volume IX

- The HITMAN383 Rant for The Best of the WWF: Volume IX. As promised we get back to the late 80s collection of Coliseum tapes. (Originally written in 2001)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Inside the Steel Cage

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Inside the Steel Cage. This is another Coliseum tape, this time from about 1987. It’s the first in a series of 1986-87 tapes upcoming: This, Most Unusual Matches, Best of the WWF IX and X. I hope it’s fun.

(This one was originally written in 2001)

WWF Monday Night RAW (January 31, 1994)

Original Airdate: January 31, 1994

From Bushkill, Pennsylvania; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and IRS.

WWF Monday Night RAW (January 24, 1994)

Original Airdate: January 24, 1994 (Taped January 10)

From Richmond, Virginia; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Jim Ross.

WWF Monday Night RAW (January 17, 1994)

Original Airdate: January 17, 1994 (Taped January 10)

From Richmond, Virginia; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Crush.

WWF Monday Night RAW (January 10, 1994)

Original Airdate: January 10, 1994

From Richmond, Virginia; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Randy Savage. Would it have killed them to do the anniversary show at the Manhattan Center?  But, hey, at least it’s live this week.

WWF Monday Night RAW (January 3, 1994)

Original Airdate: January 3, 1994 (Taped December 13, 1993)

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Johnny Polo.

WWF Monday Night RAW (December 27, 1993)

Original Airdate: December 27, 1993 (Taped December 13)

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and The Quebecers.

WCW SuperBrawl 2000

From San Francisco, California; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Mikey Tenay, and Mark Madden.

WWF Monday Night RAW (December 20, 1993)

Original Airdate: December 20, 1993 (Taped November 29). Really weird taping schedule here, as they aired a live show last week, and now pulled this one from the previous taping cycle back in November.

From White Plains, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels. What I’ve never understood about wrestlers doing guest commentary, is why do they come out dressed in full ring gear? I mean, do you really need wrist tape?

WWF Monday Night RAW (December 13, 1993)

Original Airdate: December 13, 1993

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Jim Cornette.

WCW Souled Out 2000

From Cincinnati, Ohio; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Mikey Tenay, and Bobby Heenan.

WWF Monday Night RAW (December 6, 1993)

Original Airdate: December 6, 1993 (Taped November 29)

From White Plains, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan.

WWF Monday Night RAW (November 29, 1993)

Original Airdate: November 29, 1993

From White Plains, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan.

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: World Tour 1991

- The HITMAN383 Rant for Coliseum Video/WWF World Tour 1991. The concept here is that they go around the world with various matches. The bad part is “international” probably means “Alfred Hayes,” and that ALREADY makes me dislike the tape a little.

- Sidenote: Family Guy is back on FOX! Rejoice! (This was originally written in the Summer of 2001, back when Family Guy returned for the first time after being cancelled. I’ve since long lost interest in the show however, and frankly, I’m surprised they’re still going)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Best of the WWF Volume VI

- The HITMAN383 Rant for Best of the WWF Volume VI. This has a Star Wars type theme, and came out in about 1985. Let’s see how it holds up to the test of time! (This one was originally written in 2001)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Best of the WWF Volume XVIII

- The HITMAN383 Rant for Best of the WWF Volume XVIII, from 1989. I hope this one’s good, since the box doesn’t really tell you much about the tape. Either way, let’s get right to it. (Another one originally written in 2001)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Wham, Bam, Bodyslam

- Next up on the Coliseum Video hit list: Wham, Bam, Bodyslam, from 1995. This looks somewhat promising, too. (This was originally written in 2001)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Smack 'Em, Whack 'Em

- Over my vacation I stopped by a little mom and pop shop and picked up a couple of good looking Coliseum tapes: WWF’s Smack ‘Em, Whack ‘Em, Best of the WWF Volume VI, Best of the WWF Volume XVIII, and Wham Bam Bodyslam. Hey, they all look okay, and were cheap, so what the hell? Let’s start with “Smack ‘Em, Whack ‘Em” which looks very promising. (This one was originally written in 2001)

WWF Monday Night RAW (November 22, 1993)

Original Airdate: November 22, 1993

Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan from a studio, as this is a special edition of RAW, made up of highlights from the WWF’s Survivor Series Showdown special that aired the day before – which itself was made up from matches at various tapings in November. Jim Ross and Gorilla Monsoon provide commentary for the matches.

WWF Monday Night RAW (November 15, 1993)

Original Airdate: November 15, 1993 (Taped November 8)

From Bushkill, Pennsylvania; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan. Randy Savage is suspended as a result of the brawl with Crush during last weeks show.

WWF Monday Night RAW (November 8, 1993)

Original Airdate: November 8, 1993

From Bushkill, Pennsylvania; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon, Randy Savage, and Bobby Heenan. Right away, Vince announces a special hotline poll to choose Pierre’s opponent for next week, with options Lex Luger, Marty Jannetty, 1-2-3 Kid, and Doink.

WWF Monday Night RAW (November 1, 1993)

Original Airdate: November 1, 1993 (Taped October 18)

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan.

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Supertape II

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF/Coliseum Video Supertape II. This came out around 1990, and has some WWF action, including a ton of stuff from a MSG house show in late 1989. (This was originally written in 2001)

HITMAN383 Rant: WrestleMania? Which to Rent?

- A special HITMAN383 Rant. I figured, since I’ve seen every WrestleMania so far, I might as well run through all of them, and score them on a five-star scale, along with brief comments. (Basically written because I didn’t have anything to rant on, as this was 2001 – pre-Youtube, pre-WWE Network)

- Those of you who follow my work for a while will note that I have one of these up at the Rant Center. I did that a long time ago, however, and I’m not that crazy about it. (I actually dug that up, too, and it will be included at the end)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Shawn Michaels' Greatest Hits

Hey guys. Continuing my trek thru ALL my tapes, is another Coliseum Video, this one being "Shawn Micheals: Best HITS from the heartbreak Kid!" Well, it's Shawn, so lets hope it's good. I mean, we can see the Survivor Series 1992 match, him and Marty Jannety, the two ladder matches. This tape should rock. (this is sarcasm... you'll see why later.) (This was originally written in 2000 – apparently a time before I learned how to spell the subjects name)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: Most Amazing Matches

- This is a tape released by Coliseum Video in 1996 called "WWF's Most Amazing Matches." (This was originally written in 2000)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Good Times Home Video: Most Unusual Matches... Ever!

Okay, we're moving right along thru these tapes. I got two done yesterday, and here's a third one at you today. This time, it's "Good Times Home Video presents: WWF's Most UNUSUAL matches.... EVER!" Well, the cover has Shawn and Bret falling off a ladder, so I have HOPE BAYBE~! Though the back of the box shows Jim Duggan and Mabel, so maybe I'm getting too excited. (This was originally written in 2000)

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- Anyway, WWF's Most Unusual matches Ever. Released in 1994.  (I remember finding this in some bargain bin at a WalMart around 1995. Still had it in my parents’ house until they moved a couple of year back, and now some hobo probably has it. Enjoy, hobo!)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: WrestleFest ’94

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF/Coliseum Video’s WrestleFest ’94. Like I mentioned in my “MORE Saturday Night’s Main Event” rant, I bought this at a little mom and pop store here in New York City. I’ve heard good things about the Harts/Steiner’s match, so lets see how it holds up, shall we? (This was originally written in 2000)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Coliseum Video: MORE Saturday Night’s Main Event

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF/Coliseum Video’s MORE Saturday Night’s Main Event. I stopped by a little mom and pop store today and picked up this and WWF’s Wrestlefest ’94. A rant on that is coming too. (This was originally written in 2000)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Smackdown (April 4, 2002)

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Smackdown, April 4, 2002. I attended this one live, so I feel like reviewing it, naturally. Also, if you have any tapes I could use to review, and want to send them over, please drop me a line. (Written within a day or two of airdate. And unlike that November 2000 episode, this one I vividly remember. In fact, this would be the last live show (outside of some Indy stuff) I would attend until Hell in a Cell in October 2013)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF Smackdown (November 2, 2000)

- Why not? Let’s do SMACKDOWN! (Well, the ‘why’ was because I attended this show. This was originally written within a day of airtime)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF WrestleMania X8

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF WrestleMania X-8, and Heat. I didn’t particularly care for this show the first time around (outside of the Hogan/Rock match), and I’m not particularly excited to watch it again, but let’s give it a go anyway. (This one was originally written on October 3, 2002 and has the distinction of being the penultimate rant I did as HITMAN383, and the second to last that I would do until almost exactly 10 years later, when I launched BUExperience in October 2012)

HITMAN383 Rant for WWF WrestleMania X-7

- The HITMAN383 Rant for WWF WrestleMania XVII. Yeah, sure, why not? It was a good one, and I might as well do something on it, right? Seriously, I LOVED this show when I saw it live, but I never can tell how I REALLY like it until I review it, piece by piece. So, here we go… (Very true. I remember absolutely loving WrestleMania XV the night it aired, but once you get some perspective, you realize what a piece of shit show it was – with multiple negative-star matches, and insane booking)

WCW Starrcade 1999

From Washington, D.C.; Your Hosts are Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, and Bobby Heenan.

WWF Monday Night RAW (October 25, 1993)

Original Airdate: October 25, 1993 (Taped October 18)

From Poughkeepsie, New York; Your Hosts are Vince McMahon and Bobby Heenan.