WWE Royal Rumble 2009 Steelbook DVD Exclusive

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WWE Royal Rumble 2009 Steelbook DVD *Exclusive Packaging

Exclusive to HMV Canada & Walmart US Stores only, Originally set to be release as an exclusive to FYE stores in the US, but scrapped at the last moment.

Then for Unknown Reason HMV Canada & Walmart US carry the steelbook DVD few weeks later after it's 1st initial release in the mass market in Very Limited Rare Quantites.

Royal Rumble 2009 Steelbook DVD UPC #'s:
Canada Steelbook: 741952928638
US Steelbook: 651191947485

Scrapped FYE Exclusive DVD Advertisement

from WWE Magazine March 2009 Issue

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The Animal in Manila 2

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JackTV (the #1 WWE programming channel in the philippines) presents

"The Animal in Manila 2",

WWE & Philippines own Dave Batista Homecoming Promo Tour.

50 Lucky Winners including 10 VIP Promo Winners will able to Meet & Greet Filipino-Greek WWE Superstar "The Animal" Dave Batista up close & personal.

JackTV Animal in Manila 2 Promo

Luckily i was selected as one of the lucky 10 VIP Promo winners of the "Are you the Ultimate WWE Fan" contest to get a chance to Meet & Greet Batista last March,02,2009 here in Manila,Philippines.

JackTV TV Spot

WWE.COM Exclusive Video

"Batista goes to the Philippines"

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Throwbackchampion on WWE.COM Video Link:

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/overtheropes/2009/march15-21/9630518

Actually this is the 3rd time i've met Dave Batista already,

The 1st one (photo below) taken 3 yrs ago during a Meet & Greet Signing here in Manila,Philippines also.

The photo was old as you can see folks i was such a huge guy back then.

Autographed Items by Batista:
Autographed Royal Rumble Anthology by Batista (2005 Winner)
Autographed World Heavyweight Championship Belt by Batista
(2x autographed last 2006, Leather strap & Plate)
JackTV Gift Bag Goodies w/ Authentic WWE Items & Posters
Animal in Manila 2 Promo Winning I.D.

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WWE DVD Collection

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Here's an Updated view of my WWE DVD & Memorabilia Collection Glass Display Cabinets. (another one is still under construction for future WWE Blu-ray & DVD releases)

My Collection consist cabinet is mostly filled w/ Region 1 WWE Exclusive DVD Releases, Autographed WWE DVD's & memorabilias by WWE superstars , Autographed Lifesize Adult Replica Belts signed by John Cena & Batista and also along w/ The Immortal Hulk Hogan Lifesize Statue.

WWE DVD Collection Glass Cabinet
Display A

WWE DVD Collection Glass Cabinet
Display B

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Old Post Entries:
http://throwbackchampion.blogspot.com/2008/05/wwe-dvd-display-cabinet.html
http://throwbackchampion.blogspot.com/2008/11/hulk-hogan-lifesize-statue.html

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Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD

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Hitman Hart: Wrestling with Shadows is a documentary film which follows World Wrestling Federation superstar Bret Hart during his last year in the WWF.

The DVD Chronicles his WWF Championship victory at SummerSlam to his final match with the company at Survivor Series on November 9, 1997 w/c is well known from the wrestling business industry as the "Montreal Screwjob".

Hitman Hart: Wrestling w/ Shadows 1st Edition DVD OOP

Canadian release by Koch Vision and the National Film Board of Canada

Hitman Hart: Wrestling w/ Shadows

10th Anniversary Collector's Edition DVD Details:

Disc 1:

Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows

Bret Hart, five times' champion of the World Wrestling Federation, sits in a hotel room - one day before the most important fight of his life. What Bret doesn't know, is that he will be the target of the biggest double cross in the history of professional wrestling. This is the story of the real life battle between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon, owner of the WWF.

Disc 2:

The Life and Death of Owen Hart

Owen Hart, was killed when he fell from the rafters of a Kansas City arena while doing a dangerous stunt. He was supposed to swing down from the ceiling to the ring on a wire - but his safety harness unexpectedly opened, and Hart fell 75 feet to his death in front of thousands of horrified fans. Rather than stop the show, the WWF chose to continue it after Hart's damaged body had been removed from the ring.

Exclusive Bonus Interviews:

Bret Hart Interview:

10 years later Brett reflects back on Montreal and his life since the biggest double cross in wrestling history.

Paul Jay (Filmmaker) Interview:

Paul Jay recalls the events of 1998 and relates the wrestling world's good vs evil melodrama to 9/11 and today's real world.

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My WWE DVD Collection on WWE Magazine

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Thanks to WWE Magazine they Published my Letter regarding my exquisite WWE DVD Collection. My Letter is currently inside the pages of the Wicked New WWE Magazine March 2009 Issue: Wrestlemania 25 Special Edition w/ 3 Special Covers (John Cena, Jeff Hardy & Triple H) on newsstands everywhere!

WWE Magazine March 2009 Issue: 

Wrestlemania 25 Edition

WWE Magazine March 2009 Issue Press Release:

The roaring of the crowd is growing louder. WrestleMania 25 is just around the bend. But which Superstars will survive the journey to entertainment’s most hallowed ground? Find out in the March issue of WWE Magazine. Not only is it overflowing with in-depth ’Mania coverage, but there’s also a preview of John Cena’s new movie, 12 Rounds, a rundown of WWE"s most reprehensible backstabbers and more. Drive safely!

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WWE Batista Walk of Fame Star

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WWE's Batista Walk of Fame Star this was given to me by the Araneta Colisseum (Araneta Center) Management after Dave Batista's (Fil-Greek wrestler) WWE Homecoming Tour here in Manila, Philippines last October 2006. It's Existence is only 1 in the whole world, a definite surefire WWE Memorabilia.

Follow up post on: http://throwbackchampion.blogspot.com/2009/01/wwe-in-manila-philipines-live-tour.html

World Wrestling Entertainment's WWE Smackdown Survivor Series Tour were held in the Philippines Oct.21-22, 2006 at the Araneta Coliseum.

It was "the happening" event and people from all walks of life came in throngs. Dave "The Animal" Batista who is of Philippine descent was awarded by the Araneta Colliseum with a star ala Walk of Fame.

Dave Batista was part of the elite Starwalk Club but unfortunately w/ the Goodness graces of Araneta Center they gave me Batista's Autograph Starwalk as a complimentary gift.

Excerpt from Araneta Center's Press Release:
The StarWalk is the Philippines version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hong Kong Avenue of Stars. Plans are being finalized to set up a museum that will feature memorabilia from other performers and events that have made a special impression at the Big Dome.

Among the other prominent names included at The Araneta Coliseum's Historic StarWalk are: Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier; Pope John Paul II; Nat King Cole; The Everly Brothers; The Lettermen; Santana; Dave Clark Five; Patti Page; Neil Sedaka; WWE Fil-Greek Superstar Dave Batista; Julio Iglesias; Burt Bacharach; NBA Star's Shaquille O’Neal, Kobe Bryant, Elgin Baylor & Ervin "Magic" Johnson; Johnny Mathis; Thalia; Andy Williams; Rod Stewart, Ricky Martin and Menudo; Matt Monro; the Harlem Globetrotters; Pat Boone; Paul Anka; Bobby Fisher; Manhattan Transfer; Eric Clapton; The Platters; Follies Bergere; Mandy Moore; David Gates; Pilita Corrales; Sharon Cuneta; Martin Nievera; Gabriel "Flash" Elorde; Gary Valenciano; The Searchers; and many others.

The creation of the StarWalk manifests the unwavering reputation of the Araneta Coliseum as the pioneering stalwart in Philippine sports and entertainment. Through the years, it has evolved from a mere amusement venue into a landmark and a socio-cultural icon, Through the years, it has evolved from a mere amusement venue into a landmark and a socio-cultural icon.

Dave Bastita Signing the StarWalk Star:

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Closer look of Batista's Autograph
w/ Personalized "Home Sweet Home"

Batista WWE 2006 aka Dave Bautista

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WWE Legends of Wrestling Collection

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WWE Legends Ric Flair, Lex Luger, Jerry "The King" Lawler & Junkyard Dog are just a few of the biggest names in the history of sports entertainment, a who's who of professional wrestling immortality. In one of the most popular shows on WWE's on demand channel, panels that include WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Dusty Rhodes discuss the life and times of these legends. These shows have never been available on DVD - until now! 

Fans can now enjoy these panel discussions along with bonus matches featuring the best of the highlighted superstars.

Standard Release & Unreleased Version 

of The Boxset

Match Listings for Regular 3 Disc Set:

Legends of Wrestling: Sgt. Slaughter and Ric Flair 

- Legends of Wrestling panel discussion on Flair and Slaughter

- Slaughter vs. Mike Rotundo, Mid-Atlantic May 12 1982 

- Texas Death Match for WWF Title - Slaughter vs. Bob Backlund, Sept. 24 1983 

- Slaughter vs. Iron Sheik, April 23, 1984 

- Boot Camp Match Slaughter vs. Col. DeBeers, AWA SuperClash III Dec. 13, 1988 

- NWA Heavyweight Title Match - Flair vs. Lex Luger, Starrcade Dec. 26, 1988 

- Thunderdome Match - Flair & Sting vs. Terry Funk & The Great Muta, Halloween Havoc Oct. 28, 1989 

- Flair vs. Curt Hennig, WCW Nitro Oct. 11, 1999 

Legends of Wrestling: Jerry Lawler and Junkyard Dog 

- Legends of Wrestling panel discussion on Lawler and JYD

- Lawler & Jimmy Valiant vs. Kerry Von Erich & Michael Hayes - AWA Jan. 22, 1989 

- Lawler vs. Roddy Piper - King of the Ring June 19, 1994 

- Lawler vs. Bret Hart - In Your House May 14, 1995 

- "Kiss my Foot" match Lawler vs. Bret Hart, King of the Ring June 25, 1995 

- Lawler vs. Marty Garner, June 8, 1996 

- Lawler vs. Owen Hart, Wrestling Challenge

- JYD & Sgt. Slaughter vs. Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff, Nov. 10, 1984 

- Intercontinental title match, JYD vs. Greg Valentine, Wrestlemania March 31, 1985

- Tournament Final Match, JYD vs. Randy Savage, The Wrestling Classic Nov. 7 1985 

- JYD vs. Adrian Adonis, SNME March 1, 1986 

- JYD vs. Harley Race, SNME Jan. 3 1987 

- "Loser Must Bow" match - JYD vs. Harley Race, Wrestlemania III March 29, 1987 

Legends of Wrestling: Heatseekers 

- Legends of Wrestling panel discussion on "Heatseekers" in wrestling.

- The Freebirds vs. Ron Shaw, Rene Goulet & Charlie Fulton, Aug. 4, 1984 

- NWA World Tag Team title match, Lex Luger & Barry Windham vs. Tully Blanchard & Arn Anderson, NWA Clash of the Champions March 27 1988 

- Loser Leaves NWA match - The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton, Stan Lane & Jim Cornette) vs. 

Jack Victory, Randy Rose & Paul E. Dangerously, NWA Chi-Town Rumble Feb. 20 1989 

- NWA U.S. champ Lex Luger vs. Michael Hayes, NWA Wrestlewar '89 May 7, 1989 

- WCW US Title match - Scott Hall vs. Goldberg, WCW Nitro July 6, 1998 

- Scott Hall vs. Kevin Nash, WCW Halloween Havoc Oct. 25, 1998 

- Steel Cage match for WCW title, Vince Russo vs. Booker T, WCW Nitro, Sept. 25, 2000 

- Boxing match - Buff Bagwell vs. Roddy Piper, Bash at the Beach July 11, 1999

Match Listings for Bestbuy Exclusive Disc Sets:

Legends of Wrestling: Hulk Hogan and Bob Backlund

- Roundtable Discussion

- Hulk Hogan & the High Flyers vs. Bobby Heenan, Jesse Ventura and Ken Patera - AWA, 8/9/81

- Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant vs. Bobby Heenan, Bobby Duncum, Nick Bockwinkle and Ken Patera - AWA, 11/7/82

- Hulk Hogan vs. Harley Race - 3/12/88, SNME

- Bob Backlund vs. Spiros Arion - 3/25/78

- Bob Backlund vs. Superfly Jimmy Snuka - 6/28/1982 (Cage Match)

- Bob Backlund vs. Buddy Rose - 8/30/82

Legends of Wrestling: Andre The Giant and The Iron Sheik

- Roundtable Discussion

- Iron Sheik vs. Tito Santana 1/21/84

- Iron Sheik vs. Bob Backlund - 3/31/84

- Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff vs. US Express - Wrestlemania 

- Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff vs. US Express - 8/25/86

- Andre the Giant vs. Hulk Hogan - 9/30/1980

- Andre The Giant and Rocky Johnson vs. Don Muraco and Big John Studd - 4/30/83

- Andre The Giant vs. King Kong Bundy - 9/23/85

- Andre vs. Macho Man Randy Savage - 9/29/88, Saturday Night's Main Event

Legends of Wrestling: Roddy Piper and Terry Funk

- Roundtable Discussion

- Roddy Piper interviews himself

- Roddy Piper vs. Ric Flair - 11/24/82 - Amateur Match

- Roddy Piper vs. Paul Orndorff - 8/3/85

- Roddy Piper vs. Bob Orton - 11/29/86 SNME

- Roddy Piper vs. Haku - 10/14/89

- Roddy Piper vs. Rick Rude - 12/28/89 - Steel Cage Match

- Roddy Piper vs. Mr. Perfect - 12/28/90 

- Terry Funk vs. Junkyard Dog - 11/2/85, SNME

- Terry Funk vs. Ric Flair - 11/15/89, Clash of the Champions - I Quit Match

- Terry Funk vs. Ricky Steamboat 6/14/89, Clash of the Champions

- Terry Funk vs. Tully Blanchard 5/22/94, WCW Slamboree 94

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WWE Best of Smackdown vs. Raw Blu-Ray

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Follow up post on my WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Collector's Edition Gamestop Exclusive
http://throwbackchampion.blogspot.com/2008/11/wwe-smackdown-vs-raw-2009.html

WWE Best of Smackdown vs. Raw Blu-Ray DVD is the 2nd WWE Blu-Ray released by WWE Home Video.

It's only included when you purchased the PS3 Videogame WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Collector's Edition produced by THQ & Yukes Corporation.

WWE Best of Smackdown vs. Raw Blu-Ray is being hosted by Todd Grisham giving some definite tidbits regarding the WWE's change to HD Technology thru their TV Programming, it also includes the making/behind the scenes of WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2009 Videogame.

WWE Best of Smackdown vs. Raw Blu-Ray DVD Match Contents:
Finlay vs Mr. Kennedy Money in the Bank Qualifying from RAW (3/10/2008)

Ric Flair/Shawn Michaels vs. Edge/Zack Ryder/Curt Hawkins & Chavo Guerrero
Cage Match - Smackdown (3/14/2008)

Chris Jericho vs. MVP - IC Champ vs. US Champ
Smackdown (3/28/2008)

Batista vs. Umaga - Smackdown vs. Raw
Wrestlemania 24

Matt Hardy vs. Randy Orton
RAW (3/31/2008)

Shawn Michaels vs. Batista
Backlash 2008

Jeff Hardy vs. MVP
Judgment Day 2008

Chris Jericho vs. Batista
RAW - Winner faces HBK at One Night Stand
(5/19/2008)

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