WWE DVD Review: Live in the UK November 2010

WWE DVD Review: Live in the UK November 2010


By Phil Allely

On general release from March 28th 2011 this two disc set from Silvervision gives UK fans an insight into the atmosphere and quality of matches the WWE bring to the plate when they record their live shows weekly TV shows here. This is of course the ideal DVD for anyone wishing to relive the event they attended or for those of us who were unfortunate enough to miss out this time around.

Taking place last November in Manchester (at the Evening News Arena) where the venue was packed full of rabid fans, the matches, storylines and level of enthusiasm brought the proceedings that were on offer over the two days were well up to a par with their U.S. counterparts.

First up on disc one is the RAW Live show were hometown boy Nexus’ leader Wade Barrett took centre stage and tried his best to keep things in his factions favour. On offer here are some nice segments with Nexus, John Cena, Randy Orton and a comical set-piece where Vladimir Kozlov and Santino Marella attempt to have a typically English tea party (featuring Sheamus).

Match wise there are some nice bouts including The Hart Dynasty against The Uso’s, Goldust versus Ted Dibiase and a six Diva match where the girls all compete in football strips.

The ten man main event was a belter too, featuring Randy Orton’s (RAW GM selected group) against Barrett’s Nexus.

We then can see the entire episode of NXT as well, which featured Goldust, an arm wrestling challenge, Vickie Guerrero and much more.

On the extras front there is a very enjoyable brawl between an in their prime Undertaker and Kane, this was recorded during the April 1998 UK tour also held in Manchester.

Disc two is chock full of matches and loads more as well. Kicking off with an episode of Superstars featuring three matches that helped build up the crowds anticipation for Smackdown, all of which happened a mere two days after the previous Raw/NXT recording.

Smackdown itself was strong episode, offering up some nice scraps between Alberto Del Rio and Kofi Kingston, Natalya versus Layla, Edge battling Dave Otunga and Dolph Ziggler tackling the underrated MVP. There were like the previous discs Raw show all of the usual links, interviews and backstage segments that make WWE TV so watchable.

The main event saw the big men takeover as Kane took on the mighty Big Show, which sent everyone home happy and ensured the same sell-out crowds will be on hand for this year’s tours too.

This set really is a must have for anyone who has ever wondered what a live WWE event is like and especially how much effort the company put into these things and the respect they have for fans here in the UK.

WWE Live in the UK November 2010 is available from www.silvervision.co.uk and all good retailers.