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Studio: Genius Products Inc Release Date: 02/01/2005 Run time: 360 minutes
"FIVE..STAR..FROG..SPLASH!"Reviewed by R.A. McKenzie, 2008-07-13
"Holy $H!T" "Holy $H!T" "Holy $H!T" "Holy $H!T"
So chanted the loyal ECW faithful years ago. I'm chanting it
because I've come across a superb DVD from a genre I usually
dislike. I usually don't get into match compilations like this,
where you just watch some matches with brief introductions to each.
I'd rather watch a biography feature, with promos and matches as
the Extras.
But this time, I'm going to make an exception, because ROB VAN DAM:
ONE OF A KIND is truly exceptional.
Before I get into the matches, I want to first talk about the
format. As with Ric Flair's ULTIMATE COLLECTION or Rey Mysterio's
BIGGEST LITTLE MAN, RVD speaks about each match before it's shown
to us. The difference is that rather than just little tidbits of
information, RVD speaks very candidly and gives some real history
to each of the selections. For example, when introducing his ECW TV
Title Match against Bam Bam Bigelow, RVD details the physics of his
famous top-rope assaults into the crowd. Those iconic images that
ECW programs use even today are appreciated even more after
learning how RVD could've killed himself.
Another good example of RVD's out-of-character behavior is when he
bluntly claims that the WWF Hardcore Title doesn't exist because he
did it so much better than anybody else. After watching the three
WWE matches on this set, I won't disagree.
Although a couple of the matches aren't awesome, they're still good
for historical purposes. The first contest on the DVD is a 1993 WCW
bout against Scotty Flamingo (aka "Raven"). Even though the match
itself isn't anything to write home about, it's important for us to
understand the origins of "Robby V". Same deal with his ECW debut
against Axl Rose - ECW was tough on guys not yet established, and
they respected Van Dam's early tryout. After watching the evolution
of his skills, I'll always believe that Rob Van Dam is one of the
true pioneers when it comes to in-ring performance.
Just watch his incredible workrate against Jerry Lynn at the LIVING
DANGEROUSLY PPV! I don't think I've ever seen faster
chain-wrestling anywhere else, not to mention the high-risk spots
ECW contests were famous for. His WWE matches against Jeff Hardy
(INVASION) & Chris Jericho (KING OF THE RING) -- and a third
one I'll get to later -- still stand out in an era where the talent
pool was at its best.
What I also appreciate about the ONE OF A KIND DVD is that even
though RVD is very honest, his words never take away from the
match. As funny as Foley/Sandman was, I couldn't understand why
Mick Foley put that awful match on his DVD, even for a few laughs.
Van Dam has the rare gift to make us 'believe' in the matches; no
wrestling detractor can watch an RVD match and call it
"fake".
As impressive as this compilation of matches is, WWE really gets
brownie points for the Extras! I enjoyed every bonus material WWE
put on here. There aren't any of RVD's promos, but we still get
incredible insight in RVD's success outside of the ring. There are
a couple of featurettes that detail RVD's merchandise and
marketting. The small program on his Jakks action figures is
surprisingly interesting, as is the CONFIDENTIAL 2002 story on how
RVD gets his costumes. I learned how much RVD's presentation
matters as much as it did to The Ultimate Warrior. Perhaps all WWE
superstars go through just as much creation as RVD did.
Another neat bonus is the "Dream Match" between Jimmy Snuka and Rob
Van Dam. I think this was first broadcast on CONFIDENTIAL back in
2003; regardless, I never realized how similar RVD and Superfly are
to each other. Basically, several WWE wrestlers and executives
break down who's got better charisma, the better frog splahs, and
the tougher physique. Nice comparisons and contrast between a
modern superstar and a classic legend.
The absolute best Extra on the ONE OF A KIND DVD is the awesome
Chicago Ladder Match between RVD and Christian (the
Intercontinental Champion). This bonus match is better than any of
the matches on the 2 discs, and deserved a spot on WWE's LADDER
MATCH DVD that came out in spring 2007. Simply put, if for no other
reason, buy this DVD just to see this RAW classic. The All-State
Arena's greatest gift is Austin/Hitman at WRESTLEMANIA 13; this
2003 gem is a close second.
I can't say enough good things about this DVD. The match set is an
overall strong collection, RVD's introductions are just as valuable
as the physical matches themselves, and the bonuses are all worth
repeat viewings! Like the performer himself, RVD's DVD is a
complete package.
ROB VAN DAM: ONE OF A KIND lives up to its name.
'Rob Van Dam - ONE OF A KIND' delivers a 5-star DVDReviewed by Trevor Stone, 2008-05-15
This is not your typical WWE superstar DVD featuring a bloated documentary enhanced by Vince McMahon's historical revisionism. It is a goldmine of RVD's best matches handpicked by the man himself. You see the evolution of RVD from green rookie to ECW daredevil to WWE superstar. RVD's commentary sets up each match. If you are an RVD fan or simply a wrestling fan, buy this DVD.
Just Not Enough Of The Whole F'N ShowReviewed by Micheal Hunt, 2007-10-08
I found this DVD of RVD to be just another one of those quick cash
in's that WWE are doing so well lately. It's not a bad DVD, but it
just should have had a lot more put into it.
This DVD is great for those have followed RVD's career and just
want to have some great matches on DVD, but for someone who has no
idea or who this guy is, or how he has become what he has over a
certain period, this DVD offers nothing new.
The only things I did find interesting where when RVD was a kid he
was on a WWF show to kiss Ted Dibiase's feet, and that he holds an
actual world record for inventing some splits weight lifting
thingie-majig.
It would have been nice to also see how RVD ended up in certain
companies, I mean, it shows his WCW, ECW and WWE debuts, but it
does not actually tell or show of how he ended up there and why he
left so's much as just a couple of simple words like, "and then i
went to (whoever) to work".
It mentioned nothing about the demise of ECW and did not really
tell well how RVD really was one of the top performers ECW had..
sure, it mentions it, but does not really go into any detail of it,
then the demise of ECW is pretty much not mentioned, and just cuts
to the WWE debut as an official memeber of the WWE roster.... i'd
like to have known a little of what happened in between the end of
ECW and officially joining WWE.
Apart from that.. I did enjoy most of the matches on this DVD, but
one other thing i thought was dodgey is the second disc goes for
abou 40 mins, they could have easily added another 3 hours to this
thing, and not just thrown in some bonus features that you will
watch maybe once if you are not a die hard fan of RVD and can't get
enough of watching him. There are 3 bonus matches also in the
extras, but those could easily have been made part of the
feature.
I hope the WWE do another RVD DVD in future and get it right, and
include more information and not just another DVD for the fans who
know about him already and just want to have some of his matches in
there DVD collections.
Overall, I'd really only recommend this title if you are an RVD fan
and are familiar with him already, if your someone who never heard
of him till he joined the WWE, you may enjoy the matches, but you
wont really learn much about who RVD is and how he rose to the top
as one of the best in the business.
If you like "The Rise And Fall Of ECW," You'll Love ThisReviewed by Laurence L. Oliver, 2007-07-15
Well worth what I paid for it. It has the pieces from WWE Confidential, a very substantial history...it was well put together. I'm not gonna spoil any of the content itself, but his ECW footage/story/experience seemed to me like an extension of the "Rise And Fall" DVD (which is TOP NOTCH)without overlapping anything. If you're collecting wrestling DVD's like I am, this is one you won't regret buying. I just wonder when that Al Snow DVD's coming out...
Mr. DVDReviewed by Anonymous, 2007-03-18
vs Pat Rose (1/23/93) 5/10
vs Scotty Flamingo (2/8/93) 5/10
vs Axl Rotten (1/5/96) 6/10
vs Sabu (4/20/96) 10/10
vs Sabu (6/22/96) 10/10
RVD and Sabu vs the Eliminators (2/1/97) 10/10
vs Lance Storm (4/13/97) 8/10
vs Jeff Hardy (5/12/97) 4/10
vs Tommy Dreamer (11/30/97) 8/10
vs Bam Bam Bigelow (4/4/98) 9/10
vs Jerry Lynn (3/21/99) 10/10
vs Balls Mahoney (9/16/99) 9/10
vs Jerry Lynn (1/7/01) 8/10
vs Jeff Hardy (7/22/01) 8/10
vs Chris Jerico (6/23/02) 7/10
vs Christian (Ladder Match) (9/29/03) 10/10
This DVD is a must for any hardcore wrestling fan!
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