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Mar 17th, 2007, 2:21am
 
Not sure where was best to put this, but here's a link to view a video clip of the upcoming DVD:
 
mms://wmsvod.wwe.com/auction/200703/ricflairhorsemanavailnow300.wmv
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Reply #1 - Mar 23rd, 2007, 12:49pm
 
I guarantee that very little is mentioned of Ole Anderson's run as a member of the Horsemen on the DVD.
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Reply #2 - Mar 23rd, 2007, 8:49pm
 
Why do you say that??????? Huh
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Reply #3 - Mar 24th, 2007, 4:09pm
 
Jeff someone may want to back me up here or correct me in case I'm wrong but over the last few years I've gotten the feeling Ole wasn't very enthusiastic about doing the "Horsemen" angle This was mid 1980's and granted Ole was already an Icon in the territory before the Horsemen ever existed I know not why his reasons and as I said I could be wrong
 
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Reply #4 - Mar 24th, 2007, 7:21pm
 
You  maybe right OLE is not even on the cover of the DVD. Angry Sad
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Reply #5 - Mar 24th, 2007, 7:44pm
 
Whether Ole was keen or not on the idea at the beginning, history will forever have him as one of the original Four Horsemen, and his contributions should always be so noted.
 
I have no doubt, however, that VKM will continue writing his revisionist wrestling history, just like he did with ECW. Vince will never give the Horsemen their due, simply because he didn't create them. He only markets the old school stuff because it is so much more popular with the mainstream than the crap he's giving us nowadays.
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Reply #6 - Mar 25th, 2007, 2:21pm
 
Quote from HardcoreHeroes on Mar 24th, 2007, 7:44pm:
He only markets the old school stuff because it is so much more popular with the mainstream than the crap he's giving us nowadays.

 
At least he markets it...otherwise we may never see that old classic stuff.
 
I know what you mean Greg, but without those WWE DVD's and 24/7 out there, those footage may never see the light of day.
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Reply #7 - Mar 25th, 2007, 4:29pm
 
Quote from sniperniles on Mar 25th, 2007, 2:21pm:
At least he markets it...otherwise we may never see that old classic stuff.

I know what you mean Greg, but without those WWE DVD's and 24/7 out there, those footage may never see the light of day.

 
I know exactly what you mean. I was just saying Vince's re-writing of wrestling history only gets held back in situations like this when the old classic footage means $$$ in his pockets. Even then, I bet the Horsemen "story" (when told in the upcoming dvd,) will be changed to suit Vince's desires.
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Reply #8 - Mar 25th, 2007, 8:20pm
 
yeah, but....
 
who is Ole Anderson?
 
did he ever work for vince? in any capacity? much less in the past 20 plus years? nope. the new crowd watching this stuff has no idea and will likely care no longer than beyond the next item on the DVD menu..so why make any real comments or homage to him? sad but (i feel) true.
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Reply #9 - Mar 25th, 2007, 11:15pm
 
I do recall when they did a Horsemen story on the Confidential show, that specifically focused on the original group. Although a majority of the focus was on Flair, Blanchard and Arn Anderson, I felt they did Ole fair in the clips they showed of him and the comments that were made but Tully and Arn.    
 
Now I agree with Greg, that when the money is on the table and we're talking about DVD sales, things may be different.   I've set low expectations on this DVD anyways, considering the source of the distribution.
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Reply #10 - Mar 27th, 2007, 2:27pm
 
There are no matches, that I know of, involving Ole on the DVD. He is not on the cover either.
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Reply #11 - Mar 27th, 2007, 3:06pm
 
my point exactly.
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Reply #12 - Mar 28th, 2007, 12:29am
 
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There are no matches, that I know of, involving Ole on the DVD. He is not on the cover either.

 
I saw the cover art which didn't really surprise or bother me as much.  BUT if there are no matches or footage of Ole featured, then I agree that is simply criminal.    
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Reply #13 - Mar 28th, 2007, 10:15am
 
Ole could probably care less
 
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Reply #14 - Mar 28th, 2007, 1:09pm
 
I doubt Ole cares. He should be getting a paycheck out of it, but some of the wrestlers don't get anything and I am guessing from his era there probably isn't any requirement for him to be paid. I heard a shoot interview with Jamie Dundee where he said he got an occasional small check for dvd royalties but when he told WolfieD, he had not got anything until he asked about it. Ole should get something out of it but I doubt he will.
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Reply #15 - Apr 1st, 2007, 5:37pm
 
when I told Ole the first time I met him back in 2004 that I enjoyed he and Arn's matches with the Rock N Roll Express, he responded "that's because you're too young to remember the good ones." It is clear from his book that he looks back on his Gene days as by FAR the highlite of his career, and he downplays the whole Horsemen thing. Heck, I was a bit surprised that he held up the 4 fingers when he took a photo with me.
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Reply #16 - Apr 4th, 2007, 11:24pm
 
That's just how Ole acts. When I've been around him, he let's his guard down very little but he does care about his image. Ole is very old school and he still acts the part of the heel, but at the fanfests he is always willing to talk. Teaming with Gene was obviously more important to him than being a Horseman but I believe that he is proud of his whole career as a wrestler and promoter.
 
Does anybody know if there will be a bonus third disc available with this DVD set? I know that Circuit City had a bonus Piper disc and Walmart had a bonus Hogan disc. I thought I saw an ad in the WWE magazine for a 3 disc set but their website shows a 2 disc set.
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Reply #17 - Apr 5th, 2007, 8:02am
 
Kyle--You're exactly correct about Ole, but we both know that if you talk with him enough, there is a "sweet little puppy dog" inside the man. I like him a lot.
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Reply #18 - Apr 5th, 2007, 9:43am
 
 Agree on Ole when you talk with him. He comes across all old school and totally honest. He's really a very decent guy who a lot of fans seem to give a bad rap to. I have the utmost respect for the guy and I'm glad most of us here do. I've seen him described as grumpy and mean other places and that is untrue in my experience, maybe the fans who post that are being disrespectful or something. Ole, Tully, JJ, and Arn are all class acts in my book.  
  I haven't seen where anyone has a 3 disc version, if anyone has please post it.
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Reply #19 - Apr 5th, 2007, 6:58pm
 
Well...in my opinion, the Horseman DVD is LONG overdue!!!  If nothing else, it will serve as a tool to familiarize both the much younger and the newer fans to the group who were the BEST faction in the history of this sport.
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Reply #20 - Apr 7th, 2007, 2:57pm
 
I watched the Horsemen dvd in it's entirety last night. FYE had it in stock, but since it isn't officially released yet, they made me buy a gift card for the price of the dvd, and just gave me the dvd and kept the gift card. Anyway, here are my thoughts.
 
The documentary is about 2 1/2 hours long. It gives a solid overview of the Horsemen run. There are no narrators trying to recreate history, it is narrated by the Horsemen members themselves. Flair, Arn, Tully, JJ, Barry, Benoit and Malenko give their input throughout. There is even a surprise appearance by Paul Roma, who comes off as a major tool in what he has to say. I won't ruin it for anyone. The original Horsemen faction is covered the most extensively, with the first 40'ish minutes of the dvd devoted to them.
 
The matches are worth seeing.
 
The Ric Flair vs Ricky Morton cage match from Charlotte Stadium is very good. They beat the hell out of each other, and Morton does one of his great sell jobs. It's a never before seen (unless you were there) gem that is worth getting. You'll be amazed at seeing a top Crockett babyface that actually sells for Flair...
 
The 88' War Games was very good also. Kind of odd seeing Ellering on a team with Dusty, Nikita, Steve Williams and Lex Luger (i.e. with no Road Warriors). I'd rank this below the 1st War Games, and the 91 and 92 War Games', but it is very good in it's own right and probably comparable to the Orange Bowl War Games in 87. It's another never before seen (again, unless you were there) gem.
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Reply #21 - Apr 7th, 2007, 5:32pm
 
Quote from Stylin61 on Apr 5th, 2007, 9:43am:
 Agree on Ole when you talk with him. He comes across all old school and totally honest. He's really a very decent guy who a lot of fans seem to give a bad rap to. I have the utmost respect for the guy and I'm glad most of us here do. I've seen him described as grumpy and mean other places and that is untrue in my experience, maybe the fans who post that are being disrespectful or something. Ole, Tully, JJ, and Arn are all class acts in my book.
 I haven't seen where anyone has a 3 disc version, if anyone has please post it.

 
Rumor has it that Wal-Mart will have the 3-disc version. Though I can't confirm that.
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Reply #22 - Apr 9th, 2007, 11:49pm
 
My local Walmart had put them out but it was only a 2 disc version at $18.84.
 
K-Mart has them advertised at 14.99 I believe.
 
Still hoping for a 3-disc set somewhere.
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Reply #23 - Apr 10th, 2007, 1:43pm
 
I plan to pick it up tonight at K-Mart for $15. Is it two disks or three disks?
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Reply #24 - Apr 10th, 2007, 1:57pm
 
Walmart $18.84
FYE $14.99 after mail in rebate, I got screwed on the last rebate.
K-Mart $14.99
Circuit City $14.99
 
All 2 disc version, I'm starting to think that there probably isn't a third disc.
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