 "Ric is the best !!" | 2009-08-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: AJZT7LMXBXF7G |
| Thie dvd has great matches but to claim to be the definitive collection there should be more interviews and more heyday Ric stuff from the mid 80s . |
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 "WOOOOOO!!!! Essential piece of wrestling history" | 2009-07-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: ANQPAVUV1A1YC |
This is the first of 2 collections WWE Entertainment released on DVD on Ric Flair and in my eyes are both essential to anyone who is an wrestling enthusiast, historian, collector, or even a Ric Flair fan. Here is the match breakdown on this set. Ratings out of 10:
Harley Race at Starcade 1983 (9/10) This match is an excellent cage match that Flair regains the NWA Championship for the second time I believe. The match has some downtime that may turn a newer wrestling fan off. But this is a match that I feel established Ric Flair as the man. You also receive the promos leading up to the match, where Race puts a $25,000 bounty on Flair!!!
"The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes at Starcade 1985 (9/10) The DVD explains the tension between these two stars leading up to this classic encounter with the Horseman taking it to Dusty even injuring him. This match as a lot of emotions and this was the start of a series of great bouts Flair had with Rhodes.
Barry Windham at World Wide Wrestling 1/20/87 (10/10) This might be the most under-rated bout on the set and many people may point to this match as the weak link on here. Once you watch it, it is an execllent 45 minute match feauting Flair facing Windhan both in their primes and excuting moves so fluently.
Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat at Clash of the Champions VI and Wrestle War 1989 (both 10/10) - the one thing missing from this set is the Chi Town Rumble to complete the trilogy of classic bouts Steamboat and Flair put on in 1989 (You can get that bout on the Superstars of the 1980's DVD) but you will not be disappointed with either match.
Terry Funk at Clash of the Champions IX (8/10)- Flair shows you here that he can adapt to a different wrestling style in an "I Quit" match. This match though mostly brawling in entertaining and will keep you going. Though after watching so many great bouts early you get spoiled a little.
Royal Rumble 1992 (6/10) - This is monumental because Flair wins his first WWF Championship. But the Royal Rumble match itself was dull in my opinion. Personally if you were going to use a Flair match from early WWF era go with his first bout with Hogan, or with Randy Savage at Summerslam. Or even in losing efforts against Mr. Perfect, Bret Hart. Its nice to see a whole Royal Rumble match.
Sting at Clash of the Champions XXVII (7.5/10)- Flair and Sting put on many classic bouts and I understand that you want to kind of show Flair all over his career, but this match maybe the 3rd or 4th best match they put on. Would have preferred the Clash of the Champions I bout (which is on the Definitive Flair DVD) or the bout at Great American Bash 1990 where Sting cradles Flair for the title, but this was big for Flair to unify the belts and Hogan at Bash at the Beach.
Hunter Hearst Helmsley at Monday Night Raw 5/19/03 (7/10)- The match was solid but most of the gravy points come from the tribute which is on here.
Pete Sanchez in 3/1/1976 (match 3/10; historical significance 10/10) - Flair's debut match
There is some bonus material about a life altering plane crash, promos, and about being in the Four Horseman. While the DVD misses out on fueds with Magnum T.A., Nikita Koloff, and Lex Luger or some debate on some selections of matches there is plenty to choose from as a fan. |
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| "God in a diamond studded robe" | 2009-05-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A37K251ZPLDN83 |
| Naitch is the best. Even in matches where his opponent is lacking, Flair delivers. There isn't a match he's been in past or present that isn't worth seeing. ultimaye is right. Flair always captured you whether in interviews or getting tossed off the "top floor", Slic Ric gives you all your money's worth. Absolutely the best DVD WWE has produced. I want more Flair, Vince. Anothre Flair DVD would be outstanding just cause his mug is on it. |
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| ""Diamonds are Forever & So is Ric Flair"" | 2008-12-31 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3L2HATRKKXVHS |
What else can you say about Ric Flair that hasn't already been said. The man is truly a Legend in the business. And to many of the fans out there and the wrestlers today, Ric Flair is the greatest of all time.
I reviewed The Definitive Collection a couple of days ago so why not review The Ultimate Collection. As far as match wise, this set holds that right. While the Definitive Collection has a few, rare, & good matches from Flair's past. The Ultimate Collection contains a lot of Flairs best & most famous matches from the beginning of his career all the way up to 2003. The matches (which includes most of the promos leading into them & postmatch interviews) includes Dusty Rhodes, Ricky Steamboat, Harley Race, Barry Windham, Terry Funk, Sting, & Triple H. Ric will go through each disc & comment on the best aspects from his career & then go directly into the match. All of the matches are in their entirety. Not only are the matches great, but the bonus material is great too which includes 4 extra matches with one being Ric's inring debut match.
Starrcade '83
Steel Cage Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Harley Race
This is the match that Flair regained his World Heavyweight title. Race & Flair used the cage pretty good. Both gets bloody. Possibably their best match against one another in their careers. 5/5
Starrcade '85
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Dusty Rhodes
Huge match. One of the bests in not only Flair's career but in Dusty's as well. Dusty works on the leg of Flair's for quite some time. The Horsemen would interfere. Still a tremendous match though. Their cage match from the Great American Bash '86 is very awesome too which is on Dusty's set. 5/5
NWA World Heavyweight Championship 1.20.87
Vs. Barry Windham
This match actually took place on free television & went to a TV time limit draw. It was a good back & forth contest. Windham gave Flair a lot of furry shots. This was a pretty good contest here. 4.5/5
Clash of the Champions VI
2 out of 3 Falls for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
This was the second of three classic matches from Flair & Steamboat that took place in '89. In my view this was the most grueling match of the three. Steamboat takes a lot of severe punishment to his knee. The match went to a hour draw which would set up the rubber match at WrestleWar '89. 5/5
WrestleWar '89
NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat
Not the best out of their series but still good nevertheless. Flair regains his title from the Dragon. And also renews his rivalry with Terry Funk here. 5/5
Clash of the Champions IX
I Quit Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Terry Funk
Flair's famous I Quit match with Terry Funk from Troy, NY. It isn't as hardcore as you think with blood & all kinds of weaponuse. It was just more of an all out brawl. Flair makes Funk say I Quit with his signature figure 4 leg lock. 4.75/5
Royal Rumble '92
30 Man Royal Rumble Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship
The first & only Rumble match which the WWE title was up for grabs. Flair makes history here lasting for one hour after entering at number 3. Flair has a great showing in this match against the likes of the Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, British Bulldog, Shawn Michaels, Roddy Piper, Randy Savage, & others. 5/5
Clash of the Champions XXVII
Unification Match for the WCW Heavyweight Championship
Vs. Sting
At the time Sting was the WCW champion & Flair was the World International champion. Not nearly as good as their battle from the first Clash of the Champions. But is entertaiing & good to watch. 4.5/5
World Heavyweight Championship RAW 5.19.03
Vs. Triple H
Flair's last go around in his attempt to capture the World title for a 17th time. The match was very good. Jim Ross was all for Flair & being totally unbias to Triple H. Very good match. The postmatch celebration tribute to Flair after the cameras goes off the air is also shown in full. 4/5
Overall I strongly recommend getting this. But if you're looking for a strong documentary on Ric Flair then I suggest getting the Definitive Collection and/or the Four Horsemen set along with this. But this is surely worth the purchase in any case. |
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| "One Part Of An Ultimate Collection" | 2008-10-09 |
| - Reviewed By griffiev |
The matches and bonuses on this release has already been covered by other reviewers so I'll give you the overview. Released in 2003, this release on Ric Flair is mostly matches along with the promos and events that led up to them. The matches are:
Vs. Harley Race - His famous Starrcade '83 cage match where he regained the NWA World Title for the second time.
Vs. Dusty Rhodes - His Starrcade '85: The Gathering bout. Highly recommended not only for the match but the promos and events that led up to it!
Vs. Ricky Steamboat - You get not one but two of his best matches against Steamboat. The two out of three falls bout from New Orleans and his WrestleWar '89: Music City Showdown match where Flair regained the NWA Title for the sixth time. This also has the match that saw Steamboat return to challenge Flair for the title prior to both of those bouts.
Vs. Barry Windham - This match was actually on free TV on the old NWA World Wide Wrestling.
Vs. Terry Funk - Their famous "I Quit" match from 1989 in Troy, NY.
Vs. Sting - This bout was from 1994 where Flair became the undisputed WCW World Champion.
The Royal Rumble 1992 - Flair made history by lasting nearly one hour to win the Rumble match and win the WWF/WWE title in the process.
Vs. HHH - Their famous Greenville, SC match from 2003 which also saw Flair get an impromptu celebration after the cameras went off the air.
My overall recommendation is to get this along with two other releases. They are Ric Flair & The Four Horsemen as well as Ric Flair: The Definitive Collection. Between those three releases, you will have a great idea of who Ric Flair was and what he was about. I might also recommend Heroes Of World Class & WWE's The Triumph And Tragedy Of World Class Championship Wrestling. Though the latter two are mainly on the Von Erich family, Ric Flair is a big part of their story too.
Anyway, on its own, it is still a good piece of history to own of one of the best sports entertainers ever! |
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 "Kind of disappointing...." | 2008-06-03 |
| - Reviewed By User: A28S9S5UH5P6WF |
| I will admit the wrestling footage is full & complete; my expectations were high on this. Maybe a more personal Flair; the plane accident was very lightly touched(7 Minutes). He is a more inspirational human being & when I met him once, he is a very gracious gentleman. Would have loved to seen that side more... but STILL worth getting... |
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