So, I’ve reviewed several of these over the last couple of years, and let’s be honest: these sets are more or less a quick cash grab. They are a collection of Raw and Smackdown matches that range anywhere from terrible to good, and that’s pretty much it. There are a few talking head segments interspliced into the DVD between matches and segments from people involved in them, but beyond that, there’s little else here.
[adinserter block=”1″]Now, that’s not to say that the DVD set can’t be enjoyed. Some of the segments are decent, some matches feature alternate commentary from the competitors, and there are a handful of matches and segments on here that are very enjoyable. Stuff like a 6-man Elimination Chamber qualifier, Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton, the Usos winning the tag team titles from the New-Age Outlaws, a Shield handicap match and a triple threat for the IC title between Dolph Ziggler, Tyson Kidd and Cesaro (a dark horse candidate for WWE match of the year 2014, in my opinion), are all here, as well as several others. As for good in-ring segments, you’ve got the “Occupy RAW” piece, The army of Wyatt Family children surrounding the ring and the “last stand” between Bray Wyatt and Chris Jericho.
The rest of the DVD? While there are some other good matches on here, there’s a TON of what basically feels like filler, including Dean Ambrose losing the US title in a battle royal, a Bo Dallas/Sin Cara match that no one probably even remembers, the mud pool “match” between Vickie Guerrero and Stephanie McMahon, Batista attempting (and failing) to bash the WWE Universe, and others.
Fortunately, the good matches outweigh the bad stuff overall, but it’s still somewhat of a mixed bag. Chances are, you’ve seen most everything on this DVD if you already watch RAW and Smackdown every week. There might be one or two things new to you overall, but nothing that you will likely need to go out of your way to see.
[adinserter block=”2″]The set overall is not a “must-buy” by any means, but if you can find it at a good price or get it as a gift, there’s definitely some enjoyment to be found (seriously, watch the IC triple threat). If you’re a collector and/or always get these installments, you likely have your mind made up and already know what you’re in for. Like I said, it’s not bad by any means; it’s just nothing spectacular and, as I said before, just feels like the quick cash-grab it’s obviously intended to be.
DISC 1
An Epic Year
Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match
The Shield vs. John Cena, Sheamus & Daniel Bryan
RAW * January 27, 2014
Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan
RAW * February 3, 2014
#1 Contender’s Fatal Four-Way Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Rey Mysterio vs. Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Mark Henry
SmackDown * February 14, 2014
(Alternate Commentary with Zeb Colter)
John Cena vs. Cesaro
RAW * February 17, 2014
The Next Guy
The Deadman vs. The Beast
Brock Lesnar & The Undertaker’s WrestleMania XXX Contract Signing
RAW * February 24, 2014
Batista Goes “Hollywood”
Batista Bashes the WWE Universe
SmackDown * February 28, 2014
Batista vs. Dolph Ziggler
SmackDown * February 28, 2014
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
New Age Outlaws vs. The Usos
RAW * March 3, 2014
The Usos’ Moment
Undertaker Chokeslams Brock Lesnar – WWE RAW Contract Signing
DISC 2
The Yes Movement vs. The Authority
Daniel Bryan “Occupies” RAW
RAW * March 10, 2014
John Cena vs. Luke Harper
RAW * March 24, 2014
Sending a Message
WWE Divas Championship Match
AJ Lee vs. Paige
RAW * April 7, 2014
Turning the Paige
The Band is Back Together
Handicap Match
The Shield vs. Rusev, Alberto Del Rio, Bad News Barrett, Jack Swagger, Fandango, Titus O’Neil, 3MB, and RybAxel
RAW * April 14, 2014
The Wyatt Family & Children Surround the Ring
RAW * April 28, 2014
Following the Buzzards
Cracking The Shield
20-Man Battle Royal for the United States Championship
RAW * May 5, 2014
John Cena & The Usos vs. The Wyatt Family
SmackDown * May 9, 2014
BO-lievers
Bo Dallas vs. Sin Cara
SmackDown * May 23, 2014
(Alternate Commentary with Bo Dallas)
Seth Rollins Turns on The Shield
RAW * June 2, 2014
Daniel Bryan Occupies WWE RAW – Yes Movement
DISC 3
Why Seth, Why?
Seth Rollins Explains His Side
SmackDown * June 6, 2014
There’s Always a Plan B
Gold & Stardust vs. RybAxel
RAW * June 16, 2014
(Alternate Commentary with Stardust)
Vickie’s Last Laugh
Mud Pool Match with Vickie Guerrero’s Career on the Line
Vickie Guerrero vs. Stephanie McMahon
RAW * June 23, 2014
Brie Bella & Stephanie McMahon’s SummerSlam Contract Signing
RAW * August 4, 2014
Stephanie Will Pay
The Authority Introduces Brock Lesnar as WWE World Heavyweight Champion
RAW * August 18, 2014
Falls Count Anywhere Match
Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins
RAW * August 18, 2014
Jericho and Wyatt’s Last Stand
Steel Cage Match
Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt
RAW * September 8, 2014
The Rock Interrupts Rusev and Lana
RAW * October 6, 2014
15-Man Tag Team Match
Team Teddy vs. Team Johnny
SmackDown * October 10, 2014
Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins
RAW * November 3, 2014
Triple Threat Elimination Match for the WWE Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. Cesaro vs. Tyson Kidd
SmackDown * November 14, 2014
John Cena, Ryback, & Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins, Kane & Luke Harper
RAW * December 1, 2014
Looking Back at 2014
WWE: The Destruction of the Shield
WWE: Best of Raw and Smackdown 2014
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