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Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story
By Devin "Chronic X" Skaggs
Jan 12, 2006 - 1:37 AM

Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story

Chronic X is back like a vertebrae dropping some sweet Real-Time Review flava on you!

In the crosshairs of the ol' Opinion Rifle is Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story. This DVD is probably one of the best WWE has put out so far.

The main program was incredible explaining how Benoit the Fan became Benoit the Rabid Wolverine. From his days of training and the day he told The Dynamite Kid he was going to be just like him to winning the World Championship at Wrestlemania. There are some very poignant moments on the DVD (Benoit reflecting on Owen Hart), some intriguing moments (Benoit "kinda" explaining the controversy surrounding himself, Kevin and Nancy Sullivan) and just some outright funny moments via Easter Eggs (Benoit's Dad explaining how Chris REALLY lost his tooth). I loved some of the footage they showed of Benoit's time in ECW when it was obvious that Benoit needed some extra time in the Promo Department. Guest appearances included were appropriate and memorable (Guerrero remembering how Benoit knocked him out in their very first meeting). There also appearances by Dean Malenko, Chris Jericho and Booker T. All in all, it was a very good retrospective on Benoit's life and career (so far).

This DVD is packed with Extras, Easter Eggs and Matches that are all worthy views. This is as close to an "Ultimate" Chris Benoit collection as you will ever find. Again, my gripe is usually the same. I want to see more commentary from the wrestlers themselves. I know why they don't but hey, it would still be great to hear a lot more in-ring memories as they relive it.

Without going on and on, you just want to know one thing, right? Buy or Fly? Well, gentle readers, this is a MUST BUY. And just so you don't start doubting ol' CX, I will drop my less savory reviews after I get done with all the good stuff, so believe me, the worst is yet to come!

Click Here To Purchase Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story

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