Continuing with the Summer theme, we here at the NCV presents the Top 10 Summerslam matches in our opinion. Being a wrestling fan, we all grew up watching all the pay per views and Summerslam was one constant event everyone got together for during the summer months. We will explain why each match made the list. So here we go.
10. Hulk Hogan vs. Shawn Michaels: Summerslam 2005
It all started when HBK Superkicked Hogan shockingly at Arco Arena on RAW. Then it became a small little feud to see if HBK can really beat the greatest? They sold the feud pretty well and had a pretty good match.
9. Triple H vs. The Rock: Summerslam 1998
This feud was one of the most underrated in wrestling. Just because the Rock went on to become a movie star. But if he stayed how cool would it be to continue a Triple H/Rock rivalry? In 98 we were treated with an ultra cool ladder match between these two for the Intercontinental Title.
8. The Big Show vs. Sabu: Summerslam 2006
It was a midcard event, but this one stood out. We all knew Sabu was the master of hardcore matches. But everyone was curious to see how the Big Show would fare in a Hardcore Rules match. The end result? A fuckin' fantastic match!
7. Ravishing Rick Rude vs. Ultimate Warrior: Summerslam 1990
This feud lasted an entire year. The reason this match made the list was not because of the Warrior's wrestling skills. Gosh no. But how brilliant Rick Rude was selling everything and carried the Warrior the entire match. If you are a wrestling purist, you will appreciate how Ravishing Rick Rude wrestled, sold the match and made the Ultimate Warrior that night.
6. Rob Van Dam vs. Jeff Hardy: Summerslam 2001
Two Highfliers. Two Risktakers. Hardcore Ladder Match. What do you think happens?
5. Hardy Boyz vs. Edge and Christian vs. Dudley Boyz: Summerslam 2000
What a fuckin' match! It is amazing what these guys can do in the ring. It was a rare triple threat match on a ladder for the Tag Team champs.
4. Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon: Summerslam 1995
The originals are always the best. What better Summerslam to show than their inaugural Ladder Match which pitted two great wrestlers.
3. Hart Foundation vs. Demolition: Summerslam 1990
The Hart Foundation was the best tag team around and proved it with this classic match. It was a best out of 2 of 3 falls. Demolition kept switching members in the middle of the match and LOD helped them out. It is just amazing how good the Foundation is.
2. British Bulldog vs. Bret Hart: Summerslam 1992
One classic match! Everyone remembers the hype! Brother in laws fighting. Wembley Stadium. 80000+ The match went back and forth. I was so happy that this was the main event and not the Macho Man/Ultimate Warrior match. I was sad at the end but it was one hell of a match.
1. Mr. Perfect vs. Bret Hart: Summerslam 1991
You talk about a perfect match. You watch this classic. When I heard the story behind it with Mr. Perfect's back being out and gutting his way to put Bret Hart over, it was a gutsy performance. He sold everything to perfection. This was the Hitman's beginning of dominance! If you are a fan of technical wrestling. Appreciate this gold mine!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
15 Greatest Summer Olympic Moments
With the Summer Olympics coming up, what better way to start than your boys at the NCV to rank the Top 15 Greatest Summer Olympic Moments. There is plenty of them but we both felt that in our minds, these classics stood out.
15. VINCE CARTER DUNKS ON FREDRIC WEIS 2000 OLYMPICS
You know you have VC coming at you and I don't care if you're 7'2, get out of the way cause he will outjump your ass. Another way to embarrass the French. Man Vince had the audacity to jump in midair and rub his nuts against his face.
14. MARY LOU RETTON PERFECT 10'S 1984 OLYMPICS
America fell in love with her after her performance in Los Angeles. Who could blame her? She was at home with everyone rooting for her and she perfects everything. Just a case of everything going her way.
13. NADIA COMENECI PERFECT 10'S 1976 OLYMPICS
Montreal was the setting for this absolute gold mine of a performance. She ruled the gymnastics scene in the 76 Olympics.
12. U.S ROBBED BY RUSSIANS 1972 OLYMPICS
Let's face it U.S ruled basketball and it took a highway robbery of a moment. A clear blatant do over for this monumental and controversial upset. It was the first time the U.S lost an Olympic hoops event.
11. RULON GARDNER BEATS ALEXANDER KARELIN 2000 OLYMPICS
Alex Karelin was the man. Undefeated since 87 in international competition. Until Rulon Gardner pulled off the stunner! He was dominated in their only meeting in 97 and he wrestled a complete masterpiece.
10. DEREK REDMOND 1992 OLYMPICS
A true measure of heart. After pulling up lame, he could of just given up but he had to cross the finish line. So in a touching moment with his father, he assists his son in crossing the finish line.
9. CARL LEWIS 4 GOLDS IN 84 OLYMPICS
Carl Lewis was the MAN! In the 84 Olympics he proved it by destroying everyone in his path in 4 Olympic events. Arguably one of the best sprinters in history.
8. GREG LOUGANIS HITS HEAD ON DIVING BOARD 1988 OLYMPICS
Pure horror at first when he hit his head on the diving board only to rise up and win gold. Not bad for the GREATEST DIVER EVER!!!
7. MUNICH OLYMPIC TRAGEDY 1972
It was the worst tragedies in history as Palestinian terrorists barge into the apartment of Israelites and kill 11 of them. It will forever be known as the Munich Massacre and was turned into an Oscar Winning Movie.
6. MARK SPITZ 7 GOLD MEDALS
This has never been done. 7 Golds in one Olympics. Mark Spitz did it and did it well. No one can touch this guy on the pool.
5. BEN JOHNSON CHEATS 1988 OLYMPICS
Everyone thought Carl Lewis had it in the bag when Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson came out of nowhere to annihilate the competition. The next day he was busted for drugs in his urine and was stripped of the Gold Medal. Cheaters Never Prosper.
4. KERRI STRUG 1996 OLYMPICS
Down with a messed up ankle and needing a big vault performance. Kerri Strug reached way deep down and provides the world with a classic gutsy leap. Everyone will always remember Bela Karolyi carrying her off the platforms afterwards.
3. 1992 DREAM TEAM
This was a team you had dreams about having. Poor Angolans and Philippines teams. When you had a starting lineup of Jordan, Bird, Magic, David Robinson and Charles Barkley. You might as well shake their hands and walk out cause you were about to get drugged! And that is what they did to the competition. Or lack thereof.
2. TOMMIE SMITH AND JOHN CARLOS 1968 OLYMPICS
The image turned into one of the most popular posters in history. Winning the top medals after the race, both gentlemen raised their fists in the air to proclaim their Black Panther support and the image etched in the minds of all after that.
1. JESSE OWENS 1936 OLYMPICS
In front of Germany. In front of Hitler. What a perfect way to slap a guy in the face that to beat the competition in enemy territory. That's what this man did. Imagine the intimidation factor of the event itself. Jesse Owens put that aside and rubbed it in the faces of the the world most ruthless dictator to win Olympic Gold.
15. VINCE CARTER DUNKS ON FREDRIC WEIS 2000 OLYMPICS
You know you have VC coming at you and I don't care if you're 7'2, get out of the way cause he will outjump your ass. Another way to embarrass the French. Man Vince had the audacity to jump in midair and rub his nuts against his face.
14. MARY LOU RETTON PERFECT 10'S 1984 OLYMPICS
America fell in love with her after her performance in Los Angeles. Who could blame her? She was at home with everyone rooting for her and she perfects everything. Just a case of everything going her way.
13. NADIA COMENECI PERFECT 10'S 1976 OLYMPICS
Montreal was the setting for this absolute gold mine of a performance. She ruled the gymnastics scene in the 76 Olympics.
12. U.S ROBBED BY RUSSIANS 1972 OLYMPICS
Let's face it U.S ruled basketball and it took a highway robbery of a moment. A clear blatant do over for this monumental and controversial upset. It was the first time the U.S lost an Olympic hoops event.
11. RULON GARDNER BEATS ALEXANDER KARELIN 2000 OLYMPICS
Alex Karelin was the man. Undefeated since 87 in international competition. Until Rulon Gardner pulled off the stunner! He was dominated in their only meeting in 97 and he wrestled a complete masterpiece.
10. DEREK REDMOND 1992 OLYMPICS
A true measure of heart. After pulling up lame, he could of just given up but he had to cross the finish line. So in a touching moment with his father, he assists his son in crossing the finish line.
9. CARL LEWIS 4 GOLDS IN 84 OLYMPICS
Carl Lewis was the MAN! In the 84 Olympics he proved it by destroying everyone in his path in 4 Olympic events. Arguably one of the best sprinters in history.
8. GREG LOUGANIS HITS HEAD ON DIVING BOARD 1988 OLYMPICS
Pure horror at first when he hit his head on the diving board only to rise up and win gold. Not bad for the GREATEST DIVER EVER!!!
7. MUNICH OLYMPIC TRAGEDY 1972
It was the worst tragedies in history as Palestinian terrorists barge into the apartment of Israelites and kill 11 of them. It will forever be known as the Munich Massacre and was turned into an Oscar Winning Movie.
6. MARK SPITZ 7 GOLD MEDALS
This has never been done. 7 Golds in one Olympics. Mark Spitz did it and did it well. No one can touch this guy on the pool.
5. BEN JOHNSON CHEATS 1988 OLYMPICS
Everyone thought Carl Lewis had it in the bag when Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson came out of nowhere to annihilate the competition. The next day he was busted for drugs in his urine and was stripped of the Gold Medal. Cheaters Never Prosper.
4. KERRI STRUG 1996 OLYMPICS
Down with a messed up ankle and needing a big vault performance. Kerri Strug reached way deep down and provides the world with a classic gutsy leap. Everyone will always remember Bela Karolyi carrying her off the platforms afterwards.
3. 1992 DREAM TEAM
This was a team you had dreams about having. Poor Angolans and Philippines teams. When you had a starting lineup of Jordan, Bird, Magic, David Robinson and Charles Barkley. You might as well shake their hands and walk out cause you were about to get drugged! And that is what they did to the competition. Or lack thereof.
2. TOMMIE SMITH AND JOHN CARLOS 1968 OLYMPICS
The image turned into one of the most popular posters in history. Winning the top medals after the race, both gentlemen raised their fists in the air to proclaim their Black Panther support and the image etched in the minds of all after that.
1. JESSE OWENS 1936 OLYMPICS
In front of Germany. In front of Hitler. What a perfect way to slap a guy in the face that to beat the competition in enemy territory. That's what this man did. Imagine the intimidation factor of the event itself. Jesse Owens put that aside and rubbed it in the faces of the the world most ruthless dictator to win Olympic Gold.
Monday, June 16, 2008
PITTSBURGH TRIP IN VIDEO
Before I close out my trip to Pittsburgh two weeks ago, I just wanted to share these videos with everyone and show you a trip that was years in the making. I had the best time in the Steel City (even though my Penguins lost) and will return soon when the Pens make the Finals yet again. So in a nutshell, everyone has seen the pics, and now I'm once again telling a story... Through the magic of video. Enjoy everyone!
It starts with my first visit to the famous "Igloo" for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals...
The Penguins have the oldest stadium in the league so they don't have the underground parking so they actually park at the side of the arena...
Hal Gill and Marian Hossa
Miiiiiiiiiister Keeeeenedy!
Sergei Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin
Then your boy finally gets inside the arena! Section C16
The Red Wings and Penguins Warming Up...
Stanley Cup Intro... Numbing. Listen to me scream like a girl!
The National Anthem... GOOSEBUMPS!
Penguins 1 Red Wings 0!!! Listen To My Ass!!! Bedlam!
It was not meant to be that night in Pittsburgh. The Pens lose 2-1 and trail the series 3 games to 1 heading back to Detroit... In between, I take a nice little trip to PNC Park Home Of The Pittsburgh Pirates...
View of Beautiful PNC Park along with Downtown Pittsburgh in the Backdrop
Pittsburgh Pirates Dugout!
Then the next day it was Game 5. Let's face it, many people in Pittsburgh was deflated and thought it was over. They were in Detroit. The Pens haven't scored a goal yet. But I was still a true fan. You stick with the good and hang on with the bad. To get myself pumped up...
DOWN 3-1 BUT STILL HOLDING OUT HOPE!!!
And The Penguins took a 2-0 lead only to lose it 3-2 with 34 seconds left. Only to tie it in the waning seconds... And after three OT's and at 1:00 AM local time the miraculous happened!!!
PENGUINS WIN IN 3OT's!!! Stay alive 3 games to 2 going back to Pittsburgh!
But the next day... It was Heinz Field Day!!!
PETER CHAN YOU MUST BE JEALOUS!
TOUCHED THE GRASS MR. CHAN!!!
YOU WOULD PROBABLY WANT TO STAB ME RIGHT NOW FOR A CHANCE TO SWITCH WITH ME HUH??
But before I closed out my trip, there was one more task at hand. Game 6 at the Igloo. But before I headed to the arena, I wanted to take the time out and reflect on my trip. It may seem retarded and ridiculous of my fan status, but I AM a passionate fan and understand that it is more than a game to me and I explain it in detail here...
...Then after I go with a ritual of listening to Don't Stop Believing, Livin' On A Prayer, It's Not Over and One More Night... I was ready to go!!!
I got out to the arena on a rainy ass day...
GORGEOUS ASS SEATS!!!
Then The Pens Come Out For Warmups!!!
The Intros Once Again... The Igloo Never Sounded So Loud. Plus I'm buzzed and overexcited!!!
The Pens struggled to a 2-0 deficit and after falling behind 3-1 after a deflating goal by the Red Wings, the Penguins show no quit and score with 1:27 left...
...But the last seconds wasn't meant to be. The Detroit Red Wings deserved to win the championship. But the Penguins were resilient and were inches away from tying it up. I was bummed but took it all in and enjoyed a part of history.
Listen halfway in as I watch the replay of the near goal in the end.
Overall, the city was alive. I loved the blue collar atmosphere. I will definitely be back but this time for a Penguins Stanley Cup Win! Thank You Pittsburgh!
It starts with my first visit to the famous "Igloo" for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals...
The Penguins have the oldest stadium in the league so they don't have the underground parking so they actually park at the side of the arena...
Hal Gill and Marian Hossa
Miiiiiiiiiister Keeeeenedy!
Sergei Gonchar and Evgeni Malkin
Then your boy finally gets inside the arena! Section C16
The Red Wings and Penguins Warming Up...
Stanley Cup Intro... Numbing. Listen to me scream like a girl!
The National Anthem... GOOSEBUMPS!
Penguins 1 Red Wings 0!!! Listen To My Ass!!! Bedlam!
It was not meant to be that night in Pittsburgh. The Pens lose 2-1 and trail the series 3 games to 1 heading back to Detroit... In between, I take a nice little trip to PNC Park Home Of The Pittsburgh Pirates...
View of Beautiful PNC Park along with Downtown Pittsburgh in the Backdrop
Pittsburgh Pirates Dugout!
Then the next day it was Game 5. Let's face it, many people in Pittsburgh was deflated and thought it was over. They were in Detroit. The Pens haven't scored a goal yet. But I was still a true fan. You stick with the good and hang on with the bad. To get myself pumped up...
DOWN 3-1 BUT STILL HOLDING OUT HOPE!!!
And The Penguins took a 2-0 lead only to lose it 3-2 with 34 seconds left. Only to tie it in the waning seconds... And after three OT's and at 1:00 AM local time the miraculous happened!!!
PENGUINS WIN IN 3OT's!!! Stay alive 3 games to 2 going back to Pittsburgh!
But the next day... It was Heinz Field Day!!!
PETER CHAN YOU MUST BE JEALOUS!
TOUCHED THE GRASS MR. CHAN!!!
YOU WOULD PROBABLY WANT TO STAB ME RIGHT NOW FOR A CHANCE TO SWITCH WITH ME HUH??
But before I closed out my trip, there was one more task at hand. Game 6 at the Igloo. But before I headed to the arena, I wanted to take the time out and reflect on my trip. It may seem retarded and ridiculous of my fan status, but I AM a passionate fan and understand that it is more than a game to me and I explain it in detail here...
...Then after I go with a ritual of listening to Don't Stop Believing, Livin' On A Prayer, It's Not Over and One More Night... I was ready to go!!!
I got out to the arena on a rainy ass day...
GORGEOUS ASS SEATS!!!
Then The Pens Come Out For Warmups!!!
The Intros Once Again... The Igloo Never Sounded So Loud. Plus I'm buzzed and overexcited!!!
The Pens struggled to a 2-0 deficit and after falling behind 3-1 after a deflating goal by the Red Wings, the Penguins show no quit and score with 1:27 left...
...But the last seconds wasn't meant to be. The Detroit Red Wings deserved to win the championship. But the Penguins were resilient and were inches away from tying it up. I was bummed but took it all in and enjoyed a part of history.
Listen halfway in as I watch the replay of the near goal in the end.
Overall, the city was alive. I loved the blue collar atmosphere. I will definitely be back but this time for a Penguins Stanley Cup Win! Thank You Pittsburgh!
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