If you buy this DVD then you'll find out that Chris Jericho is one of the most talented wrestlers on the planet but you, you already know that. Its not often that I actually hand over cash to buy a wrestling DVD these days, not because the prices are too high or the staleness of the product, though that does effect why I don't purchase Supercards any more. The truth is there just isn't many good DVDs coming out, do I really want to see Hulk Hogan and his lost footage? Or the John Cena experience which is basically a long add for his Make A Wish foundation work. I believe that the price (within reason) will not affect the amount sales because at the end of the day quality sells and with this addition to the WWE library that's exactly what you'll get.
To the people who purchased Jericho's first book, there wont be a lot of new information to sink your teeth into and there is definitely no bombshells that will change the perception of a wrestler who has had great matches in all the main wrestling “countries”. What you do get is solid and very entertaining documentary on one of the last of a dying breed. Chris Jericho alongside Chris Benoit and the rest of the Radicals are some of the last wrestlers that actually toured Mexico and Japan and learnt how to wrestle several different styles and can basically have a good match with anyone on the current WWE or TNA rosters. The extras on the DVD include around 18 matches which highlights his upstart as opponents and team mates with the very talented Lance Storm through his WCW Cruiserweight run up until his recent Wrestlemania 26 bout with Edge, every match is a joy to watch and really highlights how Jericho has come along as a wrestler.
Talking solely about the documentary there are quite a few talking heads who have interesting things to say about the Lion Heart and its interesting to see how Jericho feels now towards his WCW run and what he has achieved. The documentary does trail off and talk quite a bit about Jericho's metal band Fozzy which could be quite annoying for your average wrestling fan, but its small price to pay for a must have DVD like this one.
Extras: Includes some of Jericho's best promos including the incredible Man Of A 1004 holds segment and his WWE début where he has a verbal exchange with The Rock.
Overall this DVD is very good all round and I would find it hard for anyone to try and claim this isn't worth the purchase, you will get a great documentary and some of the best matches you have seen especially if you're weaned on today's product, which Jericho openly admits has dropped due to the fact everyone is trained to be mirror images of each other in the ring.
Rating:*****
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