DVD REVIEW: Pro Wrestling Superstars SLAM BAM - Episode #1

When Wrestlemag was sent the series of 'Slam Bam' DVD's from Pro Wrestling Superstars, we were unsure what to expect. Sure, you had plenty of good names on the cards, as you'll find out by reading our reviews, but outside of the realms of WWE and ROH, you couldn't help but to suspect that the production values on a "lower budget" release may harm the product. How wrong we were! Video quality was excellent throughout the DVD, as was the commentary on all the matches. Let's take a look at 'Slam Bam' Episode One...

The DVD begins with our host, Aaron Weiss giving us a preview of what we will see on this DVD, before heading straight into our opening match - Xavier v Red - a bout which took place on a USA Pro Wrestling show up in the North East. A decent match, which saw both hit their trademark spots and gave the live crowd plenty of high flying action throughout.

From there we head off to Border City Wrestling for a Triple Threat match for the BCW Championship. Pre-match, Shane Douglas comes to ringside and cute a promo, which unfortunately isn't the best promo he'll ever cut. The match begins with all the usual spots and storytelling that you'd associate with a match of this kind. They hit a nice spot which sees a three way sleeper countered by all into a three way jawbreaker. Short match, but pretty decent.

The DVD stays with BCW for a TV Title match between Eric Young and TNA's Chris Sabin in the match of the DVD, with counter move after counter move, and plenty of near falls, building up to a very good finish. It's worth buying the DVD purely for this match.

We take a trip back in time for the final match on the DVD, with the late, great Andre the Giant and Dick the Bruiser teaming up to take on Ox Baker and Baron Von Krupp. Krupp attacks Andre during the ring intros but is easily thrown to the floor at ringside. Andre starts off the match dominating Ox Baker with a headlock. The Bruiser comes in but is soon double teamed by Ox and Karl until Andre makes the save. The battle continues until all four men brawl in the ring...until the TV time limit expires!! Although the finish makes no sense for this DVD, it was pretty cool to see. When was the last time you saw a TV time limit draw??!

The DVD ends with"shoot" comments from both Douglas and D'Lo Brown, who spend time discussing ring psychology (or a lack of it) in today's industry. Both made some very good points.

Overall, a very enjoyable DVD with two excellent matches, a great match from the past, and a short but sweet three way match for the BCW title. For further information on the DVD, which is available via Pro Wrestling Superstars, check out their official website at http://www.prowrestlingsuperstars.com/dvd.html.