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Post by chazraps on Sept 17, 2013 22:20:46 GMT -5
While the main Chikara thread's live with debates about the current goings on, I thought I'd start this thread to do a little discussin' about the Chikara catalog.
Two quick questions to start us off:
1) Do the early Chikara (2002/2003) shows have commentary on them? I saw that the re-release of the first show has special anniversary commentary and I was curious if that was replacing an earlier track of if those shows, like some indies, just didn't have play-by-play?
2) What would you say are the essential/best Chikara shows? I've yet to purchase one of the annual Best of compilations because when lookign at them I'll see a match I like and then when I find it's source the entire show looks phenomenal. Which are your favorite full shows? Do you have a favorite Best of?
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Post by El Pollo Guerrera on Sept 17, 2013 23:11:29 GMT -5
Originally, Chikara had no commentary but "Pop-Up Video"-style facts that would appear on the screen.
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Post by chazraps on Sept 17, 2013 23:13:32 GMT -5
Originally, Chikara had no commentary but "Pop-Up Video"-style facts that would appear on the screen. Interesting. When was commentary introduced? |
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Post by xochilina on Sept 18, 2013 0:26:56 GMT -5
i've only seen a few from 2003 but it seemed to be off and on with some matches having commentary and some not towards the later half of the year...i know International Invasion Of The International Invaders 2003 has an amazing rudo-jigsaw commentary on Quack vs Skayde 2 out of 3 falls match and it's hilarious he puts on this weird accent and he keeps messing up and making fun of himself and others lol
i've seen most of 2004 and if i remember right it's also hit or miss with some shows/matches having it so i'm pretty sure 2005 was the first year with full on commentary.
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Post by chazraps on Sept 18, 2013 1:32:24 GMT -5
Word, thanks!
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Post by Lance Uppercut on Sept 18, 2013 9:01:07 GMT -5
Trios from 2012 was great. TEAM SENDAI GIRLS!
Well any King Of Trios are great. Cibernetico's are also favorites of mine. Loved the one from last year with Team Chikara vs Team Steen.
Hot Off the Griddle is great if for nothing else, Generico vs Sara Del Rey. Plus Kingston vs Steen
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Post by xochilina on Sept 18, 2013 21:53:44 GMT -5
oh yeah King of Trios has great top to bottom shows, 2011's my fav!
Most shows with big moments in feuds and storylines tend to be awesome dvds as well (kings of wrestling/BDK/various title changes)
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2013 22:03:14 GMT -5
Yeah, KOT's are always the way to go. People say Night 3 of the 2012 KOT is one of the best shows ever, but 2011 will always hold a special place in my heart. Being there live, there hasn't been anything in wrestling that has topped that weekend so far.
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