7.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
WWE SummerSlam 2010 Pay-Per-View.
Starring: Stu Bennett, John Cena, Nic Nemeth, Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah, Randy OrtonSport | 100% |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080i
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.78:1
English: Dolby Digital 5.1 (640 kbps)
Spanish: LPCM 2.0
None
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 3.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
The most destructive force in the history of the WWE.
Individual rivalries are fun, but group rivalries open up a whole new world of possibilities. 2010's SummerSlam Pay-Per-View event was
headlined by a 14-man tag-team battle to the finish between WWE Superstars and members of the black-and-yellow T-shirt wearing "Nexus"
breakaway faction made of former NXT rookies and led by Wade Barrett. The event additionally brought together a myriad of superstars for a
collection standard one-on-one title matches (and one 3-on-1 handicap match featuring Big Show against a trio of wrestlers headlined by CM Punk)
that range from "fluff" to "fun." The event will be remembered, however, for the return of fan-favorite Daniel Bryan (yes!) as a last-minute addition
to the
Team WWE roster in the battle for supremacy with heel team Nexus.
Cena: "Wanna grab a protein shake after this?" Barrett: "Sure, my tub or yours?"
SummerSlam 2010 is fairly typical of an early WWE Blu-ray release. Generally, the image offers a satisfying, clear HD image, a little raw by today's slightly loftier standards but fairly impressive nonetheless. The 1080i, 1.78:1-framed image offers solid, video-like detail, revealing fine facial and clothing nuance while also displaying admirable quality across the background, whether backstage or up within the Staples Center crowd. Colors are bold and accurate, particularly evident on the rather loud and unmissable red and yellow SummerSlam ring apron but also on wrestler attire and both digital and handmade signs. Black levels are satisfyingly deep and accurate, while flesh tones appear true. The image does suffer from some noticeable blockiness at times but isn't a significant drawback and rarely presents itself during matches. Overall, a satisfactory, good-looking image from WWE Home Video.
SummerSlam 2010's Dolby Digital 5.1 lossy soundtrack satisfies the material's requirements. Fireworks blow with commendable stage presence and power. Music blares through the speakers as wrestlers make their way to the ring. Slams and crashes and all the sounds of wrestling mayhem play with a passably realistic presence. Crowd chants and cheering are suitably enveloping, particularly as the action intensifies and the cheers rise in volume. Ringside commentary and backstage chatter and interviews play with proper volume, clarity, and natural, front-center placement. It's a fairly standard, "heard-one-heard-them-all" sort of WWE track. In short, it gets the job done with little room for major complaint.
SummerSlam 2010 contains an interview and a full episode of RAW.
2010's version of SummerSlam offers up competent wrestling on a big stage, complete with a plethora of big names and a few intriguing match-ups. What it doesn't do, however, is fulfill the hype of the pay event. Beyond Bryan's return, there's nothing outlandish (save for Melina's outfit) and certainly nothing particularly memorable. It's a moment-in-time event that transitions towards bigger and better things but that, on its own merits, comes up short of expectations. SummerSlam 2010's Blu-ray release offers solid video and audio along with an entire episode of RAW as a bonus. Recommended only to WWE on Blu-ray completists.
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