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WWE SummerSlam 2013 Pay-Per-View.
Starring: John Cena, Randy Orton, Marķa Mercedes, Nicole Garcia (VI), Mike MizaninSport | 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 | 4.5 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
"SummerSlam." No other WWE event flows off the tongue so effortlessly, so smoothly, so naturally. It's not just the alliteration that makes it so but also, for the professional wrestling fan, anyway, the understanding of what it means in the broader WWE universe as one of the hallmark Pay-Per-View events and an annual extravaganza that marks the passage of time and the continuation of wrestling greatness. Considering its long run, it's once of the most storied PPV events, a staple on the schedule and one of the most anticipated events of the year. Sure it lacks the prestige of WrestleMania, but so does every other event on the calendar. 2013's SummerSlam ranks as one of the best yet, with plenty on the line and a roster packed with the best talent the WWE has to offer, from seasoned veterans like John Cena and CM Punk, shining stars like Daniel Bryan, and newcomers like Bray Wyatt looking to make their mark on one of wrestling's biggest stages.
Not as suggestive as it looks in this picture.
SummerSlam 2013 features a solid, typical WWE HD video presentation that largely mimics the look of a WWE television broadcast. The 1.781-framed image enjoys robust colors and solid detail throughout. Image clarity rarely falters, though wrestlers standing in front of the massive electronic signage near the entrance and ramp to the ring do appear rather distorted. Compression artifacts are often visible in the background and particularly in those same scenes in front of the signage; watch for wrestler stomachs and other random elements to go rather blocky. Otherwise, this is a good presentation. Image clarity allows for detailed crowd shots and clean, accurate definition. The color palette explodes with a variety of shades, whether wrestler attire or the bold flavors of the huge electronic signs. Black levels are usually strong, though they're a little overpowering in the Bray Wyatt lantern lighting shot near the beginning. On the whole, however, this is another stable, enjoyable transfer from WWE.
SummerSlam 2013 arrives on Blu-ray with the standard WWE Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack. Generally, the track offers a solid, albeit largely basic, listen. It's a rather aggressive presentation, offering wide stage and surround support to music, whether overlaid onto the program or blaring through the stadium speakers. Dialogue comes through evenly and consistently, whether in-ring, backstage, ringside commentary, or voiceover narration. Some of the pyrotechnic effects sound a little muddled, but generally there's a good, basic presence to more action-oriented sound effects. In short, and like this video, this is a typical WWE soundtrack experience for a recently completed event.
SummerSlam 2013 contains several bonuses, primarily in the form of pre-SummerSlam RAW and Smackdown highlight matches and
moments. All but the SummerSlam Kickoff Show are billed as "Blu-ray Exclusives."
SummerSlam 2013 won't be remembered as a groundbreaking PPV event, but it at least maintains the status quo and satisfies all of the requirements for a pay wall wrestling event. There are huge stars, exciting story lines, awesome wrestling maneuvers, and a few surprises that set up future events and will no doubt pave the way towards the next several PPV events. WWE's Blu-ray release of SummerSlam 2013 offers high quality HD video and solid lossy audio. Supplements are great, but some post-SummerSlam RAW and SmackDown fallout moments would be even better. Highly recommend to WWE fans.
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