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List Price: $19.98 | | Label: Sony
Salesrank: 51144
Released: November 21, 2000 |
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| Used Price: $18.40 |
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MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Let's be honest: fans of the WWF love a good soap opera as much as, if not more than, the matches they produce. If that's the case, SummerSlam 2000 must rank as one of the great WWF pay-per-views in the last several years. At the center is the climax of the infamous love triangle that Vince McMahon and his gaggle of writers concocted during the year 2000. The main event here is a triple-threat match for the WWF title, held by the Rock, but really, his presence is secondary to the other two men involved, Triple H and Kurt Angle. For these two men, it's personal, as both are in love with the same woman, Triple H's wife, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley. This DVD goes to great lengths to document the history leading up to the match, and it's essential to enjoying the PPV. Also, other histories are included, lending the soap-opera feel to all of the matches. While the tremendous main event is reason enough to buy this DVD, other smaller matches fortify it. For example, you get the boss's son, Shane McMahon, falling 50 feet from a support beam. You get an announcer getting involved in a match and smashing a glass jar in a wrestler's face. Oh yeah, and there's also some impressive old-school wrestling... but, really, who cares about wrestling when you're watching a wrestling match in the WWF? --Dave McCoy
WWE Summerslam 2000 Reviews:
Buy From Other Sets Instead 
2009-12-03 - The year 2000 for the WWF wasn't exactly a favorite of mine. "WrestleMania" was a disappointment. Steve Austin was out for most of the year. The Hardcore Title had become more of a comedy show rather than a hard-edged display of violence. But most importantly, the PPV catalog for the WWF left much to be desired.
"SummerSlam 2000" isn't exactly a great PPV. But it's good enough to be seen at least once. Skip to the end of my review if you want to know how I suggest you check this one out. Otherwise, read on for a match breakdown:
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1) Right To Censor v. Rikishi & Too Cool
---The RTC was a fairly new faction, but they quickly became one of the most hated of their time. How exactly Rikishi & Too Cool caught on is beyond me, but whatever. This opening contest is a fast-paced flurry of tag action. It was meant to get a crowd ready for 3 hours of PPV, and on that basis, this is a fun little ride. I probably wouldn't have enjoyed this one on any other spot on the card, but as a curtain jerker, I enjoyed it enough to want to watch the rest of the card.
"6.0 / 10"
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2) Road Dogg v. X-Pac
---Honestly, it was about time that DX had split up. With HHH or Billy Gunn not around this faction needed to go. Leave it to talented competitors like X-Pac & Road Dogg to finally close it up. While I commend them for giving us an enjoyable contest, it was way too short considering the history between these two. It deserved more than 5 minutes for a true sendoff. Fun while it lasts, but nothing more.
"6.5 / 10"
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3) Intercontinental Championship
Val Venis (champion) & Trish Stratus v. Eddie Guerrero & Chyna
---Okay, context is everything, so here's what you need to know if you haven't heard about or seen this Intergender affair. Trish was VERY new to the company, and had very little in-ring experience. Chyna was the dominant female she'd always been. And Eddie & Venis do most of the work. The two men had my favorite match of the "King-of-the-Ring 2000" Tournament, and they continued to work very well together on this night. Chyna could always work well enough with the male superstars, and Trish's minimal involvement is good comedy. This isn't a throwaway Intergender contest; these four went for something better, and it's a lot more fun than you'd think.
"7.0 / 10"
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4) Tazz v. Jerry Lawler
---The former ECW wrestler's career in the WWF was less than stellar, such as this bizarre feud with Lawler, that previously escalated in an assault on Jim Ross. Well, if you can believe that Lawler's fists can hang in there with Tazz's technical array of suplexes & submissions, then maybe you'll enjoy this one. For me, I had a hard time believing it. The finish is kinda neat, but other than that, it's a typical Lawler match.
"5.0 / 10"
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5) Hardcore Championship
Shane McMahon (champion) v. Steve Blackman
---Throughout the night, Shane had been running away from Blackman backstage. When they finally got to the ring, Blackman proceeded to punish the champion. eventually Test & Albert interfere to even Shane's odds, until Blackman manages to fight back and chase Shane to the top of the Titan-Tron. This sequence led to the thing that Shane will always be most remembered for --- taking a ridiculous fall or leap of faith to entertain a crowd. Oddly enough, this match isn't as much as it sounds. It feels very by-the-numbers. Hero dominates. Villain's buddies come in to even his odds. Hero makes a miraculous comeback. Only the finish is anything special...I can't take anything away from that, I guess.
"5.5 / 10"
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6) Two-Out-of-Three Falls
Chris Jericho v. Chris Benoit
---These two had an on-and-off rivalry throughout 2000, and it eventually ended in early 2001. Along the way, they had this exceptional display of technical wrestling. While it's not the kind of masterpiece you'd expect from these two, it's still pretty darn good. Perhaps the big drawback is that it's a little short, clocking in at about 13 minutes total. Don't get me wrong, you're going to see some wicked takedowns, submissions, & counters that only athletes of this caliber are capable. But if you were to compile a list of all of their matches together, this would probably be somewhere in the middle. Then again, a bad Jericho/Benoit contest is better than 95% of the WWE stuff today.
"7.5 / 10"
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7) TLC Match - Tag Team Championships
Edge & Christian (champions) v. The Dudley Boyz v. The Hardy Boyz
---If it weren't for all of the DVDs that include this match, I'd say buy "SummerSlam 2000" just to see this match. It was (and still is) my favorite match from the year 2000. With all due respect to the "No Mercy '99" Ladder Match that started it all, and to the Table & Triangle Ladder Matches that took things further...THIS is the true culmination of what these three guys were capable of in high-spot showcases. Most people will tell you TLC II from "WrestleMania X-Seven" is the best of them all, but I prefer this because the rematch repeated a few spots, and because everything flows a lot faster in this one. It feels like just the right balance of trying win the tag team gold AND trying to punishing your opponents. Regardless of which is your favorite, you must see this match!
"10 / 10"
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8) Thong Stink-Face Match
The Kat (w/ Al Snow) v. Terri (w/ Perry Saturn)
---Okay, I'm not going to defend this pointless match on any intellectual level. However, the point of the match is to see two gorgeous ladies in thongs, trying to deliver the Stink Face maneuver to win the match. What else did you expect? I was mildly amused.
"4.0 / 10"
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9) The Undertaker v. Kane
---I expected way more from this grudge match. I'd have thought that Taker's new biker gimmick would've allowed for a less supernatural contest, allowing for the two "brothers" to let it all out. Well, they skip the tricks of old for a slugfest of new...and it sucks! They basically punch & kick each other for a plodding 7 minutes, and it ends in a very strange fashion that was never explained in the weeks afterwards. Taker rips off Kane's mask, we barely see Kane's face, and then...Kane has his mask back the next time you see him on WWF TV. It's okay for a match to be more about the storyline than the physical contest, but this WWF had a lot more faith in our love of the characters than they should've.
"3.0 / 10"
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10) WWF Championship
Kurt Angle v. Triple H v. The Rock (champion)
---Okay, you've probably heard how this all starts. Because of the love triangle between Angle, HHH, & Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, HHH & Angle brawl before Rock even gets to the ring. Angle is given the Pedigree through a table, but it was botched so badly that Angle got a real concussion, forcing Rock & HHH to basically have a one-on-one match for most of the main event. Aside from seeing Rock & HHH duke it out for the 5th PPV in the year 2000, I actually thoroughly enjoyed watching this one play out. Considering how bad the script had been derailed, HHH & Rock pulled it off so well that I actually believed it all part of the plan the first time I saw it. If you like HHH/Rock matches with a twist thrown in, you'll like this one. If you've watched them compete a bunch of times and haven't yet gotten around to this one, I wouldn't look too forward to this main event.
"7.5 / 10"
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I strongly suggest you buy the 3rd Volume of the "SummerSlam" Anthology, because you get 4 additional PPVs that are equally rare, and for an excellent price. But if you choose to grab this DVD instead, then "SummerSlam 2000" is a pleasant way to kill 3 hours.
Not A Bad DVD At All
2009-11-30 - Match 1:Right to Censor (Steven Richards, Bull Buchanan and The Goodfather) defeated Too Cool (Scotty 2 Hotty, Grand Master Sexay and Rikishi) (with Victoria and Mandy)
Rating: 7/10-I had high hopes for this match, good wrestling, bad ending.
Match 2:X-Pac defeated The Road Dogg
Rating: 6/10-Ok Match not too interesting, if you ask me this was a pretty stupid match to have, they are team mates not enemies.
Match 3: Chyna and Eddie Guerrero defeated Val Venis (c) and Trish Stratus (Intercontinental Championship)
Rating: 8/10-Good Solid Match. Interesting finish and interesting match type, overall well worked match.
Match 4: Jerry Lawler defeated Tazz
Rating: 7/10-Pretty interesting match, funny build up, good ending.
Match 5: Steve Blackman defeated Shane McMahon (c) (Hardcore Championship)
Rating: 8/10-Good match, love the old hardcore matches of WWF, interesting finish.
Match 6: Chris Benoit defeated Chris Jericho
Rating: 9/10- Solid Wrestling, Awesome match.
Match 7: Edge and Christian (c) defeated The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff) (with Lita) and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von) (Tag Team Championship, TLC)
Rating: 10/10- Awesome match with awesome wrestlers. PERFECT!
Match 8: The Kat (with Al Snow) defeated Terri (with Perry Saturn) (Stinkface match)
Rating: 4.5/10- Nothing really to this match. Basically an Eye Candy match. In my opinion, not really a PPV type match)
Match 9: The Undertaker fought Kane to a no contest
Rating: 8/10- I wouldn't really call this a match since it never really offically started. All this was filled with was spots and Taker trying to take Kane's mask off which he succeeds in doing at the end.
Match 10: The Rock (c) defeated Kurt Angle and Triple H
Rating: 8.5/10
Decent match. Kind of a one on one for the most part of the match. Good wrestling.
Total:76/100
Overall, I encourage you to purchase this PPV it had many good spots and many good matches.
Best Match: TLC
Worst Match: Stinkface Match
A Good ppv from 2000
2008-10-01 - Summerslam is one of the better ppv's from 2000. This ppv hosted the first ever TLC match and Shane McMahon falling from the top of the titantron.
1. Right to Censor vs. Too Cool & Rikishi
This was an alright opener. Scotty 2 Hotty was on fire during this match, he looked pretty good. Nice opener with a slick end. 3/5
2. Road Dogg vs. X-Pac
This match was put here to end whatever was left of DX at the time. They put on a decent match up with a couple of counters and reversals. A good match but nothing that will be remembered. 3.5/5
3. IC Title
Val Venis & Trish Stratus vs. Eddie Guerrero & Chyna
This is one that will surprise you. On paper it doesn't look all that but it was pretty good to watch. Eddie & Chyna worked pretty well with each other as a tag team. It was mostly all Eddie, Chyna, & Val but Trish got a couple of shots in. Another good match right here. 3.5/5
4. Tazz vs. Jerry "the King" Lawler
I have to say this match is the weakest on the card. Tazz was mostly taunting JR throughout the whole match with a little wrestling happening in the ring. Not a good match but JR did get some payback on Tazz. 2/5
5. Hardcore Title
Shane McMahon vs. Steve Blackmon
This match wasn't your typical Shane match. Shane mostly runs from Blackmon the whole time and just getting in little cheap shots here and there. Blackmon just wears out Shane and using his kung fu martial arts techniques to beat shane down. Test & Albert would come out on Shane's behalf and try to help shane. The highlight of this match is of course when Shane falls from the titantron after getting hit by a kendo stick from Blackmon. Decent match at best though. 3/5
6. 2 out of 3 Falls
Chris Benoit vs. Chris Jericho
I feel that this match right here is a forgotten classic match from these two. The match started out very physical and just got more physical as the match went on. The falls came at perfect times. Benoit and Jericho wrestled a great match with a lot of good counters and wrestling. This match to me is the match of the night. Awesome match. 5/5
7. TLC Match for the Tag Team Titles
Edge & Christian vs. Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz
What a match! There was nothing but pure excitement from this match all the way through. All 3 teams really upped their game then from their match at Wrestlemania 16. Bodies were crashing through tables and falling from ladders everywhere. Just a great and exciting match. 5/5
Thong Stinkface Match
Terri w/ Perry Saturn vs. The Kat w/ Al Snow
Not a match by any means. Just here for pure entertainment and to spice things up in the ppv. The Kat wins.
8. Undertaker vs. Kane
This was just an unsanctioned fight where Taker trys to unmask Kane throughout the match. They just brawled the hell out of each other and using everything they could including steel chairs and the steel steps. This doesn't compare to their previous encounters but its worth a watch. A nasty fight. It finally ends once Taker indeed unmasks Kane. 3.75/5
9. WWE Title
The Rock vs. Kurt Angle vs. Triple H
Before the match got underway, Angle made a comment towards hhh & stephanie whiched POed the game to the core. Triple h came out ready to end Angle's career and he almost did just that. HHH would try to go for the pedigree on Angle through the announce table when the table collapses on them which nearly gave Angle a severe concussion. The Rock and Triple h would then fight for the majority of the match with Angle being taken out. Angle however does make a comeback and almost wins the title. A pretty good triple threat match but nothing out of the ordinary besides the table crash. 4.5/5
I say summerslam is one of the best from 2000. Its a good show to check out.
Summerslam 2000 
2008-05-11 - Too Cool & Rikishi VS Right To Censor: I use to hate Right to Censor. This was a decent six man tag match but nothing really speical.
Road Dogg VS X-Pac: I could careless about Road Dogg. X-Pac was a good wrestler but whatever happened to him? Besides the sex tape with Chyna.
Intercontinental Champion Val Venis & Trish Stratus VS Eddie Guerrero & Chyna: Where does this PPV take off? A good match but not the best. Trish was still green.
Tazz VS Jerry "The King" Lawler: Tazz was never really that good in the land of giants. This is Lawler's yearly WWF match.
Shane McMahon VS Steve Blackman: Here is where the PPV takes off. Shane O'Mac always put on a great match. Loved the ending.
TLC Match- Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian VS Dudley Boyz VS Hardy Boyz: Everyone who loves wrestling has seen this match at least once before. This is one of the greatest matches in the history of the WWF/WWE and in all of wrestling. Must see
Chris Jericho VS Chris Benoit(RIP): Excellent, fast paced match.
Thong Stinkface Match- Bathroom, restroom, or snack break.
Undertaker VS Kane: Not really a match, just a brawl with no clear winner.
WWF Champion The Rock VS Triple H VS Kurt Angle: Hated the story of the match. Reminded me of the TNA Hard Justice 2007 match of Angle VS Joe winner take all, but instead of Angle being smitten with Stephanie, it was his with own wife. A bad main event and a bad way to end a so-so Summerslam.
The middle of the event-Hardcore match, TLC match, and Best of 2-3 Falls match were the only reason to own this PPV. Main event was disappointing.
One Of The Best From 2000
2007-06-05 - Too Cool & Rikishi vs. Right To Censor - This was a good opener as the crowd loves to see the RTC get beat up. This was right around when the Godfather joined & became the Goodfather so Rikishi came out with his former "hos"...one who just happened to be the diva currently known as Victoria.
Road Dogg vs. X-Pac - This was a match to kill off whatever was left of D-Generation X and it was an decent match to watch but nothing really special or memorable.
Intercontinental Champion Val Venis & Trish Stratus vs. Eddie Guerrero & Chyna - This was the an intergender tag team match with the stipulation that whoever beats either Val or Trish becomes the I.C. Champion. This was a real good match here as all four worked well together. This was back when Trish was only hired for her looks & not training in the ring yet so her work is very limited but everyone did their job & the match came together well.
Tazz vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler - It's amazing how in less than a year, Tazz went from a big debut breaking Kurt Angle's undefeated streak to being the villian against a color commentator. Tazz for the most part kept taunting Jim Ross thoughout the entire match based off his involvement in this angle & it was put to a poetic finish in the end with Jim Ross getting involved.
Hardcore Champion Shane McMahon vs. Steve Blackman - This wasn't the Shane McMahon type match that we've seen him have with the likes of X-Pac or Kurt Angle but it was mostly him running away from Blackman while T&A (Test & Albert) were trying to beat up Blackman for Shane. The only memorable highlight was Shane McMahon taking an unbelievable backwards fall off the top of the set to the floor before Blackman dropped an elbow on him.
TLC Match: Tag Team Champions Edge & Christian vs. Dudley Boyz vs. Hardy Boyz - The first TLC match and this was the one that topped their WrestleMania match months earlier. Again, this is one of those matches that I can't describe in words that you just have to watch.
(Also available on "The Ladder Match")
2 Out of 3 Falls Match: Chris Jericho vs. Chris Benoit - A technical classic here between these two. Unfortunally, this match gets overshadowed by their earlier & later matches throughout the WWF but you know you can never go wrong with these two in the same match.
Thong Stinkface Match: The T&A (I don't mean Test & Albert this time) segment of the night that wasn't really anything special past seeing these two in skimpy bikinis.
Undertaker vs. Kane - This was probably one of their weakest matches as it was just an out of control brawl with Taker trying to rip off Kane's mask before Kane backed off & ran away. Again, just a brawl & doesn't live up to their previous encounters.
WWF Champion The Rock vs. Triple H vs. Kurt Angle -
Triple H stated on his "That Damn Good" DVD that this was the most unusual match he's been in. It's more like HHH vs. The Rock featuring Kurt Angle because Kurt gets beat up & carried to the back before the match really starts. On the "Don't Try This At Home" promos before the start of any WWE video, you'll see a part where HHH tries to pedigree someone on a table but it breaks...this is where that clip came from. HHH & Rock go at it but after this, Kurt comes back & gets involved in the last 5 mins. along with Stephanie McMahon. Again, this match was unusual but every entertaining.
(Also available on Triple H "That Damn Good" & "History Of The WWE Championship")
This was one of the best PPV's from the year 2000 as it had a solid card from top to bottom. I recommend.
