'Taker/Big Show Cage Match, SD!, Tons Of 'The Wrestler' Notes

The Undertaker vs. Big Show cage match from Albany, NY on the December 5th edition of Smackdown scored a 2.6 rating, which is the highest rated quarter hour in the history of MyNetworkTV.

The Los Angeles Times has turned in a negative review for The Wrestler. Kenneth Turan states in the review, "While the director was essential in collaborating with Rourke to create that memorable performance, it remains real work in an essentially fake film, and there is nothing anyone can do about that." You can read the full review at LATimes.com.

Elizabeth Weitzman of The New York Daily News gave The Wrestler 4 out of 5 stars.

The New York Post scored the film 3? out of 4 stars.

Rafer Guzman of New York Newsday gave the film 3? stars, and commented that while Rourke is getting much deserved Oscar buzz, not to forget about Marisa Tomei.

The New York Times also reviewed the film. They didn't give out a rating, and compared to other reviews, weren't as complimentary.

Here are the top selling WWE DVDs for the year thus far:

* WrestleMania 24 – 328,000
* HHH DVD – 246,000
* Steve Austin DVD – 236,000
* The Rock DVD ? 211,000

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