Summerslam 2001's somewhat unconventional format works it its advantage here. Half of the evening's matches are championship-free...and to be honest, it doesn't make much of a difference. The refreshing lack of "special stipulation" matches is another plus; in fact, the only exception is the no-holds-barred brawl between Christian (who looks to have stolen all of Sheamus' skin pigment) and Randy Orton, and the gimmick plays out nicely. There's also a ton of time devoted to the co-main events, nearly half the entire show's worth. We've got to be honest and admit that wrestling's "storylines" are rarely anything but cheesy backdrops, but most of the continuity here is preserved nicely. This genuinely feels like a true sequel to MITB 2011, both in quality and overall atmosphere. Summerslam 2011 doesn't quite reach the dizzying heights of its predecessor, but it's a top-notch effort in its own right.

Presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio and enhanced for 16x9 displays, Summerslam 2011 looks about as good as other recent WWE DVDs. Colors are bold and bright, onscreen graphics are razor-sharp and black levels are typically good. With that said, there's a notable and expected amount of compression artifacts and digital combing on display here, most likely due to the fast action, long crowd shots and smoky pyrotechnic displays. A decent presentation of tricky material; nothing more, nothing less.

The audio is presented in 5.1 Dolby Surround; likewise, it's similar in quality to recent WWE releases. Crowd reactions and play-by-play commentary come through loud and clear, creating a rich and satisfying experience overall. As expected, a Spanish play-by-play track is included during the show.

Believe it or not, WWE has served up two fantastic pay-per-views in a row. Summerslam 2011 is every bit as good as July's Money in the Bank, offering tons of great action and a few interesting storylines to boot. WWE fans who have all but given up on the "PG Era" are encouraged to give both of these a shot, as they offer a taste of quality that we haven't regularly seen in about a decade. The DVD pairs a decent technical presentation with no real extras, but the relatively low price tag makes Summerslam 2011 a no-brainer. Since there's no Blu-Ray option, consider this release Highly Recommended.

Why thank you, WWE Universe.