Is It A Classic?

Is It A Classic?
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Two best friends take a look each week at a different match in wrestling history and determine definitively: is it a classic?

  1. 06/24/2022

    John Cena vs AJ Styles Royal Rumble 2017

    A year after his surprise arrival in WWE, AJ Styles comes back to the Rumble, this time as champion of the World. But, there is one man standing in his way: John Cena. This match finished an epic trilogy between these two men. Was this one as phenomenal as the prior two? Can Big Match John deliver? Most importantly, is it a classic? We answer that question using our SCIENCE~! We also discuss a bit of the current injury bug, someone who absolutely sucks, and a new gimmick for Brock Lesnar. Check it out! Timestamps: 1:54 Headlines 10:09 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 12:53 Match Background/Build  20:42 Match Breakdown 29:15  Is It A Classic?

    49 min

  2. 06/17/2022

    Mike Awesome vs Masato Tanaka ECW Heatwave 1998

    Welcome to Strong Grapple City, population 2. Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka, two certified members of the CREAM TEAM, bring their feud to the States and inside an ECW ring. This feud is known for two power guys just power moving the hell out of each other and this match is no exception. These two tree trunks launch themselves at each other over and over again and it is a spectacle to watch. But, we must do our diligence and put it through the SCIENCE~! to determine if it is definitively a classic. Is it? We also talk about #HCMB, someone's ass, our instant classic of the week and much more. Check it out! E-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com or follow us on instagram @classic_pod. Timestamps: 1:57 Headlines 15:57 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 18:38  Match Background/Build  26:42 Match Breakdown 35:52 Is It A Classic?

    55 min

  3. 06/03/2022

    Seth Rollins vs. Dean Ambrose Hell in a Cell 2014

    Two former Shield brothers collide in the most dangerous structure in all of WWE - the Hell in a Cell. The fight starts on the top of the cage, is filled with many big bumps, and has elements you don't see coming. Is it a classic? We put it through the science to figure it out. We also talk about whether or not it was a work or a shoot (you know what we are referencing), we make random noises and we get very explicit at certain points. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 3:29 Headlines 17:43 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 20:12 Match Background/Build  29:35 Match Breakdown 38:11 Is It A Classic?

    57 min

  4. 05/28/2022

    Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart Summerslam 1994

    Two of the greatest that ever wrestled happened to be brothers - Bret and Owen Hart. This match came at the end of a near-year long feud between the two, including Owen scoring an upset victory over his brother at Wrestlemania a few months prior to this. This match is not just about brother vs. brother, but is about the gold, the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. Whichever brother wins is not just the top wrestler in the family, but in the world. Can a steel cage keep the rest of the family out? Can these two amazing athletes put together a *classic* as determined by our SCIENCE~!? Tune in to find out! We also give our quick thoughts leading into Double or Nothing, talk about some great promos this week and get loud a few times. Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 2:41 Headlines 15:27 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 17:32 Match Background/Build  27:05 Match Breakdown 38:45 Is It A Classic?

    58 min

  5. 05/20/2022

    Jeff Hardy vs. Rob Van Dam WWF InVasion

    Two daredevils meet in this hardcore, no holds barred, falls count anywhere WWF Hardcore Title match on the biggest non-Wrestlemania PPV of all time. That PPV may have been considered a dud, but this was a standout match remembered for its high risk, high impact spots. Do these two wild and crazy guys have what it takes to put together a classic, as ran through our SCIENCE~!? We also open up the mailbag and answer a couple of listener questions, we talk about a bit on it's last legs, and we have a new person to #hanginthere. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com.

    48 min

  6. 05/13/2022

    Angle/Rey/Orton Wrestlemania 22 & Cruiserweight 8-Man WCW/nWo Souled Out 1998

    We are double dippin' into IIAC Maniac suggestions this week as our two matches come from our listeners.  In our first of two main events we discuss a fast-paced, high-flying Cruiserweight 8-Man tag match that opened up the WCW/nWo Souled Out 1998 PPV. Some WCW Cruiser-staples are in this match from Juvy to La Parka. Does it deliver the goods to be a classic? Then, we discuss in our other co-main the World Heavyweight Championship match that pits three hall of famers against each other - Kurt Angle, Rey Mysterio and Randy Orton. Does this all action triple threat have enough to be a classic? Tune in and find out! We also discuss Roman Reigns, who is majestic, if we have time for that, and what it sounds like when the guitar isn't on.  If you want to suggest a match, catch us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 3:25 Headlines 13:37 Co-Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 15:53 Match Background/Build  23:55 Match Breakdown 33:55 Is It A Classic? 45:26 Match 2 Background/Build  52:26 Match 2 Breakdown 1:01:45 Is It A Classic?

    1h 16m

  7. 04/29/2022

    Triple H vs Cactus Jack No Way Out 2000

    HHH brought out the sadistic side of Mick Foley when he morphed into his Cactus Jack persona for their classic street fight at Royal Rumble 2000.  But, their story didn't end there. Cactus was willing to put his career on the line in a Hell in a Cell match to get one last shot at Triple H and his WWF World Championship. Could these two men follow up their January encounter with another classic? We break it down.  We also discuss nose flicks, things you can't do off a ladder, if its a podcast and much more! Check us out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com.

    1h 9m

  8. 04/22/2022

    Triple H vs Chris Jericho Fully Loaded 2000

    In the year 2000.... Triple H, during arguably his best run of matches in his career, came face to face with the rising star Chris Jericho. Both men had animosity in the ring, and backstage. Some of this came to a head in a Last Man Standing match at the July 2000 PPV Fully Loaded. Can these two men entering their prime deliver a classic match? We use our SCIENCE~! to figure it out. Also, we discuss what HHH was really after, overbloating and underbloating of rosters,  what is wrong with this man, and a rare star rating swap. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com Timestamps: 4:44 Headlines 18:45 Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 21:07 Match Background/Build  28:07 Match Breakdown 37:32 Is It A Classic?

    58 min
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Two best friends take a look each week at a different match in wrestling history and determine definitively: is it a classic?

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  • Creator
    Is It A Classic?
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    53
  • Rating
    Explicit
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