Is It A Classic?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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.

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?

What was the match everyone was talking about coming out of Wrestlemania weekend? Seth vs Cody? Bianca vs. Becky? Knoxville vs. Zayn? It was none of these! On the first show of the Tony Khan era of Ring of Honor, FTR and the Briscoes tore the house down. This match was universally praised as the best of the biggest weekend in wrestling of the year. It was a great match for sure, but does it have enough to pass our SCIENCE~! and become an Instant Classic? Tune in to find out! Plus, Danny goes on a few rants, we discuss rushing storylines, bloatedness, Dicks, Johnsons and so much more! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 2:33 Headlines 17:22 Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 20:00 Match Background/Build 25:44 Match Breakdown 35:31 Is It A Classic?

It's been 1 year since our first definitive ruling if a wrestling match was a classic. Since then, our SCIENCE~! has changed, our tastes have been updated and we've become a little more polished at what we do (hopefully). In that year, there were two matches ran though our original formula that were deemed not classics and were hotly debated. They are Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk at Summerlam 2013 and Bayley vs. Sasha Banks at NXT Takeover: Brooklyn. A little less than a year later, we revisit how they pass through the new science. Are either of them classic worthy? Join us as we take a look back. There was also this little thing called Wrestlemania that happened which we talk about. Come check us out and join us for another great year! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com Timestamps: 5:18 Wrestlemania Thoughts 22:44 Revisiting Brock Lesnar vs. CM Punk 43:08 Revisiting Bayley vs Sasha Banks

Best friends. Better enemies. 13 years of wrestling everywhere together comes to a head at this battle at Battleground. They've run the gamut in the world of everything you can think of - besties, tag team champs, rivals without honor, best men at weddings and everything in between. How does this story end? Does it end with a classic match? We review and break it down using our patented SCIENCE~! We also give a small Wrestlemania preview, talk about who is currently JAKKED, discuss what title we think *should* be hot shot and so much more. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 3:29 Headlines 18:03 Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 20:08 Match Background/Build 28:25 Match Breakdown 37:22 Is It A Classic?

Their first ladder match at Wrestlemania X is heralded as a classic, the jump start to an era of ladder matches. But, these two ran it back a little over a year later at Summerslam 1995 and brought the ladders with them. Does the second ladder match out-classic the first? Does it hold up? Does the title hold up? We go through every scary bump, from the odd beginning of this match to the crazy finish. Then, we tell you definitely using our SCIENCE~! if it is, in fact, a classic. We also discuss Brock's current character, Ronda's current character, the best crowd in a while in Austin, which ladder is legal and much more. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 3:21 Headlines 12:42 Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 14:40 Match Background/Build 21:00 Match Breakdown 35:45 Is It A Classic?

The greatest Wrestlemania triolgy comes to a head as The Rock battles Steve Austin in the people's main event of Wrestlemania 19. This would go down as Stone Cold's last match ever, as he would officially retire shortly after. This is two of the four of many people's Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling. Were they able to pull off a classic match in Austin's final bout in the squared circle? We break it down. We also discuss the passing of Scott Hall, the injury to Big E, have another phone call from a special guest, discuss getting tastes, and let you know what the survey says. Check it out! You can follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 3:23 Headlines 17:22 Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 22:10 Match Background/Build 31:30 Match Breakdown 41:00 Is It A Classic?

On this episode, four professionals get in the ring and deliver a fundamentally sound, old-school inspired, smooth, crisp, polished NXT Tag Title match. The Revival (currently known as FTR) face off against the team of Ciampa and Gargano in a match that stole the show in the Barclays center. The crowd was hot, the competitors brought their A-game, but was it enough to pass it through the SCIENCE~! and be considered a classic? We also discuss the AEW Revolution PPV and fallout, some positive happenings in WWE, who is all man, and something we definitely want more of. Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 3:30 Headlines 15:07 Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 17:53 Match Background/Build 25:57 Match Breakdown 34:30 Is It A Classic?

One of our co-hosts Danny welcomed his third child into the world this week so admittedly recording a podcast was not in the cards. So, we tossed it back to one of our BETA EPISODES~! This is what we dubbed episode 0.2 - the second of our "let's try this out" episodes. On this episode, we review Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt at Royal Rumble 2014. We discussed the current events of that day, that match itself and use the original version of our science. Come listen to hear the early days, the extended version of the theme, and marvel at how far we've come. Let us know, is this episode a classic? Check us out on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com

Two icons of professional wrestling put their careers on the line as Ric Flair takes on champion Hulk Hogan in a steel cage for all the marbles! There were lots of storylines leading up to this and lots of names involved: Jimmy Hart, Sting, Mr. T, Muhammad Ali, Sensuous Sherri and DAVE SULLIVAN. These two hall of famers put on a show, but was it a classic? Tune in and find out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com Timestamps: 3:16 Headlines 15:20 Main Event/How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 17:13 Match Background/Build 26:12 Match Breakdown 37:30 Is It A Classic?

Ahead of the annual Elimination Chamber premium live event, we review the first ever match to take place in Bischoff's demonic structure. HBK, HHH, RVD, Y2J, T, Kane, lots of big name initials made up this match invented by Eric Bischoff. With the World Heavyweight Championship on the line in this new structure Bischoff created, who will come out on top? With such big names in the match, such significance behind it, was it a classic match? We break it down. We also talk about who came up with the idea for the Chamber, how Eric Bischoff let us know it was his idea, what Bischoff says the rules are, and lots of Saliva. Lots. Of. Saliva. Oh yeah, and something about Steve Austin and Cody Rhodes. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com Timestamps: 3:34 Headlines 16:30 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 18:57 Match Background/Build 25:53 Match Breakdown 40:38 Is It A Classic?

*ALERT* *ALERT* Someone sound the Steiner sirens, it's Solo ep time~! Danny is out of pocket so Chad is running solo this week. In this ep, Chad breaks down the headlines for the week. He then reminisces and plays a game involving classic and forgotten wrestling themes of the past. Do you know these themes by their lyrics or sound bytes? In this ep Chad discusses the funniest theme he remembers, the worst lyric of a new wrestling theme, what made him unable to focus on the Inner Circle segment, audio recording of WWE booking meetings and more. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com.

On today's episode, the theme is brevity. That is why we chose what may be the greatest under 10 minute match of all time - Rey Mysterio vs. Kurt Angle at Summerslam 2002. This was the opener of arguably the greatest Summerslam of all time. These two guys packed a lot in and had a hot crowd, but was it a classic? We also discuss this year's Rumble match, ring passing, who should #hanginthere this week, our listener of the week, a dramatic wrestling theme lyric reading, Big Show's crap and more. Check it out! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us a isitaclassicpod@gmail.com. Timestamps: 2:00 Headlines 12:15 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?" 14:44 Match Background/Build 19:30 Match Breakdown 26:05 Is It A Classic?

As we head into the Royal Rumble, we take a look at another version of the iconic match. This time, the men's version from 2018. It happened pretty recently, so can it be considered a classic? Was it better or worse than the 2001 match we reviewed? Did anyone get tickled in this rumble? Tune in to find out! Note from the hosts: this was an "on the road" episode, so it features less drops, less quality audio and more wackiness and off the rails than usual. You have been warned! Follow us on instagram @classic_pod or e-mail us at isitaclassicpod@gmail.com.