Is It A Classic?

Chad is out this ep welcoming the birth of twins!  Danny rides SOLO in his absence and hits you with something new - It's Bizzaro Land, and we are reviewing a match that is universally panned.  But, Is It That Bad? Is this CLASSICLY bad?  Danny gives an update on ol' Charles, drops some big news about the future of the podcast, gives his thoughts on Dynamite this past Wednesday,  does some recent WWE recap, and dives into this MEAT LOVER'S PIZZA of a hoss battle.   Plenty of shenanigans to go around when Chad isn't here to moderate and produce it.  Perhaps this ep could be titled, Is It a Shitshow?  YOU DECIDE!

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No twins yet so the boys are back with another ep! This time we take a look at HHH vs Batista in a (insert voice of your choosing) HELL.... IN A CELL..... The Game and the Animal have main evented the two prior PPVs, including Wrestlemania. How does this one fare in the series? Is it a classic? We also discuss whose turn it is to #hanginthere, Big E's title win, another Oscar worthy performance, there's a nWo Wolfpac howl, and much more.

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Timestamps:
0:53 Intro
3:00 This week in AEW
7:55 This week in WWE
19:19 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?"
20:48 Match Background/Build
32:40 Match Breakdown
47:30 Is It A Classic?
1:03:40 Next Week's Match

The boys recap and review AEW All Out 2021. Is it a classic?

The first test in the "Instant Classic" series - a match between two bruisers who can both dish out and take heavy punishment. This match is less than 2 weeks old but is already heralded as the match of the year. We put it through the ringer to see if it's too early to label this one as a classic. How does it fare? Tune in and find out! 

Also, we discuss the MMA match between Nia and Charlotte, how many Ms belong in MMA, the Paul Wight multi-verse, D's hate of a fan favorite, who should #hanginthere now, and much more!

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Timestamps:
0:58 Intro
4:45 This week in AEW
12:10 This week in WWE
26:03 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?"
27:50 Match Background/Build
34:48 Match Breakdown
1:06:04 Is It A Classic?
1:24:30 Next Week's Match

It's the Whole F'n Show vs. New F'n Show in this battle for the ECW TV Title. The RVD vs. Jerry Lynn feud is one that lives in ECW history as one of the greatest of that era. They had many matches across many shows, but this is often considered the best.  Does it hold up as a classic? Plus, we talk about the Fonz (a lot), CM Punk's return, Malakai Black listening to us, why there will be a boom in babies being born in 9 months, disrespect to Bianca and more! Check it out!

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Timestamps:
0:55 Intro
4:40 Return of CM Punk
11:32 D Cuts a Promo
21:16 WWE / Summerslam
31:28 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?"
33:04 Match Background/Build
41:48 Match Breakdown
59:50 Is It A Classic?
1:16:08 Next Week's Match

The Macho Man vs. The Dragon.  A match heralded as (debatably) the greatest Wrestlemania match of all time. Almost 35 years has passed since this match happened and a lot has changed in the wrestling world since then.  Does this match hold up? Does it hit the standards of excellence today as it once did? Is it a classic? Tune in and find out! We also talk about hickory flavoring, Fuego Del Sol, almost little to no Summerfest preview, Steve Poffo and much more.  Check it out!

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Timestamps:
1:04 Intro
6:16 Current Wrestling
28:55 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?"
31:00 Match Background/Build
41:45 Match Breakdown
1:01:15 Is It A Classic?
1:24:00 Next Week's Match

Danny is out of pocket unexpectedly for this episode so it's time for a pivot! This week's show is our first ever SOLO show with Chad talking this past week in wrestling. He shares the new commitment we are making to the pod, his thoughts on the recent free agent/potential free agents, does some fantasy booking and gives his thoughts on the big three shows from this past week (Raw, Smackdown, Dynamite). He also talks Max Caster, handshakes, Landfill's brother Gill, ghost shenanigans and much more. Give it a listen and let us know your feedback! (Stupid A/C) Back to our breakdown of Macho Man vs. Steamboat WM 3 next week!

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Timestamps:

Timestamps:
1:30 Our Commitment
4:33 Max Caster
13:13 The Free Agent Market (Soho, Dunne, Flair, Cole, Wyatt)
28:25 Smackdown/Raw Thoughts, Fantasy Booking Big E's cash-in
34:50 AEW Dynamite
43:37 Wrap-up

It is a big beef and cheddar episode of IIAC as we cover a lot of topics including a recounting of our live AEW experience.  On the docket is a match between two all time greats with a heated rivalry and a series of unbelievable matches: the Deadman and the Heartbreak Kid. Does this sequel live up to it's famed WM 25 predecessor? Does it have enough to be considered a classic? We break it down.

We also cover things such as catching Stu, being no sold by AEW, wieners, new merch, top rope moves and #hangintherekeithlee.  Also, there is a section you totally shouldn't listen to - we warn you below and in the podcast.  Why didn't we just remove it? Creative license maybe? For "shiggles"? Either way, you've been warned.

Timestamps:
0:59 Intro / Our AEW Live Experience
12:18 Current Wrestling
22:42 An Explanation Of Why You Should Skip Ahead
23:43 The Thing You Should Skip
28:12 Back to Current Wrestling
38:20 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?"
39:58 Match Background/Build
48:30 Match Breakdown
1:12:05 Is It A Classic?
1:26:58 Next Week's Match

The future of WWE is on the line. It's the Voice of the Voiceless vs the Franchise. Many moments built to this match, and many came after it.  But, was the match itself a classic? We also discuss our plans for next week (a few times), poorly dressed wrestlers in good storylines, boycotts, goodbye to the Thunderdome, HEAT, and much more.  Have a listen!

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Timestamps:
0:54 Intro
4:00 Current Wrestling
14:28 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?"
15:41 Match Background/Build
27:10 Match Breakdown
48:18 Is It A Classic?
1:08:40 Next Week's Match

ICON vs. ICON. The People's Champ vs. the Real American. Two of the biggest names clash in one of the most special matches filled with special moments. It's our turn to put it under the microscope and determine definitively: is it a classic? We also talk Conor vs. Poirier, facial hair, cold-spray-a-mania, "whatever", meatballs, A GIVEAWAY~! and much more.  Join us, will you?

Timestamps:
0:54 Intro
4:30 Current Wrestling
18:15 How Do We Determine "Is It A Classic?"
19:35 Match Background/Build
29:45 Match Breakdown
52:30 Is It A Classic?
1:06:30 Next Week's Match