- TNA Wrestling: Christian Cage - The Instant Classic

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TNA Wrestling The Instant Classic Christian CageI really enjoyed this dvd I enjoyed the interview part of it I kind of wish they would do like wwe dvds and interview alot of Christian's fellow wrestlers but it didn't heavily disappoint me. The disappointing thing for me is they do not include what Christian is best at on this dvd and that's his promos. How can you make a dvd for someone who is a king of cutting promos, a master of the mic and not put his greatest TNA promos on it? Whats up with that TNA? Now the matches were pretty good but most all of them except one have been previously released on dvd, here's the match rundown.Against All Odds February 2006NWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipChristian Cage Vs. Jeff Jarrett (C)This was a good match, I watched it live on pay per view back in February of 06 and I enjoyed it. It was refreshing to see Jeff Jarrett realize how over Cage was and decide to drop the belt to him. The after match celebration was a pretty special moment in TNA wrestling history as well. Rating 4.5/5Bound For Glory October 20068 Mile Street FightChristian Vs. RhinoThis was an excellent hardcore match. These 2 guys really put on a good show, the match actually starts outside and works its way into the arena and eventually the ring. The storyline was great too, best friends are now even better enemies. Rating 5/5TNA Impact November 16 2006Six Sides Of SteelChristian Cage Vs. RhinoThis was an awesome match for it being on Impact and not pay per view. This was a good rivalry Rhino and Cage work well against each other. Rating 5/5TNA Impact November 23 2006Christian Cage Vs. "The Icon" StingThis match was very short and not as good as it should've been but it did serve it's purpose and that was for Tomko to debut. So I understand why it was put on this dvd. Rating 3/5Final Resolution January 2007NWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipChristian Cage Vs. Sting Vs. Abyss (C)This was a pretty good match I just wish it could've been a little longer, but the match added more to the Abyss-Sting storyline. Rating 4/5Against All Odds February 2007NWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipChristian Cage (C) Vs. Kurt AngleThis was a good wrestling match and a great main event, the addition of Samoa Joe as the special enforcer helped keep the coalition out of the match. Rating 5/5Destination X March 2007NWA World Heavyweight ChampionshipChristian Cage (C) Vs. Samoa JoeThis was a great wrestling match I would like to see these two wrestle each other a couple more times. Excellent ending. Rating 5/5I am giving this dvd 4 out of 5 stars and I will recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Christian Cage to go out and get this dvd if you haven't already. If ya don't know now you know, Cause that's how i roll!

I thought this dvd was great. In short the documentary could have been longer and there could have been more matches and an extra disc. They were mostly all hits on disc in terms of matches. Cage came into TNA to become the main event star WWE would never allow him despite wins over Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho he was lost in the shuffle. In TNA he got the chance to prove himself. I remember being so excited when he came. He came around the same time as Sting and you could feel TNA gaining some momentum. It's too bad Cage doesn't look back at TNA with his fondest memories because he did a lot to help that company and made an impact. I think TNA helped him and he helped TNA so it worked out for both sides. My favorite match on the set is the one he has against Jarrett when he beats him winning the title. It was a great match and a defining moment in his career and a big moment for TNA. Christian's matches with Rhino were both awesome as those two being good friends helped make those matches extra good. Those are some of the best matches on the set. There is a match between Cage and Sting which was short but sweet. The three way dance between Cage, Abyss and Sting was a great match in the set. Two of the best matches on the set have Cage defending the title against Joe and Angle. Those matches were both great. I would have liked to see some more matches and a second disc. I think at the time Cage didn't have enough matches to put on there but he had a couple great matches with Monty Brown. I was never crazy about Brown but he had some solid matches with Cage. Cage also had a great match with Abyss. Overall you get almost all his best matches with no filler matches. It's a great dvd I recommend it to all wrestling fans new or old. For TNA fans I think this represents a great time in TNA when there was a lot of excitement they were big names from the WWE defecting to TNA to have awesome matches and young up and coming talent like Samoa Joe stepping right into the mix. Cage had a great run in TNA and this dvd is a good way to remember it and show what an overlooked wrestler Cage was. Enjoy!

Christian Cage has always been a favorite wrestler of mine. He's interviews are always a highlight and I was excited to see him get a dvd. He can put on a good match now and again, but I love him in ladder matches. This was before his match with Kaz took place. I hesitated at first because I had all the matches on this set but I bought it anyways. The problems with this set is how Cage does his interviews. He is very laid back and not his energetic self, but then again he is at home and not doing a wrestling show. Overall, the interview segement was very boring. The matches are the only reason to get this set, even though you might have 90% of them.Christian Cage VS Jeff Jarrett: Wrestling fans wanted Cage as a world champion. He had to leave WWE to do it but it was a huge gain for TNA. Of course Cage would win this match and his first world title. A good match.VS Rhino in a Eight Mile Street Fight: A generic street fight, and Rhino loses anther hardcore gimmick match. The highlight was it was this match took place in Rhino's home town and the fans reaction after Cage won was priceless.VS Rhino in a Cage match from Impact: Anther loss for Rhino, but this is the only reason to buy this set.VS Sting could have been a good match but Tomko debuts and it was on Impact.VS Abyss VS Sting: The worst triple threat match ive seen in awhile. Hated the ended. Only reason it was added was because it was Cage's second world title win.VS Kurt "I ruined TNA" Angle: A good match. Angle was so much better in WWE but thats anther story.VS Samoa Joe: This two can put on a hell of a match. Excellent.I cant really say much. About half of the matches were excellent but the half sucked.Overall, if your a Cage fan-you own it.

This review contains SPOILERS.As a huge Peep, I really wanted this DVD to be the definitive Christian Cage collection from his stint in TNA, and it almost is. It features seven complete matches, from February '06 to March '07, a a non - kayfabe documentary, a 'Cribs' style tour of CC's home, an early interview with him and Adam 'Edge' Copeland when they were performing as The Suicide Blondes, a photo gallery, and a bonus match pitting Christian against Simon Diamond.The matches:Christian Cage vs. Jeff Jarrett (Against All Odds 2006)Here, Christian wins his first NWA world title in a decent match that picks up towards the end. It features a couple of great false finishes, and is a very rare example of outside interference and ref-bumps actually ADDING to the match. Verdict: 7/10Christian Cage vs. Rhino (Bound For Glory 2006)This 8 Mile Street Fight is a wild brawl in which both men give their all. Still, walloping each other with bits of furniture is no substitute for a well-structured wrestling match. However, if you like that sort of thing, then this certainly ticks all the boxes. Verdict: 6/10Christian Cage vs. Rhino (Impact taping 2006)A Barbed Wire Steel Cage match. This is a dramatic gore-fest, marred by truly moronic gimmicks. Each wrestler had a weapon and a tool with which to escape the cage. Granted, it doesn't sound that stupid, but to see it in action, it only detracts from the efforts of both men. The finish - Rhino Goring CC THROUGH the cage - is creative or weak, depending on your point of view. Verdict: 8/10Christian Cage vs. Sting (Impact taping 2007)The presence of this match on this DVD is baffling. It is a weak TV bout that goes to a non-finish. Pointless. Verdict: 2/10Christian Cage vs. Abyss vs. Sting (Final Resolution 2007)An elimination-style match that saw Christian raise his second NWA world title. Fortunately, the rubbish Abyss is removed from proceedings early on, leaving CC and Sting to have some decent exchanges. Verdict: 7/10Christian Cage vs. Kurt Angle (Against All Odds 2007)Considering the talent of the two participants, this match should have been an 'instant classic', but for some reason, it all went terribly wrong. The bout has no structure, doesn't flow, and suffers from far too many ref-bumps and run-ins. Worst of all, the crowd is almost silent for the duration of the match. Christian and Kurt must have been so disappointed with this. Verdict: 3/10Christian Cage vs. Samoa Joe (Destination X 2007)Without doubt the best match on the DVD, this has no outside interference or other distractions - just two men at their peaks going all out. It keeps you guessing until the very end, but Christian wins with the 'Bret Hart Finish'. Verdict: 9/10The Documentary:At under forty minutes, it is certainly concise. CC takes us through each 'chapter' of his life, like growing up, getting into the business, becoming a star, etc. However, he glosses over some of the more intriguing aspects of his career - such as his first stint with WWE - and you get the impression he's trying not to ruffle any feathers.Christian also gives us a fairly pointless, but reasonably entertaining, tour of his home, and comes across as very humble and likeable in the process.The photo gallery is just that, and the brief Suicide Blondes interview shows a young CC and Edge cutting a very raw promo.Finally, the 'bonus' match against Simon Diamond has been shot from a static camcorder, and the footage is so grainy, and the participants so far away, that you could be watching anybody.This is a coherent and entertaining release, though the special features leave a lot to be desired. Cage vs. AJ Styles from Genesis '06 is nowhere to be found, and that is an inexcusable ommission. If you are a Cage fan, then this DVD is a must.

Great dvd showing the rise of Christian Cage forgotten are his days as WWE midcarder/comedy act to bonafied main event status and world title holder the he became in TNA. Laughed at by WWE fan boys when he wore the NWA world title that they then wanted him back once they saw what he had become in TNA. Great dvd with some fantastic matches

One of the best wrestling DVD's in my collection. For all you so called wrestling fans that tag or judge Christian based on his WWE work, buy this and watch him wrestle without any WWE placed restrictions and then judge his ability again. A clinic of great matches including epic feuds with Rhyno, Samoa Joe and his 5 star classic with Kurt Angle. One off the most underrated talents of the last 15 years, this guy can have a good match with anyone and deserves far more credit than he seems to get.

Really good look at Christians run in TNA. The interview & tour of his house is a gem, as he's normally very reserved. Great buy.

Instantly Classic!