The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast

The final chapter of the first era of the IDM Universe is here! Bash at the Beach closes out the RAW and SmackDown era before the Universe officially expands into WWE, WCW Nitro, and TNA. Championships are on the line, rivalries reach their breaking point, and one legendary Iron Man Match headlines the night. 🌴 Match Card ⭐ Iyo Sky vs Liv Morgan 🏆 AAA Championship – Dominik Mysterio (c) vs Drag...

Adam Cole... BAY BAY!This week on The It Doesn't Matter Podcast, we're breaking down the career of one of the most talked-about wrestlers of the modern era. From Ring of Honor to leading The Undisputed Era in NXT and making a huge splash in AEW, Adam Cole has built an impressive résumé. But have injuries kept him from reaching his full potential? Did AEW drop the ball? Could Adam Cole stil...

Some wrestlers become legends because they reinvent themselves. This week on The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, the panel debates the greatest character transformations in wrestling history. Deadman or American Badass? Surfer Sting or Crow Sting? Mankind, Cactus Jack, or Dude Love? Booker T or King Booker? Plus discussions on Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, JBL, Chris Jericho, Bubba Ray Dudley, Hulk Hogan, Sh...

The ECW faithful were ready for war! On this episode of The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, Notorious Dom, Platano, BDC, Ringside, and Dante review ECW One Night Stand 2006, one of the most memorable and controversial wrestling events of the Ruthless Aggression Era. We discuss: 🔥 Tazz vs Jerry “The King” Lawler 🔥 Kurt Angle vs Randy Orton 🔥 Rey Mysterio vs Sabu 🔥 Edge, Mick Foley & Lita vs Tommy Dr...

The journey ends here.64 legendary tag teams entered Tag Team Madness, but only two remain.🔥 Dudley Boyz vs The Briscoes 🔥3D vs Dem Boys. From ECW, WWE, TNA, and beyond, the Dudley Boyz built a legacy as one of the most decorated tag teams in wrestling history. Standing across from them are ROH legends The Briscoes, a team whose toughness, chemistry, and unforgettable battles earned them a place...

Mark Henry's WWE journey is unlike any other. From the unforgettable Sexual Chocolate era to the dominant Hall of Pain run, we're breaking down the career, legacy, and moments that made The World's Strongest Man a wrestling legend. Join Notorious Dom, Strap Facts, and BDC as they discuss fan reactions, the famous retirement swerve, Hall of Pain, and whether Mark Henry was underrated, overrated, or...

NXT TakeOver: The End is remembered as one of the key events of the Black & Gold era, but the real question is… Did it matter? This week on The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, Dom, Ringside, His Choice, BDC, Platano, and Strap Facts revisit NXT TakeOver: The End and debate the lasting impact of every match on the card. 🔥 Andrade Cien Almas vs Tye Dillinger 🔥 The Revival vs American Alpha 🔥 Shinsuke...

The road to Tag Team Immortality continues! After weeks of debate, shocking eliminations, and legendary matchups, Tag Team Madness has reached the ELITE 8 and FINAL FOUR!Which teams survive? Which legends fall? And who will move one step closer to being crowned the greatest tag team of all time? Join the It Doesn't Matter Podcast as we break down every matchup, debate every result, and determi...

The tournament just got REAL.Only 16 teams remain in Tag Team Madness, and every matchup now feels like a main event. Legends collide, dynasties are tested, and shocking eliminations continue as we debate the greatest tag teams of all time. Who deserves to move on to the Elite 8?Who’s overrated? And who’s about to shock the entire bracket? Drop YOUR winners in the comments ⬇️#TagTeamMadness #Wrest...

🐍 This week on The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, we dive into the legacy of Jake Roberts — one of the most psychological performers in wrestling history. From the legendary DDT, to unforgettable promos, to mind games that changed wrestling forever, we break down what made Jake Roberts different from everyone else. Did Jake need a world title? Was he ahead of his time? Did he influence modern stars l...

Tag Team Madness continues as we hit the Round of 32—and now there are no easy matchups left. The best tag teams of all time collide in dream matches across every era. Legends, powerhouses, and fan favorites are all fighting to survive… but only 16 teams will move on. Expect huge upsets, heated debates, and matchups that could headline any show. Who advances? Who gets eliminated? And who’s taking...

NXT TakeOver: Chicago delivered one of the most unforgettable nights in NXT history — and we’re breaking it ALL down. We dive into every match on the card, including: * Roderick Strong vs. Eric Young * Pete Dunne vs. Tyler Bate (WWE United Kingdom Championship) * Asuka vs. Nikki Cross vs. Ruby Riott (NXT Women’s Championship) * Authors of Pain vs. #DIY (NXT Tag Team Championship Ladder Match) * Bo...

The wait is over… Tag Team Madness is officially underway 🔥 64 of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history collide in the Round of 64 to determine the GOAT tag team of all time. From legends like The Dudleys, Hardy Boyz, Legion of Doom, and Harlem Heat… to modern greats like The Young Bucks and FTR — nobody is safe. Joined by Strap BDC and Platano, we break down every matchup, give our reactio...

Backlash 2026 is in the books —and Strap was LIVE in the building. We kick things off with full reactions to everything that went down, including:Bron Breakker vs Seth RollinsRoman Reigns vs Jacob FatuJohn Cena’s major announcementIyo Sky vs AsukaTrick Williams vs Sami ZaynFrom the crowd energy to the biggest moments of the night, we break it all down. Then we switch gears and head to Texas for ou...

We’re going back to 2001 for a full breakdown of one of the most stacked Attitude Era PPVs—WWE Judgment Day 2001.On this episode of The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, Dom, Strap, and Platano review every match, debate the biggest moments, and talk about where this show ranks in WWE history. But before we dive into the PPV… we react to the recent WWE releases, including Kofi Kingston, and what it could...

The Ultimate Tag Team Tournament is HERE 😤🔥 64 of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history have entered… but only ONE will survive. From all-time legends like The Dudley Boyz, Hardy Boyz, and Legion of Doom… To modern elite teams like The Young Bucks, FTR, and The Usos… This bracket is absolutely STACKED. We reveal the full Tag Team Madness bracket and break down the first round matchups 👀🔥...

WCW ran a wrestling show in North Korea… in front of over 300,000 people… and somehow it felt completely silent. In this episode of The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, Dom, BDC, and Strap break down Collision in Korea (1995) — one of the most bizarre and fascinating events in wrestling history. From Chris Benoit vs 2 Cold Scorpio… to the mix of NJPW, WCW, and AJW talent… to the surreal main event betwe...

Strap was LIVE in Vegas for WrestleMania 42… and we’re breaking it ALL down. From Night 1 to Night 2, we go match-by-match and talk: 🔥 The biggest moments 🔥 Matches that delivered (and didn’t) 🔥 Surprise wins and questionable decisions 🔥 What it was REALLY like inside the building Was this WrestleMania worth it? Did it live up to the hype? Strap gives his full experience from being there live,...

Tonight on The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, we take it back to WCW Spring Stampede 1994 from Rosemont, Illinois—and this show is ALL over the place in the best (and worst) ways. Platano made the pick, BDC is in the building, and Strap is on location as we break down a stacked card featuring: * Ric Flair vs Ricky Steamboat (World Title) * Sting vs Rick Rude for the BIG Gold * Stunning Steve Austin vs...

he Wrestling Madness Finals are HERE 👑🔥 After weeks of debates, matchups, and chaos… it all comes down to TWO matches. Bryan Danielson vs Shawn Michaels Rhea Ripley vs Bianca Belair We break down both matchups, make our final picks, and then take it to WWE2K26 LIVE to see who REALLY wins. Two matches. Two simulations. Two champions crowned. Did the game get it right? Let us know in the comments...

TNA Lockdown 2011… where EVERY match is inside a steel cage… and somehow it still turns into complete chaos 😭 Dom, BDC, and Strap break down one of the wildest shows in TNA history — featuring blood, overbooking, insane moments… and yes… Brooke Hogan throwing popcorn 🍿 From Kurt Angle vs Jeff Jarrett’s crazy “Ultra Male Rules” match… to Ric Flair bleeding all over Lethal Lockdown… this show had...

The Women’s Wrestling Madness tournament is heating up 🔥We go from the Sweet 16 ALL THE WAY to the FINALS… and not everyone survives. Featuring:🎙️ Rozay🎙️ BDC🎙️ Strap Facts🎙️ Dante (longtime friend of the show)🎙️ And your host, Dom⸻🏆 SWEET 16 MATCHUPSTrish Stratus vs Sherri MartelLiv Morgan vs Rhea RipleyCharlotte Flair vs Manami ToyotaToni Storm vs AsukaLita vs Bianca BelairSable vs Becky Lynch...

Is NXT TakeOver: Dallas one of the greatest wrestling shows ever? On this episode of The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast , we break down the legendary 2016 TakeOver — and this one hits different because Strap and Ringside were LIVE in attendance . We’re talking real crowd energy, real reactions, and how it compares watching it back 10 years later. Featuring: American Alpha vs The Revival 🔥 Austin Aries...

The madness continues…We’re in the Round of 32 of our Women’s Wrestling Tournament and things are already getting wild. Legends, pioneers, and modern-day stars collide as we debate who deserves to move on to the Sweet 16.The panel breaks down every matchup, challenges legacies, and locks in the picks that shape the rest of the tournament.🔥 Round of 32 Matchups: Trish Stratus vs Wendi Richter Vict...

WrestleMania season is here—and we’re breaking down the legacy of the man who BUILT it… Hulk Hogan. From WrestleMania 1 at Madison Square Garden to ICON vs ICON at WrestleMania 18, we’re reliving every Hogan match on the grandest stage of them all. 🔥 Hogan & Mr. T vs Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff 🔥 Hogan vs Andre the Giant🔥 Hogan vs Randy Savage (Mega Powers Explode)🔥 Hogan vs Ultimate W...