We're starting off the new year on The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy talking all things Big Match John! Matt and Jon discuss John Cena, Matt's runnings with him in Cena's early days in the company, and how a wrestling fan from West Newbury became one of the biggest stars in the history of the industry.

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