The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast

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)

* Bobby Roode vs. Hideo Itami (NXT Championship)

From the in-ring action to the moments that changed everything, we give our full reactions and thoughts on how this show holds up today.

🎙️ Full breakdown, real reactions, and unfiltered opinions.

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 reactions, and debate who’s moving on in the most stacked tag team tournament ever.

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 our first-ever WCCW deep dive:Parade of Champions 1984A legendary card featuring:Kerry Von Erich vs Ric FlairThe Von Erichs vs The Fabulous FreebirdsKamala vs The Great KabukiAnd more classic World Class actionTwo different eras. Two different vibes. One episode.Tap in and let us know your favorite moment from the show 👇#WWE #Backlash #WCCW #WrestlingPodcastChapters00:00 Introduction to WCCW and Backlash02:55 StratFex's Experience at Backlash05:18 The Opening Match: Seth Rollins vs. Braun Breaker11:06 Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams: A Disappointing Match16:21 The Miz and Danhausen: A Comedy Match with a Twist26:39 WWE's Vintage Vibes and TKO's Influence29:57 Pay Cuts and Talent Concerns32:17 Asuka vs. EO Sky: A Match of Significance39:55 John Cena's Announcement and Fan Engagement43:55 Main Event: Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu47:22 The Feud Continues: Jacob vs. Roman50:31 Backlash Matters: The Importance of the Match50:58 A Trip Down Memory Lane: WCCW and the Von Erichs56:03 Mixed Tag Team Mayhem: Chris Adams and Sunshine vs. Jimmy Garvin01:01:09 Hacksaw Butch Reed vs. Chick Donovan: A Match of the Times01:06:18 The Great Kabuki vs. Kamala: An Unorthodox Encounter01:07:06 The Art of Protecting Gimmicks01:09:47 Tag Team Dynamics and Match Analysis01:11:30 The Impact of Music in Wrestling01:12:38 The Von Erich Legacy and Freebirds Rivalry01:14:24 Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair: A Historic Match01:19:29 Reflections on the Show and Future Events

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 mean moving forward.Then we break down:* William Regal vs Rikishi* Kurt Angle vs Chris Benoit (2 out of 3 Falls – Ladder finale!)* Rhyno vs Test vs Big Show (Hardcore Title chaos)* Chyna vs Lita (Women’s Championship)* Kane vs Triple H (Chain Match for the IC Title)* Tag Team Turmoil (No. 1 Contender spot)* Stone Cold Steve Austin vs The Undertaker (No Holds Barred WWF Title main event)Was this PPV underrated or just another Attitude Era wild card?Drop your favorite match in the comments and let us know your rating for the show!⸻🎧 Subscribe for weekly wrestling reviews, debates, and nostalgia deep dives🔥 Follow us on social for clips and extra takes#WWE #JudgmentDay2001 #StoneCold #Undertaker #KurtAngle #ChrisBenoit #WrestlingPodcast #AttitudeEra

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 👀🔥

Who’s your pick to win it all?

Who gets upset early?

👇 Drop your predictions in the comments!

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 between Ric Flair and Antonio Inoki — this show feels like a hidden gem inside one of the strangest atmospheres ever.

👇 Let us know in the comments:

👉 Is this a hidden gem or just a weird watch?

👉 Which match stood out the most?

👉 Would you recommend this show?

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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, while we debate the biggest talking points from the show.

Featuring reactions to:

* Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton

* CM Punk vs Roman Reigns

* Gunther vs Seth Rollins

* Becky Lynch vs AJ Lee

* Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley

* Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi

* IC Title Ladder Match & more

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Did WrestleMania 42 deliver or fall short?

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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 The Great Muta

* Cactus Jack in a Chicago Street Fight chaos match

* Vader dominating as only Vader can

We talk:

🔥 Did WCW drop the ball with Austin?

🔥 Does Flair vs Steamboat still hit in ‘94?

🔥 Is this an underrated gem or classic WCW nonsense?

🔥 One of the wildest finishes in WCW history?!

Tap in and relive one of WCW’s most chaotic eras.

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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 👇

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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 EVERYTHING.

But was it actually good… or just a mess?

👇 Let us know what YOU think!