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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 LynchChyna vs Iyo SkyBull Nakano vs Mercedes Moné⸻We break down every round on the road to the finals:👉 Sweet 16👉 Elite 8👉 Final 4And by the end…👉 The FINALS are set.But we’re NOT deciding the winner just yet 👀⸻Big debates. Tough eliminations. And some decisions that might have people talking…👇 Who did we get right? Who did we get wrong?👉 And who’s YOUR pick to win it all?

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’ NXT debut vs Baron Corbin
• Sami Zayn vs Shinsuke Nakamura (instant classic)
• Bayley vs Asuka for the Women’s Title
• Finn Bálor vs Samoa Joe (bloody main event)

Did this TakeOver steal WrestleMania weekend?
Does it still hold up today?
And who did WWE drop the ball on after this night?

Drop your favorite moment in the comments 👇

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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

Victoria vs Sherri Martel

Liv Morgan vs Bayley

Naomi vs Rhea Ripley

Charlotte Flair vs Fabulous Moolah

Manami Toyota vs Stephanie Vaquer

Toni Storm vs Madusa

Jordynne Grace vs Asuka

Lita vs Molly Holly

Willow vs Bianca Belair

Sable vs Jacqueline

Alexa Bliss vs Becky Lynch

Chyna vs Nattie

Iyo Sky vs Mickie James

Bull Nakano vs Rockin Robin

Chelsea Green vs Mercedes Moné

Who moves on? Who gets ROBBED? And who’s already looking like the favorite?👇 Drop your picks in the comments:

Who should’ve advanced? Biggest upset? WHO’s winning it all? 🎧

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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 Warrior (Title vs Title)🔥

Hogan vs Yokozuna (controversial ending!)🔥

Hogan vs The Rock

🔥 Hogan vs Mr. McMahon

Drop your take in the comments 👇👉 Best Hogan WrestleMania match of all time?

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The tournament heats up as we hit the SWEET 16 in Wrestling Madness. The easy picks are over — now every matchup feels like a main event. Legends, icons, and all-time greats go head-to-head as we decide who moves on and who gets sent home. Joined by Platano, BDC, Strap, and Ringside, the debates get real, the arguments get heated, and some BIG names don’t make it out of this round.🏆 Sweet 16 Matchups :Rob Van Dam vs Rey Mysterio Ric Flair vs AJ Styles Undertaker vs Hulk Hogan Bryan Danielson vs Triple The Rock vs Kurt Angle Brock Lesnar vs John Cena Shawn Michaels vs Randy Savage Sting vs Bret Hart Who advances to the Elite 8? Who got robbed? And who’s looking like the favorite to win it all?👇 Drop your picks in the comments!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Wrestling Madness Sweet 1602:54 Shocking Eliminations and Matchup Analysis05:08 Iconic High Flyers: Rey Mysterio vs. Rob Van Dam07:41 Longevity vs. Peak: Ric Flair vs. AJ Styles10:23 Wrestling Icons: The Undertaker vs. Hulk Hogan12:56 Skill vs. Career: Bryan Danielson vs. Triple H15:24 Charisma vs. Wrestling Machine: The Rock vs. Kurt Angle17:47 The Great Debate: Kurt Angle vs. The Rock19:16 Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena: The Era Faces20:21 Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Savage: Legends Collide25:38 Sting vs. Bret Hart: Icons of Wrestling31:45 The Legacy of Bret Hart: Impact on Wrestling32:09 The Punch Debate32:52 Final Four Matchups Discussion34:09 Planning Next Week's Show35:47 Regrets and Choices38:36 The Bracket Breakdown41:49 Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Preview

The madness has begun 👑🔥Round 1 of Women’s Wrestling Madness is officially here — and we’re breaking down EVERY matchup as 64 of the greatest women in wrestling history battle to see who advances.From legends to modern superstars, this tournament is stacked… and the debates get REAL.Joining the show:🎙️ Platano🎙️ BDC🎙️ Rozay🎙️ Special Guest: Lacy Traylor (daughter of WWE Hall of Famer Big Bossman)We debate:🔥 Legends vs modern stars🔥 First-round upsets🔥 Who’s already looking like a favorite🔥 Who might be OUT earlyThis is just the beginning… and it only gets tougher from here.👇 Watch, comment, and let us know YOUR picks!Who’s winning the whole tournament?

Sting isn’t just a legend… he’s one of the most evolved characters in wrestling history.This week on the podcast, the crew dives deep into every era of Sting—from the bright, energetic Surfer Sting… to the silent, iconic Crow Sting… to the chaotic Joker Sting… all the way to his final run in AEW.Did Sting ever miss?Was Crow Sting the greatest character of all time?Did WWE drop the ball?And is AEW Sting the perfect ending to a legendary career?👀 We break it ALL down.Chapters00:00 The Icon: A Journey Through Sting's Career02:45 Surfer Sting: The Early Days05:31 The Transformation: From Surfer to Crow08:10 The NWO Era: Challenges and Changes10:33 Starcade 97: A Missed Opportunity13:25 The Joker Sting: A Wild Reinvention24:02 WWE Debut: Late Arrival and Legacy28:00 The Vigilante and WrestleMania Disappointment31:25 Sting's AEW Comeback and Legacy36:29 Sting's Theme Music and Character Evolution41:30 Crow Sting vs. Surfer Sting: A Debate45:36 Sting's Place in WCW History resourcesSting's WCW Matches Collection - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1234567890Sting's AEW Profile - https://www.allelitewrestling.com/profile/stingWrestling Legends Podcast - https://podcast.wrestlinglegends.com

32 wrestlers remain.After a chaotic first round, Wrestling Madness continues as the bracket narrows and the debates get even tougher.In this episode of The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, the crew breaks down the Round of 32 matchups featuring some of the biggest names in wrestling history.Legends vs legends.Dream matches.And no easy decisions.Who advances to the Sweet 16?Some of tonight’s matchups include:• Undertaker vs Hulk Hogan• Kurt Angle vs Eddie Guerrero• Brock Lesnar vs Roman Reigns• Shawn Michaels vs Andre the Giant• Ric Flair vs Mick Foley👇 Who wins Wrestling Madness?Drop your predictions in the comments.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Madness01:50 Round Two Matchups Begin03:44 Iconic Wrestlers: Rey Mysterio vs. Randy Orton05:29 Legends Clash: Ric Flair vs. Mick Foley08:03 The Dead Man Era: Undertaker vs. Owen Hart10:38 Polarizing Figures: CM Punk vs. Hulk Hogan14:37 Technical Mastery: Daniel Bryan vs. Chris Benoit15:51 The Legacy of Chris Benoit vs. Daniel Bryan19:01 The Impact of WrestleMania Moments20:20 Modern vs. Old School Wrestling: Ospreay vs. Triple H26:49 The Great One vs. The Phenomenon: Rock vs. Goldberg35:13 Nostalgia and Personal Stories36:28 The Great One: The Rock vs. The Phenomenon: Kurt Angle38:45 The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero39:29 The Influence of Family in Wrestling40:07 Kurt Angle vs. Eddie Guerrero: A Tough Decision42:42 Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns: The Battle of Paul Heyman Guys47:13 John Cena vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: A Clash of Generations50:18 Shawn Michaels vs. Andre the Giant: The Heartbreak Kid's Legacy51:08 Chris Jericho vs. Macho Man: Charisma Showdown53:57 Sting vs. Ultimate Warrior Showdown56:22 Main Event Matchups and Predictions01:01:18 Biggest Upsets and Bracket Updates01:04:36 Final Thoughts and Future Predictions WWE Network - https://www.wwe.com/Kurt Angle's Career Highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exampleEddie Guerrero Tribute - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exampleJohn Cena's Official Website - https://www.johncena.com/

The Women’s Wrestling Madness bracket is officially here 👑64 women.4 regions.One crown.From legends to modern superstars, we break down the full bracket, reveal the top seeds, and debate the matchups that will define the tournament.Who got the toughest draw?Who’s on upset alert?And who’s walking away as the greatest women’s wrestler of all time?👇 Drop your predictions in the commentsWho’s winning it all?Chapters00:00 Introduction to Women's Wrestling Madness02:53 The Stratus Faction Region Bracket Breakdown05:42 The Rated R Region Matchups08:14 The Queen Region Highlights10:55 The Final Bracket Analysis12:08 Matchup Updates and Nostalgia13:09 The Ninth Wonder Era14:32 Diverse Styles in Women's Wrestling15:03 Classic Rivalries and New Faces16:41 Bracket Predictions and Surprises18:20 Snubs and Missed Opportunities20:16 Analyzing the Bracket's Challenges24:22 Final Thoughts and Anticipation

The first round of Wrestling Madness has arrived.

64 wrestlers from across wrestling history entered the tournament… but only 32 will survive.

In this episode of The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, the crew debates the entire Round of 64 bracket featuring legends, icons, and modern superstars.

Dream matches.

Wild debates.

And some shocking eliminations.

Which wrestlers advance to the Round of 32?

Watch the full debate and let us know your picks in the comments.

🏆 Wrestling Madness Format

64 Wrestlers

4 Eras

1 Champion

Eras include:

• 3:16 Era

• Great One Era

• HBK Era

• Deadman Era

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👇 Who wins Wrestling Madness?

Drop your champion in the comments.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Opening commentary on the Wrestling Madness bracket reveal and tournament format

2:05 – Ron Simmons’ career milestone: First Black World Heavyweight Champion

4:33 – Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Ron Simmons debate

8:28 – Producer Boobie’s deciding vote eliminates Stone Cold

15:10 – Rob Van Dam vs Batista: High-flying vs power styles

17:21 – Randy Orton vs Booker T: Legacy and dominance

22:22 – Mick Foley vs Edge: Hardcore legend vs ultimate opportunist

24:34 – Ric Flair vs Logan Paul: Era dominance vs modern celebrity

28:44 – AJ Styles vs Dolph Ziggler: Completeness vs untapped potential

29:28 – The Rock vs Dusty Rhodes: Storytelling and charisma battle

33:06 – Goldberg vs Yokozuna: Monster vs monster

35:36 – Kurt Angle vs Val Venis: Olympic gold vs Attitude Era character

38:26 – Brock Lesnar vs Ahmed Johnson: Physical dominance debate

40:36 – Roman Reigns vs British Bulldog

44:55 – John Cena vs Jerry Lynn: Superstar longevity vs technical mastery

46:57 – Shawn Michaels vs Oba Femi: Legend vs rising powerhouse

50:33 – Chris Jericho vs Hardcore Holly: Legacy and character work

51:49 – Macho Man vs Shane McMahon: Main event credentials

53:10 – Ultimate Warrior vs Trick Williams: Star power vs modern potential

54:21 – Sting vs Mr Perfect: In-ring artistry debate

55:46 – Razor Ramon vs Finn Balor: Generational cool factor

57:50 – Bret Hart vs Ultimo Dragon: Technical mastery and international influence

58:55 – Undertaker vs Jacob Fatu: Era-defining legends collide

59:52 – Okada vs Owen Hart: Technical brilliance across generations

1:00:37 – CM Punk vs Chyna: Cultural impact and influence

1:03:35 – Hulk Hogan vs Kane: Legacy vs longevity

1:05:43 – Bryan Danielson vs Dominik Mysterio: Technique vs character work

1:08:06 – Kenny Omega vs Chris Benoit: In-ring intensity debate

1:12:14 – Will Osprey vs Jay White: Modern NJPW excellence

1:15:35 – Triple H vs Samoa Joe: Power and career evolution

1:18:45 – Bracket predictions and audience engagement

1:21:05 – Closing remarks and Round of 32 preview