The It Doesn't Matter Podcast explores the historic wrestling event of January 4, 2010, where TNA Impact faced WWE Monday Night Raw. The discussion includes Bret Hart's WWE comeback, the Divas Championship tournament, tag team interactions, Randy Orton's match against Kofi Kingston, and the confrontation between Bret Hart and Vince McMahon. The IDM crew also analyze TNA's new era with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, the Steel Asylum match, Bobby Lashley's MMA ambitions, and the antics of the Beautiful People. The conversation examines TNA's significant moments, focusing on Hulk Hogan's debut, matches with AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, and the Knockouts division. We discussed the impact of these events on TNA's trajectory, the quality of matches, and the company's overall direction during this era. They reflect on the ratings, the legacy of Jeff Jarrett, and the challenges TNA faced in competing with WWE.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Wrestling War
01:13 Bret Hart's Return to WWE
10:07 Divas Championship Tournament
12:12 Tag Team Championship Dynamics
18:24 Main Event Build-Up
25:14 Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon
28:21 TNA Impact's Counter Program
30:28 Memorable Matches and Controversies
33:59 Knockouts Championship Dynamics
35:53 Backstage Segments and Character Developments
39:01 Hulk Hogan's Impact and TNA's Future
41:01 Main Event Build-Up and Match Previews
49:00 Jeff Jarrett's Legacy and Hogan's Critique
50:18 Mick Foley's Arrival and Nasty Boys' Antics
51:45 Samoa Joe vs. Abyss: A Surprising Outcome
52:12 Backstage Drama: Crystal Marshall and Eric Bischoff
54:03 Nasty Boys Trash Team 3D's Locker Room
55:28 Main Event: Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles
01:00:12 Mick Foley's Confrontation with Eric Bischoff
01:01:11 TNA Ratings and Competition with WWE
01:03:42 Reflections on TNA's Struggles and Future
01:06:44 Previewing Next Week's Show: Monday Night Raw Debut
