The It Doesn't Matter Podcast takes a trip through wrestling history, starting with WrestleMania 12. They cover the buildup and aftermath of the infamous Iron Man match between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels, they also analyze the character evolution of wrestlers and the impact of legends like Jake the Snake and The Undertaker, and the perception of Vader. They discuss the controversial backlot brawl between Roddy Piper and Goldust, and then the match between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Savio Vega. They continue by discussing the Million Dollar Belt, the intense rivalry between Diesel and The Undertaker, and the return of the Ultimate Warrior. The podcast concludes with a look at modern wrestling, specifically character work in AEW and an unboxing segment of wrestling merchandise.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:59 WrestleMania 12 Overview03:01 Character Evolution in Wrestling05:53 The Impact of Legends: Jake the Snake and The Undertaker08:58 Vader's Role and Perception12:02 Roddy Piper vs. Goldust: A Backlot Brawl15:05 The O.J. Simpson Connection16:45 Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Savio Vega19:42 The Million Dollar Dream and Its Impact20:00 The Undertaker vs Diesel: A Clash of Titans23:20 The Return of the Ultimate Warrior29:01 Diesel vs The Undertaker: A Battle of Giants31:31 Roddy Piper vs Goldust: A Controversial Encounter36:25 Wrestling Gimmicks and Characters37:29 The Iron Man Match: Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels39:29 The Build-Up to the Main Event41:00 Match Dynamics and Strategy44:57 The Aftermath and Legacy of the Match49:52 Pro Wrestling Crate Unboxing
