Head 2 Head WWE vs TNA 01/04/2010!

The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast

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