WCW Bash at the Beach 98!!

Join the hosts of The it Doesn't Matter Podcast as we break down WCW Bash at the Beach 1998, analyzing everything from the opening Raven vs. Saturn match to the significant Eddie Guerrero-Chavo Guerrero hair vs. hair bout and the classic Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio Cruiserweight title showdown. They explore the broader impact of cruiserweight wrestling and the high-profile celebrity involvement of the nWo, including The Giant's special attraction match with Kevin Greene. The episode also critiques Bret Hart's match against Booker T, particularly its disappointing conclusion. Furthermore, the discussion expands to cover the nuances of wrestling commentary, Michael Cole's career trajectory, Goldberg's swift victory over Mr. Perfect, and the inherent chaos that defined WCW. The conversation concludes with a preview of the chaotic Bash at the Beach 2000, reflecting the hosts' mixed feelings about the event's legacy."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bash at the Beach 199802:51 Opening Matches and Commentary Highlights06:01 Raven vs. Perry Saturn: A Clunky Start09:00 Eddie Guerrero's Hair vs. Hair Match12:05 Chavo Guerrero's Antics and Eddie's Frustration14:57 The Comedy of Chavo vs. Stevie Ray17:49 Chavo vs. Eddie: The Family Feud21:00 The Impact of Chavo's Character Development24:00 Suspended Malenko and Disco Inferno's Match26:54 Celebrity Matches and Special Attractions30:00 The Giant's Role in WCW32:56 Curt Henning's Strategy Against Goldberg36:00 Rey Mysterio's Return and Cruiserweight Action39:47 Bret Hart vs. Booker T: A Clash of Titans43:18 Overexposure in Wrestling Commentary49:21 The Impact of Celebrity Matches55:38 Goldberg's Dominance in the Ring01:00:39 Celebrity Involvement in Wrestling01:02:14 The Legacy of Celebrity Wrestlers01:02:19 Main Event Match Analysis01:08:41 Reflections on Bash at the Beach 199801:09:42 Does This Show Matter?01:10:35 Previewing Bash at the Beach 2000