In this episode of The It Doesn’t Matter Podcast, the crew takes a trip back to WWE No Mercy 2008. From Mark Henry vs. Matt Hardy and Beth Phoenix vs. Candice Michelle to Rey Mysterio vs. Kane, the hosts revisit the card with plenty of humor, personal stories, and sharp insights into how wrestling — especially women’s wrestling — was evolving at the time.

They break down Batista’s big return, The Undertaker’s brutal clash with Big Show, and Jeff Hardy’s underdog fight against Triple H, before closing with the unforgettable main event ladder match between Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho. With segments on MVP of the night and the legacy of the show, this episode dives deep into the matches, storytelling, and lasting impact of one of WWE’s most memorable events.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests

04:25 Exploring No Mercy 2008: The Context

13:05 Match Analysis: Matt Hardy vs. Mark Henry

17:51 Women's Championship Match: Beth Phoenix vs. Candice Michelle

21:48 Wrestling Characters and Gimmicks

23:58 Match Analysis: Rey Mysterio vs. Kane

27:14 Storylines and Character Development

29:24 Legacy and Evolution of Wrestlers

32:07 MVP and Team Dynamics

33:59 CM Punk and Kofi Kingston's Involvement

35:08 The Return of Batista

36:33 Big Men Collide: JBL vs. Batista

41:19 JBL's Post-Match Promo and Its Relevance

44:42 The Undertaker vs. Big Show: A Shocking Finish

52:22 Jeff Hardy vs. Triple H: The Championship Clash

56:44 Pitching Analogies and Wrestling Dynamics

57:16 The Underdog Story of Jeff Hardy

58:24 Missed Opportunities in Wrestling

59:33 Nostalgia for Jeff Hardy's Era

01:00:36 The Charisma of Jeff Hardy

01:01:27 The Hardy Boys Legacy

01:02:14 AEW and the Hardy Boys' Journey

01:03:01 The Impact of Jeff Hardy's Career

01:04:03 Jeff Hardy's Wrestling Style

01:05:24 Main Event: Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho

01:11:25 Long-Term Storytelling in Wrestling

01:14:08 Reflections on the Show's Quality