# Dave Meltzer: Wrestling Hero or Villain?

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Podcast: [The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-extreme-life-of-matt-hardy-4683656)
Published: 2026-02-20T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Dave Meltzer is one of the founding fathers of wrestling media, but has he been good for the industry or bad for it? In this edition of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, Matt and Jon dive into Dave's legacy, his perception in the industry, and more. Special thanks to this week's sponsors! Chubbies - Chubbies is here to keep you comfy and looking good year-round. Get 20% off with code matthardy at https://www.chubbiesshorts.com/matthardy! #chubbiespod BlueChew - Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code HARDY at BlueChew.com Mars Men - Get 50% off FOR LIFE, Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts at Mars Men at Mengotomars.com Stop throwing your money on rent! Get into a house with NO MONEY DOWN and roughly the same monthly payment at SaveWithConrad.com If your business targets 25-54 year old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to AdvertiseWithHardy.com now and find out more about advertising with the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy. Download the podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5QGKxeH8v8Ea6eawO90Q44 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-extreme-life-of-matt-hardy/id1602252129 Everywhere else: ExtremeHardy.com #WWE #AEW #TNA #HardyBoyz

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