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  • Former WWE Star Responds To Infamous AEW ‘Brawl Out’ Leak Allegations

    Former WWE Star Responds To Infamous AEW ‘Brawl Out’ Leak Allegations

    Former WWE star Matt Hardy recently denied accusations that he leaked backstage information about AEW’s infamous Brawl Out incident involving CM Punk and The Elite.

    The veteran wrestler addressed the claims during an appearance on The Mack Down Report.

    The backstage altercation following AEW All Out 2022 became one of the company’s most controversial moments. Hardy made it clear he had nothing to do with leaking information about what happened behind the scenes.

    Hardy explained the accusation never made sense as he has always believed in protecting the wrestling business.

    “I think this is a misconception that people online seem to have, especially from that time when AEW and the CM Punk situation and the whole ‘Brawl Out’ deal happened with him and The Young Bucks,” Hardy said. “I’ve always been great buddies with the Bucks, and I’ve always liked them a lot. But when all that happened, people were like, ‘Well, Matt Hardy’s the one leaking all this. He’s leaking it to the dirt sheets.’”

    Hardy continued:

    “And it’s funny, because I’m actually an advocate for not doing that. I’m an advocate for protecting everything in the business. I’ll give my opinions when there’s something I can talk about, but when people leak stuff to the dirt sheets that hurts or damages the product, I don’t believe in that at all.”

    Old School Mentality

    Hardy explained his mindset comes from an old-school view of the wrestling industry. He understands online coverage and backstage news are now a major part of modern wrestling but he does not support leaking damaging information.

    “I think we have to protect our industry. That’s kind of the old-school side of me,” Hardy stated. “I understand that all this stuff is relevant now, the internet, coverage, everything, it’s a constantly evolving world. But as far as me trying to bury someone or leak something, I don’t do that. I’m not that guy. But that’s what a lot of the sickos said, because they weren’t fans of me.”

    The Brawl Out incident remains one of AEW’s most controversial incidents and it impacted CM Punk, The Young Bucks, Kenny Omega, and the company’s public image. Hardy’s comments show he wants no part of being tied to the leaks and gossip that surrounded the situation.

  • Former WWE Star Shocked After The New Day WWE Release

    Former WWE Star Shocked After The New Day WWE Release

    Former WWE star Matt Hardy recently responded to Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston of The New Day departing WWE.

    Recent reports alleged that TKO attempted to restructure the duo’s contracts through pay cuts, leading to their exit.

    During a recent episode of his Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Hardy discussed his reaction to hearing the departure claims. The veteran stated the news would be shocking if true, given The New Day’s prominence in WWE.

    “Shock. It was definitely shocking. The New Day has been such a staple of WWE, and you think they’re going to be WWE lifers, no doubt about it. And the last thing you expect is, as popular and as prominent as they still are right now, they’re going to be gone from WWE. It was very, very shocking to hear.”

    Hardy continued:

    “They were such big stars on a high level. It was shocking. I’m surprised they didn’t really try to figure out some way to make it work.”

    Woods and Kingston formed The New Day alongside Big E in 2014. The faction has become one of the most successful tag teams in WWE history, capturing multiple tag team championships across various combinations.

    Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods Set For Appearance Outside WWE

    Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods recently booked their first public appearances since departing WWE, and they’re already moving away from their WWE identities.

    The former New Day members have been advertised for GalaxyCon Oklahoma City under the names “Kofi” and “Austin Creed.”

    The pair is set to appear at GalaxyCon Oklahoma City on the weekend of May 22-24 at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, followed by GalaxyCon Nashville on May 29-31 at The Fairgrounds Nashville.

  • Matt Hardy Predicts Brock Lesnar’s WWE Return

    Matt Hardy Predicts Brock Lesnar’s WWE Return

    Matt Hardy believes fans haven’t seen the last of Brock Lesnar in WWE. The former WWE star who played a crucial role in Lesnar’s rookie year shared his prediction during a recent appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show, suggesting The Beast will return to the ring despite his emotional retirement at WrestleMania 42.

    “I don’t know, I think we’ll see him again. I think we’ll see him again,” Hardy said during his appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show.

    Lesnar lost to Oba Femi in a squash match at WrestleMania 42. After the contest, an emotional Lesnar removed his gloves and shoes in the ring before hugging Paul Heyman.

    Michael Cole confirmed on RAW after WrestleMania 42 that The Beast had officially hung up his boots.

    The Hardys Built Brock Lesnar

    Before Brock Lesnar was the youngest WWE Champion in history, he was a 24-year-old rookie who needed someone established to beat. Matt and Jeff Hardy were that someone.

    Lesnar’s first real program out of OVW was against the Hardy Boyz, and the way WWE booked it, with referee stoppages instead of pinfalls, was the foundation of the “Next Big Thing” presentation that carried him to the top of the company in under five months.

    Backlash 2002 and the TKO Template

    Lesnar’s first televised match came against Jeff Hardy at Backlash on April 21, 2002. The finish was not a pinfall. Referee Teddy Long called the match when Jeff could no longer respond, giving Lesnar a knockout-style win that immediately set him apart from every other heel on the roster.

    The next night on Raw, April 22, 2002, Matt Hardy got the same treatment. Another referee stoppage, another protected loss, another visual of an established star unable to continue. Two consecutive nights of TKO finishes against half of the most popular tag team of the Attitude Era is how WWE communicated, without saying it, that Lesnar was different.

    The Tag Program

    The feud extended into tag team matches involving Paul Heyman. At Insurrextion on May 4, 2002, the Hardy Boyz got a measure of revenge over Lesnar and Shawn Stasiak, but Lesnar and Heyman bounced back to defeat the Hardys at Judgment Day on May 19. The series gave Lesnar a babyface tandem to chase, then beat, then move past on his way to the King of the Ring tournament.

    The SmackDown Rematches

    Even after Lesnar moved to SmackDown and won the WWE Undisputed Championship at SummerSlam 2002, Matt Hardy remained a useful name for him to run through.

    Lesnar defeated Matt on the August 29, 2002 episode of SmackDown in a non-title squash that reinforced the gap between the new champion and the rest of the roster. The two would meet again on the January 2, 2003 episode of SmackDown and on April 10, 2003, with the same result each time.

    Why It Mattered

    Lesnar’s rocket push is usually told through the milestones: King of the Ring win, SummerSlam main event over The Rock, the youngest WWE Champion record.

    The setup work, the Hardy Boyz program, gets less credit than it deserves. Matt and Jeff were already over with the live crowd, and being beaten via TKO by an unknown rookie meant something. WWE spent that equity deliberately, and Lesnar’s first 18 months as a main eventer were built on the back of it.

    Match results courtesy of Cagematch.net

  • WWE Rumors: Saraya Rumble Status, Saudi Rumor Killer

    Happy Saturday! We’ve got Saturday Night’s Main Event, then it’s a short runway to next weekend’s Royal Rumble premium live event from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Here’s our WWE rumor roundup for January 24, 2026, running down the latest unconfirmed speculation that fans are buzzing about:

    WWE Rumors: Saraya Available for Royal Rumble Return?

    Speculation is building regarding a potential WWE return for Saraya. The multi-time Women’s world Champion has been actively training, shaking off ring rust, fueling the WWE rumors of an imminent comeback.

    Adding fuel to the fire, Saraya\’s availability for the Royal Rumble has been confirmed. She was originally scheduled to appear at Nashville Celebrity Comic Con, which coincided with the Rumble. However, the convention has been rescheduled to February 7th and 8th, freeing up Saraya and other wrestling names like Matt and Jeff Hardy, Lita, Trish Stratus, and Kane. This WWE rumors development significantly increases the chances of seeing Saraya in the Women\’s Royal Rumble match.

    Rumor Killer: 3 Saudi Arabia PLEs Planned for 2026

    The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that WWE is planning to run three premium live events this year, but that is not the case – and the correction comes from a very high placed source: Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA),

    WWE Rumor: Major Overseas Event to Combat AEW All In?

    As AEW gears up for another All In event in London, WWE rumors suggest that WWE is planning a major overseas event to directly compete with AEW\’s ticket sales.

    According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is considering running a significant show around the same time to counter AEW\’s presence in the UK market.

    Potential Booking for Styles vs. Gunther

    With AJ Styles\’ career on the line against Gunther at the Royal Rumble, the outcome is uncertain. WWE rumors suggest that a potential scenario could see Styles defeating Gunther, only for Gunther to win the Royal Rumble later in the night.

    According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, a loss for Gunther “without that redemption at the end of the show makes no sense.” Winning the Royal Rumble would restore his aura heading into WrestleMania season. The logic checks out, but this one appears to be just connecting dots right now.

    Hit up the comments and tell us what you think about these latest rumors.

  • Vince McMahon \’Had A Thing\’ For Making People Uncomfortable, Says Matt Hardy

    Matt Hardy believes Vince McMahon liked to abuse people.

    During a recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, Former WWE broadcast personality Todd Grisham discussed how Mr. McMahon used him to play cruel pranks on Jim Ross multiple times. This has led to a renewed discussion in wrestling circles about how the former WWE chairman treated his employees.

    The Attitude Era star, who worked under McMahon for a long time, recently gave his opinion on the matter as well. Speaking on his podcast, Matt Hardy claimed that Vince had a thing for putting people in uncomfortable positions:

    “I mean, I felt like Vince had a thing for putting people in positions that made them feel uncomfortable, and he kind of got off on that, in all honesty. That was like one of his things. And I felt like he did that with JR quite a bit. That became a regular, common thing there.\”

    I Think He Was Abusive: Matt Hardy

    Matt Hardy said that Vince McMahon would make things harder for people who said no or showed signs of weakness in front of him. While the philosophy behind it might have been about growth, the former ECW Champion noted that it led to the wrestling promoter becoming abusive with many of his employees:

    \”I feel like anytime he put us in positions where—and I feel like sometimes he said—’if you don’t go into areas or positions where you feel uncomfortable, you will never grow.’ And in some ways, that is true. But in some ways too, I think he was abusive with it as well. And JR probably was one of the guys he was more abusive with in many, many ways.\”

    Jim Ross himself had recently talked about his experiences with McMahon. The veteran commentator suggested that the issues between the two stemmed from jealousy. You can check out his remarks here.

  • Matt Hardy Confirms The Hardy Boyz Have Re-Signed With TNA

    Matt Hardy has confirmed to Mike Gilbert that The Hardy Boyz have re-signed with TNA Wrestling, securing the legendary tag team\’s future with the promotion as it prepares for its high-profile debut on AMC Networks.

    TNA’s New Era on AMC

    The news comes at a crucial time for TNA, with the promotion set to launch Thursday Night iMPACT on AMC on January 15, 2026. The Hardy Boyz\’s previous one-year contracts, signed in late 2024, were set to expire at the end of December 2025, making their re-signing a significant roster retention ahead of the network transition.

    The Hardy Boyz currently reign as TNA World Tag Team Champions, marking their fourth championship run with the promotion. Matt and Jeff Hardy made history in October 2025 by becoming the first tag team to simultaneously hold the TNA World Tag Team Championships and WWE NXT Tag Team Championships. The legendary duo was recently ranked #1 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated\’s 2025 Tag Team 100.

    Since returning to TNA in 2024, the Hardy Boyz have consistently expressed satisfaction with their creative direction and utilization by the promotion. The team initially worked under handshake agreements before signing formal one-year deals, and their decision to re-sign signals continued confidence in TNA\’s trajectory as the company enters its new era on a major cable network.

  • See How The Wrestling World Celebrated Their Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving from SEScoops!

    The wrestling world has a long history of memorable Thanksgiving moments. From the debut of The Gobbledy Gooker during the 1990 Survivor Series to the chaotic food fights of the modern era, there have been countless segments celebrating the spirit of the day.

    Times have changed for the better, as both AEW and WWE have started running taped shows to allow talents some much-deserved time with their families on the day before getting back on road for our entertainment.

    Wrestling World Celebrates Thanksgiving

    Many members of the wrestling industry still took the time to wish fans on the day, with social media posts ranging from people sharing their own celebrations to wrestlers using the opportunity to promote their storylines.

    This includes the likes of Drew McIntyre and Becky Lynch, both of whom mentioned their respective WarGames matches at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV in their post.

    Others, such as Matt Hardy and Charlotte Flair, shared photos of their celebration with their family members.

    There were also some unique posts such as Wendy Choo sharing a reunion photo with the disbanded Tian Sha faction as well as Alexa Bliss sharing a birthday message for her daughter. You can check out all these posts below:

  • Matt Hardy: AEW Run Left Me Questioning My Wrestling Future

    Matt Hardy was unsure whether to continue his wrestling career after AEW, the wrestling veteran has revealed. On a recent episode of The Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy podcast, Matt explained how being underutilized alongside his brother Jeff left him feeling reflective. Matt explained that while he was with AEW, he felt himself questioning \”why am I still doing this?\” as he felt he \”wasn\’t really doing anything.\”

    Matt made clear that he knew he still loved wrestling, but didn\’t feel like it was something he loved during his AEW run. Now, Matt and Jeff are in TNA which has proven to be a perfect remedy for his AEW tenure. Matt beamed as he explained that now back in TNA, \”I am as much in love with the business as I have ever been this year.”

    Matt joined AEW in 2020 shortly after his time with WWE came to an end. Matt would have 113 matches in AEW, and despite being part of one of the most popular tag teams of all time, he and Jeff never challenged for the AEW World Tag Team Championships.

    Matt would compete for other titles in AEW, including the Trios Titles, TNT Championship, and ROH World Tag Team Titles with Jeff. Despite his best efforts, Matt\’s AEW run ended in 2024 without ever holding gold.

    Matt Hardy isn\’t the only wrestler to criticize their run in AEW. Jake Hager has said he regrets joining AEW despite being part of one of the company\’s biggest early storylines with the Inner Circle. CM Punk has said he \’wasted\’ some of his matches in AEW, arguing that more could have been done with him in the ring.

    While AEW has proven to be great for many, there are those who feel their time being \’All Elite\’ wasn\’t fulfilling. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Hardy\’s future in wrestling.

  • Matt Hardy: Jeff & I Aren\’t Ready For WWE Hall of Fame

    The Hardy Boyz (Matt and Jeff Hardy) are considered one of the greatest and most popular tag teams to ever compete in the ring. Now, Matt Hardy has once again spoken about the possibility of a WWE Hall of Fame induction.

    During a recent episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, the veteran wrestler was confident that he and Jeff will be WWE Hall of Famers one day. In Matt\’s opinion, fans know it too, though he\’s not quite ready to wind his career down for an induction just yet.

    “Everybody knows the Hall of Fame is happening at some point, but I just don’t think we’re there yet. You know, nobody is ready. Nobody’s saying, ‘Okay, well, we’re ready to wind it down and retire. Let’s do the Hall of Fame.’”

    The Hardys remain active in both WWE and TNA as well as competing in rare matches on the independent scene. With the team\’s current momentum, including holding three sets of tag team titles, Matt believes it wouldn\’t be wise to slow down yet.

    Some WWE Hall of Famers continue to wrestle post-induction, including Rey Mysterio who was inducted in 2023. While Matt is pleased to see his WrestleMania 19 adversary still in the ring, he and Jeff aren\’t ready for an induction yet.

    “I mean, Rey Mysterio’s a great example of that… but I just don’t think we’re there yet.”

    The topic of a Hall of Fame induction has come up in the past, with WWE offering Jeff a spot in 2022 to stop him from going to AEW. In July 2024, Jeff shared that, despite his success as a singles star, he\’s not interested in a solo induction, and instead just wants to be inducted alongside his brother.

    The Hardy Boyz are first-ballot Hall of Famers, but when their induction comes remains to be seen. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Matt and Jeff Hardy.

  • Matt Hardy Teases Biggest Hardy Compound Match for 2026

    Fans can expect the biggest ever match at the Hardy Compound at some point in 2026, according to Matt Hardy himself. Hardy made the bold claim during a special Hardy Halloween episode, which is currently available to subscribers of TNA+.

    At the end of the episode, Hardy shared his premonition for 2026. Matt claimed that next year will feature “the grandest, the biggest, and the most epic Hardy Compound match ever.” The current TNA World Tag Team Champion stopped short of sharing when exactly this match will take place.

    The Hardy Compound has been the home of several notable matches, including Delete or Decay, The Firm Deletion, and Total Nonstop Deletion, to name just a few. These cinematic matches have often proved popular with fans, and now those fans can expect something even bigger in 2026.

    In TNA Wrestling, The Hardys are riding high as the reigning TNA World Tag Team Champions. In their fourth reign with the gold, Matt and Jeff recently retained against Team 3D in the final match of Bully Ray and Devon. The Hardys also hold the House of Glory Tag Team Titles as well as the 4th Rope Wrestling Tag Team Championships.

    Time will tell when this biggest Hardy Compound match happens, and who Matt and Jeff will battle. Already, the legendary brothers have big plans for 2026.

  • Dark State Regain NXT Tag Team Titles With Win Over The Hardys

    Dark State are once again the holders of the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships after ending the reign of Matt and Jeff Hardy. In the \’Broken Rules\’ Match, it was Dark State who nailed a Doomsday device through a table on Jeff Hardy that scored them the win.

    You can check out some match highlights below:

    Matt and Jeff Hardy won the tag titles from Dark State at the NXT Vs. TNA Showdown, kicking off their fourth simultaneous title reign. While their time with the gold was brief, Matt and Jeff now join an elite group to have held the NXT, RAW/World, and SmackDown/WWE Tag Team Titles.

    While Dark State now holds the gold again, their reign may not be for long. Backstage, Je\’Von Evans and TNA X-Division Champion Leon Slater discussed the match and teased going after the tag titles.

    NXT Halloween Havoc also saw Blake Monroe win the NXT Women\’s North American Title, and the division also saw a new NXT Women\’s Champion crowned. With three title changes, the October 25, show marked a massive change in WWE NXT.

  • Matt Hardy: AEW Fish Tank Spot Was “Not the Greatest Thing I’ve Seen on TV”

    A particular sequence within the recent Jon Moxley vs. Darby Allin I-Quit match at AEW WrestleDream has been the talk of the wrestling world and Matt Hardy has given his viewpoint on the now infamous fish tank spot.

    A lot of online discourse regarding the moment where Moxley dunked Allin’s head into a fish tank to intimate he was trying to drown him has had some worried that children may try to replicate that ala former AEW coach as well as producer Sarah Stock. Conversely, some see it as adult oriented entertainment that you should safe guard from your children if you feel so inclined.

    Former AEW talent Matt Hardy has given his viewpoint on that spot during a recent episode of his podcast which he is the titular figure of, Extreme Life of Matt Hardy. The concurrent WWE NXT and TNA tag team champion discussed the fallout from AEW’s recent pay-per-view main event and while Matt Hardy prefaced things by saying he saw the spot and it wasn’t the worst thing AEW has done, Hardy said [h/t WrestleTalk],

    “Sure it’s not the greatest thing I’ve seen on TV but I mean you can say that from TNA, you can say that from WWE. There’s been incidents that have happened across all these places where there’s been controversial things that kids should not try at home.”

    Matt Hardy responds to his own controversy from recent WWE NXT segment

    Matt Hardy recently addressed his own controversy, albeit on the far less violent side, but it did still touch on a polarizing situation all the same. The proliferation of artificial intelligence in so many aspects of our day to day lives has now extended to professional wrestling programming. In a recent WWE NXT segment, Matt and Jeff Hardy tapped back into their TNA personas of Broken Matt and Brother Nero, respectively, as they were seen entering the Lake of Reincarnation.

    AI was utilized in that segment for some of the transformative moments that the Hardys experienced there and Matt has given his thoughts on what can be an often polarizing topic about the artistic merit of using AI. It seemed like Matt Hardy found it to be an intriguing use of the technology in the context of showing unique perspectives in the segment. This was expressed on the same episode of the podcast he is the figurehead of but Matt Hardy also respectfully mentioned that the utilization of that technology was not for him or of his interest.

  • Matt Hardy Reacts To Use of AI On NXT

    Matt Hardy believes technology is only dumbing us down.

    The use of AI in wrestling has become a topic of discussion recently, after Dave Meltzer reported that WWE has hired Cyrus Kowsari to help them transition to AI-based storytelling. Those reports have since been debunked but people continue to discuss how this growing technology will affect the business.

    During the most recent episode of his Extreme Life podcast, Matt Hardy was asked about the use of AI during their NXT segment this week. The wrestling veteran claimed that he was ok with the technology being used in this instance:

    “It was interesting. It was cool how they were able to do that and give a look of how the transformation happens underneath the water where that’s always been left up to the imagination before. I was okay with it. If you’re going to use that, it was a decent time to use it,\”

    I Have No Interest: Matt Hardy

    This Tuesday\’s NXT featured a video package hyping the upcoming Halloween Havoc match between the Hardy Boyz and Darkstate. The package featured the Attitude Era stars diving into the Lake of Reincarnation and emerging as Broken Matt and Brother Nero. Some AI footage was used to show this transformation under the lake.

    When asked if he uses ChatGPT to help write his promos, Matt Hardy claimed that he has no interest in it and he still writes his own promos:

    “I’m still writing mine. My wife is current with that stuff, but I have no interest in any of it. Technology has already dumbed us down way too much as it is.”

    The Hardy Boyz hold both the NXT and TNA tag team championships at the moment. They\’ll be defending the WWE branded belts in a Broken Rules match against Darkstate this Saturday.

  • Matt Hardy Ready For More After Brothers Mark 33 Years In Wrestling

    Matt Hardy is excited for another year of teaming with his brother after he and Jeff celebrated their 33-year anniversary as pro-wrestlers. On X, Hardy shared a pair of photos, one of his and Jeff\’s first promo \’pic\’ and another from their recent TNA Bound for Glory outing. Matt shared his gratitude for his career and his excitement for the future.

    \”Today marks 33 full years that Jeff & I have been pro wrestlers. October 15th, 1992 was our first match in Carthage, NC. Here is our first promo pic, followed by our most recent pic, taken at BFG on Sunday. If you told young 1992 us we would experience all the success we have, we wouldn’t have believed it.

    \”My brother & I are both so grateful. Grateful for our loyal & dieHARDY fanbase. Grateful for the opportunities we’ve earned & been given. Grateful to God we’re as healthy as we are after all the punishment we’ve put our bodies thru. Grateful we’ve been able to inspire multiple generations.

    \”Thank you for letting these 2 kids from Cameron, NC live their childhood dreams & thrive in life. We are both SO blessed. With that said, it’s time to go to work in year number 34.\”

    This post earned plenty of responses from fans, as well as from WWE\’s Natalya, who called the pair \”inspiring.\” Matt was touched by the response and added that the same label could be applied to the former WWE SmackDown Women\’s Champion.

    Matt and Jeff currently hold four titles in wrestling, a testament to their popularity that remains stronger than ever. The pair are the current 4th Rope Wrestling Tag Team Champions, and are in their fourth reign as TNA World Tag Team Champions. At WWE Showdown, the duo captured the NXT Tag Team Championships, ending the reign of Dark State. More recently, they captured the House of Glory Tag Team Championships, kicking off their second reign.

    From being plucky kids fighting on trampolines to emerging victorious at some of wrestling\’s biggest events, Matt and Jeff are a proven success story. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on the Hardy Boys.

  • Jeff Hardy: I Didn\’t Think I\’d Live To See 2025

    Jeff Hardy is immensely grateful to be able to compete in 2025, a year that for a time, the former WWE World Champion thought he\’d never see. When The Hardys sat down with Justin Barrasso for Undisputed, Matt shared what had changed the most for the brothers in the ring.

    “The biggest difference between then and now is Father Time. The amount of abuse we’ve put our bodies through.”

    Jeff then shared his somber reasoning, that he felt that he would not live to see 2025. Hardy explained his belief, sharing that the action and bumps he took in the early 2000s left him contemplating his own mortality.

    “Tell you the truth, I didn’t think I’d be alive in 2025… It was madness back in the early 2000s.”

    Not only are the brothers alive in 2025, but the veterans are thriving. Matt and Jeff recently captured the House of Glory Tag Team Titles, kicking off their fourth current tag title reign. At TNA Bound for Glory, the Hardys retained the WWE NXT and TNA World Tag Team Titles against Team 3D, in what is believed to be the final match of Bully Ray and Devon.

    Jeff\’s fears about his mortality stemmed from his work in the ring, and he did not reference his past issues with substance abuse. Nevertheless, both Hardy Boys are grateful that they can still entertain fans worldwide in 2025.

  • Matt Hardy Reacts To Retiring Team 3D At TNA Bound For Glory

    Following their historic and emotional victory over their legendary rivals, Team 3D, at the TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view, Matt Hardy has shared his thoughts on the match and the shocking post-match retirement ceremony. The Hardys defeated Bully Ray and D-Von Dudley in a brutal Tables Match to retain both the TNA and NXT World Tag Team Championships, bringing an end to their 27-year rivalry.

    Speaking in a post-show interview, Matt Hardy discussed his confidence going into the match, but also his genuine shock at what transpired after the bell.

    “I knew we were going to go to war with Team 3D, I was confident we would beat Team 3D. We’ve been on an absolute regular grind, we’re doing well for ourselves, especially at our age. We’re both very healthy, very physically fit. Those guys haven’t done this in a while, so I thought we would be able to pull off the win tonight and get that W, establish ourselves as the greater of the two teams. They came out looking for a knockout, no doubt, 3Ds right off the jump, right out of the gate. But what I was shocked about was that when the match ended, they took off their boots. They called it a career, I did not expect that. And they gave us their boots, which was the ultimate sign of respect.”

    Hardy also reflected on what has been one of the most successful and decorated weeks of his entire career, in which The Hardy Boyz captured three different sets of tag team championships.

    “What a week. We became the NXT Tag Team Champions, we became House Of Glory Tag Team Champions, and then we went on to retire Team 3D, the Dudley Boyz, our biggest nemesis over the last quarter of a century. If you don’t think we’re the best in the game right now, I don’t know what you’re thinking. I have four words for everyone, the GOATs are here.”

  • Team 3D Hint At Retirement After Bound for Glory 2025 Loss

    Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon) battled Matt and Jeff Hardy one final time at TNA Bound for Glory 2025, in an epic war between two iconic tag teams. The match saw both the WWE NXT and TNA World Tag Team Championships on the line, with the Hardys walking in as double champions.

    Brother Runt—known to WWE fans as Spike Dudley—accompanied his brothers to the ring for the tables match. The Hardys sealed the win by sending Bubba through a table to retain their gold.

    After the match, Bully Ray and Devon removed their wrestling boots and handed them to the Hardy Boys. In wrestling, leaving one\’s wrestling boots behind signifies a wrestler\’s retirement. The four hugged in the ring after the bout, much to the appreciation of the crowd.

    Devon had previously made clear that Bound for Glory would be his final match, and it looks like Bully Ray will be joining him. Facing one of wrestling\’s most iconic teams at TNA\’s biggest show of the year, there are certainly worse ways for Team 3D to bring an end to their in-ring career.

  • Jeff Hardy Says Planned Autobiography Will Deal With Years Of Alocholism

    Matt and Jeff Hardy\’s lives and careers will be the subject of a pair of wrestling autobiographies, the legendary brothers have shared. Speaking to The Wrestling History Channel, Matt shared that both men could write individual autobiographies given all that has happened in and out of the ring.

    Jeff then shared that he has already began working on his book. Jeff won\’t hold back, as he shared that his book will deal with his past alcoholism head on.

    \”I got four years’ worth of journaling throughout my alcoholism. So, I’ve already started trying to go back to each page and write one, but it’s a huge project. I might end up needing a little help.\”

    These books won\’t be the first time that fans will get to read about the lives of Matt and Jeff Hardy. In 2003, the pair penned \’Exist 2 Inspire,\’ while both were with WWE. Given the date, the book would miss several key moments of the pair\’s lives, including their runs in TNA Wrestling, WWE return in 2017, and issues with the law.

    Currently, Matt and Jeff are competing in TNA, where they hold the TNA World Tag Team Titles. The duo also hold the 4th Rope Wrestling Tag Team Titles, the NXT Tag Team Titles, and most recently won tag gold for House of Glory Wrestling. The pair will battle Team 3D (Bully Ray & Devon) at TNA Bound for Glory 2025.

    With a career most tag teams could only dream of, the lives of Matt and Jeff will make for a thrilling read. Time will tell if these ideas ever make it to bookshelves, but Jeff is already working on making his book a reality.

  • The Hardys Win HOG Tag Titles, Now Hold 4 Tag Titles At Once

    Matt and Jeff Hardy now have even more championship gold to their name after capturing the House of Glory Tag Team Titles at With Glory Comes Pride. During the show, the Hardy brothers ended the reign of The Mane Event (Jay Lyon and Midas Black.)

    Matt and Jeff began their reign with their Twist of Fate/Swanton Bomb combo. This is the second reign as the House of Glory tag team champions for Matt and Jeff.

    The House of Glory gold marks the fourth set of titles that Matt and Jeff currently hold. The pair are the current 4th Rope Wrestling Tag Team Champions, and are in their fourth reign as TNA World Tag Team Champions. At WWE Showdown, the duo captured the NXT Tag Team Championships, ending the reign of Dark State.

    The brothers will be in action once more at TNA Bound for Glory, where they will battle Team 3D (Bully Ray and Devon). This match is being promoted as the final showdown between the two legendary teams and will be for the TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships.

    Decades after first making an impact in WWE, Matt and Jeff prove as popular as ever. Stay tuned for the latest on the Hardy Boys.

  • Team 3D To Appear At WWE NXT Vs. TNA Wrestling Showdown

    Team 3D (Bully Ray & Devon) will be live at the upcoming WWE NXT Vs. TNA Wrestling Showdown, and will have their eyes on one match in particular. On X, Matt Hardy highlighted his and Jeff\’s upcoming title for title match against NXT\’s Darkstate. The winners will hold both the TNA World Tag Team Titles and the NXT Tag Team Titles.

    In a response, Bully Ray shared that he and Devon will be watching from the front row, confirming their attendance at Showdown. When Matt shared that he didn\’t expect to see the duo until Bound for Glory on Sunday, Bully was glad to surprise his rival.

    Bully\’s warning comes ahead of Bound for Glory, where he and Devon will battle Matt and Jeff. Their tables match is being promoted as the final encounter between two of wrestling\’s most significant tag-teams. The match is currently slated to be for the TNA World Tag Team Titles, though it could also be for the NXT Tag Team Titles depending on the result at Showdown.

    With high stakes at both Showdown and Bound for Glory, it\’s highly likely that Team 3D will do more than merely watch from the crowd at the NXT Vs. TNA event. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from WWE Showdown and TNA Bound for Glory 2025.

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  • Matt & Jeff Bringing The Hardy Party To NYC On November 22

    Matt and Jeff Hardy will be hosting their own live event from New York City on November 22, giving fans a unique experience from one of wrestling\’s most popular tag teams. As per Jon Alba, the November 22, show will kick off with a live edition of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, hosted by Matt and Alba.

    This episode of the Extreme Life podcast will look back at the iconic Royal Rumble 2000 tables match between the Hardy Boyz and the Dudley Boyz. In a statement, Matt shared his excitement for the event.

    “My brother and I are excited to bring the Hardy Party to the Big Apple, New York City. NYC carries so much tradition with the Hardys, and we cannot wait to share stories that many fans have never heard before. We’re looking forward to having the biggest Hardy Party of all time on Nov. 22!”

    Following the podcast, Jeff Hardy will take the stage for a musical performance featuring both original songs and covers that he says have “helped shape his personal and professional journey.” Both events will take place at Connolly’s Restaurant & Pub, 121 W 45th St, New York, NY 10036.

    Tickets are priced at $50 for general admission, while VIP tickets are available for $250. The VIP package includes a meet & greet with both Matt and Jeff, a personal photo, a signed item, and priority seating for both shows.

    This news comes as the Hardys prepare for their upcoming showdown with the Dudleyz at Bound for Glory, as well as their involvement in the NXT–TNA InVasion storyline. Decades after breaking out in WWE, Matt and Jeff Hardy continue to captivate fans with their enduring star power.

    Tickets can be purchased at HardyBoyzLive.com

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  • Hardy Boys Teases Retirement If Unsuccessful at TNA Slammiversary

    TNA Slammiversary has a stacked card lined up, but for the Hardy brothers, it might mark the end of their careers in the ring. During the July 17 episode of TNA iMPACT, Matt and Jeff Hardy stepped into the ring to deliver a promo that went far beyond typical pre-match hype. With a shot at the TNA World Tag Team Titles looming in a four-way ladder match, the brothers addressed the high-stakes involved in such a match. Jeff then admitted that this may be the last time fans see the pair in the ring.

    “If we don’t win the world tag team titles at Slammiversary, maybe it’s time for the Hardy party to end.\”

    It was a sobering moment that underscored just how high the stakes have become ahead of Slammiversary. Matt followed with a candid reflection of his own, admitting they “don’t want to be shells of themselves” and being upfront, acknowledging that “the business will move on without the Hardys.”

    During promo, the two pointed out how their momentum has faded since losing the TNA Tag Team Titles. The duo lost their World Tag Team Titles to the Nemeths at Rebellion back in April. Though this title change was not clean, that hasn\’t stopped Ryan and Nic from claiming to be the greatest brother tag team of all time.

    At Slammiversary, the Hardys will compete in a chaotic four-way ladder match against First Cla$$ (K.C. Navarro & A.J. Francis), The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz), and the champions, Ryan and Nic Nemeth. Time will tell if the Hardyz regain the gold, or if fans see the last of them in the ring at Slammiversary.

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  • Matt Hardy Says AEW Ties Blocked WWE Hall of Fame Nod

    Matt Hardy may be worthy of a WWE Hall of Fame induction, and the nod may have come years ago if not for his AEW ties. In 2022, WWE offered Jeff Hardy a Hall of Fame spot, though he turned it down as he didn\’t want to be inducted without Matt. On The Ariel Helwani Show, fans finally know why a joint induction wasn’t on the table, as Matt explained that \”I went to AEW at the time.\”

    Jeff was offered the spot as part of WWE\’s attempts to keep him away from AEW. WWE had released Jeff in late 2021 after erratic behavior at a live event. A drugs test would later confirm that Jeff was clean at the time, though Jeff would join Matt in AEW. Despite this issue, Matt is confident an induction will come.

    “Yeah, yeah, we’ll definitely do it one day.”

    As one of wrestling\’s most iconic tag teams, Hall of Fame rings are certainly warranted for Matt and Jeff. Matt\’s tale reveals how business considerations can sometimes delay what many fans see as a well-deserved honor.

    Matt Hardy: The End of The Hardy Boys Is Drawing Near

  • Matt Hardy: The End of The Hardy Boys Is Drawing Near

    Matt and Jeff Hardy have wowed and amazed fans for decades, but their time in the ring is coming to an end. During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, Matt got candid about where he and Jeff stand in their careers, admitting that retirement is drawing near.

    \”We want a story — and the story of our careers, like this is… we know we’re not — we’re in our last few years and we want to make them as great as they can possibly be.\”

    Currently, fans can find Matt and Jeff in TNA Wrestling, where they recently held the promotion\’s World Tag Team Championships. On the podcast, Matt highlighted the efforts of TNA\’s Tommy Dreamer into making this run happen.

    \”Someone who is owed a ton of credit for it is the man that is here in this conversation with us, Tommy Dreamer. I want to give him credit because Tommy has put us in a position to succeed.\”

    After more than 30 years of revolutionizing tag team wrestling—from tables, ladders, and chairs to world title gold, the end of the Hardys is in sight. While an exact date is yet to be revealed, Matt and Jeff are determined to finish on their own terms.

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  • Matt Hardy: We\’re Working On Jeff\’s Return to Canada

    Jeff Hardy hasn\’t competed in Canada for a long time, due to the nation\’s restrictions over letting him in given his past legal troubles. Many fans hope to see Jeff north of the border, and that will hopefully change soon enough.

    On his Extreme Life podcast, Matt Hardy reflected about TNA\’s recent return to Canada. While Jeff wasn\’t a part of the taping, Matt shared that the idea of his brother competing in Canada is being worked on.

    \”So many of you are excited for Jeff Hardy to one day be back in Canada… we\’re hoping this will be something that happens sooner rather than later.\”

    Whenever TNA travels to Canada, the promotion writes Jeff off TV to explain why he won\’t be appearing. Instead of his brother, Matt teamed with Leon Slater to challenge TNA World Tag Team Champions Nic and Ryan Nemeth at Under Siege.

    As for Jeff, he remains a massively popular name in wrestling, despite his run-ins with the law. As for appearing in Canada, time will tell if he ever gets the chance.

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