On his podcast “Matt Hardy’s Extreme Life,” Matt Hardy shared some personal insights into his brother Jeff Hardy’s exit from Elite Wrestling (AEW). Hardy Sr. Jeff said he was “not welcome” by Tony Khan’s promotion and left at the end of his contract.
“The only time they offered Jeff a job was when they offered me a contract,” Matt said, pointing to a lack of interest in Jeff as an individual player. “Jeff doesn’t care. If they don’t give him something he likes, he’s fine. He will not contact.” Jeff said, “No one has contacted me, and I’m probably out of a job.” I said, ‘I loved my time in TNA. Jeff didn’t plan to renew his contract, no one contacted him, and Jeff didn’t think he should be there.
The Hardy Boys’ party is over
The much-anticipated Hardy Boys reunion at AEW ended in anticlimactic fashion. Jeff Hardy’s feelings of being humiliated and unappreciated, he decided to move on. Matt felt the same way, leaving AEW earlier this year after rejecting a new contract. He expressed his dissatisfaction with the way he was working in the promotion and was looking for something meaningful for the rest of his life as a wrestler.
A new chapter in TNA wrestling
Soon after Jeff Hardy’s AEW deal ended, TNA Wrestling showed interest in bringing him on board. The ex-AEW and WWE wrestler made an appearance on “Against All Odds” recently and is likely to stick with TNA in the coming months. The Hardy brothers’ move signals they are now free agents and available for opportunities with different wrestling promotions, such as a potential comeback to AEW or WWE.
Matt Hardy’s thoughts and expectations for AEW
Matt Hardy’s decision to leave AEW was based on his desire for a meaningful career. “I enjoyed my time at TNA,” he said, emphasizing the need for a fresh start and a new challenge. Both brothers are seasoned veterans of the wrestling industry and are exploring avenues that better suit their personal and professional ambitions.
Although the Hardy family is currently associated with TNA, their wrestling careers are still in limbo. Their status as free agents opens the door to a variety of opportunities, including a return to AEW or WWE. This flexibility allows them to plan their activities according to their needs, and find ways that match their goals and aspirations.
The emotional foundations of wrestling
The Hardy brothers’ career moves weren’t just about contracts and promotions; It is about personal satisfaction and professional respect. Jeff Hardy often talks about the “unwanted” emotional side of professional wrestling, where wrestlers seek not only fame and money but also recognition and appreciation for their gifts.
Matt Hardy’s reflections on his time in AEW show the struggles experienced wrestlers face when they feel underutilized. His focus on the need to engage in “useful” activities reflects the mindset of veteran athletes who want to leave a lasting impact through their careers. This story emphasizes the element behind the sport and the spectacle of professional wrestling.
