The Hardy Boyz simply walked away from some of the emotional matches of their careers — and it’s left them reflecting on life, legacy, and survival.
Following their showdown with The Dudley Boyz (Crew 3D) at TNA’s Certain For Glory, Matt and Jeff Hardy sat down with Undisputed’s Justin Barrasso to speak about their journey and what retains them going after a long time of punishment contained in the ring. Matt Hardy mentioned the distinction between then and now comes all the way down to time and put on.
“The largest distinction between then and now could be Father Time. The quantity of abuse we’ve put our our bodies by means of. Inform you the reality, I didn’t suppose I’d be alive in 2025.”
Jeff defined that he’s dedicated to a brand new wellness routine that features day by day chilly plunges, one thing that’s been key in preserving him mentally and bodily sharp after years of chaos.
“It was insanity again within the early 2000s.”
The Hardys’ match towards Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley was promoted as the ultimate chapter of their legendary rivalry, one which outlined tag group wrestling throughout WWE’s Angle Period. After the Hardys retained their TNA and NXT World Tag Crew Titles, the Dudleys left their boots within the ring — a symbolic gesture marking the tip of their profession collectively. Matt mirrored on what their battles with the Dudleys meant to him.
“We created so many particular moments over so a few years. We’ve labored so intently collectively that that chemistry is intently ingrained in all of us.”
For followers, the sight of two of wrestling’s most iconic groups closing this chapter was a strong reminder of how far each duos have come. For Jeff Hardy, it was additionally a reminder that survival itself is a victory.
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