Hold onto your folding chairs, folks! The wrestling universe is in for a loop-de-loop as Matt Hardy, that charismatic wonder, is making waves once again. After a whirlwind romance with AEW that started in 2020 post his grand WWE escape, Hardy’s hitting the open road, turning down AEW’s latest offer like a politician sidestepping a tough question, as spilled by the ever-reliable “Fightful Select.”
So, what’s the scoop? AEW and Hardy did a little dance, tried a little negotiation, but alas, the contract cupid couldn’t make them sway together. Despite AEW throwing in a few extra weeks to keep Hardy glued through WrestleMania fever, the man’s got plans beyond the squared circle. Meanwhile, his high-flying brother Jeff Hardy is still kickin’ it with the AEW crew.
Taking a breather from the action, Matt Hardy spilled the beans on his next move. It’s all about quality time with the fam and ensuring the Hardy legacy shines brighter than a championship belt. Reflecting on his AEW escapades, Hardy’s got nothing but love for the ring and the rabid crowds, but he’s sniffing out a wrestling spot where the Hardy name can skyrocket like a rocket ship on the Fourth of July.
Since crash-landing in AEW in March 2020, Hardy’s been all over the place—mixing it up with The Elite, leading The Hardy Family Office, and reuniting with Jeff for some tag team shenanigans. Yet, despite their best efforts, the Hardy boys didn’t clinch any shiny new tag team titles under the AEW banner. Matt’s last rodeo was on January 5 during “AEW Rampage,” teaming up with Jeff and Mark Briscoe to give The Butcher, The Blade, and Kip Sabian a run for their money.
As Matt Hardy gears up for his next wrestling caper, the big question looms like a cloud over a barbecue: Where’s this trailblazer headed next, and how will the Hardy saga unfold?