Folks, if you thought the Hardys were taking it easy in their TNA homecoming, think again! The legendary tag team is back and ready to remind everyone that age is just a number—and Tornado Tag Matches are still their bread and butter. But before Matt and Jeff Hardy can get their hands on the TNA World Tag Team Titles, there’s a new duo blocking their path: First Class’s AJ Francis and KC Navarro. And let me tell you, Matt Hardy is NOT impressed. Not even a little bit, folks.
First Class Takes a Big Swing… Will They Miss?
AJ Francis and KC Navarro, still licking their wounds from a loss against reigning champs Ace Austin and Chris Bey, decided to turn up the heat by calling out The Hardys ahead of tonight’s Victory Road pay-per-view. A bold move, some might say—especially considering that the Hardys, two-time TNA Tag Champs, are on a hot streak hotter than a summer day in Orlando. But hey, nothing says “we deserve another title shot” like biting off more than you can chew, right?
In a video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter, but we’re all still calling it Twitter because, well, X?), Francis and Navarro decided to step up and challenge the Hardy Boyz for a showdown. A challenge that, in typical Matt Hardy fashion, was met with a response as fiery as one of his legendary ladder dives.
Matt Hardy’s Mic Drop Moment
Matt wasted no time in snapping back at First Class, delivering a verbal piledriver for the ages. “Yo, AJ Francis and KC Navarro — Let’s see if you loudmouths can cash that big a** check you 2 just verbally wrote. Heads are gonna roll & checks are gonna bounce tomorrow night at [Victory Road].”
I mean, folks, the man practically invented the art of the promo, and this one? It’s a chef’s kiss moment. Hardy’s letting Francis and Navarro know that calling out the Hardys is like stepping into a steel cage with a grizzly bear—there’s only one way out, and it’s not pretty.
The Bigger Picture
Let’s not forget, The Hardys have had a bone to pick with The System (Brian Meyers and Eddie Edwards) ever since May, and they’re coming off a big main event win against them just last night. So, momentum is on their side. On the other hand, AJ Francis and KC Navarro are trying to bounce back from not only losing their last title shot, but also the suspension of their First Class teammate Rich Swann. It’s been a rough few months for First Class, but hey, if you’re gonna go down swinging, might as well swing at the best.
Final Thoughts?
Victory Road is shaping up to be a battleground, and with the Hardys ready to prove they’ve still got it, AJ Francis and KC Navarro might want to double-check their flight status because First Class could be headed straight to the baggage claim of defeat. Whether heads roll or checks bounce, one thing’s for sure—this is going to be one heck of a match.