Is Jeff Hardy Rejoining WWE Amid Matt Hardy’s Return Rumors? Huge Positive Update on AEW Exit Emerges

In March 2023, it was revealed that Matt Hardy‘s AEW contract was ending, and he did not renew it. While his contract underwent negotiations, speculation rose that he may return to the WWE. However, as a free agent, he made his way to TNA for a surprise appearance. Now, brother Jeff is up, who fans believed had a longer contract than Matt.

As new details emerge, Jeff may join his brother way sooner than fans expected. Ahead of WrestleMania XL, it was rumored that the Hardy Boyz could be making a return. Despite showing up on RAW ahead of Mania, none of those speculations came true.

After Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy will be a free agent as his AEW contract is ending

Matt and Jeff Hardy joined AEW in 2022 under the same contract. When Matt revealed his time with the company was ending in March 2024, fans expected the same from his brother Jeff. However, after his injury at the hands of Sammy Guevara, fans expected AEW to extend his contract. New details from Fightful Select have shed light on Jeff’s AEW contract details. It reports that he, too, will be a free agent very soon.

The report stated, “Originally, it was believed that AEW had extended Jeff Hardy’s deal into 2025 due to injury and sabbatical time.” Following this, it was mentioned that Jeff’s injury did alter his contract’s longevity, but not by much. The report detailed, “At that period, Hardy’s deal was set to expire sometime in the Spring, based on what Jeff Hardy told other talent at recent conventions.”

While Matt’s contract with the company has expired, which allowed him to return to TNA Rebellion, he has stated that he is a free agent. He has not renewed his contract with AEW nor revealed any details regarding WWE. Regardless, he did hint at something.

Matt and the Uncle Howdy connection

Since the release of the Bray Wyatt documentary Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal, the WWE has teased the return of the Uncle Howdy character. Introduced by Wyatt, the character was to be played by his brother, Bo Dallas. While plans were halted due to Wyatt’s passing, the WWE plans to return the character. The company hinted at his imminent return using cryptic QR codes and glitches.

However, after an episode of RAW that saw the first QR Code flash on the screen, Matt posted the same segment. Social media was in a feeding frenzy, speculating that the Hardy Boy was hinting at his return to the company. This resulted in fans believing he would return as Broken Matt and team up with the mysterious Uncle Howdy. However, nothing is yet confirmed.