The Hardy Boyz were one of the most popular duos in pro wrestling history. Their gimmicks and in-ring ability made them stand out from the crowd.
At the moment, one half of the duo is in WWE while the other is in AEW. The AEW star, Matt Hardy, recently spoke about his popularity.
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Matt Hardy recently claimed on Twitter that Vince McMahon insisted that the Hardy Boyz return to WWE in 2017. According to Matt, it was because of the howling success of the ‘Broken Hardy’ gimmick on TNA.
The Hardys became two of the most over wrestlers in the business at the time, and they still are. Matt also revealed that even though Vince McMahon wanted and brought them back to WWE, he simply didn’t understand the gimmick very well.
The massive viral buzz behind #BROKEN Matt is 100% why Vince insisted we return. WWE knew it was my brainchild. Jeff’s 1 of the most popular ever, but I’m good on my own.
VKM wanted us at WWE, cuz we were insanely over.. Even though he didn’t understand why, same as Bullet Club. https://t.co/sIWpOaqPjK
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 17, 2021
This tweet was in response to a string of Twitter wars between fans. One fan claimed that The Hardys were popular because of their time in TNA, while the other argues it was because of WWE. And all this started with another tweet that Matt put out.
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As I checked into my 1st class flight today, the lady said to me, "I don’t need an ID, I know who you are. Congrats on the birth of your daughter, Eevee, Mr Hardy!" I am recognized across the globe. THIS is why I’ll be on @AEW TV for 20 more years. pic.twitter.com/ZxuBJWuDUn
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) July 15, 2021
Matt Hardy is doing well in AEW
The veteran wrestler is doing quite well for himself in AEW. Unlike his brother in WWE, Matt isn’t being used as an enhancement talent for younger wrestlers. The fans have applauded AEW for giving Matt the respect he deserves for his years of service in the wrestling business.
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A few months after his debut, Matt dropped the ‘Broken’ gimmick and took up the ‘Big Money Matt’ gimmick. The fans are all praises for Matt and AEW. Matt himself lauded AEW for treating their veteran wrestlers better than WWE.
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