Hardy Boyz Reflect on AEW Struggles and TNA Revival
Matt Hardy, a veteran professional wrestler and one half of the iconic Hardy Boyz tag team, recently shared candid reflections on his and brother Jeff Hardy's career trajectory during an episode of his podcast, The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy. The discussion highlighted their triumphant return to TNA Wrestling, where they have rediscovered their passion for the industry after a challenging stint with All Elite Wrestling, and expressed aspirations for Hall of Fame inductions in both TNA and WWE.
The brothers, who joined AEW in 2020 with Matt arriving first and Jeff following in 2022, faced a period of professional dissatisfaction marked by inconsistent booking and personal setbacks. Matt described moments of doubt, stating, "During those times in AEW, there were times where both myself and Jeff, especially me when I was there and I wasn't really doing anything, it just made me question, why am I still doing this? I love this, but it kind of doesn't feel like something I love right now." Jeff's 2022 DUI arrest contributed to their reduced visibility on AEW programming, amplifying feelings of regret. Matt noted that Jeff "felt like he was part of the reason our downfall happened in...