Matt Hardy Announces Retirement? [Archive]

slik

08-01-2018, 02:16 PM

Not sure what this means...checked w/ a source and they said they didn't know but Reby has tweeted about Matt 'belonging home' lately...

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">To all that supported me in the independents & OMEGA..<br><br>To the fans of Team Xtreme..<br><br>To the Mattitude Followers..<br><br>To the OUTSPOKEN fans who brought me back in 2005..<br><br>To the people who backed me when I was REINCARNATED in pro wrestling..<br><br>To the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOKEN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOKEN</a> Warriors..<br><br>THANK YOU. <a href="https://t.co/YkEILcoZh8">pic.twitter.com/YkEILcoZh8</a></p>— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1024654689986461697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Destor

08-01-2018, 02:18 PM

id wait till i lost my job to retire. he's going to be paying for jeff's court fees long after jeff is broke :lol:

Big Vic

08-01-2018, 02:19 PM

Even if he retires now he will still be the most successful ATGBR winner in the year to follow the win.

slik

08-01-2018, 02:20 PM

That's true

Evil Vito

08-01-2018, 02:28 PM

Fuck, didn't see this when I posted in 100,000. Anyway to just copy/paste:

The Broken/Woken stuff just never took off in WWE for a variety of reasons...took ages to get started with it because of the legal issues, WWE not really understanding the character beyond "Matt Hardy laughs funny", etc. Plus his team with Bray doesn't seem to be particularly interesting. I'm not really sure they'd be able to salvage interest in the gimmick at this point.

But no matter how it was executed, he still got to do the gimmick in WWE which from all indications was one of his goals when he re-signed. He also got a nostalgia run with his brother which saw him get one of the biggest pops in recent memory and is the very definition of a "WrestleMania moment" the company always harps on about. He's about to turn 44 and has two young kids at home, hardly would be a surprise if he's decided to call it a career after SummerSlam.

slik

08-01-2018, 02:29 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We love you �� thank you for being you! <a href="https://t.co/SZaSe8PYHl">pic.twitter.com/SZaSe8PYHl</a></p>— WRESTLING EDITS AF �� (@wwe_edits_af) <a href="https://twitter.com/wwe_edits_af/status/1024655325033639937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2018</a></blockquote>
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08-01-2018, 03:15 PM

He's been working so stiff as himself. I kind of believe it.

08-01-2018, 03:16 PM

I love Matt Hardy, but i hope this is true.

slik

08-01-2018, 03:17 PM

Maybe he would be a good asset to the Performance Center as a coach of some sort?

Jordan

08-01-2018, 03:43 PM

I love Matt Hardy, but i hope this is true.

Kind of agree. Matt is entertaining for sure but without Jeff to carry a match he isn't all that great anymore. I agree that with Slik that he'd be better of coaching or being an agent.

Emperor Smeat

08-01-2018, 03:49 PM

Wouldn't be surprised if that was the main reason for his sudden heel turn since the Woken gimmick was running on fumes and hit the ceiling quickly with his pairing with Bray because of the sorry state of RAW's tag division.

A little surprised his return run lasted this long considering WWE's wear-and tear type schedule alone. Probably the toughest thing to adjust back to after years of being on a more laxed style work schedule.

Gerard

08-01-2018, 04:41 PM

The woken gimmick had fans cheering for it to happen before it did, then when it did it died off quite fast.

Theo

08-01-2018, 05:20 PM

Matt can wrestle a couple years in indy scene. He's not that old, and his gimmick has its fan-base. He should leave WWE, all his run there was awful.

Destor

08-01-2018, 05:26 PM

his run there was profitable

slik

08-02-2018, 02:44 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/WtasQJGeQM">pic.twitter.com/WtasQJGeQM</a></p>— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1024888735970689024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2018</a></blockquote>
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erickman

08-02-2018, 04:00 AM

matt can work with jb as writters

Mr. Nerfect

08-02-2018, 04:37 AM

He's had a good innings. I was a big fan of Matt Hardy when I started watching. The wheels started coming off a little after his return in 2005, and there really wasn't a main eventer in there. His run in TNA was bad comedy, but it fooled the people who still watch enough to get him back and be the highlight of a WrestleMania and slum on a salary for a while.

He'll get to do guest spots and coaching stuff for as long as he remains sane. But with Jeff around, Matt's kind of an anchor. The Broken/Woken stuff is/was lame, and while The Hardy Boyz have value, there is probably more value in Jeff alone and you don't want to constantly be reminded that Matt exists.

Tom Guycott

08-03-2018, 01:23 AM

I'm kinda surprised WWE didn't just write him off and try to hire Reby.

Evil Vito

08-04-2018, 11:33 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My husband got me the pink toaster I’ve been wanting for my birthday. Don’t bother wearing pants when you get home, <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MATTHARDYBRAND</a> ��</p>— Reby Hardy (@RebyHardy) <a href="https://twitter.com/RebyHardy/status/1025581031192051713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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I think he'll be just fine in retirement...

Emperor Smeat

08-04-2018, 10:29 PM

Seems a big reason for his possible retirement is due to his hip and back are starting to fuse together. He's starting to feel the health effects from doing top rope leg drops during his career.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This maneuver was called EVENT OMEGA.. <br><br>And is most likely the reason that I’ve recently learned that my lower back & pelvis have started fusing together. <a href="https://t.co/FzYebvIIc0">pic.twitter.com/FzYebvIIc0</a></p>— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1025836716706463744?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Sixx

08-04-2018, 11:47 PM

He can fuck right off for all I care.

Mr. Nerfect

08-05-2018, 04:13 AM

It's weird to see a Hardy speaking out about high risk stuff.

xrodmuc316

08-05-2018, 08:05 PM

I know he is the older brother, but who saw Jeff outlasting Matt??

If what Matt does caused his bones to fuse, by comparison Jeff should be completely immobile.

On another note, while WWE has really dropped the ball on the Woken stuff, just because Matt isn't wrestling doesn't mean they can't keep that going.

Hell throw Ascension in there, would be more interesting than most of Raw.

Tom Guycott

08-05-2018, 11:44 PM

On another note, while WWE has really dropped the ball on the Women syuff, just because Matt isn't wrestling doesn't mean they can't keep that going.

Hell throw Ascension in there, would be more interesting than most of Raw.

I assume you meant "Woken", not "Women".

And yes. Just make him a manager. He can have a PREMONEEETION about his change in focus to build a highly verbose or mispronounced stable.

Tom Guycott

08-05-2018, 11:47 PM

Mr. Nerfect

08-06-2018, 06:46 AM

I think Jeff is a creature from another dimension. He might still look exactly the same at 83.

xrodmuc316

08-06-2018, 07:07 PM

I assume you meant "Woken", not "Women".

And yes. Just make him a manager. He can have a PREMONEEETION about his change in focus to build a highly verbose or mispronounced stable.

Indeed, and corrected lol

Also, tell me Woken Ascension wouldn't be better than the 4 announced Raw matches for tonight.

Here’s what WWE has announced for tonight’s Raw:

– Ronda Rousey vs. Alicia Fox

– Bobby Roode vs. Mojo Rawley

– The B-Team vs. The Revival

– Bayley & Sasha Banks vs. Riott Squad

Mr. Nerfect

08-08-2018, 06:36 PM

I'm not sure if you are being serious or not, xrod. :lol:

Simple Fan

08-08-2018, 06:39 PM

Woken Ascension would probably be better than all of that was, so I'm with xrod.

Mr. Nerfect

08-08-2018, 07:05 PM

The Ascension are awful. So is Raw. But so is The Ascension. It's much of a muchness.

screech

08-10-2018, 08:53 PM

Here’s what WWE has announced for tonight’s Raw:

– Ronda Rousey vs. Alicia Fox

– Bobby Roode vs. Mojo Rawley

– The B-Team vs. The Revival

– Bayley & Sasha Banks vs. Riott Squad

The only match of these that made the Hulu edit was Rousey vs Fox if that says anything.

Mr. Nerfect

08-10-2018, 08:59 PM

I don't like the brand split, but I'd rather they did two USA Network shows and SmackDown separate than the three-hour Raw with so much filler. It'd hopefully tighten up the bottom.

Tom Guycott

08-14-2018, 01:06 AM

It wouldn't. It always ends up being the same problem. Brand split or no, they will find a way to maximize filler and focus on the same people instead of bolstering the lower/midcard. Until they fix that, it won't matter what they do.

slik

08-14-2018, 10:36 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank you for everything, my COMPEER.. I shall miss you, <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWEBrayWyatt</a>. <a href="https://t.co/RYk8E6HCRe">pic.twitter.com/RYk8E6HCRe</a></p>— #WOKEN Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1029206242688987136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Mr. Nerfect

08-14-2018, 08:33 PM

Matt Hardy's being so public with this, I don't think he's going anywhere.

slik

09-16-2018, 04:32 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks for the massive love tonight, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WWECorpusChristi?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WWECorpusChristi</a>.. I fulfilled my final advertised live event commitment.<br><br>Please support my partner, <a href="https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WWEBrayWyatt</a>, going forward. He’s outrageously talented & we’ve become kindred souls during our time teaming together. Thank you, SAMAEL. <a href="https://t.co/YI70qHpGOJ">https://t.co/YI70qHpGOJ</a></p>— MATTHEW MOORE HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1041162358499028992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 16, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Evil Vito

09-16-2018, 10:11 AM

Vastardikai

09-16-2018, 12:08 PM

Bad News Gertner

09-16-2018, 12:51 PM

If this is it, it's nice to see Matt retire while in a good place. He had a rough few years. I'm sure a job in creative or producing segments in waiting for him if he wants one.

Emperor Smeat

09-16-2018, 02:01 PM

Makes sense to call it quits now since WWE set him up with a nice post-wrestling job in the company. No reason to stretch out a decision or risk more wear-and-tear anymore.

Even if his new job in the WWE doesn't last for long, the skills and experience he's going to have as an agent will be very useful for other companies.

Bad News Gertner

09-16-2018, 02:13 PM

Oh well there ya go. He already has one.

My Final Heaven

09-16-2018, 06:58 PM

Tom Guycott

09-17-2018, 12:53 AM

Evil Vito

01-21-2019, 02:26 PM

Aaaaaaand he's back.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No, I am not retired & not going to be retiring anytime soon. I’ve worked my ass off to rehabilitate & have physically been greenlit. My body is in the best shape it’s been in in years & I’m the lightest I’ve been in 20 years. <a href="https://t.co/XE1GzBP58A">https://t.co/XE1GzBP58A</a></p>— The BROKEN One, Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) <a href="https://twitter.com/MATTHARDYBRAND/status/1087068559405010944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 20, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Evil Vito

01-21-2019, 02:29 PM

Watch him go through all of this rehabilitation just to wind up on 205 Live

Savio

01-21-2019, 02:31 PM

Even tho he has been gone for 6 months he is still the most successful ATGMBR trophy winner

Sepholio

01-21-2019, 02:47 PM

Guess they didn't have anything for Bray lol

slik

01-21-2019, 03:04 PM

Even tho he has been gone for 6 months he is still the most successful ATGMBR trophy winner

This is true

ClockShot

01-21-2019, 05:11 PM

Soooooooooo with the sorry state of the tag team division, Hardy Boyz will live again?

Or they going to keep going with the Broken gimmick?

Mr. Nerfect

01-21-2019, 08:53 PM

I'm not sure I trust Matt Hardy. He seems like the sort of dude to just talk shit. But if he does come back, I hope it is for one last run on SmackDown with Jeff and they can put over The Usos. Fuck this Woken/Broken stuff.

Evil Vito

01-22-2019, 01:58 AM

If he really is the lightest he's been in 20 years, good for him. I know a decade ago everyone was having a laugh at his "Fat Hardy" appearance wearing less than flattering gear, but he'd had surgery and now it turns out he had been battling some substantial addiction issues around that time. Kudos to him for overcoming all of that shit.

But yeah, while I was a fan of the Broken stuff and was glad he got to reach his goal of doing it on the main roster, it's obviously not gonna go anywhere and it's best to let sleeping dogs lie. If they've kept Bray Wyatt off-screen for months just to stick them right back together, that would be very dumb.

Evil Vito

01-22-2019, 02:00 AM

You never know with Matt and his Twitter games but he does seem to be hinting that he'll reinvent himself again for this next run.

That's the pretty clear difference between him and Jeff. Matt needs to constantly reinvent himself like Jericho to keep people talking about him, while Jeff is one of the few guys with that all-elusive "it" factor where he can just be himself and that's enough to keep him over.

Fignuts

01-23-2019, 08:55 PM

I’d rather he do something new than just go back to teaming with Jeff. I completely tuned out of their last run, as I’m just over it. I’ve seen everything we possibly could from that iteration. Using them to put over another team is meaningless because WWE never follows up on stuff like that.