– After suffering a shoulder injury back in September on an episode of RAW, Jeff Hardy underwent surgery to repair the issue. The surgery took place in October and he was given a recovery time of 6-9 months. Pro Wrestling Sheet reports that Hardy has been cleared by his surgeon as of last month for an in-ring return.
Now Hardy is simply waiting to get the green light from WWE doctors. Satin also reports that Hardy’s recent evaluation in Birmingham, Alabama went well and he’s hoping to get some good news back soon. With that being said, there’s a slight chance Hardy could return before WrestleMania 34.
– Last night’s SmackDown Live featured several previews for this weekend’s Fastlane pay-per-view (PPV) event. After SmackDown Live and 205 Live went off air the dark match main event of the evening, also a preview for this weekend’s Fastlane, say Shinsuke Nakamura defeat Rusev.
“The Artist” won the match via disqualification after Aiden English got involved. Nakamura hit the Kinsasha on English to send fans home happy. Here are some photos:
– Back in August Jeff Hardy won a 15-Man Battle Royal on Monday Night RAW to become the No. 1-contender for the Intercontinental Championship. He failed to win the title the following week on Monday Night RAW. In September he was shelved due to a torn rotator cuff and shoulder labrum. He was given a recovery time of four to six months.
Jeff visited Birmingham, Alabama last Tuesday to have his shoulder examined and is now back to training for his in-ring return. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reports that Hardy could be back “anytime soon”:
“Jeff is back training, he should be back anytime soon,” Meltzer revealed.
It was speculated that when Jeff does return he could realign with his brother Matt in the “Woken” character and challenge for the RAW Tag Team Championships at WrestleMania 34.
– Following a backstage segment on SmackDown Live last night, “Ms. Money In The Bank” Carmella will go one-on-one with Becky Lynch on next Tuesday’s episode. Check out the segment here:
Back in October former WWE RAW Tag Team Champion Jeff Hardy underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff. A timeframe of six months was initially given for his return to the ring, meaning he would likely miss WrestleMania 34. With Matt Hardy now playing the “Woken” character on WWE TV since Jeff’s injury, many have been wondering how WWE will use the former WWE Champion once he returns.
Bryan Alvarez of Wrestling Observer Live recently speculated that Jeff could possibly return using the “Brother NERO” character. With both Matt and Jeff using characters from their “Woken Universe” it’s hard not to see another run at the RAW Tag Team Titles in their futures. Jeff’s last appearance on WWE TV came on RAW 25 when he appeared in a backstage segment with WWE Superstars of the past.
Back in October Hardy posted this photo after undergoing surgery for his injured shoulder:
– A fan on Twitter recently asked 2018 WWE Hall Of Fame inductee Bully Ray who he’d like to have induct he and D-Von Dudley into the WWE Hall Of Fame this year. Ray responded by saying that if it were up to him he’d have everyone who was in the ECW Arena in February of 1997 – where he and D-Von hit their first 3D – induct them. However, since it’s a WWE Hall Of Fame he admitted names like Paul Heyman, Edge & Christian, or The Hardy Boyz would also be good options:
If it was totally up to me, I would want something completely different.
I would have every fan who was in the ECW Arena in Feb. ‘97 who saw me and Devon hit our first 3D induct us.
– Rusev has been training Lana hard ahead of their Mixed Match Challenge bout against the team of Elias and Bayley next week. WWE posted the following video of Rusev having Lana break boards in preparation for the match:
– A brand new ‘Table For 3’ episode will air on the WWE Network tonight following Monday Night RAW. Tonight’s participants will be former WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor and former RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys. Here’s WWE’s official description for the episode:
“Finn Balor and The Hardys discuss the motivations behind their most extreme personas and share personal tales of their paths to WWE.”
– WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley took to Twitter to praise WWE Champion AJ Styles and SmackDown Live Tag Team Champions The Usos for their performances at Clash Of Champions last night:
We’ve noted that WWE Hall Of Famer Sting was recently a part of a Q&A session at the Wales Comic Con in Wrexham this past Saturday. More highlights include Sting’s thoughts on facing an intoxicated Jeff Hardy in TNA, his favorite year as a professional wrestler, his favorite match in TNA, his favorite championship win, and more. Check it out:
Facing an inebriated Jeff Hardy at TNA Victory Road in 2011:
“Jeff was in a bad way, he was deteriorating as the day went on, by the time our match rolled around it became clear that he couldn’t compete so I had to take him down quickly. He has since turned it all around, I love Jeff, I love his work, I hold nothing against him and wish him all the best.”
You have been in the business for 3 decades now but what was your favorite year?
“The transition from surfer Sting into the darker / Crow-like Sting in 1997. That was a good year. ”
What was your favorite match in TNA?
“The Empty Arena match with [Kurt] Angle. That was bizarre but also a lot of fun.”
Which of your championship wins was your favorite?
“The first one – against [Ric] Flair in 1990.”
Who hit you the hardest in the ring?
“Leon White [Vader] . In the beginning he was really rough, he was fresh out of Japan. Give me credit, I was the one who tamed him.”
What was it like being in the WCW locker room when you had the massive influx of WWF guys, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Hulk Hogan, Randy Savage etc?
“I was very receptive of it. At the time I was the only one going on PR tours, UK, Japan, Europe. It was good to have Hogan for that. Savage, Hall and Nash were good at it too. It took a hell of a lot off my shoulders and it was going to boost the ratings so it was good for everyone.”
It’s about time isn’t it? Matt Hardy took a loss to Bray Wyatt this past Monday on RAW and he rather unequivocally used his ‘delete’ gesture, heavily hinting that ‘Broken’ Matt would FINALLY be making his way to WWE…
Sadly the WWE does not have an unblemished record when it comes to using ‘gimmicks’ and intellectual property brought in from elsewhere in the pro wrestling world. With such a lengthy absence of the ludicrous and creative character the WWE has the opportunity to truly redesign ‘Broken’ Matt Hardy and bring his broken brilliance to a bigger audience but…there are certain elements of the character that MUST be retained if it is going to work, here are 3 of them:
The Hardy Family
One of the most intriguing parts of Matt’s TNA portrayal of the ‘Broken’ character was the inclusion of his wife Reby, his son Maxel and his father in law Señor Benjamin. These personalities truly took on a life of their own and only added to the lunacy of Matt’s character arc, each adding to the cult like status that Matt and his brother Jeff were cultivating. Maxel recently appeared at the Starrcade event and many believe that WWE will be allowing Matt to work alongside his son as the upcoming storyline progresses…whether Reby and Señor Benjamin will be making appearances remains to be seen, and that’s not even mentioning Vanguard 1…
The Backstage Vignettes
Final Deletion was undoubtably one of the most absurd, creatively dynamic and groundbreaking moments in the history of not just TNA but pro wrestling as a whole. The production style, the overblown scripting and hyperbolic performances of Matt gave viewers a completely different perspective on what professional wrestling actually was and could be. It can’t be disputed that TNA’s Jeremy Borash had a major hand in the presentation of Final Deletion and the subsequent ‘special attractions’ centred around the Hardys but ultimately it was the direction of Matt that gave life to the characters, with a WWE production crew and a budget that likely engulfs anything previously he could easily reinterpret this style in a new, vibrant and exciting way.
The Right Opponent
Bray Wyatt (via Instagram @WWE)
When Matt first made the turn into his ‘Broken’ persona he had a fitting opponent in his brother Jeff Hardy. Interestingly feuds between the two siblings had never quite hit the right note and this was the first time that a Hardy Boys feud had garnered real traction and built intrigue in a genuine way. That being said Matt Hardy will need the ideal opponent to unleash his new persona on the WWE Universe. I believe that Bray Wyatt should be that opponent.
Before Matt reappeared in WWE I truly felt that Wyatt vs Hardy would be a dream bout, the two characters have a unique spin on the traditional pro wrestling fare and with their creative juices flowing surely they could break boundaries and present something completely different for the WWE fans? Wyatt has already taken part in some unique match types this year, his House of Horrors match against Randy Orton did not appeal in the way WWE would have hoped but with Matt’s direction and a new lease of life for the Wyatt character could they breathe life into both superstars and lift both up out of the quagmire of the mid card?
Are you excited for the return of ‘Broken’ Matt? Let us know in the comments
This past September it was revealed that former WWE Champ Jeff Hardy had suffered a shoulder injury in which he tore his rotator cuff and labrum. He underwent surgery in October to repair the issues. Early indications had Hardy missing WrestleMania 34 next year, however, Jeff doesn’t seem to think he’ll be missing “The Show Of Shows” come April.
Matt and Jeff both attended a WrestleMania 34 pre-sale party in New Orleans, and per a report from NOLA.com, Jeff confirmed that he will in fact be back in time for WrestleMania:
“Jeff Hardy’s tattooed right arm was in sling, as he recovers from shoulder surgery necessary because of repeated overextension. But, he said, he plans to be back in the tag team business by Wrestlemania 34.”
Hardy’s arm was still in a sling during his appearance at the pre-sale event:
– WWE Hall Of Famer Rocky Johnson, father to The Rock, recently did an interview with Hannibal TV to discuss a variety of professional wrestling topics. With his “30 For 30” special being a huge topic of conversation amongst the wrestling community, Johnson was asked for his thoughts on “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair. Johnson talked about Flair’s extravagant lifestyle; describing how Flair took $350 limousine rides to places Johnson was going on a $4 cab ride, and wearing $800 alligator shoes with $1,000 suits. Check it out:
– Jeff Hardy and his band are set to perform at The Blind Tiger in Greensboro, North Carolina during WWE Starrcade weekend. Here are the details:
JEFF HARDY TO PERFORM LIVE IN GREENSBORO, NC
Acoustic Performance to be Held at The Blind Tiger
Nashville, TN (November 10, 2017) – Legendary professional wrestler and singer/songwriter Jeff Hardy will be performing a special acoustic show at The Blind Tiger in Greensboro, NC on November 25th. Tickets and meet and greet opportunities can be purchased HERE!
After already achieving great success as a professional wrestler, Hardy established his band, Peroxwhy?gen, in 2003 and released two consecutive albums. In 2016, he released his first solo project, a six song EP entitled “Spawn of Me,” that was dedicated to his daughters. That same year, he also launched his online web store, which features an art gallery with his original paintings. In 2017, Hardy released his latest album, “Precession of the Equinoxes.”
Hardy continues to use his natural adrenaline rush to follow his heart in both his career and personal life. “My family, pro wrestling, motocross, music and painting are a part of my human anatomy. They are just as important as my organs. I need them to live!”
For more information, visit JeffHardyBrand.com and engage with Jeff Hardy on Instagram and Twitter. You can purchase a copy of Jeff’s new record, “Precession of the Equinoxes,” HERE!
– WWE NXT General Manager William Regal is set to appear at the EVOLVE 96 event on December 9th from Queens, New York. The former WWE European Champion will take pictures with fans and sign autographs in addition to appearing at the live event. WWN Live reported yesterday that there are rumors going around that Regal’s appearance is related to EVOLVE bringing in new talents. Regal is also scheduled to be in attendance at the WWN Seminar/Tryout on December 8th in Long Island.
– The WWE filed for the trademark “Immune To Fear” back on September 12th. “Immune To Fear” is a catchphrase Jeff Hardy used to use during his run with WWE back in 2009.
– Rapper Action Bronson has a new late night cooking show on VICELAND. Hypebeast.com has the official trailer for ‘The Untitled Action Bronson Show’ including Bronson wearing a vintage ECW hat from 1999.
– Jeff Hardy underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn rotator cuff. WWE.com has published a photo gallery of Hardy’s procedure.
– After recently noting on Twitter that ‘everything is about to change,’ Matt Hardy continues to tease that ‘change is almost upon him AGEEN.’
Jeff Hardy will be undergoing surgery this morning to repair a torn rotator cuff. He’ll be out of action through early 2018 and we should have a better idea about the timeframe for return after the procedure.
During an interview with WWE.com last week, Jeff Hardy revealed that the situation is frustrating but he’s staying positive and hoping to be back ‘better than ever.’
“It’s depressing,” he admitted. “More than any time in a career, it’s those times that make you go, ‘Wow, I love professional wrestling.’ It sucks that I can’t be involved in [a] match or can’t get in there and do what I normally do because I’m injured, but I just have to get over that, stop worrying about it and look forward and push myself to get repaired and healed and come back better than ever with a brand-new shoulder.”
Jeff told WWE.com that he’s open to the idea of appearing on WWE television in the coming months in a non-physical capacity while he recovers.
In recent weeks we’ve seen Matt Hardy teaming up with Jason Jordan, but expect to see Matt competing in singles action in the near future.
On Monday afternoon, WWE.com confirmed that Jeff Hardy is in fact dealing with a shoulder injury and will require surgery. The procedure is scheduled for next Tuesday, October 3rd.
WWE Senior Ringside Physician Dr. Stephen Daquino said, “Jeff is dealing with a rotator cuff tear right now. It’s a full thickness tear of his supraspinatus tendon and a couple of other areas in the shoulder. He’s going to go for evaluation and probably for surgery next week.”
WWE.com reports that the injury took place on RAW, but the word going around is that Hardy has been working with a bad shoulder since July’s Great Balls of Fire pay-per-view.
He told WWE.com that the situation is depressing. “More than any time in a career, it’s those times that make you go, ‘Wow, I love professional wrestling.’ It sucks that I can’t be involved in [a] match or can’t get in there and do what I normally do because I’m injured, but I just have to get over that, stop worrying about it and look forward and push myself to get repaired and healed and come back better than ever with a brand-new shoulder.”
Jeff said he’s open to the possibility of appearing on WWE television in the months ahead while he recovers from the procedure.
Jeff Hardy did not compete at Friday night’s WWE live event from Sacramento, California as advertised and Pro Wrestling Sheet is now reporting that he’s been dealing with a bad shoulder injury. The Hardys were scheduled to face Luke Gallow and Karl Anderson, but Matt Hardy picked up a win over Karl Anderson in a singles match instead.
Sources close to Jeff indicate that the shoulder may require surgery, which would put him out of action for several months. It would also pave the way for a singles run for Matt.
Jeff’s wife Beth actually referenced the injury several days ago on Twitter:
Ruby’s sick again ? Husband is injured ? Alli isn’t 100% ?Lucas is blind ? And my house needs to be cleaned. I need a clone.
– TMZ Sports posted the following video of ex-UFC champ Ronda Rousey and a young fan adorably teaming up on a WWE security guard during The Mae Young Classic in Las Vegas Tuesday night. Check it out here:
– While on tour with RAW through Australia this past week, Matt and Jeff Hardy picked up a few good wins over former RAW Tag Team Champs Sheamus and Cesaro. Matt took to Twitter to thank the WWE Universe for helping he and Jeff return to WWE earlier this year:
Wrestling fans around the world–"Thank you & Jeff for coming back to the @WWE."
My reply–"Thank you for bringing us back to the WWE."
– WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy turns 40 years old today. He was born on August 31, 1977. Jeff Hardy is a 6-time World Champion and is challenging for his 5th Intercontinental Championship reign next Monday when he faces The Miz on RAW.
– The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that the current plan for WWE’s rumored ‘United Kingdom’ series is for the show to begin before the end of the year. The original plan was to hold tapings back in June, but WWE has yet to announce any shows. There are a lot of logistics to work out with launching a new series that tapes over seas and according to Dave Meltzer, WWE apparently lost a lot of money on the original UK Championship tournament that aired back in January.
Pete Dunne is the reigning WWE UK Champion and WWE has been using some of the UK talent in NXT while they work on getting the UK series off the ground. WWE’s strong push in to the UK market was initially seen as a response to [UK TV network] ITV airing new episodes of a World of Sport wrestling series, but that project appears to be on hold indefinitely.
The WWE’s SummerSlam pre-show will kick off at 5pm EST on August 20th with a panel of Renee Young, Peter Rosenberg, David Otunga, and WWE Hall of Famers Lita and Jerry “The King” Lawler; with the pay-per-view (PPV) kicking off at 7pm EST.
Per a report from PWInsider, original plans had The Hardy Boyz taking on The Revival on the Kickoff Pre-Show, however, due to the recent bicep injury suffered by Scott Dawson that is likely to change. It is now believed that The Hardys will take on Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson instead, but that has yet to be announced.
The idea has also been tossed around of adding another Tag Team match-up to the Kickoff Pre-Show, that bout being The New Day vs. The Usos for the SmackDown Live Tag Team Championships.
If you were watching Monday Night RAW last night (Mon. August 7, 2017), you may have noticed that The Hardy Boyz, Matt and Jeff, were missing from the show. That’s because the team they’re currently feuding with, The Revival, is now down a man after Scott Dawson suffered a bicep injury that bars him from participating in any physical activity. In past weeks, it seemed as though The Hardys and The Revival were building up a program that would lead to a match-up between the two teams at SummerSlam.
Per a report from WrestleZone, that is exactly the case as WWE had plans to have Matt and Jeff take on Dash Wilder and Scott Dawson at “The Biggest Party Of The Summer.” Now due to Dawson’s injury, The Hardys’ SummerSlam plans are now up in the air which is why they were not brought in for last night’s RAW.
Discussion: What should be done with The Hardys as we head into SummerSlam?
– Jeff Hardy’s wife Beth noted on Twitter that Jeff will not be in attendance for tonight’s WWE RAW from Toronto. WWE.com’s original preview for the show teased that we’ll find out what’s next for the Hardy Boyz after being awoken, but that section has since been removed.
– Over the weekend, WWE.com published a feature looking at MMA fighters who have stepped inside a WWE ring. UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Cris Cyborg took notice and told Triple H that he can’t hide Becky Lynch forever. The two are rumored to have a segment together at SummerSlam and interestingly, Cyborg used the hashtag #SummerSlam in her tweet.
Brazilians aren't known to be quiet just because they are asked. I have a country that wants their rematch with Ireland at #summerslamhttps://t.co/tggWUbqBCi
WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy recently did an interview with WWE.com to talk about his career in the music industry while he’s away from professional wrestling. Hardy talked about his band, Peroxwhy?gen, if he has ever gotten Matt Hardy involved, and what goals he has for his band. Here are some of the highlights from the interview:
Splitting time between music and wrestling:
“It’s hard, man, [on] days like that Monday Night Raw in Nashville. We did that show after our latest CD – ‘Precession of the Equinoxes,’ which is available now at JeffHardyBrand.com – came out. It was a tough day: We wrestled The Revival, got beat, and then I had to get ready and sing 14 songs. It’s tough, but I think moving forward, we’re gonna try to do a show at least once a month in towns near and around Nashville.”
If Matt Hardy ever gets involved in his music:
“I’ve tried my best! Matt has written so many cool raps back in the day. I’ve said, ‘Man, let’s just get in the studio and record a brotherly song! I’ll try to do my little alternative abstract rock and you come in with a bridge rap at the end.’ He’s like, ‘Yeah, man,’ but he’s also said he’s gonna get ‘Hardy Boyz’ tattooed on his neck and it hasn’t happened yet, so I don’t know if we’ll ever write a song together.
“Still, for him to come out and support me that night meant the world. We’ve been through so much, and for us to be back in WWE doing what we’re doing now, and have my music going the way it is, it’s the best to have his support.”
What goals he has for his band:
“I actually had the opportunity to play the [Vans] Warped Tour this month, two Carolina dates. I was so scared to commit; I knew I was coming back to WWE, but it was before we made our return. I was like, ‘I can’t really commit to that; should I ask somebody?’ I kept putting it off and putting it off until finally, I said, ‘All right, there’s no more time.’
“But, starting now, my goal is to play the Warped Tour next summer – a couple of days in the Carolinas or Tennessee. As far as wrestling, it’s to keep on rockin’ and maybe perform at one of the pay-per-views these days. Maybe write a song for one.”
You can check out Hardy’s full interview with WWE at this link here.
WWE Performance Center roster sings “Happy Birthday” to Triple H
Yesterday was Triple H’s birthday and WWE uploaded a video of NXT Superstars and the coaching staff singing to “Happy Birthday” to him. Shawn Michaels didn’t sing along and walked away as soon as everyone was done singing.
5 legendary superstars The Great Khali has defeated
WWE uploaded a new list narrated by Corey Graves of 5 legendary superstars The Great Khali has defeated during his career. Khali made his return to WWE at this past Sunday’s Battleground PPV and help Jinder Mahal defeat Randy Orton in a Punjabi Prison match for the WWE Championship. The list included The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Batista and Kane.
Superstar Ink with Jeff Hardy
Jeff Hardy was on the most recent episode of Superstar Ink with Corey Graves. Hardy explained that the tattoos on his neck symbolize his struggles with addiction and what he went through to overcome those demons. You can check out the full episode in the video below.
Global Force Wrestling President Ed Nordholm recently did an interview with Sports Illustrated to talk about a number of topics. During the interview, the hot topic of discussion was the battle for the rights to the “Broken” gimmick between GFW and The Hardys. Here are some highlights from what Nordholm had to say:
Typically, the producer of a show owns the content and associated characters. The Hardys have stated they’ve spent thousands of their own dollars on producing the “Broken Universe” footage (ie. Jeff Hardy spent $3,000 on the volcano used in the “Apocolypto” episode) — so does that entitle them to any ownership of the Broken Universe trademarks?
“No,” Nordholm said. “The company spent millions of dollars producing television last year, including all of the shows that incorporate the various aspects of the ‘Broken Brilliance.’ I don’t know whether Jeff and Matt had some out-of-pocket expenses that they might have had on the volcano and the like, but that would not change, in any way, shape, or form, what their contracts say about who owns the IP. If they had some out-of-pocket expenses, they certainly never brought them to my attention. To suggest that they somehow funded the show is absurd.”
Sports Illustrated reported that both the Hardys and Anthem were close to an agreement that would have sold the “Broken Universe” intellectual property for somewhere between $10-15,000, but it fell apart when Anthem reportedly increased its financial demands from the Hardys.Was there ever a deal in place?
Nordholm answered, “What prevented it from completion is that we’ve never come to terms. I have made numerous efforts, going back to February and the time of the cease and desist letter [to Ring of Honor for advertising the ‘Broken’ Hardys for their 15th Anniversary pay per view] to make an arrangement with Matt Hardy to use the gimmick. Every time we have those conversations, they sort of start warm then end up not coming to fruition due to an inability to come to an agreement as to what basis I would confer those rates on him.”
Looking ahead, Nordholm was asked if he ever intends to sell the intellectual property.
“I’ve stopped thinking about this,” he said. “We have a show to put on, and a company and a brand. We’ve got things on our plate that are more important than sorting out the “Broken Brilliance.” I made a genuine effort to resolve something to benefit the Hardys as a goodwill gesture to Matt. It didn’t reach a conclusion and we’re moving on. We’re not going back to it, I’m not interested in opening a new dialogue, I’m not interested in opening another conversation about it. We made our best effort, it didn’t happen, and I’m not going to negotiate all over again.”
A fan recently taunted Kevin Owens at a WWE Live event as he made his way to the ring and asked Owens “where his belt was?”. Owens lost his United States Championship at a WWE Live event at Madison Square Garden a little over a week ago. Owens responded to the fan and stated “it is not a belt, it’s a title dumbass”. The use of the term “belt” is banned in WWE.
Jeff Hardy brings back an old look
Since returning to WWE at WrestleMania 33, Jeff Hardy hasn’t worn face paint. During a recent WWE Live event in Virginia, Hardy came down to the ring with face paint on.
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Corey Graves discusses working security for Deftones
WWE uploaded a clip from the most recent episode of Superstar Ink of Corey Graves discussing the time he worked security for a Deftones performance. Graves and his friend were invited to party with the Deftones after the concert but they couldn’t go because his friend had to work the next morning.
WWE cameras caught up with Finn Balor and the Hardy Boyz after their match against Elias Samson, Cesaro & Sheamus last night.
While it hasn’t been announced yet, it seems likely Balor faces Samson, and the Hardyz challenge Cesaro & Sheamus at the GBOF PPV.
Balor and the Hardyz vs. Samson and Sheamus & Cesaro
Balor pinned Cesaro after delivering the Coup De Grace to close out the match. Although he got the win, Balor was unable to deliver much of a beating to the Drifter, who spent much of the match avoiding him. Raw GM Kurt Angle could potentially pit Samson vs. Balor at the GBOF PPV.
The Hardyz lost the Raw tag team titles just once month after winning them at WrestleMania. Last month at Extreme Rules, Cesaro & Sheamus defeated them in a steel cage match. GBOF is in 2 weeks, yet a title match between the two teams has still yet to be announced.
It has been an up-and-down battle for the “Broken” gimmick over these past few months between Impact Wrestling and The Hardys. Matt and Jeff made the decision to leave Impact earlier this year, in favor of returning to WWE at WrestleMania 33 where they won the RAW Tag Team Championships in a Fatal Four Way Ladder Match. Although Matt has still been using some “Broken” mannerisms and chants, he hasn’t been able to fully utilize the gimmicks potential due to the ongoing legal battle of the character’s rights with Impact.
Both sides have made arguments as to why the rights to the character rightfully belong to them, and Impact Wrestling’s Jeff Jarrett was the latest to chime in during a recent interview with Wrestle:List:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs_E-quJdiE
“I always take the high road because there is legal squabbles or potential legal squabbles but I have said this to a couple of outlets, and I say this with very broad strokes – I am from Nashville so I am around music which is intellectual property and I have been in the business 30 years,” Jarrett said. “Intellectual property laws are very simple, there are two sides to it; there are publishers and the writers, then there are the performers as well.”
“Jeff Hardy has been one of my best friends for 20 years, you can look on my social media and their social media, and we take family vacations together but business is business,” Jarrett continued. “So when it relates to IP it’s real simple, there is a publisher who owns the property, there is a writer who gets credit and can monetize it, then there is the performers. There is no question that Broken Matt and Brother Nero’s performances were off the charts good. But when it comes to ownership to me it’s almost a silly squabble, it’s never been in question. Impact are the owners.”
You can read Jarrett’s full interview with Wrestle:List here.
