Matt will come in as an "unknown" attacker on a face who is trying to get Jeff's title, it will go on for 2-3 weeks, giving time for Matt to get in to TNA, and then debut attacking RVD or Anderson or something saving Jeff's title and joining the Immortals, and sidelining a, probably legit injured superstar.
What happens if Matt Hardy does join TNA?
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His promo work is not the greatest, no. I think if he gets back in shape and really goes for it that he can contribute. He's had some good matches in the past, especially against his brother, so the potential for some good TV exists there.
Let's also not forget that he was a WWE mainstay for a long time, and wrestlers in the E do seem to be watered down compared to when they wrestle in the independents. I'm not saying this is necessarily the sole reason that he's grown stale, I'm just saying that the few matches he wrestled in ROH (Daniels, Homicide, Roderick Strong) were much more entertaining than most of his WWE matches. Granted that this was a few years ago, but I'd rather see what he brings to the table given this new environment before writing him off completely. It could very well motivate him to step his game back up again.
I've been a long-time fan, so I won't complain when he shows up. It's the creative direction in TNA that really worries me at this stage. Some things I love, and some things I can't stand. Whether or not they handle things the 'right way' (in my opinion) is essentially a coin flip.
Let's also not forget that he was a WWE mainstay for a long time, and wrestlers in the E do seem to be watered down compared to when they wrestle in the independents. I'm not saying this is necessarily the sole reason that he's grown stale, I'm just saying that the few matches he wrestled in ROH (Daniels, Homicide, Roderick Strong) were much more entertaining than most of his WWE matches. Granted that this was a few years ago, but I'd rather see what he brings to the table given this new environment before writing him off completely. It could very well motivate him to step his game back up again.
I've been a long-time fan, so I won't complain when he shows up. It's the creative direction in TNA that really worries me at this stage. Some things I love, and some things I can't stand. Whether or not they handle things the 'right way' (in my opinion) is essentially a coin flip.
nbieclkl91
Quote the Raven, nevermore.
I honestly believe Matt is re-opening Omega as a developmental spot for TNA just like FCW is to WWE. But I can see Matt and Helms coming to TNA to join Immortal. Shannon Moore could even turn on Jessie Neal and join up with them too therefore you'd have Jeff, Matt, Helms, Moore and lets say Abyss stays with them. I don't see Jarett sticking with immortal cuz he honestly just doesn't fit in. So you have Jeff a World Champ, Matt as TV Champ, Helms as X-Division Champ and lets say Moore and Abyss as Tag Champs. The 5 of these guys as a unit under Hogan/Bishoff would be nuts. But I can definately see TNA putting the world title on Matt just to go "HAHA" to WWE.
Tiger Chaos Theory
You ain't drawin' shit!
Closer to heart breaking.
Could Matt Hardy make it into TNA? Sure, he's ridden his brother to fortune before, why not now.
Does anyone want to see Matt in TNA? I'm sure his 6 fans would be overjoyed.
Matt Hardy coming in to feud with his brother would make total sense, but no one in their right mind wants to see Matt Hardy walk into TNA and get a shot at the title. No one. Matt Hardy sucks, he really does and seeing him in TNA is almost enough to break this camel's back.
Joe's Gonna Kill You
The Hunt is On
I wouldn't mind seeing Matt come to TNA but I don't want him to win the TNA WHC I don't hate Matt but I would be furious if he won the TNA WHC. I have no problem with Matt in TNA I just don't want him anywhere near the TNA World Title.
WrestlingIsReal
Dark Match Winner
i could see matt leading the charge as a surprise hero going against immortal, not so much as winning the title but maybe making jeff lose the title and starting a feud with him.
Don't get me wrong. I tried to like Matt Hardy for a long time. I was a big fan of Matt and Jeff as a tag team, and I wanted to see them both succeed. However, it became quickly apparent to me as they went on with their singles careers that Matt really didn't have much going for him on his own from a marketability standpoint.
He's definitely the better mat wrestler, but he's not anything special in that department with guys like Angle, Benoit, Jericho, etc. around. He probably has a better mind for the business, but again he's nothing special in that department. He certainly has more dedication than Jeff does, and perhaps one could say he "deserves" success more because he was willing to put in so much more than Jeff who half the time acts as if he couldn't care less whether he was performing.
Unfortunately, that doesn't really count for much. He needed to bring something interesting to the table to really get the fans and management behind him to the point where it made sense to put him in the upper card in serious contention of the top titles as opposed to being stuck in the mid card where he seems like he's doesn't even deserve the mid card belts he got to wear.
I really truly believe that he doesn't have anything compelling to offer especially this far into his career. I mean, seriously, what could he do that would wow both the fans and the people in charge enough to earn himself a serious push as a singles competitor? As it stands, he really just looks like a washed up never-was whining for attention, and that kind of an image can really hurt the credibility of someone who is being primed for the spotlight.
I wouldn't be surprised if TNA got Matt Hardy, and I honestly - and sadly - wouldn't be surprised if TNA harmed themselves by just putting him in the spotlight simply because he was Jeff's brother and tag team partner. It would be kind of like all those times they brought back Marty Jannetty to work programs with or against Shawn Michaels - by all accounts, and even Michaels himself, Jannetty was the far better wrestler, but that really isn't *necessarily* the most important thing when it comes to building a superstar.
I keep reading posts where people say he was "misused" or "underutilized" in WWE. I'd like to know how anyone could come to that conclusion? The guy was given so many chances to shine in WWE and he just never capitalized on them. He was the Cruiserweight Champion. He was the Hardcore Champion. He was the European Champion. He was the United States Champion. He was the ECW Champion. Can anyone seriously say he wasn't given any chances, any opportunities? They gave him the ball and he just couldn't run with it, plain and simple.
Mr. Kennedy wasn't misused. He was just a victim of bad luck and, depending on who you believe, his own clumsiness in the ring. WWE was very high on him with rumors that Vince was trying to groom him to be one of the next big stars like they're doing with The Miz right now. For God's sake, they gave him the Money in the Bank and you know what would have happened there had he not injured himself.
Yes, it sucks for Mr. Kennedy, but now he's got a shot to prove himself on another show (albeit a much smaller one).
Pope? Well, I was never a big fan of his in WWE, but I could definitely see potential. The guy's pretty solid in the ring and could cut a decent promo. I'd agree with you that he wasn't used properly and/or wasn't given a real shot in the company. I'd say he has a lot more potential to be a superstar than Matt Hardy ever did.
King Blitzkonic
Manager to the Fizzled Stars
Matt Hardy to TNA? Hell no. The last thing that the company needs is another ex-WWE crybaby. Sadly TNA will shell out the money to bring him in just as they did with Jeff Hardy, just as they did with Hogan, just as they did with Mickie James. And where does that leave the other TNA talents like Joe, AJ, Douglas Williams, Magnus, and Desmond Wolfe? Not in the focal areas of TNA that's for sure.
Mark my words: Matt Hardy to TNA will just be yet another nail in TNA's coffin. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy TNA...well I used to. I stopped enjoying it a couple of months before the Hogan debut on January 4 of this year because it was turning into the same bullshit that killed WCW and other companies. And for me to slam TNA with this as I have, you know something's gotta be seriously wrong with Matt to TNA.
Mark my words: Matt Hardy to TNA will just be yet another nail in TNA's coffin. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy TNA...well I used to. I stopped enjoying it a couple of months before the Hogan debut on January 4 of this year because it was turning into the same bullshit that killed WCW and other companies. And for me to slam TNA with this as I have, you know something's gotta be seriously wrong with Matt to TNA.
Who cares that Matt Hardy is leaving WWE. He sucks. The most overrated superstar ever is Matt Hardy. Sure, he fell from ladders, crashed through tables, and go struck by chairs, but he had no mic skills, no charisma, and no character. The only thing he had was a crybaby face, then a flabby body. He never won a major championship because, let's face it, he wasn't championship material. Good bye Matt Hard; long ago I had come to terms with your release. I'd wish you the best in your future endeavors, if you had a future.
Oppurtunist
Occasional Pre-Show
Matt Hardy was just released. I think we can foresee a debut in TNA, in january/february, because of the 90 day no-compete clause.
shattered dreams
Hexagonal Hedonist
Ah yes, no more than 90 days until Matt Hardy hits TNA and the keyboards start spewing the hate from everyones mom's basement. Matt is boring, Matt is a whiner, Matt sucks, Fat Hardy, WTF is with the grapes etc. Guess what, every single time you acknowledge his presence good, bad or neutral you are doing just what he wants and actually giving the powers that be reason to think they could do something with him. Matt rode Jeff's coattails? Do yourself a favor and learn the history before saying misguided stuff like this. Like it or not the dynamic between Matt and Jeff clearly adds some intrigue to TNAs current hot story. File it under sad but likely true, Matt Hardy probably has a bigger fanbase than AJ.
@ shattered dreams
Should those that hate Matt Hardy call out those that love Matt Hardy? Why then should those that love Matt Hard call those that hate Matt Hardy? Everyone's entitled to his or her's opinion. My opinion is that Matt Hardy sucks. Both Hardy "boys" are selfish whiners. They're selfish because they don't care about their fans; all they care about their god-damn selves. Not mention, Matt Hard has no talent. Come to think about, Jeff had no mic skills, either. They're promos suck.
Straight Edge for Life!
Should those that hate Matt Hardy call out those that love Matt Hardy? Why then should those that love Matt Hard call those that hate Matt Hardy? Everyone's entitled to his or her's opinion. My opinion is that Matt Hardy sucks. Both Hardy "boys" are selfish whiners. They're selfish because they don't care about their fans; all they care about their god-damn selves. Not mention, Matt Hard has no talent. Come to think about, Jeff had no mic skills, either. They're promos suck.
Straight Edge for Life!
If you watch one of his recent videos he talks about making a "deal" with the WWE. He didn't state what their end of the deal was, but he was to stop making videos of his double personality. I bet he cut a deal where if he stops the videos he gets his release and they waive his 90 day clause. It wouldn't surprise me if he showed up at the next PPV.
AndarielHalo
Disillusioned Smark
I've been touting this all morning on my Twitter and such.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy vs Matthew Hardy and Rob Van Dam! BOOK IT, RUSSO!
You know for damn sure that's exactly the sort of thing TNA would book.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy vs Matthew Hardy and Rob Van Dam! BOOK IT, RUSSO!
You know for damn sure that's exactly the sort of thing TNA would book.
wrestlingking
now all we need is some rape bait!
Hey, thats a good reply actually. When Christian left WWE he was in TNA a few days later actually himself. I dont know how Christian didnt have a 90-day ncc on his contract when it ended and didnt sign a new once. Maybe Matt will make some type of deal so he doesnt have the 90-day issue and be at TNAs next ppv. If so and hes goin to be at the next ppv, i'm sure they'd put him in the faction with Jeff. Matt will be one of the lackies till he gets a lil bit in shape again. Just hope they don't make Jeff move down and tag with Matty. Maybe if they held the tag titles and Jeff held World Championship too. TNA probably thinks Matt is awesome too so then they'd give him the X Championship. It'd actually be funny to have them hold them titles all at once.
Oppurtunist
Occasional Pre-Show
Unfortunatly, but this is 100% true. TNA is just dying. They want to look like WCW... and they do- they will bankrupt soon.
LitasRevenge79
Mrs. John Constantine
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I've been a Matt Hardy supporter before, but as of late, I'm seeming to be indifferent. Anymore with his current behavior, I don't know how any organization can seem impressed with his cryptic ranting, raving, and trash-talking of an omnipitent presence that he says "Is not WWE" when we all know for a fact he is talking about them. Try as he might, he is scapegoating, and trying to blame them for his issues, he still holds SO MUCH inside that he lets it eat away at him until he screws up and then WWE has no choice but to admonish him for his behavior because they can't keep a hold of someone who becomes a greater liability than they can manage. It would be in Dixie's best interest to take a long time to consider before thinking about making Matt another name on the roster just because all of Matt's friends/family members are on the roster too. Because, heaven forbid, he screw up with something there in TNA, and then he starts going off on rants like he does now only with another 'new' personality. Please think before adding him to your roster, as great a wrestler as he is, his behavior does leave a lot to be desired.
This "They" storyline isn't going to end anytime soon. Matt will able to appear on Impact or a Pay per View in ninety days, but this storyline will still be going on by then, so I don't see a Hardy Boyz reunion happening anytime soon.
I think Matt going to TNA is inevitable now. He will probably be the voice of reason for Jeff, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's the one that helps Jeff see the error of his ways. I just hope TNA doesn't decide to have him feud with Jeff while he's the World Heavyweight Champion. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if something like this does actually happen. As I said earlier, this "They" storyline isn't going to end in the next couple of months. This is going to last a long time. Matt could work his way up through the TNA roster, and then he will be ready to take down his evil brother. I know it's just a theory, but It wouldn't shock me if something like this actually happened.
Matt might get involved in the "They" storyline some where down the line, but I hope TNA doesn't try to make him out to be this superstar. Hardy is a mid card guy, and nothing more. His mic skills aren't all that good, and the majority of his matches are boring to watch.
I think Matt going to TNA is inevitable now. He will probably be the voice of reason for Jeff, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's the one that helps Jeff see the error of his ways. I just hope TNA doesn't decide to have him feud with Jeff while he's the World Heavyweight Champion. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if something like this does actually happen. As I said earlier, this "They" storyline isn't going to end in the next couple of months. This is going to last a long time. Matt could work his way up through the TNA roster, and then he will be ready to take down his evil brother. I know it's just a theory, but It wouldn't shock me if something like this actually happened.
Matt might get involved in the "They" storyline some where down the line, but I hope TNA doesn't try to make him out to be this superstar. Hardy is a mid card guy, and nothing more. His mic skills aren't all that good, and the majority of his matches are boring to watch.
rondiesel2005
Getting Noticed By Management
i won't be surprise if he went to TNA since he just got release. I was really never a fan of matt, but i was a fan of jeff. his attitude will probably improve or not, we never know till we see him again. My problem with him is that why didn't he stay with Mattitude character?? i remember he did that, and went back to being Matt hardy, he was just plain boring to me. I hope he does something to his character because he really needs something to get the fans attention so that we can see that he can really lead a company
That was because Christian's contract expired and he simply didn't sign a renewal, so he was free to go as and when he pleased. It's only if wrestlers gets released early that they have a 90 day no-compete clause.
What will happen when Matt Hardy eventually joins TNA after a 90 day no-complete clause is over?
the legendary rock band "The Who" summed it up in the last line of their song "WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN"
It'll be the same thing all over again. The only difference is that the names have changed.
The same politics, bullcrap, and "being held back" attitude in WWE is also to a less noticeable degree existent in TNA. Instead of the name McMahon in WWE, it will be Hogan/Bischoff in TNA.
And Matt Hardy will still not be totally satisfied inside his tormented soul. Part of the problem is probably WWE Corporate related, but Matt is a "free spirit" and most of these "free spirit" types I know are never satisfied and never seem to become content no matter what happens good or bad. They migrate round-and round in circles and never seem fulfilled in life.
the legendary rock band "The Who" summed it up in the last line of their song "WON'T GET FOOLED AGAIN"
It'll be the same thing all over again. The only difference is that the names have changed.
The same politics, bullcrap, and "being held back" attitude in WWE is also to a less noticeable degree existent in TNA. Instead of the name McMahon in WWE, it will be Hogan/Bischoff in TNA.
And Matt Hardy will still not be totally satisfied inside his tormented soul. Part of the problem is probably WWE Corporate related, but Matt is a "free spirit" and most of these "free spirit" types I know are never satisfied and never seem to become content no matter what happens good or bad. They migrate round-and round in circles and never seem fulfilled in life.
Dean Winchester
Getting Noticed By Management
So you saying something wrong with Matt Hardy mentally? Think he can do good in TNA, teaming with Jeff as heels, he colud bring back similar version of Mattitude.
I'm not saying that Matt Hardy has a mental problem. I just believe that when things get tough and seems to never change, Matt gets restless to the point of wanting to change things and will do things like those tweets a few weeks back hoping to get fired, relieve the "torment" he feels and let some one else make the decision that forces the change in life. In a way, Matt gets his change while not having to feel responsible for it if it backfires.
