AEW Star Matt Hardy Explains Where His Limp Came From - Wrestling Inc. (2024)

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Matt Hardy's old "Broken" moniker wasn't just a clever reference to his fractured psyche. Like most professional wrestlers of a certain age, Hardy's body has endured its fair share of punishment from a high-risk, high-impact career that involved plenty of tables, ladders, and chairs.

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Earlier today, Hardy shared a clip of himself landing a leg drop from the top of a steel cage, noting it as the reason his lower back and hips are so tight. That further opened the door for him to explain to a fan where his limp came from.

"When I started w/ WWE full-time, I was doing legdrops off the top 10 nights straight, every loop," Hardy wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). "My lower back/hip tightness is from doing legdrops for decades. Pretty sure the big bumps in our TLC matches didn't help ... Pro wrestling isn't easy on your body, that's a #MattFact."

When I started w/ WWE full-time, I was doing legdrops off the top 10 nights straight, every loop. My lower back/hip tightness is from doing legdrops for decades. Pretty sure the big bumps in our TLC matches didn't help.. Pro wrestling isn't easy on your body, that's a #MattFact. https://t.co/LhKfvIBMSb

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) September 18, 2023

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Hardy has no regrets about the dangerous bumps he took throughout his career, recently noting that the Ladder Match with his brother Jeff against Edge and Christian in 1999 led to the four wrestlers becoming mainstays of wrestling throughout the 21st century.

And despite his numerous maladies, Hardy continues wrestling to this day. The former tag team champion was supposed to be on the card for AEW All In. The Hardys were going to team with Paul Wight to take on Jeff Jarrett and company, but Jeff's legal troubles led to visa issues that scrapped those plans.

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AEW Star Matt Hardy Explains Where His Limp Came From - Wrestling Inc.? ›

"When I started w/ WWE full-time, I was doing legdrops off the top 10 nights straight, every loop," Hardy wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). "My lower back/hip tightness is from doing legdrops for decades.

Where did AEW wrestling come from? ›

All Elite Wrestling (AEW) is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida. It is owned by father and son duo Shahid and Tony Khan, with the latter being the president and chief executive officer.

Where did the Hardy Boys start wrestling? ›

Early years (1993–1998)

The duo worked in several independent promotions throughout North Carolina, holding the OMEGA Tag Team Championship and NWA 2000 Tag Team Championship. They had their first record tag team for Smoky Mountain Wrestling in July 1995.

Why isn t Jeff Hardy in AEW? ›

Jeff Hardy's AEW contract was set to expire in June and all signs pointed towards him returning to TNA after he became a free agent. That's exactly what happened as he returned at Against All Odds and it appears Hardy felt he wasn't wanted in AEW.

Is Matt Hardy in AEW fight forever? ›

Is Broken Matt Hardy in the AEW Fight Forever Season Pass? No. While all other DLC characters and mini-games are included, the Season Pass doesn't give you the two versions of Matt Hardy. You have to fork out the extra £3.99/$4.99 if you want to play as him.

Where did the wrestling come from? ›

The origins of wrestling go back around 15,000 years through cave drawings in France. Babylonian and Egyptian reliefs show wrestlers using various holds known in the present-day sport. Literary references to wrestling occur as early as the Old Testament and the ancient Indian Vedas.

Who was the first ever AEW champion? ›

Chris Jericho was the inaugural champion. The current champion is Swerve Strickland, who is in his first reign. He won the title by defeating Samoa Joe at Dynasty on April 21, 2024.

Why did Matt Hardy leave the WWE? ›

Along with his friend Rhyno, Hardy was released by WWE on April 11, 2005. Hardy's release was largely due to unprofessional conduct on social media after discovering that Lita was having a real-life affair with his best friend Edge.

Where did the Hardy Boys come from? ›

The characters were created by American writer Edward Stratemeyer, the founder of book packaging firm Stratemeyer Syndicate. The books were written by several ghostwriters, most notably Leslie McFarlane, under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. The Hardy Boys have evolved since their debut in 1927.

Are Matt Hardy and Edge still friends? ›

Just shy of 20 years later, Matt Hardy and Adam "Edge" Copeland are friends again, but Copeland was asked on "Insight with Chris Van Vliet" about what it was like to work with Hardy on a professional level during this time when tensions were still so high.

Is Matt Hardy signed to AEW? ›

His contract expired last month.

Speaking about his decision to step away from AEW on his The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Matt said: "I think the reason that I did not re-sign with AEW initially was because I want to play a more substantial in what AEW is doing going forward, especially for me on TV.

Is Jeff still in AEW? ›

It looks like Jeff Hardy is on his way out of AEW and heading back to TNA, per PW Insider: “Jeff Hardy is expected to make his return to TNA this weekend, PWInsider.com has confirmed with multiple sources. Jeff's brother Matt stated on his podcast in May that Jeff's AEW deal was up in June.

Are Matt and Jeff Hardy brothers? ›

The team members were real-life brothers Matt and Jeff Hardy. The Hardy Boyz are best known for competing in World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWE). They were known for competing in ladder matches and TLC matches.

Was Matt Hardy ever WWE Champion? ›

With his brother, Jeff Hardy, he became one of the most famous tag team wrestlers. Between WWE, TNA and Ring of Honor, Hardy is a 14-time world tag team champion and a three-time world champion as a singles star (with one reign as ECW Champion, and two as TNA World Heavyweight Champion).

Why did Jeff Hardy get suspended from AEW? ›

Hardy was also arrested on a DUI charge while working for AEW, which led to him being suspended and taken off television for several months.

How to unlock broken Matt Hardy AEW? ›

Select the Custom tab, then Wrestler, then Modify Wrestler. Choose Matt Hardy, and then hit the New Preset tab. Hit Preset 1, then Attire Settings. You'll now see the Broken Matt attire, next to his normal gear.

When did Cody Rhodes join the WWE? ›

Rhodes started his wrestling career for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 2006, working there for the next ten years. During this time, he became a two-time Intercontinental Champion and a six-time tag team champion (three-time World Tag Team Champion and three-time WWE Tag Team Champion).

Did Vince McMahon start wrestling? ›

Career. McMahon started his wrestling career in 1971 as an announcer. He worked for the "World Wide Wrestling Federation" (WWWF) which later changed its name to "World Wrestling Federation" (WWF). The name was changed again to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE).

What does WWE stand for? ›

WWE stands for World Wrestling Entertainment, an American media company.

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