Matt Hardy Reflects on His Run With His ‘Version 1’ Character

During a recent edition of Busted Open Radio, TNA Wrestling star and former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy discussed his career, going singles after the breakup with his brother Jeff Hardy, and more. Below are some highlights (via WrestlingInc.com):

Matt Hardy on Hiss Version 1 Character

“I’ve tried very hard to be ahead of the curve. I was so happy because when Jeff and I first separated … and Jeff was a babyface on Raw and I was a heel on SmackDown, and I got to do Matt Hardy ‘Version 1,’ that was much more in my lane. … It was character work. I got to be over the top, a little delusional, full of myself.”

On His Role in The Hardys Duo

“I was kind of like the meat and potatoes of the team, and Jeff was the guy that would do all the amazing rock star stuff.”

The Hardys are currently part of the TNA Wrestling roster. They lost the TNA World Tag Team Titles to The System (Bear Bronson & Brian Myers) last month at TNA Rebellion 2026.