Jeff spoke to Huffington Post prior to his match against Eric Young, March 15th. He talked about his injury, Matt’s new persona, and more.
“Even before we went to WWE, it was WWF at the time, we would watch the ‘job’ matches — the ‘nobodies,’” said Hardy, who first launched to fame in the late ‘90s tagging with older brother Matt, “That gave us the opportunity when we got in the door to really make an impression.”
Life-long wrestling fans, the Hardys even started an independent wrestling promotion in their home state North Carolina. There they gained experience alongside childhood friends Shannon Moore, Gregory “Shane” Helms, Joey Mercury and Steve Corino. All went on to major accomplishments in the squared circle. During a Mar. 11 telephone interview, Jeff recalled using that time to study the industry and wait for his opportunity.
“I was confident even then that I was going to impress somebody when I got the chance to be that ‘nobody,’” he shared, “And prove I could be ‘somebody‘ eventually.”
That happened in 1998, when The Hardy Boyz signed with WWE. Over the ensuing decade, the brothers became one of the most iconic teams in wrestling history, winning multiple World tag titles amid legendary feuds with Edge and Christian as well as The Dudley Boyz. Eventually, they split to pursue solo interests.
Now the brothers are more than just “somebodies” in sports entertainment. Both are globally-recognized superstars headlining TNA’s IMPACT Wrestling.
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Young rolls Hardy back into the ring. Young goes for the pin, but Hardy kicks out at two. Young bounces Hardy’s head on the top turnbuckle. Young mocks the crowd. Young with rapid fire boots to the back of Hardy. Hardy with a back elbow. Hardy ascends to the top rope, but Young gets Hardy tied in the tree of woe. Young ascends to the rope and gets Hardy in a hangman submission position. Young goes for the pin and Hardy kicks out at two. Young with a neck breaker for a two count. Hardy with a series of right hands to Young. Young drops Hardy with a back elbow for a two count. Young goes for a flying headbutt, but Hardy ducks out of the way. Young and Hardy exchange back and forth right hands. Hardy with a flying forearm. Hardy connects with a side russian leg sweep. Hardy with a double leg dropkick for a two count. Young puts Hardy on the top rope and lands a right hand. Young goes for a top rope superplex and Hardy lands a series of right hands that sends Young back down to the mat. Hardy with a Swanton Bomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Jeff Hardy
