The Hardy Boyz vs. Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson
Perhaps the most unexpected moment of WrestleMania was the return of The Hardy Boyz, who entered the Raw Tag Team Championship Ladder Match and immediately won said titles, re-attaining championship status after all of 20 minutes back on the roster.
Of course, ousted former champs Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson were quick to call in their rematch clause on Raw, looking to thwart the Hardys’ comeback before it even has a chance to get going.
Alas, they did not. The (literal) brothers were all over the (good) brothers from jump, though the match was not without its rough spots for the Hardy Boyz. Matt was isolated by Gallows & Anderson for minutes on end until he tagged in Jeff, but The Charismatic Enigma immediately lit the place up, administering Poetry in Motion to Gallows off the ring steps and kicking out of the Boot of Doom. A Twist of Fate to The Suntan Biker Man from Matt allowed Jeff to hit the Swanton Bomb, at which point Matt covered Gallows for the three.
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Fatal 4-Way Ladder Match – RAW Tag Team Championship
The Hardy Boyz are back and they wasted no time showing why they are one of WWE’s most legendary duos as they climbed a ladder and grabbed the titles to become the new Raw Tag Team Champions.
WrestleMania 33 was said to be The Ultimate Thrill Ride and Matt & Jeff Hardy’s momentous return delivered as much. Seconds before the bell rang to begin the Raw Tag Team Title Ladder Match, WrestleMania hosts The New Day arrived to announce a surprise fourth team. The crowd’s reaction to The Hardys was so loud it likely shattered windows across Orlando.
Luke Gallows & Karl Anderson, Cesaro & Sheamus and Enzo Amore & Big Cass were thrown a serious curveball as they were tasked with competing against a pair of Superstars who helped elevate Tag Team Ladder Matches to new heights.
Matt and Jeff looked right at home, clearing the ring at the start of the match to the delight of the WWE fans.
Despite the brothers starting the contest with a wave of momentum, the other three teams would not go away quietly. Each duo took turns gaining the upper hand as the match ascended into absolute chaos. Enzo & Cass nearly grabbed the titles at one point when the 7-footer hoisted Enzo up on his shoulders. Their attempt to claim the championship was cut short, however, and the carnage continued.
Matt and Jeff’s experience in Ladder Matches proved valuable, as they took out their competition in the most extreme ways possible. First, Matt hit a Twist of Fate off the top of a ladder on Anderson. Then, outside the squared circle, Jeff nailed a jaw-dropping Swanton onto two ladders holding up The Swiss Superman and Celtic Warrior. Back between the ropes, Matt climbed the ladder and grabbed the Raw Tag Team Titles.
Ladies and gentleman, The Hardy Boyz are back in WWE and they are your new Raw Tag Team Champions.
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ROH World Tag Team Championship Ladder Match: The Young Bucks vs. The Hardys (c)
Both teams face off, staring up at the title belts before Young Bucks hit The Hardys with “suck it!” Matt and Jeff use some of their classic tag team moves to gain the early control, but Jeff gets hit with a superkick by Nick going for the dive into the corner over Matt Hardy! Matt Jackson with a superkick to Matt Hardy and the Bucks hit a double stomp on Jeff, followed by a lungblower on Matt who is still in the corner. Superkick attempts blocked in stereo for double twist of fate by the Hardys!
The Hardys try to bring the ladder into the ring, but the Young Bucks dropkick the ladder into Matt Hardy! Double crash and burn with a Too Sweet chant from the crowd. Young Bucks bring both large and small ladders in the ring, but The Hardys have enough time to get back in the ring and break things up. Crowd chants “Delete” and “Obsolete” as Jeff and Matt chop both Jackson brothers in separate corners. Double DDT on Nick Jackson who has to regroup on the outside, and both Hardys climb the ladder.
Matt Jackson desperately breaks things up and manages to pull both Hardys down. Jeff out of nowhere hits Matt Jackson with a ladder that send him crashing through a table on the outside! Tables are set up everywhere and Matt Hardy works over Nick’s neck in the ring. Jeff sets the ladders up with one open on its side and the other leaned over it. The Young Bucks slow Jeff down on the top turnbuckle, but Matt Hardy hits a crucifix powerbomb on Matt Jackson that allows Jeff to send Nick out to the floor.
