Matt Hardy On His AEW Status, Possible WWE Return, Hardy Boyz Legacy

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Matt Hardy (​⁠@MATTHARDYBRAND) is a professional wrestler signed with AEW. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet at the Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, IN to talk about his AEW contract coming to an end, being offered a new contract from AEW, the rumors of him and Jeff Hardy returning to WWE, what he considers the most important factor to either re-sign with AEW or go to WWE, wanting to help young tag teams, the legacy of The Hardy Boyz, the original plan for his AEW debut in March 2020, how his leg drop off the steel cage to Edge at Unforgiven 2005 changed the way he wrestled, Jeff Hardy's craziest moves, his podcast "The Extreme Life Of Matt Hardy" that he co-hosts with Jon Alba, he reviews my backyard wrestling moves and much more!
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00:00 Intro
00:33 Working to get himself back in shape
02:37 Unforgiven 2005 changing the way he looked at wrestling
03:58 Which injuries plague him these days?
04:54 How does he think about turning 50?
06:20 Jeff Hardy hitting stiff Swanton Bomb’s
07:14 How many years does he want to keep wrestling?
08:18 Will he re-sign with AEW?
12:03 Memories of returning to WWE at Wrestlemania 33
17:21 Wanting to Hardy’s to be treated with importance in AEW
18:45 Original plans for his AEW debut
20:31 Memories of pandemic era wrestling
21:26 Wrestling Jeff Hardy at Wrestlemania 25
22:54 A dangerous moment with Sammy Guevara
23:21 The most dangerous thing he’s seen Jeff Hardy do
24:20 What is the price of being Matt Hardy?
27:02 Trying to make every fan feel special
29:26 Going to a WWE show while signed to AEW
31:41 What is the origin of the Twist of Fate?
33:31 Influencing peoples backyard wrestling careers
34:49 3 Things Matt Hardy is grateful of
35:34 Reviewing CVV’s backyard wrestling Twist of Fate
37:38 The origins of High Voltage
38:13 Jeff Hardy’s love of concerts
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[@ChrisVanVliet]

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[@BabyMaharaja0]

interview Perry Saturn, Elias, Jaxson Ryker, Missy Hyatt. please you keep interviewing the same people over and over like Maven

[@PresidentProductions]

We NEED Matt and Jeff Vs Christian and Edge B4 matt an jeff leave PLease

[@MackDaddyMackkazzlen]

Awesome interview.

[@TimLoyalToWifeHaterFreeZoneA]

Love It ChrisVanVliet Bro Delete Delete Delete Delete Yasss Onederful.

[@Gary-cr7ej]

I met Matt at a few indie show here in Vegas, very cool guy!

[@RobertosRetroWorld]

Back when I was in middle school I met Matt Hardy at the Southpoint mall. He was in one of the stores and they had emptied everyone out for his security. I slipped through security narrowly and was just me and Matt Hardy. The security was pissed and said I had to get out. Matt let me shake his hand and was like "what's up buddy". I still cherish this moment dearly. It was just a normal day for Matt. Thanks for shaking my hand that day. Make me remember that heros do exist!

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

I waited on him and Jeff in Greenville Sc at Miyabi’s Japanese steak house. I still have a picture and they were giving out stickers at the time. They were very polite and tipped 25%.

[@adolfob3370]

@@The.Original.PotatocakesI was so relieved when I read that last sentence. Without that, I assumed you waited outside the restaurant for them… peeking through the window. 😮 😅

[@The.Original.Potatocakes]

@@adolfob3370 if you have a chance to go there the food is alittle expensive because it’s a hibachi place but the food and sushi is top notch. They told me they liked going to the mall in Greenville.

[@HARAMBEAKAGEORGEFLOYD]

Uh huh. I bet

[@Deviitt11]

Hopefully a Jeff Hardy interview is coming soon, do it Chris! 😉

[@shawntyler863]

Yea I totally agree but he seems to never do interviews.

[@forgottenson3411]

@@shawntyler863Yeah he seems to be an introverted person, can’t blame him

[@sjdhgydhfyrn1023]

He'll have to see if he can bribe his way into prison for the interview, for his latest DUI sentence.

[@shawntyler863]

@@sjdhgydhfyrn1023 latest dui sentence??? I'm not aware?

[@nunchuksteev9811]

It would be far less entertaining. I love Jeff but getting him to talk much seems like pulling teeth. I guess that's what having your brother speak for you for 20 years will do. Matts always been the representative of the brothers.

[@Double-R]

Not the Crouton Bomb 😭😭😭

[@ChrisVanVliet]

That had me dying 😂😂

[@rustycaplinger8036]

Yeah that was funny 😂😂

[@billyrouse4813]

In 2003, I found out that one of my friends my senior year of high school was Matt Hardy’s cousin. He happened to be in MLW at the time. Only then did the cousin discover that I’m originally from Raleigh, NC. He took that information back to Matt & Jeff, who I was a huge fan of. I saw him again in MLW at the next show in the same venue (For reference, the shows were MLW Hybrid Hell and MLW Wargames 2003.) the cousin told me that Matt & Jeff wanted to recognise me as a member of Team eXtreme. To this day, I’m pretty sure I’m the only member that hasn’t signed to a major wrestling promotion.

[@donjoncherrywon]

"Been doing this 32 years" 😮😮😮 Says it like it's nothing... Thank you Matt❤❤

[@glorbog]

I really liked how when he talked about his career and future, it wasnt just about him. Matt and Jeff are a packaged deal. He knows it, and he knows the fans know it. The love he has for his brother is great.

[@marcellomax1986]

I hear that in him, what a great brotherhood they have

[@matthewdillow558]

The Hardy boys mean sooooo much to me personally, Jeff is my all time favorite wrestler and the hardy's is my all time favorite tag team. Chris we need Jeff next!!!!!!

[@blvckdxvth]

jeff doesn’t do interviews often. not saying it’s impossible but don’t get your hopes up.

[@samt7162]

Same I’m literally the same Jeff was my hero as a kid

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

The Hardyz are living legends. So awesome to hear how chill Matt is in this interview. It'd be cool to see Jeff on the show soon!

[@Hllandates]

I frickin love Matt calling out Jeff for his “croutons”! 🤣

[@shashankkrai4039]

I really do feel the Hardy Boyz ARE this business. Professional wrestling is the love of their lives. They really should come back to WWE, enjoy a well written run that leads to retirement and then they could produce matches and help young talent to TV, I feel that’d so much for both Matt and especially Jeff.

[@250FiftyJ]

You can tell that Chris Van Vliet is a BIG fan of The Hardy Boyz. He's been smiling the whole Interview. Chris was such an Awee of Matt Hardy Presence he looks like a kid in a Candy Store.. I have never seen Chris like this in a interview 😂😂😂😂 AWESOME INTERVIEW

[@LTRUTH334]

CVV this interview is…WONDERFULLLLLLLLL

[@hasan3step570]

This is legendary. Hardy boys are my favourite tag team ever.

[@ChristopherHutson]

Keep these fire interviews coming!

[@NottyGurlStyle]

Matt and Jeff Hardy will always be the tag team GOATs of wrestling! 🤘🏾🤘🏾 Great interview!!!

[@danielaliaga542]

Matt Hardy is SoOoo Humble and Non Greedy bout His Career.. We Must of Heard Him Say Jeff Hardy More then 10x. Brother Love to the Max! Gotta Love It. Family over Everything

[@ItsFusaaa]

Real shame that he would've gotten the Hardy tag push he wants if Jeff gave more of a shit about his brother and his legacy than drugs. I know addiction is a disease and all but when does he have to take personal responsibility? Jeff is one of my favorite wrestlers of all time but I can't get behind him anymore because idk if he'll be there next week.

[@jakenavatka9431]

Matt Hardy's my favorite wrestler and I'm proud to say I've met him. Great guy as is shown here.

[@gulfcoastmotorsports7514]

THE most underrated pro wrestler of all time, and my personal favorite since the V1 days. Love you Matt. Thank you, CVV!

[@yeti4269]

Being a kid from NC growing up in the early 2000s, the Hardy brothers were a dream come true

[@KamoMustafaWWE]

Matt Hardy still "slapping tornadoes".

[@gwapboytrill3958]

And dry up a sea

[@paulcarpenter7844]

And still getting cheated on

[@LBS851]

I thought it said slam a tornados!

[@realruntz2608]

@@LBS851 it did but people joke about it sounding like slap a tomato

[@jumbomacaroni]

I’m an OG MFer.

[@RandomRan45]

Matt Hardy raised us

[@shawntyler863]

Matt is always such a good listen and he's such a good family man and amazing father.

[@donnyboy34_]

This was Awwwwsomee... *Clap *Clap, *Clap*Clap*Clap No but seriously, Great Pod Chris, & I can tell you were definitely a real follower of the Mattitude Era, because most people I knew growing up gravitated towards Jeff & I was like alone in being the BIGGEST Stan of Matt Hardy, every version, when I was younger. I literally grew a chinstrap beard & everything because of this guy. And I remember when he was Heel & had the Black/Blue tights & he did like a KZbin poll in 2010 on if he should go back to the pants & I made sure I voted that one up. Early internet adapter, Inovater, & flat out a good dude... Thank you Matt!!! ✌️☝️

[@spc3461]

Fantastic interview, Chris! Matt Hardy’s insights on his AEW journey, potential WWE comeback, and the enduring legacy of the Hardy Boyz are truly captivating. It’s always a treat to hear from wrestling icons about their experiences and future plans. Keep up the great work! #AEW #WWE #WrestlingLegacy 🤼‍♂️🏆

[@akapples5925]

Matts such an og man doesnt get the recognition he deserves at times

[@bradleymac8193]

Matts a legend! Im 26 now he was my favorite growing up

[@dennisd.5595]

Phenomenal interview! I'm a long time Matt Hardy fan and he represents NC well. Looking forward to the one with Jeff. Future HOF for sure!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Love his line about social media and use that saying regularly because of Matt Hardy 😂

[@claymathewselevator8121]

I love that Chris Van Vliet never stopped being a fan and it shows

[@billybatson22]

Matt is underappreciated. Great job CVV!

[@allstarcom0615]

Matt and Jeff one of the best tag teams of all time

[@kanyegardner6503]

Once again CHRIS you got a good one!!! Matt is so cool. SHOUT Out to the OG's still in the game!!! He's got me by 4 years and he's still crushing it!!!

[@Tyler05595]

Brilliant interview Chris I’m a massive fan of the hardy boys🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@CorinneOliv]

Lmao! Making Matt Hardy watch your wrestling videos is so funny to me! I love it. He’s so happy to be there watching too 😂

[@moe_thefig_god]

Meeting the both of you Chris Van Vliet & Matt Hardy The Hardy Boyz was such an experience at SCX Saturday. It was my first ever meet an greet I was so nervous an excited. I couldn't sleep the day before. Awesome meeting the Hardy Boyz Jeff Hardy loved my logo an later on meeting you Chris Van Vliet chatted for a bit really made me feel at ease. The same way I feel about your interviews. Your interviews are won before they even start the love, the passion, the energy are so genuine. This is the type of work everyone should strive for

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Great meeting you in Indy!

[@Deviitt11]

Great interview Chris, Matt has always been underrated, he's such a legend!

[@lukethecardist]

Always love a new CVV interview to start the day! 🤘🏻💪🏻

[@derekm2710]

Funny enough I watched this Interview on my couch, the same couch I sat on when I answered a FaceTime from my Brothers phone (at comic con) and it was Matt saying hi to me 🤣 it was quick and unexpected but I appreciated him doing that so much

[@johnevans248]

the hardy boys DESERVE to be in the WWE hall of fame

[@bencromwell707]

Dope Interview Chris As Always

[@SmokeyCronie666]

First video ive watched other than clips! This was great! Great interviewer. Awesome listening to Matt talk. Him and Jeff are my foundation as a wrestling fan. Thank you so much!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@matthewevans3543]

Ah Brother Chris, i knew you'd come

[@ArtsyAllAround]

They’re not dumb. They see what WWE is doing and what AEW is doing. They know WWE is the hot spot right now.

[@veleo13]

Lol, he basically hinted that Tony wasn't a smart booker, right? Now I know he isn't resigning.

[@PAPITOFLOW6969]

@@veleo13 tony it's a clown

[@time502]

Hot spot how?

[@AvengedSevenfold204]

​@@time502you have to be pretty dumb to not know how hot wwe is right now while calling yourself a wrestling fan.

[@EL_Chapo187]

@@PAPITOFLOW6969#TonyKlown

[@rustycaplinger8036]

Great interview Chris, loved the Hardy Boys growing up.

[@juliavanhoose]

People love to hate on the Hardy’s and claim that they “need to retire” but I’ve been to an AEW show. They got the biggest pop of the night. We let flair go till he can barely move; we can let the Hardy’s finish on their own time.

[@scubasteve5857]

Great content, as always CVV! happy wrestlemania week/weekend my man! thank you, and all the best

[@GhostBunnyXIX]

loved the interview ❤ invite Jeff too 🥹

[@aziofficial_50]

great episode thanks chris❤, we love u matt❤

[@RR-v]

Lowkey best Matt hardy has looked super in shape but it doesn’t translate to the ring they’re already legends literal game changers

[@thedeadmanfan09]

When I was younger, I noticed when Matt switched from corner leg drop to the elbow but never knew why. That makes so much sense

[@sick0h]

I remember wayyyy back in like 2005? or something they came to Binghamton for a WWE show they were one of the few superstars I met that day. Super cool guys.

[@andrewpark2563]

A very underrated mind of the wrestling business, any company should take this man as a producer, writer etc, I have no doubt that will happen ❤❤

[@rodribueno1903]

As always the best interviews 🫶🏼

[@janabanana1976]

Absolutely love The Hardys. Met Matt in 2012 and he could not have been sweeter. The one goal I have is to someday meet Jeff. Thank you for this interview

[@benwright795]

Chris is smashing it well done m8 🔥🔥🔥

[@kevintorres9946]

Is so cool to see Chris geek out and ask for Matt to rate his twist of fate. He was fan Gillingham so hard for a bit there!

[@icetrae91]

wonderrrrrfulllll interview as usual chris van hardy

[@124THPro]

I laughed out loud when you turned into a mega mega mark and showed him your backyard footage. He was so patient about it too so respect to him for taking the time to let you do that when he was clearly tired and had a long day.

[@RingSideWT]

What a great interview. Matt is a solid guy. I agree with him 100% when it comes to him and Jeff’s future. They gotta win some matches and be treated with some respect. Losing every night does nothing for them or their opponents. Let’s make it special.

[@pestogawd]

Banger interview 👏

[@shayanakbarry]

Don't listen to no idiot saying otherwise Matt and Jeff are total legends of wrestling.

[@BrockSamsonVB]

@LadyCookiesfourtwntyJeff can still go, watch his darby match, swerve match, all his singles from this year

[@abhineetarora1583]

Hi Chris, thanks for a great interview with Matt hardy. Could you please start adding time stamps in the description of the videos going forwards?

[@jasonnapier2942]

That's how he gets you to watch the entire interview 😂

[@jasonnapier2942]

That's how he gets you to watch the entire interview 😂

[@IamDangerDan]

Matt has an awesome podcast I highly recommend everyone give it a listen

[@MackDaddyMackkazzlen]

Great interview.

[@frusciantegeartone]

WONDERFULLL interview of the VOLTAGE OF HIGH!!!

[@marskingdoms]

My Childhood heroes ❤

[@Chichimee]

I’m just glad he’s around today after All Out 2020

[@PUNKEYE1]

Back in September I met jeff hardy at the airport as i was coming home, ironically live in north Carolina as well, and it made a really crappy night at the airport before so much better. He was really nice and had a quick conversation with me. Unfortunately ive had a lot of tragedy since then. Its still something I look at fondly within the last year. I hope to meet matt one day.

[@wyatthankins2544]

Hardy!!!!

[@bumblebtuna3066]

I can say I meet Matt at a mall in Kansas. He was doing the broken Matt at the time and could not have been nicer. Right before I took the pic he did his broken laugh it was awesome.

[@Juliussmoothie]

Matt is such a talented guy man

[@shawntyler863]

HARDY BOYS are WWE bound 😎

[@triumpthat]

Broken Brother Moore Matt Hardy - Best Of All Time

[@frankcouste4785]

At 50 years old he is rocking it. God bless him. It’s important to not abuse drugs and alcohol to that point that no one wants to get too. God bless him

[@Air_OK]

Loved seeing your backyard wrestling stuff, Chris Sharp could work!

[@donaldwalker6909]

Matt’s laugh is almost infectious. Him explaining the croutons was hilarious

[@mrmoviemanic1]

Matt Hardy has always been my fav of the Hardy Boyz.

[@LPJMANGA]

what a mad interview

[@MackDaddyMackkazzlen]

Strong work.

[@RyanKimble-wc4zv]

CVV has been killing it lately keep it up.

[@TH0MASBR00KS]

EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Love his podcast

[@natz9729]

i really hope i can get a chance to meet the hardys one day! they’ve meant so much to me growing up and even now in my mid-twenties :)

[@GimmeAHullYeah]

Legend!

[@Pauldjreadman]

The Hardys are my favourite alongside the Undertaker. Their legacy stands :)

[@Trunks7500]

MET HARDY HES COOL AF

[@DublinOldSkool]

Love matt and Jeff 👌 love the t-shirt aslweel indeed

[@pjhill5452]

My childhood hero. Glad to see Matt is doing well these days.

[@deltoroloco789]

37:30 the sound effects they are making I remember hearing that from "DOUG" the cartoon lol

[@memeguyTM]

Haha yeah true, what an awesome cartoon btw 😅

[@VarianNash]

If he and Jeff don't have another run in WWE, or even AEW or TNA, these guys have had the absolute best run of any tag team. I'd have still loved to see them vs. The Usos (cause I don't remember them ever facing each other). But a hell of a run from start til now.

[@itsdiego3ds]

When Matt & Jeff won the SmackDown Titles

[@realruntz2608]

@@itsdiego3ds great match tbh but I wanna see it again

[@raafatalihussein5100]

There is a Jeff Hardy interview on the broken skull sessions with Steve Austin. Its pretty good!

[@streetrat48]

Bruh I remember Jeff talking about Crouton Bombs back in 2008 in the WWE Magazine lmaooo I will always call it the CROUTON!!!!

[@btuhalfbreed]

Seen you guys at the Square Expo assuming that's where you did the interview

[@sadboi88]

I can't see the Hardy's missing the opportunity to work with Edge and Christian again when all 4 men in their final years but Tony shouldn't have them doing so little in the meantime

[@paulcarpenter7844]

I was going to be at that Rochester New York show damn I was so mad rip Brodie home town hero

[@jashuwatv9540]

THANK YOU MATT HARDY THANK YOU CVV

[@marskingdoms]

6:49 he sounded like Jeff 😂

[@realruntz2608]

Spot on 😂😭😭😭

[@shawntyler863]

@MattHardy please bring back the hardy show. Loved those shows. You jeff. And the bullet as director. Shannon the whole gang

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Love Matt Hardy