Matt Hardy

Matt Hardy: biography

Matt Hardy is a retired professional wrestler who is best known for his time in the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and his work as one half of the tag team The Hardy Boyz, alongside his brother Jeff Hardy.

Matt Hardy has also been recognized for his contributions to the wrestling industry and was inducted into the Tristate Wrestling Alliance Hall of Fame in 2011. His achievements as a wrestler have made him a respected figure in the industry and have cemented his legacy as one of the most successful tag team wrestlers of all time.

Childhood and youth

Matt Hardy, whose real name is Matthew Moore Hardy, was born on September 23, 1974, in Cameron, North Carolina. He grew up with his older brother Jeff Hardy, and they both shared a passion for professional wrestling. Matt attended Union Pines High School, where he played football and wrestled on the school team. He also attended Sandhills Community College, where he studied to become a high school teacher. However, his love for wrestling led him to pursue a career in the sport instead. Matt began his professional wrestling career in 1992 and eventually went on to become a WWE legend, winning multiple championships and becoming one of the most popular wrestlers of his time.

Wrestling career

He began his career in 1992, working for independent promotions in North Carolina before signing with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1994. However, his time with WCW was short-lived, and he returned to the independent circuit before signing with the then-World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1998 alongside his brother Jeff.

Matt and Jeff, known as The Hardy Boyz, quickly gained popularity with their high-flying and high-risk maneuvers, becoming one of the most popular tag teams in WWE history. They won their first tag team championship in 1999 and went on to win multiple championships over the years, including seven WWE Tag Team Championships, one WCW Tag Team Championship, and one TNA World Tag Team Championship.

In addition to his success as a tag team wrestler, Matt also had a successful singles career, winning multiple championships including the United States Championship, the Hardcore Championship, and the Cruiserweight Championship. He also became known for his innovative and unique match types, such as the TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs) match and the Money in the Bank ladder match.

Personal life

In his personal life, Hardy has been married twice. His first marriage was to fellow wrestler Lita in 2003, but they divorced in 2005 after she had an affair with another wrestler. In 2013, Hardy married Reby Sky, who is also a professional wrestler. Together, they have three sons and a daughter. Hardy is also known for his love of animals and has several pets, including dogs and cats. In addition to his wrestling career, Hardy is also an entrepreneur, owning and operating his own wrestling promotion and merchandise company.

Legal issues

Matt Hardy, a former professional wrestler, has faced several legal issues throughout his career. In 2011, he was arrested for driving while intoxicated after crashing his car. He later pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation, community service, and fines.

In 2014, Hardy was arrested again, this time for assault and battery on his wife. He was initially charged with misdemeanor assault and battery, but the charges were later dropped. However, the incident led to his departure from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

Hardy has also been involved in several legal disputes with his former employers, including WWE and Impact Wrestling. In 2017, he and his brother Jeff were sued by Impact Wrestling for trademark infringement after they began using their "Broken" gimmick outside of the company. The case was eventually settled out of court.

Overall, Matt Hardy's legal issues have had a significant impact on his personal life and professional career, leading to arrests, departures from companies, and legal disputes.

Championships and accomplishments

Matt Hardy has had a successful career in the industry and has won numerous championships and accolades. Some of his notable accomplishments include:

• World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E) World Tag Team Championship (6 times)
• WWF/E Tag Team Championship (1 time)
• WWF European Championship (1 time)
• WWE Hardcore Championship (3 times)
• TNA World Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
• TNA World Tag Team Championship (2 times)
• TNA X Division Championship (1 time)
• ROH World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
• Wrestling Observer Newsletter Tag Team of the Year (2000, 2001)
• WWE Tag Team of the Year Slammy Award (2008)
• Pro Wrestling Illustrated Match of the Year (2000)

Filmography

Matt Hardy has also appeared in a number of film and television projects throughout his career.

Film:

• Pro Wrestlers vs Zombies (2013)
• The Bet (2016)
• Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens (2016)

Television:

• That '70s Show (1999)
• The Big Breakfast (2001)
• Tough Enough (2001)
• Fear Factor (2002)
• Headbangers Ball (2004)
• Scare Tactics (2009)
• The 99 (2012)