Matt Hardy‘s tenure with AEW has reached a turning point as reports indicate that his contract with the company has expired, and he has opted not to pursue a renewal.
According to details from Fightful Select, Matt Hardy is now officially a free agent, signifying the end of his association with AEW. While his contract was initially set to conclude in March, it was extended for a brief period, encompassing the duration leading up to WrestleMania. The circumstances surrounding this extension have not been divulged, leaving the reasoning behind this decision shrouded in mystery.
Sources close to Hardy have revealed that he deliberately chose not to re-sign with AEW, allowing his contract to naturally come to an end. This development has set the stage for widespread speculation about his future in professional wrestling. While conjecture about a potential return to WWE has emerged, it has been clarified that Hardy’s recent presence at a Raw episode was unrelated to a professional engagement, as he and his wife Reby were simply attending as guests for a portion of the show.
What Did Matt Hardy Say About WWE’s Culture During His Tenure?
Matt Hardy said that WWE’s culture during his tenure was “malicious.” Hardy described how when he started with WWE the mentality was to haze and test people and make them earn their place in the dressing room, he went on to say that he saw things in his first few years that people would get arrested for these days.
According to a new report, another AEW star may be considering the same.