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Main identify rejected WWE Corridor of Fame induction to affix AEW


Information {that a} extremely widespread wrestling star turned down a WWE Corridor of Fame induction to affix AEW was making waves just lately, and now a detailed ally of the star has revealed additional particulars in regards to the state of affairs.

The star in query is Jeff Hardy. The Swanton Bomb specialist loved three distinct stints in WWE, throughout which he turned a family identify and a tag workforce legend, profitable the tag titles eight occasions. Past that, Hardy’s WWE accolades embody a number of World and Intercontinental Championships.

Jeff’s third stint with World Wrestling Leisure resulted in 2021 after 4 years. In accordance with latest stories, the promotion wished him to re-sign and even provided him a Corridor of Fame induction. Nevertheless, the 48-year-old declined, opting to affix his brother Matt in AEW.

Talking of Matt Hardy, the Damaged Star took to X earlier at the moment to share extra particulars in regards to the HOF state of affairs involving his brother. Matt stated that WWE’s HOF supply was contingent on Jeff’s drug take a look at coming again clear, and that the Triple H-led promotion wished to maintain The Charismatic Enigma from going to AEW.

“For the report – WWE provided Jeff the HOF as a result of his drug take a look at returned as no medication – However alcohol was the issue. The WWE wished to maintain Jeff from going to AEW by any means needed, so that they provided the HOF however he needed to re-sign. Jeff selected to reunite with me at AEW. #MattFacts,” Matt Hardy stated.

His put up on X could be seen under:

Matt Hardy believes an ex-AEW star’s purpose is to sooner or later work for WWE

In a latest episode of his Excessive Life podcast, Matt Hardy addressed the standing of former All Elite Wrestling expertise Mike Santana in professional wrestling. Santana, thought to be an unique who joined in 2019, spent 5 years with the promotion earlier than becoming a member of TNA in 2024. In July, Santana entered free company after his contract with the Nashville-based promotion expired, and he is been rumored to be headed to WWE.

In his podcast, Hardy spoke in regards to the rumors surrounding Santana’s WWE arrival and stated it did not shock him, as he felt that the Nasty Murderer’s final purpose was to affix the Stamford-based promotion.

“I imply that, that, that wouldn’t shock me. I’d guess that’s in all probability Mike Santana’s final purpose [is] to work for WWE. You recognize, most children who grew up loving wrestling, their purpose is to work for WWE in some unspecified time in the future, have a WrestleMania second, no matter else. That [him going to WWE] wouldn’t shock me in any respect,” Matt stated. [H/T- 4wonline.com]

As for Matt, he and his brother Jeff Hardy (The Hardy Boyz) proceed to be main gamers in TNA because the promotion’s World Tag Staff Champions.