On a recent edition of his “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, Matt Hardy offered his analysis for MJF vs. Jay White at Full Gear 2023.
Hardy stated that positioning Adam Cole as a possible replacement for MJF was “a little over the top.”
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the events around MJF’s defense of the title: “I do agree with the Adam Cole thing, that was a little over the top as far as the angle that he was going to accept the match. Considering the parameters that AEW has kind of set up for clearing competitors and whatnot that was a little much.”
On how the various factors of the fight presented White and MJF: “I think at the end of the day, he main evented a pay-per-view. There were a lot of crazy circumstances that led to MJF ultimately winning, and it doesn’t bother me, just for the record.”
On his experiences with Cody Rhodes: “I like Cody as a person, I liked him since he started with WWE since I first got to know him. [I] obviously spent a ton of time with him during the pandemic and we became close during that time. I love what he’s doing, and I respect his courage to step outside of what’s comfortable and do something different.”
On Rhodes’ AEW exit and jump to WWE: “He did all this then there was a point in AEW where he felt like, ‘Oh, maybe things aren’t exactly where I want them to be, I’ll step away.’ He could’ve had it all there right? He could have re-signed, could have had a great deal. But deep down inside, he challenged himself to be greater and obtain more.”
On Rhodes’ quest to ‘finish the story’: “I certainly would not have hated if he would have won last WrestleMania because it would have worked it would have been very good. He’s finding success there, so hats off to Cody.”
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In a recent episode of his podcast, “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy,” Matt Hardy shared his analysis of the match between MJF and Jay White at Full Gear 2023. Hardy expressed his thoughts on the positioning of Adam Cole as a potential replacement for MJF, stating that it was “a little over the top.”
Hardy acknowledged that AEW has certain parameters for clearing competitors and felt that the angle involving Adam Cole accepting the match went beyond those boundaries. While he agreed with the idea of having Cole as a replacement, he believed that the execution was excessive.
Regarding the fight between MJF and White, Hardy highlighted the various factors that played a role in the match. Despite the circumstances, including MJF ultimately winning, Hardy expressed that it didn’t bother him. He recognized that main eventing a pay-per-view is a significant achievement and appreciated the unique circumstances surrounding the outcome.
Shifting gears, Hardy shared his experiences with Cody Rhodes, whom he has known since Rhodes’ time in WWE. Hardy spoke highly of Rhodes as a person and admired his courage to step outside of his comfort zone and do something different in AEW. He respected Rhodes’ decision to leave AEW and join WWE, acknowledging that Rhodes challenged himself to achieve more.
Hardy also mentioned that he wouldn’t have minded if Rhodes had won at the last WrestleMania, as it would have been a fitting conclusion to his story. However, he commended Rhodes for finding success in WWE and applauded his accomplishments.
In conclusion, Matt Hardy offered his analysis on the MJF vs. Jay White match at Full Gear 2023, expressing his thoughts on the inclusion of Adam Cole and discussing his experiences with Cody Rhodes. Wrestling fans can stay updated with all the latest news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow their Twitter and Facebook pages.