On a recent edition of his “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, Matt Hardy recalled battling Sting for the TNA World Championship, his conversations with the WCW icon about the Jeff Hardy Victory Road incident, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On where his 2011 TNA World Title Match with Sting ranks in his career: “That was cool. I mean, to have a one-on-one with a guy that was one of your favorites growing up, very very cool. I mean, and I get that now that I have done that with a lot of younger guys you know (laughs). But like Sting was on such a level for so long in NWA and WCW. Then to be at TNA in a different environment and work with different guys. So yeah, it was cool. Once again, I think whenever — Adam Copeland just came in and he got to team with Sting, and he got to interact with Sting and do things, it was very cool to him. It’s just very — it’s cool, and I think we realize it because we’ve had younger guys tell us how much it means to them. It’s like they’re checking something off their bucket list because they get to work with us. Still, it does to us too because I think in your heart if you feel young and you’re still a fan at heart, it’s still very cool to work with someone and compete with them on the same level. When you grew up watching them as a child it’s just; it’s a big thing.”
On if he ever spoke with Sting about the Jeff Hardy Victory Road incident: “No, I mean even after I was first, when he first came into AEW and just getting to speak with him, know him well and talk to him on a different level he said he’s always loved Jeff. He’s made mistakes, I’ve made plenty of mistakes in the past as well, you know. It was a mistake and he said, ‘I love him.’ He’s like a good dude, he has a good soul, and you could tell. He loves him so much you know. That was his mentality towards all that, you know. He’s real good man, like he’s in a place where he has a very strong base in religion and he believes in forgiveness, that people deserve second chances. And you know, just because someone who’s a good soul or good person, if they make a mistake even a couple times, that they’re still worth redeeming. I really like that, it’s very very optimistic. Very much something that makes me love Sting so much. Something that really inspired me too. To always be very forgiving towards everyone.”
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In a recent episode of “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast, Matt Hardy shared his experiences battling Sting for the TNA World Championship and his conversations with the WCW icon about the Jeff Hardy Victory Road incident. Let’s dive into some of the highlights from the podcast.
Firstly, Hardy reflected on his 2011 TNA World Title Match with Sting and where it ranks in his career. He expressed how cool it was to have a one-on-one match with someone who was one of his favorites growing up. Sting had achieved great success in NWA and WCW, so working with him in a different environment like TNA was a unique experience for Hardy. He also mentioned that younger wrestlers often express their excitement about working with established stars like him and Sting, which makes the experience even more special. It’s a significant moment for both the veteran wrestlers and the younger generation who grew up watching them.
Moving on to the topic of the Jeff Hardy Victory Road incident, Hardy revealed that he had never spoken to Sting about it. However, when Sting joined AEW and they had the chance to talk on a personal level, Sting expressed his love for Jeff Hardy. He acknowledged that everyone makes mistakes, including himself, and emphasized that Jeff is a good person with a good soul. Sting’s perspective is rooted in his strong religious beliefs and his belief in forgiveness and second chances. This forgiving attitude inspired Hardy and taught him to be forgiving towards everyone as well.
The podcast episode also featured a video interview with Sting titled “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy #105.” In the interview, Sting shares his thoughts and experiences, providing further insight into his mindset and journey.
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In conclusion, Matt Hardy’s podcast episode shed light on his memorable match with Sting for the TNA World Championship and their conversations about the Jeff Hardy Victory Road incident. It showcased the respect and admiration both wrestlers have for each other and the impact they have on the younger generation of wrestlers. The podcast episode and the video interview with Sting provide fans with a deeper understanding of these wrestling icons and their perspectives on forgiveness and second chances.