Jeff Hardy didn’t feel comfortable teaming with Matt Riddle in WWE due to the planned name for the duo, the Original Bro has revealed.
Riddle was released from WWE in September 2023, close to two years after Jeff’s controversial release from the promotion in late 2021.
During a recent virtual signing for “Signed by Superstars,” Riddle recalled a pitch for himself and Jeff to be a tag team. He said,
“We were going to be the Hardy Bros. I love Jeff. We’ve talked multiple times since. Jeff didn’t feel comfortable being the Hardy Bros because of [the] Hardy Boyz. I completely understand it. That’s your team and we’re changing like two letters. I get it.”
Riddle also spoke about his tag team with Pete ‘Butch’ Dunne, which saw the pair hold the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships. He said,
“Working with Pete though, Pete elevated my game in tag team wrestling. Before Pete, I was okay at tag wrestling. After Pete, I had something to bring to tag teams, and then when I started tagging with Randy that’s when it really went up.”
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Jeff Hardy and Matt Riddle were set to team up in WWE, but it turns out that Jeff wasn’t comfortable with the planned name for the duo. In a recent virtual signing for “Signed by Superstars,” Riddle revealed that they were going to be called the Hardy Bros.
Riddle expressed his admiration for Jeff and mentioned that they have had multiple conversations since then. However, Jeff didn’t feel comfortable with the name due to the association with his iconic tag team, the Hardy Boyz. Riddle understood Jeff’s concerns, acknowledging that changing just two letters could still have an impact on the legacy of the Hardy Boyz.
During the virtual signing, Riddle also spoke about his successful tag team partnership with Pete ‘Butch’ Dunne. The duo held the WWE NXT Tag Team Championships and Riddle credited Dunne for elevating his game in tag team wrestling. Riddle admitted that before teaming up with Dunne, he was only okay at tag wrestling. However, Dunne’s influence helped him bring something unique to tag teams. Riddle further mentioned that his tag team with Randy Orton took his skills to another level.
The article also includes an embedded video titled “Matt Riddle’s funniest moments: WWE Top 10, Nov. 27, 2022,” showcasing some of Riddle’s entertaining moments in WWE.
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In conclusion, Jeff Hardy’s discomfort with the proposed name prevented the team-up with Matt Riddle in WWE. Riddle’s partnership with Pete Dunne proved to be successful, and he credits Dunne for improving his skills in tag team wrestling. Fans can stay informed about wrestling news through eWrestlingNews.com and their social media platforms.