Matt Hardy is said to have become a free agent following the expiration of his contract with AEW. Having joined AEW in 2020 following the conclusion of his tenure with WWE, Hardy is rumored to have declined a contract renewal with the promotion, as reported by “Fightful Select.
The report suggests that negotiations took place between the two parties to extend his tenure with AEW, but Hardy opted against accepting the offer. “Fightful Select” further noted that AEW had extended his contract by a few weeks to ensure it covered WrestleMania. Despite Matt’s departure from AEW, Sean Ross Sapp of “Fightful” confirmed that Jeff Hardy remains with the company.
Matt Hardy recently discussed his future with AEW, emphasizing the importance of considering his family commitments when evaluating his options. He stressed his desire for the Hardys to play a significant role in his decision-making process.
In another interview, Hardy expressed his fondness for AEW and its significance in the professional wrestling industry. He aims to maximize his remaining years in the wrestling business and hopes to land in a place where he and the Hardys can thrive to their fullest potential.
Since his debut in AEW in March 2020, Hardy initially aligned with The Elite before briefly leading The Hardy Family Office faction. He reunited with his brother Jeff in March 2022, competing together in both ROH and AEW, albeit without securing additional tag team championship reigns.
Matt’s most recent match took place on the January 5 edition of “AEW Rampage,” where he, alongside Jeff and Mark Briscoe, emerged victorious against The Butcher And The Blade and Kip Sabian.
