WKPWP Interview Classic (10 Yrs Ago): Matt Hardy talks backstage Rumble and WrestleMania stories, Hennig, Rock-Punk, Jeff signing with TNA

Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast

Wade Keller

Tv & Film, Sports, Leisure

3.9 • 903 Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2023

⏱️ 140 minutes

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Summary

In this week's Interview Classic episode from ten years ago (February 2013), PWTorch editor Wade Keller interviews Matt Hardy. They discuss the health of the indy scene, what is being done well and not so well these days, plus his reaction to immersing himself in ROH and the indy scene in recent months. Also, live caller questions on a range of topics including people who have been inspired by Matt through online messages and interaction. In the VIP Aftershow, Hardy answers email questions including backstage stories on Curt Hennig (Hennig's final match before his death was against Matt), the Royal Rumble, and WrestleMania. He also reacts to the breaking news that his brother Jeff has signed a long-term deal with TNA. Why did Jeff sign with TNA? Does this mean he won't go back to WWE? Great insight into Jeff's decision from his brother, plus Matt's thoughts on Jeff's lifestyle changes.

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0:00.0	Oh, he's cute. Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling. He's hugging his pillow like a sloth on a branch.
0:10.0	He couldn't sleep before. Now listen to him. Sounds like an elephant with a chest infection.
0:15.0	Well, they call him a dreamer. And now they're right.
0:19.0	All aboard, Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling.
0:23.0	Find all the comfort you need in the quiet lounge.
0:26.0	Piando Ferries, there is another way.
0:29.0	Ah, she's brilliant.
0:31.0	Miss, I finally got plans out the group chat. We get it. Four votes for a festival, three for a city break.
0:37.0	It's hard to adhere to everyone's needs. There's Betty with her oversized tent.
0:41.0	Sarah and her six foot eight boyfriend.
0:43.2	All right.
0:44.0	Roger Jr. and his dog, Roger Senior.
0:46.8	And don't get us started on Mel.
0:49.4	But, like a marriage counselor, she's the one keeping things together.
0:52.6	All aboard Miss I finally got plans out the group chat.
0:55.6	Keep everyone's plans alive when you travel with us.
0:58.0	P and O'Ferees, there is another way.
1:00.0	In 2012,
1:04.7	NXT, NXT transitioned into the developmental system and ultimately the brand you see today.
1:10.1	On the Torch VIP Podcast,
1:11.9	NXT eight years back, we'll be taking a weekly look
1:15.6	at this page in the next time's early history.
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