‘Broken’ Matt Hardy returns at TNA Rebellion

Matt Hardy has returned to TNA Wrestling, making a big impact after Saturday’s Rebellion pay-per-view main event.

After Moose was celebrating his successful World title defense over Nic Nemeth, the “lights out” video montage that first aired this week teasing a surprise once again aired and then the lights went out. Hardy then appeared in his “Broken” character, kicked Moose in the gut, and hit his Twist of Fate before holding the TNA World title in celebration.

The 49-year-old’s AEW contract recently expired, making him a free agent. He has spoken frequently about the process and there had been rumors of a potential WWE return.

As of now, TNA has yet to announce any formal signing.

He was last part of TNA Wrestling for nearly four years from 2014-2017. During that time, he held the World title twice and the Tag Team titles twice with brother Jeff Hardy who is currently under AEW contract. 

It was the third surprise return of the night as former TNA World Champion Sami Callihan returned during the Knockouts title match and former TNA Tag Team Champion Mike Santana made his own return after nearly five years awa.

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Josh Nason
Josh Nason

Since 2011, Josh has been a contributing editor to Wrestling Observer/F4WOnline.com and also hosts the Punch-Out podcast. He has also written for Fight Magazine, Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, and other websites. He's a 2000 graduate of the University of Maine, worked in pro sports, and once was an indie ring announcer.