Matt Hardy details filming differences for cinematic matches in WWE and AEW

Matt Hardy discussed his experience filming cinematic matches during his time in WWE and AEW on an episode of "The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy." Hardy described a late-night shoot involving Bray Wyatt in WWE where Vince McMahon intervened through Michael Cole, rejecting an elaborate wrestling sequence in favor of a campier, more unconventional style. Reflecting on his transition to AEW, Hardy noted that Tony Khan allowed more creative autonomy. He expressed concerns that his initial AEW project with Sammy Guevara was overly polished due to a large film crew. Hardy indicated that Khan later adjusted to his preference for a grittier aesthetic by utilizing a smaller production team for subsequent projects. The veteran maintains that the best results for these segments come from keeping the process simple rather than overproducing the final product.

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