Matt Hardy recalls WWE's attempt to break up the Hardy Boyz in 2001
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Matt Hardy discussed WWE's short-lived attempt to split the Hardy Boyz in 2001 during an interview. The storyline was halted after Jeff Hardy expressed discomfort with the proposed direction. Following the split's cancellation, both brothers experienced a temporary absence from television, which they attributed to punishment from WWE. The Hardys would continue to perform as a team for several months before eventually splitting again in 2002. Hardy hinted that the conflict was related to Lita's involvement in the storyline, emphasizing the importance of maintaining their partnership at that time.
- •Matt Hardy recalls WWE's plans to split the Hardy Boyz in 2001.
- •Jeff Hardy's discomfort led to the storyline being abandoned.
- •Both wrestlers faced temporary punishment from WWE after the split attempt.
- •The brothers continued to tag together for months after this incident.
- •They eventually split again in 2002 due to a betrayal angle.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — Matt Hardy Recalls WWE's Attempt To Split Up The Hardy Boyz In 2001
"Matt Hardy recalls WWE's attempts to split up the Hardy Boyz in 2001, and how Jeff Hardy's resistance to it led to the duo being briefly punished
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