Matt Hardy

Professional wrestler and producer

Matt Hardy - Professional wrestler and producer
Born

September 23rd, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Professional wrestling career began in the mid-1990s. Gained recognition as a part of The Hardy Boyz tagging with brother Jeff Hardy. Achieved success in various wrestling promotions including WWE and TNA. Notable for innovative ladder matches and exceptional in-ring performances. Transitioned into wrestling production and story creation while maintaining a presence in the ring.

Won multiple WWE Tag Team Championships

Pioneered the Ladder Match concept

Explored creative storylines through 'Broken' character

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