Broken Matt Hardy In WWE - What Went Wrong?

Referring to Matt Hardy's carefully crafted chaotic other-world as the "Broken" Universe may be bang on brand, but is perhaps the biggest wrestling misnomer of the decade. In breaking the original version of himself and descend into the stuff of nightmares, he fixed it for numerous performers to receive opportunities beyond their wildest dreams.

Key collaborator Jeremy Borash at long last accepted an overdue offer from WWE having spent the entire of TNA's lifespan toiling against the tide for the good of the cause. Jeff Hardy's 'Brother Nero' alter-ego was an outer-expression of his inner-self, but the personal demons that once plagued him were visibly subdued enough for Vince McMahon to once again take a punt on the 'Charismatic Enigma'. A batsh*t 'Total Nonstop Deletion' edition of Impact bought The Rock & Roll Express amongst others a night's work that almost definitely doubled their fees at conventions and signings for the next few years.

Matt's ticket back to the top was remarkably the most assured after months of magnificent performances in the role, with The Hardy Boyz' scintillating WrestleMania 33 return pop almost entirely reserved for his deranged demeanour. It was put on ice in the immediate aftermath, as fans eagerly awaited a) the end of an ugly rights dispute between TNA's parent company and Matt himself over the gimmick and b) Vince McMahon taking the plunge into a creative pool already filled to the brim by Hardy himself.

What could possibly go wrong?

CONT'D...