WWE Legend Testing New Character For Big Gimmick Change?

Is this multi-time champion about to be repackaged?

by Andy H Murray
Matt Hardy
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Matt Hardy finds himself in a difficult place with regards to his WWE career at the moment.

The tag wrestling legend looked set to embark upon a post-WrestleMania push when he and brother Jeff became SmackDown Tag Team Champions on 9 June, but an injury to Jeff meant the duo were forced to give the belts up just three weeks later. Now, Matt is barely even on television, with his appearances largely restricted to 24/7 Championship chase sequences.

Last night's social media activity suggests that the 44-year-old may soon be heading in a new direction:-

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The above video feature Hardy consists of a sarcastic rant against Matt's current predicament, with the multi-time champion unable to "put into words" how "difficult" it is to "fulfil two intricate, detailed, compelling segments of live television."

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This isn't the first time Matt has hinted at a new character direction. March saw him bring a new 'Multifarious' character to life on Twitter, with Hardy running through old gimmicks like 'Woken' Matt, 'Big Money' Matt, and Matt Hardy V1, though none of this made it to WWE television. Whatever happens next, it's clear that his lack of TV time can't stifle his creative mind.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for six years and is currently WhatCulture's Senior Wrestling Reporter. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.