Birth name
Matthew Moore Hardy
Nickname
Matt Matt Hardy Version 1 The Sensei of Mattitude The Angelic Diablo
Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)
Mini biography
Being trained by wrestling legend 'Doris Funk, Jr.' , Mattthew "Matt" Hardy has become one of the most gifted and talented performers in sports-entertainment. Before going into the WWF (Now WWE) along with his brother Jeff Hardy, the Hardy Boyz (or the Haryz) ran their own promotion called Organization of Modern Extreme Arts (OMEGA) wrestling, in which Matt went into as High Voltage. However, he had to change it because a wrestling tag team in World Champion Wrestling (WCW) was all ready using that name. So, Hardy decided to go under the name of "Surge". A few years later, it was revealed by Chris Kanyon that the tape had been kept in the WCW Power Plant, watched multiple times and had the name stole from them. OMEGA also included Lita (Amy Dumas), 'Shannon Moore(II)' , 'Gregory Helms' and Joey Mercury (Adam Birch). Now, Matt along with his brother Jeff now their own Myspace, along with other wrestlers such as Helms, Ashley Massaro and Mercury.The Hardy Boyz first started working for the WWF(E) not in the tag team division but in singles division as jobbers (a wrestler who "loses" more matches than winning). Mat was nineteen and Jef was sixteen when both have joined back in 1993. it was until 1998 they were given full-time contracts as a tag team.The Hard Boyz, as their were referred, used a cruiserweight (someone who use acrobatic styles but usually one who is 6'1" or under and weighs less than 215lbs) fast-paced high flying style in their matches, doing damage to their opponents.Michael Hayes (Michael Seitz) then became their manager, who then guide them to win the WWF(E) Tag Team Titles. However, the Hardyz ditched Hayes after losing the titles to Ganrel's ('David Heath' ) tag team, The New Brood, who were Edge ('Adam Copeland' ) and Christian (Jason Reso). The Hardyz would soon gain Terri Runnels as their manager when Gangrel was dropped. Terri would later turn on the Hardyz in 2000. The Hardyz would later face Edge and Christian again, but with the Dudley Boyz, Buubba Ray Dudley ('Mark Lamonica' ) and D-Von Dudley (Devon Hughes). All three tag teams would face each other in a Ladder Match (To win, one opponent most grab a suitcase or a belt that is dangling from the top over ring) in Wrestlemania 2000. Though the Hardyz lost, they gave a great performance.The following year, they really made a name for themselves when they faced the Dudleyz and Edge and Christian again, but this time, in a TLC (Tables and Ladders and Chairs) Match (Same rules apply to a Ladder Match, but this time, with tables and chairs). With all three tag teams with a gimmick, they all were a specialty with a certain weapon for the match and other opponents. The Dudleyz: Tables. The Hardys: Ladders. Edge and Christian: Chairs.Later, both the Hardys found a new manager with their real-life friend Lita, which they named their team "Team Xtreme". Both Matt and Lita would begin an off-screen (later on-screen) relationship with Lita.In 2001, Matt turned on Jeff when Jeff won the Intercontinental Championship, becoming jealous of becoming a successful singles competitor. Soon, Matt went to Smackdown! and renamed himself as "Matt Hardy - Version 0.1".. During this time, he would create the term "Mattitude". On Smackdown, he had his M'Fer (Mattitude Follower), Shannon Moore. Then Moore had his follower who would later join, Crash Holly (Michael Lockwood), which Moore would call his "Moore-on". The stable would later being disbanded after Crash was release and Matt would move back to Raw to continue with the storyline with girlfriend Lita.However, Matt and Lita would split when finding out that she and Edge (Copeland) are having an affair. This would cause Matt to be release, along with friend Rhyno (Terry Gerin).Later, Hardy would return to the WWE on Raw, facing Edge. Their final confrontation was in a ladder match (which Edge never lost) and whoever loses, would leave Raw. With the help with Lita, Edge won and Hardy left.However, that didn't keep Hardy away from the WWE. Hardy was then signed to Smackdown!. He wrestled on the web show Velocity by winning all of his matches. He also did the main event on the last episode against Simon Dean, which Matt won.Matt is now dating Ashley Massaro.
IMDb mini-biography by
rocknrollunderdawg
Trade mark
Trademark move: The Side Effect
New Trademark Move: Moonsault
Finishing move: Twist of Fate (Front Facelock into Neckbreaker)
Trademark move: Downfall/Mattitude Leg Drop (Second-rope Diving Leg Drop also an Elbow Drop more recently)
Trademark move: Side Effect (Sit-down side slam, similar to a sit-down Rock Bottom, or Modified Sleeper Slam)
Trademark move: Ricochet (Back suplex into an Elbow Drop to the stomach)
Trademark move: Scar (Double Underhook with Body Scissors submission)
Trademark move: Moonsault
Trademark move: Bulldog/Clothesline Combination
Trademark move: Sit-Down Crucifix Powerbomb (Sit-Down Razor's Edge) also known as the Splash Mountain
Trademark Double Team Move (with Jeff Hardy): Event Omega (Simultaneous Leg Drop/Spash)
Trademark Double Team Move (with Jeff Hardy): Poetry in Motion (Assisted Springboard Calf/Heel Kick)
Trademark Double Team Move (with Jeff Hardy): Spin Cycle (Elbow Smash into double Leg Drop/Fist Drop)
Trivia
Along with Jeff Hardy, ranked number 9 in a poll of the 10 most humble people in wrestling.
Faced the WWF tag team champs The Dudley Boyz in the first ever WWF Tag Team Table Match at Royal Rumble 2000.
Brother and tag team partner of Jeff Hardy.
Designs his own ring outfits with brother Jeff.
Mother died when he was 12.
Has won WWF tag titles, Hardcore Championship and European Championship.
Played on his High School football team.
Is one of the founders of the OMEGA wrestling assosiation.
Was part of the SmackDown! brand.
Lives at his childhood home with his father.
Built his own home.
Dropped out of college after his freshman year to come home and help raise his younger brother, Jeff, after his father became ill.
His un-official 'foreman' for the building of his house is Amy Dumas a.k.a. Lita.
Injuries from Wrestling: Broken shoulder, broken arm, broken fingers, chipped both elbows, hyper-extended both knees, busted his head open, slash on back that required 27 stitches, severly sprained right ankle, broken cheekbone, broken orbital bone (eye) and a broken nose.
Mother's name was Ruby, father's is Gilbert.
He and his girlfriend, fellow wrestler Amy Dumas (a.k.a. Lita), have finally confirmed an off-screen relationship in various interviews with WWE.
Little known fact: Before he and younger brother Jeff gained fame as the popular Hardy Boyz, they were wrestling in the then-WWF as the Jynx Brothers.
Moore is his mother's maiden name
Has a valuable Spider-Man Comic Book Collection.
Was the longest lasting SmackDown! Superstar in the Royal Rumble (2002) (V).
Scored a 1330 on his SATs.
Was a "Fear Factor" (2001) Champion.
His favourite band is Pearl Jam.
Was the MVP of the WWF No Mercy (1999) Ladder Match.
The inventor of 'Mattitude'.
He has a TV/DVD player in his car.
His favorite movies include, Powder (1995), Heathers (1989), The Crow (1994) and Spider-Man (2002).
Notable Title Wins Include: OMEGA Heavyweight title; NWA 2000 Tag Team title; NDW Light Heavyweight title; OMEGA Tag Team title; NCW Light Heavyweight title (2 Times); WWF Tag Team titles; WWF Hardcore title; WWF European title; WWE Cruiserweight
Trained by 'Dory Funk Jr' .
Prior to getting released by WWE in April 2005, he had filmed some vignettes for his WWE return. These were filmed by Matt, along with help from Jeff and Amy (Lita). He would have come back as a vigilante, Punisher-style character, driven over the edge by losing everything to Kane and sticking up for the little guy. His tagline would have been "The Scar Is a Symbol", referencing the scar on his knee.
His first job was at a car-wash.
Paid cash for his home.
Personal quotes
"The scar will become a symbol."
Where are they now
(June 2003) Lost Cruiserweight championship to Rey Mysterio on Smackdown.
(February 2004) Now on RAW jobbing but with girlfriend
(August 2004) Will meet Kane at Summerslam in the first ever Till Death do us Part Match, winner will marry Lita (Amy Dumas)
(August 2004) Lost the 'Till Death Do Us Part' match to Kane at Summerslam 2004 and now must allow Kane to "marry" Matt's girlfriend, Lita.
(August 2004) Will be out of action for about 8 months after having knee surgery
(March 2005) Confirmed split with Amy "Lita" Dumas on his official website. Will return to the ring in May 2005.
(April 2005) Released by World Wrestling Entertainment.
(July 2005) Is returning to the ring at a ROH show on July 16th against TNA X-Divison champion Christopher Daniels.
(July 2005) Made an appearance on the July 11 edition of Raw.
(October 2005) Is scheduled to face current TNA superstar Chris 'Abyss' Parks in Doncaster.
(August 2005) Returned to RAW and was introduced by Vince McMahon on the august 1st edition of RAW
(August 2005) Will face Edge at Summerslam.
(August 2005) Has now been resigned by Vince McMahon and will now face real life foe Edge at Summerslam on August 21st.
(September 2005) Beat Edge in a steel cage match at Unforgiven.
(October 2005) Has been moved to Smackdown! after losing a "Loser Leaves Raw" match to Edge.
(October 2005) Going to SmackDown after losing the money in the bank/loser leaves RAW match against Edge.
(December 2005) Lost to JBL at Armageddon 2005
(March 2006) Will participate in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. This match would determine when the winner grabs the suitcase from the top of the ladder and get a chance to "cash in" for a World Title shot which they have to on the show they are on.
Matthew Moore Hardy
Nickname
Matt Matt Hardy Version 1 The Sensei of Mattitude The Angelic Diablo
Height
6' 1" (1.85 m)
Mini biography
Being trained by wrestling legend 'Doris Funk, Jr.' , Mattthew "Matt" Hardy has become one of the most gifted and talented performers in sports-entertainment. Before going into the WWF (Now WWE) along with his brother Jeff Hardy, the Hardy Boyz (or the Haryz) ran their own promotion called Organization of Modern Extreme Arts (OMEGA) wrestling, in which Matt went into as High Voltage. However, he had to change it because a wrestling tag team in World Champion Wrestling (WCW) was all ready using that name. So, Hardy decided to go under the name of "Surge". A few years later, it was revealed by Chris Kanyon that the tape had been kept in the WCW Power Plant, watched multiple times and had the name stole from them. OMEGA also included Lita (Amy Dumas), 'Shannon Moore(II)' , 'Gregory Helms' and Joey Mercury (Adam Birch). Now, Matt along with his brother Jeff now their own Myspace, along with other wrestlers such as Helms, Ashley Massaro and Mercury.The Hardy Boyz first started working for the WWF(E) not in the tag team division but in singles division as jobbers (a wrestler who "loses" more matches than winning). Mat was nineteen and Jef was sixteen when both have joined back in 1993. it was until 1998 they were given full-time contracts as a tag team.The Hard Boyz, as their were referred, used a cruiserweight (someone who use acrobatic styles but usually one who is 6'1" or under and weighs less than 215lbs) fast-paced high flying style in their matches, doing damage to their opponents.Michael Hayes (Michael Seitz) then became their manager, who then guide them to win the WWF(E) Tag Team Titles. However, the Hardyz ditched Hayes after losing the titles to Ganrel's ('David Heath' ) tag team, The New Brood, who were Edge ('Adam Copeland' ) and Christian (Jason Reso). The Hardyz would soon gain Terri Runnels as their manager when Gangrel was dropped. Terri would later turn on the Hardyz in 2000. The Hardyz would later face Edge and Christian again, but with the Dudley Boyz, Buubba Ray Dudley ('Mark Lamonica' ) and D-Von Dudley (Devon Hughes). All three tag teams would face each other in a Ladder Match (To win, one opponent most grab a suitcase or a belt that is dangling from the top over ring) in Wrestlemania 2000. Though the Hardyz lost, they gave a great performance.The following year, they really made a name for themselves when they faced the Dudleyz and Edge and Christian again, but this time, in a TLC (Tables and Ladders and Chairs) Match (Same rules apply to a Ladder Match, but this time, with tables and chairs). With all three tag teams with a gimmick, they all were a specialty with a certain weapon for the match and other opponents. The Dudleyz: Tables. The Hardys: Ladders. Edge and Christian: Chairs.Later, both the Hardys found a new manager with their real-life friend Lita, which they named their team "Team Xtreme". Both Matt and Lita would begin an off-screen (later on-screen) relationship with Lita.In 2001, Matt turned on Jeff when Jeff won the Intercontinental Championship, becoming jealous of becoming a successful singles competitor. Soon, Matt went to Smackdown! and renamed himself as "Matt Hardy - Version 0.1".. During this time, he would create the term "Mattitude". On Smackdown, he had his M'Fer (Mattitude Follower), Shannon Moore. Then Moore had his follower who would later join, Crash Holly (Michael Lockwood), which Moore would call his "Moore-on". The stable would later being disbanded after Crash was release and Matt would move back to Raw to continue with the storyline with girlfriend Lita.However, Matt and Lita would split when finding out that she and Edge (Copeland) are having an affair. This would cause Matt to be release, along with friend Rhyno (Terry Gerin).Later, Hardy would return to the WWE on Raw, facing Edge. Their final confrontation was in a ladder match (which Edge never lost) and whoever loses, would leave Raw. With the help with Lita, Edge won and Hardy left.However, that didn't keep Hardy away from the WWE. Hardy was then signed to Smackdown!. He wrestled on the web show Velocity by winning all of his matches. He also did the main event on the last episode against Simon Dean, which Matt won.Matt is now dating Ashley Massaro.
IMDb mini-biography by
rocknrollunderdawg
Trade mark
Trademark move: The Side Effect
New Trademark Move: Moonsault
Finishing move: Twist of Fate (Front Facelock into Neckbreaker)
Trademark move: Downfall/Mattitude Leg Drop (Second-rope Diving Leg Drop also an Elbow Drop more recently)
Trademark move: Side Effect (Sit-down side slam, similar to a sit-down Rock Bottom, or Modified Sleeper Slam)
Trademark move: Ricochet (Back suplex into an Elbow Drop to the stomach)
Trademark move: Scar (Double Underhook with Body Scissors submission)
Trademark move: Moonsault
Trademark move: Bulldog/Clothesline Combination
Trademark move: Sit-Down Crucifix Powerbomb (Sit-Down Razor's Edge) also known as the Splash Mountain
Trademark Double Team Move (with Jeff Hardy): Event Omega (Simultaneous Leg Drop/Spash)
Trademark Double Team Move (with Jeff Hardy): Poetry in Motion (Assisted Springboard Calf/Heel Kick)
Trademark Double Team Move (with Jeff Hardy): Spin Cycle (Elbow Smash into double Leg Drop/Fist Drop)
Trivia
Along with Jeff Hardy, ranked number 9 in a poll of the 10 most humble people in wrestling.
Faced the WWF tag team champs The Dudley Boyz in the first ever WWF Tag Team Table Match at Royal Rumble 2000.
Brother and tag team partner of Jeff Hardy.
Designs his own ring outfits with brother Jeff.
Mother died when he was 12.
Has won WWF tag titles, Hardcore Championship and European Championship.
Played on his High School football team.
Is one of the founders of the OMEGA wrestling assosiation.
Was part of the SmackDown! brand.
Lives at his childhood home with his father.
Built his own home.
Dropped out of college after his freshman year to come home and help raise his younger brother, Jeff, after his father became ill.
His un-official 'foreman' for the building of his house is Amy Dumas a.k.a. Lita.
Injuries from Wrestling: Broken shoulder, broken arm, broken fingers, chipped both elbows, hyper-extended both knees, busted his head open, slash on back that required 27 stitches, severly sprained right ankle, broken cheekbone, broken orbital bone (eye) and a broken nose.
Mother's name was Ruby, father's is Gilbert.
He and his girlfriend, fellow wrestler Amy Dumas (a.k.a. Lita), have finally confirmed an off-screen relationship in various interviews with WWE.
Little known fact: Before he and younger brother Jeff gained fame as the popular Hardy Boyz, they were wrestling in the then-WWF as the Jynx Brothers.
Moore is his mother's maiden name
Has a valuable Spider-Man Comic Book Collection.
Was the longest lasting SmackDown! Superstar in the Royal Rumble (2002) (V).
Scored a 1330 on his SATs.
Was a "Fear Factor" (2001) Champion.
His favourite band is Pearl Jam.
Was the MVP of the WWF No Mercy (1999) Ladder Match.
The inventor of 'Mattitude'.
He has a TV/DVD player in his car.
His favorite movies include, Powder (1995), Heathers (1989), The Crow (1994) and Spider-Man (2002).
Notable Title Wins Include: OMEGA Heavyweight title; NWA 2000 Tag Team title; NDW Light Heavyweight title; OMEGA Tag Team title; NCW Light Heavyweight title (2 Times); WWF Tag Team titles; WWF Hardcore title; WWF European title; WWE Cruiserweight
Trained by 'Dory Funk Jr' .
Prior to getting released by WWE in April 2005, he had filmed some vignettes for his WWE return. These were filmed by Matt, along with help from Jeff and Amy (Lita). He would have come back as a vigilante, Punisher-style character, driven over the edge by losing everything to Kane and sticking up for the little guy. His tagline would have been "The Scar Is a Symbol", referencing the scar on his knee.
His first job was at a car-wash.
Paid cash for his home.
Personal quotes
"The scar will become a symbol."
Where are they now
(June 2003) Lost Cruiserweight championship to Rey Mysterio on Smackdown.
(February 2004) Now on RAW jobbing but with girlfriend
(August 2004) Will meet Kane at Summerslam in the first ever Till Death do us Part Match, winner will marry Lita (Amy Dumas)
(August 2004) Lost the 'Till Death Do Us Part' match to Kane at Summerslam 2004 and now must allow Kane to "marry" Matt's girlfriend, Lita.
(August 2004) Will be out of action for about 8 months after having knee surgery
(March 2005) Confirmed split with Amy "Lita" Dumas on his official website. Will return to the ring in May 2005.
(April 2005) Released by World Wrestling Entertainment.
(July 2005) Is returning to the ring at a ROH show on July 16th against TNA X-Divison champion Christopher Daniels.
(July 2005) Made an appearance on the July 11 edition of Raw.
(October 2005) Is scheduled to face current TNA superstar Chris 'Abyss' Parks in Doncaster.
(August 2005) Returned to RAW and was introduced by Vince McMahon on the august 1st edition of RAW
(August 2005) Will face Edge at Summerslam.
(August 2005) Has now been resigned by Vince McMahon and will now face real life foe Edge at Summerslam on August 21st.
(September 2005) Beat Edge in a steel cage match at Unforgiven.
(October 2005) Has been moved to Smackdown! after losing a "Loser Leaves Raw" match to Edge.
(October 2005) Going to SmackDown after losing the money in the bank/loser leaves RAW match against Edge.
(December 2005) Lost to JBL at Armageddon 2005
(March 2006) Will participate in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match. This match would determine when the winner grabs the suitcase from the top of the ladder and get a chance to "cash in" for a World Title shot which they have to on the show they are on.
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