TNA star Matt Hardy has opened up about the upcoming legendary tag team encounter between The Hardys and Team 3D, and he has made a bold promise to the fans. In a new interview, Hardy promised that the match at TNA’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view will “exceed expectations.” He also admitted that for a long time, he didn’t think the match would ever happen due to the health issues of D-Von Dudley.
Matt Hardy Opens Up About a Legendary Rivalry’s Final Chapter
Appearing on the Battleground podcast, Matt Hardy was asked about the blockbuster match, which was announced at the Slammiversary pay-per-view. The Hardys are set to defend their TNA World Tag Team Championships against their iconic rivals, Bully Ray and D-Von, at the October event. Hardy expressed his excitement for what could be the final chapter in their storied rivalry.
“I feel like this match, we want to celebrate the legacy of everything we’ve done for all of these decades,” Matt said. “We are going to surprise a lot of people. I think we’re going to exceed expectations and I think it’s going to be a very smart match we put together. I think it’s going to be excellent.”
Doubts, Health Concerns, and a Surprise Return
Hardy also gave an honest and insightful look into why this match is so special, revealing that he had come to believe it would never happen. He explained that while Bully Ray has remained an active competitor, D-Von has been largely retired for several years and has dealt with significant health issues.
“I’ll be honest,” Matt began. “Bubba has still been actively competing a little bit, D’Von has not in a little while, I know he’s had some health issues. I had no idea where he stood, if he could get back in the ring, if he would be okay to be cleared. According to Bubba and those guys, he is. I think I almost came to the conclusion that it wasn’t gonna happen, just because D’Von wasn’t healthy enough, but now that it is, it’s really cool and I want to make it as special as possible.”
His comments add a powerful layer of real-world drama to the upcoming match, making the reunion of Team 3D feel even more significant.
A Celebration of a Legacy
The rivalry between The Hardys and The Dudley Boyz (Team 3D), along with Edge & Christian, defined the Attitude Era of WWE and revolutionized tag team wrestling. Their series of groundbreaking Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) matches set a new standard for high-risk, spectacle-based wrestling that is still influential today. Matt Hardy referenced their very first tag team tables match at Madison Square Garden at the 2000 Royal Rumble as a key moment in their shared history. He acknowledged that while they probably won’t be taking the same level of insane risks they did in their youth, they will use their veteran knowledge to create a special and memorable encounter.
Matt Hardy’s heartfelt and honest comments have added a new layer of anticipation to what was already a dream match for many wrestling fans. His admission of doubt regarding D-Von’s health makes the upcoming encounter at Bound For Glory feel like a true “one last time” moment. As both legendary teams prepare for their epic clash on October 12th, the wrestling world will be watching to see if they can create one final piece of magic and exceed the already sky-high expectations for the final chapter of a rivalry that defined an entire generation.