History of Hardy Boyz in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: September 29, 2025

The Hardy Boyz, Matt and Jeff Hardy, are a professional wrestling tag team. Currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), they hold the TNA World Tag Team Championship for the fourth time. They also make appearances on WWE's NXT brand. Their high-flying, innovative style and charismatic personalities have made them one of the most popular and successful tag teams in wrestling history.

July 1995: First Record Tag Team for Smoky Mountain Wrestling

In July 1995, The Hardy brothers had their first record tag team match for Smoky Mountain Wrestling.

February 7, 1999: The Hardys on That '70s Show

On February 7, 1999, the Hardys appeared on That '70s Show in the episode "That Wrestling Show" as uncredited wrestlers.

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July 5, 1999: Win WWF Tag Team Championship

On July 5, 1999, The Hardy Boyz defeated The Acolytes (Faarooq and Bradshaw) on Raw Is War to win their first WWF Tag Team Championship.

February 25, 2002: The Hardys on Fear Factor

On February 25, 2002 episode, Jeff and Matt Hardy appeared on Fear Factor competing against other WWF wrestlers. Matt won $50,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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August 4, 2006: Jeff Rejoined WWE

On August 4, 2006, Jeff Hardy rejoined WWE on its Raw brand.

April 29, 2008: WWE Releases Twist of Fate: The Matt and Jeff Hardy Story

On April 29, 2008, WWE released Twist of Fate: The Matt and Jeff Hardy Story on DVD.

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January 4, 2010: Jeff Hardy Returns to TNA

On January 4, 2010, Jeff Hardy made his return to TNA on Impact!

October 15, 2010: Matt Released from WWE

On October 15, 2010, Matt Hardy requested and was granted his release from his contract with WWE.

January 9, 2011: Matt Hardy Debuts in TNA and Hardy Brothers Reunite

On January 9, 2011, Matt Hardy debuted in TNA as a surprise member of Immortal and defeated Rob Van Dam at Genesis. Jeff Hardy lost the TNA World Heavyweight Championship to Mr. Anderson, and The Hardy Brothers reunited as heels for the first time since 1999.

April 26, 2014: Hardy Brothers Reunite at OMEGA Chaos in Cameron

On April 26, 2014, The Hardy brothers reunited for the first time in three years at OMEGA Chaos in Cameron, defeating the Briscoe Brothers.

February 6, 2015: The Hardys Challenge The Revolution at Lockdown

On February 6, 2015, at Lockdown, The Hardys unsuccessfully challenged The Revolution for the TNA World Tag Team Championship in a Six Sides of Steel match.

February 27, 2017: The Hardys Depart TNA

On February 27, 2017, The Hardys announced their departure from TNA after negotiations for a new contract fell through.

March 4, 2017: The Hardys Win ROH World Tag Team Championship

On March 4, 2017, The Hardys debuted for Ring of Honor (ROH) at Manhattan Mayhem VI, defeating The Young Bucks to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship.

April 1, 2017: The Hardys Lose ROH World Tag Team Championship

On April 1, 2017, The Hardys lost the ROH belts back to The Young Bucks in a ladder match at Supercard of Honor XI, and it was announced their ROH contracts expired.

February 26, 2019: Hardy Boyz Reunite on SmackDown Live

On the February 26, 2019 episode of SmackDown Live, the Hardy Boyz reunited.

March 2, 2020: Matt Hardy Leaves WWE

On March 2, 2020, Matt Hardy left WWE and signed with All Elite Wrestling.

December 9, 2021: Jeff Hardy Released from WWE

On December 9, 2021, Jeff Hardy was released from the WWE.

March 9, 2022: Jeff Hardy Debuts for AEW

On the March 9, 2022 episode of AEW Dynamite, Jeff Hardy debuted, reuniting with Matt for the first time in over two years.

March 16, 2022: The Hardys' First AEW Match

On the March 16, 2022 episode of Dynamite, Matt and Jeff, billed as "The Hardys", wrestled in their first ever AEW match, defeating Private Party.

April 30, 2022: The Hardys Win IWC Tag Team Championship

On April 30, 2022, the brothers wrestled against The Mane Event (TME) for the IWC Tag Team Championship, and successfully captured their first tag team titles in three years in Rostraver, PA.

May 29, 2022: Jeff Hardy Suffers Injury at AEW Double or Nothing

On May 29, 2022, during a successful bout the Hardys had at the AEW Double or Nothing PPV against The Young Bucks, Jeff Hardy suffered a "terrible" concussion-like injury.

June 14, 2022: Jeff Hardy Suspended from AEW

On June 14, 2022, AEW owner Tony Khan suspended Jeff Hardy indefinitely from AEW following his arrest for DUI, driving with a suspended license, and violating a restriction related to an Ignition Interlock Device.

April 12, 2023: Jeff Hardy Returns to AEW

On April 12, 2023, Jeff Hardy returned to AEW during the episode of Dynamite, reuniting with his brother Matt Hardy.

April 8, 2024: Matt Hardy's Contract Expires

On April 8, 2024, it was reported that Matt Hardy's contract had expired and he decided not to renew with AEW, effectively disbanding the Hardy Boyz.

April 20, 2024: Matt Hardy Returns to TNA

On April 20, 2024, Matt Hardy made a surprise return to TNA at Rebellion, reverting back to his "Broken" gimmick and attacking TNA World Champion Moose.

October 26, 2024: The Hardys Win TNA World Tag Team Championship

On October 26, 2024, The Hardys won their third TNA World Tag Team Championship by defeating The System (Eddie Edwards and Brian Myers), and ABC (Ace Austin and Chris Bey) at Bound for Glory.