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Hey guys, sorry about the lack of updates, been busy. To make it up, this will be a big one.

Matty Hardy: A Sell-Out?

First, some background information to give you an idea of what has happened and with whom.

Matt Hardy

"Greetings my amigos!

It's been a little while since I've really updated everyone on what's going on in the life of Matt Hardy--so, here we go. First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who has stood by my side through heaven and hell and supported and believed in me. As you all know, I've had alot on my mind recently and have spent quite a bit of time thinking about what the future holds for Matt Hardy. I have listened very closely to the opinions of my family and friends, my fans, and the professional wrestling community. To all the people that have chanted "We Want Matt"--your wait is almost over. As of July 11th, this Monday, I am a free man again and can wrestle for whoever I want, when I want. A week from tomorrow, on July 15th, I have my first match back in Indiana, PA, at the Kay arena for the APWF. The day after that, July 16th, it's the big one--Matt Hardy makes his Ring of Honor debut in Woodbridge, CT. I am very excited about wrestling in front of the diehard, you can't insult our intelligence ROH fans--they and I are more alike than you would ever believe. Who knows--since Shannon Moore is a free man now, I might even show up with my little MFer on some of my upcoming shots.

Speaking of Shannon, I was disappointed and relieved for him when he was released from the WWE this week. Shannon is a very hard worker, and had reinvented himself, and still no real push or opportunity. Back when Shannon was my Mattitude Follower, he really starting "getting it" from a working and entertainment standpoint. When I left Smackdown for Raw to be with the whore, sorry, Amy, Shannon was given a small opportunity and did well. For no rhyme or reason, it was back to being misused and underutilized (I know what it's like, that's the story of Matt Hardy's life). A couple of years later, Shannon is released after never having a fair shot. Like so many others, he was never given the ball to even have a chance to drop it. I personally loved his new look as "The Prince of Punk", and I think if used correctly he could have been a huge asset to the cruiserweight division. I'd be willing to bet Shannon could be a huge asset to an X division as well--TNA seems to have a better grasp on how to use smaller, talented wrestlers.

I feel bad for all the guys and girls who were released over the last couple of days. Hey, I know it's business--but it's a real sh*tty feeling when you give everything you have to a family that you love and adore, only to realize that THEIR love is conditional. Believe me, I know from experience. It doesn't matter if you're pregnant, just got married, or you find out your closest friend is having an affair with your girlfriend and committing adultery, the machine will dispose of you. Bubba and D-Von were quite a surprise, as they are an immensely popular tag team, and could make an IMPACT somewhere. I want to send shout outs to Bubba, D-Von, Shannon, Gangrel, Maven, Kidman, Spike, Akio, Charlie Haas, Jindrak, and Seven--as I consider all these guys friends. There are plenty of things to do out there besides the WWE, and all of these guys and gals will bounce back and be just fine. Please keep all these hardworking men and women in your thoughts and prayers.

The last few months have been the absolute hardest time of my life--but as they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. When people f*ck me over, it drives and motivates me to make those people eat their words. I have learned so much through the course of this dark time in my life. Always stand your ground, don't let people run over you and tell you what you can and can not do. Call things like they are--if you screw up, don't be a coward and try to hide it, be a man and admit you messed up. As long as you always have good intentions, there's nothing wrong with making mistakes or making the wrong decision. Matt Hardy calls things like they are--I've never been too good at being "politically minded", but I am good at being honest and truthful. From this point on, Matt Hardy will not die, and no one is going to censor me or control me. Although there is alot of bullsh*t you have to deal with in the professional wrestling business, I wouldn't trade one moment of my past or future in for anything different. The people who have wronged me will ultimately get what they have coming to them in the end, because you reap what you sow, and karma a bizitch. I want to thank all my family and friends, my MFer's, the non-MFer wrestling fans, and the boys (all but one) for being so wonderful during the good and the bad throughout all these years. I got nothing but love for you all--I just ask for everyone to stick with me, the Movement is about to begin...

Matt Hardy
The Angelic Diablo"

Outcome

Now because Matt Hardy has returned to the WWE, turning a shoot into as work (storyline based from facts), alot of his so called "M'Fers" are turning his back on him, calling him a sell-out. A few of these fans are TNA fans that wanted him in TNA and are upset because he said - according to them (becaise of the TNA phraising shown above)- that he was going to TNA. Wrong. He never once said that. He hinted at the possibility of it and that is all.

The others are sad "smarks" (so called smart wrestling fans that know what goes on behind the scenes etc.) that hate the fact they got outsmarted and didn't see it coming. Because this has swerved them into not seeing it coming, they are lashing out because they now feel dumb, blah blah blah. etc.

Then, to help with the storyline, Matt Hardy kayfabes (lies to make it seem real) on his message board yet again.

"If you guys are ready for a ride, jump the f*ck on. Well, I promised you all fireworks, so I hope I didn't disappoint. As of July 11th, 2005, my personal Independence Day, the Movement has begun-- and the Movement's purpose is two-fold. Purpose one--To never let anyone control what Matt Hardy says and does and thinks. Purpose two--To make Adam Copeland, Amy Dumas, and the WWE regret what they did to me, what they did to us. It's time for Matt Hardy to stand up for all the MFer's that have been chanting "We Want Matt", and "You Screwed Matt". Although you may not know this--you guys, the MFers, started the Movement months ago. I can now finally join the Movement because I am no longer controlled by the WWE. The McMahons, the Johnny Aces, and all of the WWE management can kiss my @$$. I did what I did tonight because for me to live with myself, Adam "Feces" Copeland must pay. I'm not going to let the WWE forget that they f*cked up when they released me instead of that scumbag home-wrecker. And Amy Dumas, you know what's it's like to have me as your closest ally--but you're gonna hate to see what it's like to have me as your worst enemy b*tch. Even though I didn't slash your tires FCF, slashed tires are going to be the least of your problems--Bank on it. A little message to the whore, the feces, and the horsesh*t "family" that is the WWE--Matt Hardy is like cancer, I don't go away and you won't find a cure. I thank EVERYONE that has supported me through thick and thin--I promise I will always be there for my MFers. I love you guys--and as I always say, without you, there is no me. I am going to turn a hugely negative situation into something that will benefit us. If you don't want to be able to predict what happens next, you're all in for a treat.

P.S. - If you're thinking about pressing charges Vince, I got a couple bucks, I'll fight it. Besides, I think I might have some pixs and video from a camera phone that shows your officers Rodney Kinging my @$$. My wrist is cut from the handcuffs, and I would suggest that there was a little unnecessary roughness involved in kicking me out of your building.

P.S.S. - And don't forget to catch Matt Hardy in action this Friday in Indiana, PA, this Saturday in Woodbridge, CT, and you never know where I'll show up on Sunday. And The Matt Hardy Show is so on...

Matt "F*cking" Hardy"

Now, because I've just taken a strong tone with the idiots of the world, let me end on a good note. This is a great column that should help some "smarks" change their ways as it's a response to one such idi... err.. smark.

"Slamjam's column was a real eye-opener for me as far as understanding how some fans would react to Matt Hardy showing up on Raw. But I am a bit confused as to why he would react so emotionally to Matt's "betrayal." I have to admit that I marked out totally for Matt when he attacked Edge. I knew in my heart that it was all a work and he was going to show up in WWE again, but when he finally did, it was exciting and fun and everything a wrestling show should be!!

Why did I know it was all a work? It just all seemed too calculated on Matt's part, with all the postings to his website and the well-timed jabs he took at Lita and Edge. I mean, what purpose would burying Edge and Lita serve Matt if he wasn't returning to WWE? He had the support of the internet fans from the beginning; in fact, he may have lost some fans over the past few months because, let's face it, his constant comments on how he got "screwed" by "Feces" and "the whore" did get a bit annoying after awhile. If he was really joining up with TNA or ROH long-term, it would have been better for him to just lie low until his no-complete clause with WWE was up and then "shock the world" by showing up at TNA and/or ROH. That would have made more of an impact, and would have served his post-WWE career much better. And I think Matt knows that.

However, he chose to do things a lot differently, which should have been a warning sign to us "smart" fans that something was up. By staying in the public eye through the internet over the past few months, he was able to keep the Edge-Lita-Matt story alive. Yes, it seemed authentic on his part. He used his own personal website and message board to make his comments. He even started his own reality show. It was unchartered territory in wrestling storylines. That's why it was hard for us to say "it's a work, it's a work". It wasn't immediately obvious. And Matt was able to keep people like us talking until we had all but bet the house on the fact that he would NOT be returning to McMahon-land. And then, he did. Let's face it, he played us all.

And I don't fault Matt one bit for that. That's what wrestling is: it's all one big work. The longer I am a wrestling fan, the more I realize this. Furthermore, he gave all of us (or at least me) what we wanted to see--Matt vs. Edge. So I say "Bravo" to Matt Hardy. He pulled one over on all of us, and it was a big one. And you have to admit, whether he betrayed our "trust" or not, it was a damn fun ride while it lasted!!

In fact, I believe Matt paid us, the "smart" internet fans, the ultimate compliment by making us a part of this storyline. This storyline never would have worked without the internet. We kept it alive, we kept it going. Yes, Matt used us, but he used us to get all of us what we wanted. There is now NO DOUBT of the power of the internet. I daresay that, after this storyline plays itself out, even the McMahons will have no doubt of this. And that, my friends, is a victory unto itself.