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Hardy Boyz Pitched for WWE NXT’s TNA Invasion as Long-Term Plans Take Shape

Sources describe discussions for the TNA champions to join NXT, with the crossover expected to extend past Bound For Glory.

Hardy Boyz and Cesaro (C) battle in the ring during the WWE show at Zenith Arena on May 10, 2017 in Lille, northern France.

Overview

  • Fightful Select reports Matt and Jeff Hardy have been pitched for the NXT storyline, and they are currently the TNA World Tag Team Champions.
  • The crossover angle launched on the Sept. 23 episode of NXT with returns by Cedric Alexander, Matt Cardona, The IInspiration and Lei Ying Lee.
  • Reporting indicates the program is intended to continue beyond October’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view, suggesting an extended run.
  • Speculation in the reporting points to potential TNA tapings at WWE’s Performance Center and a possible spillover to Raw and SmackDown, which has not been confirmed.
  • Jeff Hardy said on a podcast that he is manifesting a run with the NXT Tag Team Championships.