Matt Hardy isnt holding back when it comes to how social media has changed the wrestling business and not in a good way.
During an interview on My Moms Basement with Robbie Fox, the legendary tag team reflected on why those unforgettable wrestling moments just dont hit the same in 2025. The conversation started when Fox brought up Mick Foleys famous Hell in a Cell fall from 1998 a moment that defined an entire generation of fans. But according to Foley himself, if that happened today, it would be forgotten within a few years thanks to social medias nonstop appetite for new content.
Matt Hardy didnt disagree. The multi-time tag champion bluntly said the constant stream of viral clips and short attention spans has taken the shine off monumental wrestling moments.
Matt Hardy backed his point, making it clear that todays obsession with quick pops on social platforms has taken away from wrestlings real magic building lasting, emotional moments that stand the test of time.
Matt didnt stop there. He pointed out that modern wrestling has lost its focus on storytelling, with wrestlers and fans alike more concerned with flashy spots designed to pop Twitter for 10 seconds rather than creating something that actually lasts.
The Hardys are living proof of that philosophy. From TLC matches to their WrestleMania 33 return, their biggest accomplishments werent just about what happened between the ropes it was the moments that stuck with fans long after the bell rang.
Love them or hate them, its hard to argue that Matt dont understand how to keep fans emotionally hooked. But in 2025, he believes social media is making that harder than ever.
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