Matt Hardy is speaking out about the growing divide among wrestling fans, and he believes social media is playing a major role in fueling the tension between supporters of different promotions. During a recent episode of his podcast, Hardy addressed the ongoing issue of tribalism in wrestling and explained that the level of hostility between fanbases today feels noticeably different compared to past eras. He pointed specifically to social media platforms as a driving force behind the current climate, saying they allow fans to isolate themselves into communities that reinforce their own opinions without challenge. While discussing how fan attitudes have changed in recent years, Hardy explained that online echo chambers have created an environment where opinions become amplified and repeated until they feel like unquestioned truth. Hardy didnt stop there. He also reflected on how fan behavior during the famous Monday Night Wars era differed from what is seen today. According to Hardy, fans in the 1990s were more interested in enjoying the competition rather than rooting for one company to fail completely. While recalling what the rivalry between WCW and WWE felt like from both a viewer and performer perspective, Hardy described a time when fans simply wanted to see who delivered the better show each week. Even with multiple promotions thriving at the same time, Hardys perspective suggests that the real competition today may not just be inside the ringbut in how fans interact with each other online. As wrestling continues to evolve in the digital era, the balance between passion and toxicity remains a major talking point for both fans and industry veterans alike. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication.Do you agree with Matt Hardy that social media has made wrestling tribalism worse, or do you think fan rivalries have always been this intense? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
