There's much more to this story than you'll ever know.. for now. I know several people are doubting my sincerity, and some people are ecstatic that Jeff and I seem to be back on good terms. I know I have a lot of explaining and convincing to do in the very near future. And I will be happy to open up and tell everyone the "REAL" story behind our sibling rivalry. The last year of my life is movie-worthy. Buckle up and get ready for the ride, because as of yesterday, The Hardys are back in business!
Well guys and gals, since the news had broken already on the world wide web, I figured I should go ahead and address it truthfully-to guarantee everyone has the story straight. Yes, the rumors are true, I had major surgery a couple of days ago, July 2nd, 2009, to be exact. The triple threat match against MVP and Kofi in Green Bay was the straw that broke the camel's back. In a few days, I'm gonna post a tell-all blog on my WWE Universe page and fill everyone in on everything.
But here's a little taste of how tough and annoying the last 2 years of my life has been. For two years, I've been working with a slight abdominal tear, a genetic defect that I was actually born with. All of the WWE Superstars sacrifice ourselves every night in the ring for each of your guy's entertainment.. But don't get me wrong, we love it and we chose to do it. The abdominal tear hasn't been anything that has really over-affected me performance-wise until my appendectomy in 2007. From when I returned in April 2008, my abdominal tear became gradually worse. I was having a U.S. Title run that I was very proud of-and although something felt slightly strange within my abdomen, I worked hard. I became the ECW Heavyweight Champion, and was having one of the best runs of my career, and the abdominal injury really started bothering me. But being stubborn has always been one of my weaknesses.. I kept working, hoping everything would be fine and heal itself. I had the urge to have it examined and possibly fixed, but.. I had an issue with Jeff which would ultimately lead to us wrestling one another at THE show of all shows, Wrestlemania 25. So I sucked it up, dealt with the uncomfortableness, and got through it. Basically, in a nutshell, my intestines were slowly tearing through my abdomen-which affected my training greatly, my in-ring work, and my physical appearance. My intestines were slowly swelling because they were all outta wack and protruding through my abdominal wall. But I sucked it up and gave everything I had. Basically because I'm Matt Hardy, and that's what I do and how I live. I never wanna let anyone down-my fans, my friends, my family, and especially myself.
The night of June 22nd in Green Bay, when Kofi gave me a cross body from the top rope, my intestines basically exploded out of my abdominal wall. And not just in one spot, but in two spots. It was so excruciatingly painful it's almost hard to describe. It felt like someone took a hot knife and sliced it deeply into my lower abdomen. I did my best to try and get through the remainder of the match, but I knew I was hurt badly. I had to have it fixed, or face major health problems. Problems that could have possibly killed me. So I had do what was good for me, my career, my friends, and my loved ones. And that was get it corrected and fixed.
Warning.. Graphic photo ahead..
The first day after surgery, my new bruises and 5 inch scar..
I want to sincerely thank the WWE and everyone who had a hand in blazing my path back to being a 100% healthy Matt Hardy. Everyone at the WWE has been great to me in helping and supporting me through this tough procedure. I also want to thank Dr. Pappas and Duke Medical Center for doing an awesome job of putting my abdomen back together again. I also want to thank my good friend Shannon Moore for taking me to the hospital and staying with me the whole while until I was able to come home. I promise you guys and gals, I'll see you soon and be better than ever! Until then..
Whether you like it or not, the score is Matt Hardy 3, Jeff Hardy 0. I beat Jeff in an Extreme Rules match at Wrestlemania, I beat Jeff in a Stretcher Match, and I pinned Jeff on Smackdown this week in a tag team match. At Backlash, on April 26th, I complete the clean sweep and beat Jeff in an "I Quit" match. I have already proven I am the superior Hardy-Backlash will be the exclamation point. I would suggest that Jeff not only quits the match, but he also quits professional wrestling altogether. As I've said before, Matt can survive without Jeff, but Jeff can't survive without Matt. If I was a betting man, I would guess tomorrow is the last time you'll ever see Jeff Hardy in a WWE ring.
I'm also sending out an alert to anyone who may be a World or WWE Champion after tomorrow. John Cena, Randy Orton, or Triple H, whoever finds themselves in the role of "champion" on the Raw brand-when I move past Jeff at Backlash, you're next. The forecast is calling for several Black Clouds on Raw in 2009.
I promise a definitive win over Jeff Hardy at Wrestlemania. And I scored a definitive win over Jeff Hardy at Wrestlemania, making it The Matt Hardy Show. Most people doubted me, and most people were wrong. When I say something, you should listen, because it's the Gospel. I defeated Jeff Hardy cleanly and fairly in the most dominating way possible-The Twist Of Hate. That's a Twist of Fate with my victim's neck placed within a steel chair. It was easy, it truly was..
And then I partied my Wrestlemania pals Mickey Rourke and Kid Rock and watched the rest of the show. Wrestlemania 25 was probably the most fun I've ever had at any Wrestlemania, both professionally and personally. I am lucky enough to live a life most people can only dream of. And it doesn't stop here.. Smackdown on Friday Night is also The Matt Hardy Show, you don't want to miss it! I'll be starting the broadcast at 8 p.m. sharp addressing my huge win at Wrestlemania, as well as what the future holds for myself and Jeff. I hope someone steps up and wants a piece of me while I'm on this career high. If they do, I might just break out "The Leech" (The new name for my former "Scar" submission hold-named due to the fact Jeff Hardy 'leeched' off me for so many years) and take everything away from them, much like I have Jeff. If you like my new look, great-if you don't, I don't care. The evolution of Matt Hardy has just begun, the new outfit was just the beginning. I have more momentum then I have ever had in the WWE. No one can stop me, no one can touch me, I'm that good right now.
It's unfortunate it only took me 13 minutes to beat Jeff at Wrestlemania. If the "Extreme Enigma" could have held on a little longer with the "Starmaker", we would have undoubtedly been the show-stealing match and Undertaker/HBK wouldn't have stood a chance. Oh well, Jeff dropped the ball again, what else is new? Regardless of what match you thought was the best at Wrestlemania, one thing is for sure-Matt Hardy is the absolute best performer in the WWE. Watch Smackdown Friday if you need more proof.
I have quite a bit to say tonight on Smackdown. I will say what I have to say, I will do what I have to do.. until Jeff decides to face me inside a WWE ring. I need Jeff to be a man and fight me. That is the only way I can prove to the entire world that what I've been saying all along is the gospel.. That I am, and always have been, the superior member of the Hardys.
