WWF's Byte This! w/the Hardyz


WWF Byte This Review October 5, 2000

Hosts: The Coach and Dr. Tom Prichard

Guest: The Hardy Boyz

Top Five Items from the Show

(1) Matt Hardy said that he loves being a part of the WWF while it is becoming a part of MTV and TNN.

(2) Jeff Hardy said that his goal is for both he and Matt to become World Champs.

(3) The Hardy Boyz said that the WWF tag team division is better now than it has ever been in the history of pro-wrestling.

(4) The Hardy Boyz said that their greatest career accomplishment has been winning the WWF Tag Team Title.

(5) Jeff Hardy said that Ladder matches are "a testimonial to adrenaline".

Review of the Program

The Coach asked The Hardy Boyz how the feeling of winning the WWF Tag Team Title for the second time differed from their first win. They said that it feels really good to be tag team champions, and that it has been a long road and a big mountain to climb. The Hardy Boyz added that the tag team division is better now than it has ever been in the history of pro-wrestling.

Dr. Tom Prichard asked The Hardy Boyz how Lita being with them during their second title reign contrasted their first title reign, when they were allies with Michael Hayes. They said that they were underdogs when they won the WWF Tag Team Title for the first time, and that fans did not expect to see them defeat the Acolytes. They stated that they owe a lot of that to Hayes, because while they were with him, they underwent an "intense makeover"- changing their wardrobe from black spandex tights to "cool pants" and shirts. They said that Lita fits with The Hardy Boyz "perfectly," and that the things that she does is unheard of and somewhat hard to believe, because it is great to see a woman in the pro-wrestling business. They added that Hayes was their personal influence, and that they have influenced Lita. The Hardy Boyz feel that taking her under their wing is their way of giving back, and that there has never been a better intergender team than The Hardy Boyz & Lita.

A caller asked The Hardy Boyz if they ever worry about being injured. Jeff Hardy replied that even though it's hard to not think about what shape their bodies are going to be in after 10 years, he tries not to think about being injured. Jeff added that when he thinks and worries too much about being injured, he gets injured. Matt Hardy said you only get one chance in life, and that he and Jeff are "gonna go all out."

Dr. Tom Prichard began talking about Ladder matches. Jeff Hardy said that Ladder matches are "a testimonial to adrenaline." He stated that he can feel his adrenaline during a Ladder match, and that it gets him through a match when he is hurting.

The Coach asked The Hardy Boyz how it feels to a part of the WWF while it is becoming a part of MTV and TNN. Matt Hardy replied that he loves it. Matt said that it is a new era in the WWF, and that The Hardy Boyz fit into that era and the equation perfectly. Matt added that he and Jeff Hardy are glad to be in the WWF, and on MTV and the "new defined" TNN, dealing with the age group and culture that enjoys the two stations.

A caller asked The Hardy Boyz what there greatest career accomplishment is. Matt and Jeff Hardy agreed that it is winning the WWF Tag Team Title, and they said that in 10 years, they may be able to put their favorite moments in chronological order.

A fan asked via e-mail why Jeff Hardy's hair has not fallen out as a result of all the processing that it goes through. Jeff replied that he is still waiting for his hair to fall out, and he is "pretty much amazed" that it has not already fallen out. Jeff added that he is ready to cut his hair. Jeff stated that he is going to continue changing the color of his hair every month until it falls it, even though he hopes it does not. Jeff admitted that his hair is currently breaking off, and that it stays "really dry." Jeff said, "It might fall out in the next few years, but I've been lucky."

A fan asked via e-mail about the inspiration and meaning of the titles of the moves named Poetry in Motion and Whispers in the Wind. Jeff Hardy replied that he began using the Whispers in the Wind title when he was wrestling as Willow the Wisp (1998 in NDW and 1997 in the CWF). Whispers in the Wind was the name of his finisher. Jeff said that he feels every wrestling move should have a unique and interesting name. As for Poetry in Motion, Jeff gives credit to Michael Cole for this name. He said that he heard Cole describe the move during commentary as being "poetry in motion," and that is where Jeff got the idea from.

A caller asked the Hardy Boyz if they practice falling off a cage before it is done in front of a crowd. They said that they do not practice, and that they take their chance getting hurt in front of the fans.

A fan asked via e-mail what precautions The Hardy Boyz take before participating in a Ladder match. They replied that they look at the pros and cons of what they are going to do in a Ladder match. They said that they take risks, doing things that have a high percentage of being safe and "OK." They stated that you have to be in business to be able to tell the difference between a calculated risk, and a mere risk.

A caller asked The Hardy Boyz how pro-wrestling changed since they were watching it before they become wrestlers. The Hardy Boyz replied that there is less emphasis on size, with there being more wrestlers who are less than 300 pounds.

A caller asked The Hardy Boyz how long they think that they will remain allied with Lita. They replied that they think they will be together for awhile, adding that a T-shirt featuring The Hardy Boyz and Lita will be out in the future.

A caller asked The Hardy Boyz about the rumors on the Internet that one of them will be retiring soon. Jeff Hardy replied that he would like to wrestle for 10 more years, and retire at age 31 or 32. Jeff said that he wants to retire as a Hardy Boy.

Tom Prichard commented that Jeff Hardy has been compared to Shawn Michaels, and he asked Jeff if he wants to retire at an early age like Michaels. Jeff said that people have said to him that he is going to be the next Shawn Michaels, but he feels that "there's never gonna be another Shawn Michaels" -he will remain the first Jeff Hardy. Jeff stated that he feels "great" and "young," but he will have to slow down and change his wrestling style a lot in order to continue wrestling, and to even retire at Michaels's age. Jeff added that he is a big believer in not knowing what the future holds, and taking life day by day. Jeff said that based on the way he feels, he will retire at Michaels' age, and will feel "Okay." Jeff commented that he thinks that as his career continues, he will do his best, and will feel that he has plenty of matches left in him. Jeff added that when he retires, he "won't be able to take it all back."

Matt Hardy stated that he wants to wrestle as long as he can, and that he does not see himself retiring and leaving the WWF as long as he is working. Jeff said that he may even work on WWF Byte This.

A fan asked via-email what he Hardy Boyz will do after they stop wrestling. Jeff Hardy replied that he will relax for the rest of his life, and that if he will call Matt Hardy if he gets any good ideas in his head. Matt said that he loves wrestling "to death," and that he can't get enough of it. Matt said that he wants to be a part of it in some way, shape, or form, as long as he can make a contribution.

A caller asked The Hardy Boyz if they have girlfriends. Jeff Hardy replied that he has had a girlfriend for a year. He glumly commented, "as for now, I'm happy...but you know how that goes." The Coach and Dr. Tom Prichard exploded with laughter. Matt Hardy said that he is "living the wrestling dream every day and night," and that he is enjoying himself.

A caller asked The Hardy Boyz who their toughest opponent has been. They agreed that they are Edge & Christian, and the Dudley Boyz. Matt said that they have done so much with them, and that they have been feuding with each other ever since they have all been in the WWF together. He stated that there has never been a rivalry like theirs, and it is the greatest tag team feud of all-time. Matt added that the Dudley Boyz are good opponents, and that the Dudley's and Hardy's bring out the best of each other.

The Coach mentioned that The Hardy Boyz continued to live in Cameron, NC after they began working for the WWF, and he asked them what it is like to go back home to their small town. Matt Hardy replied that it is "kinda good" to get away from the big cities, because there are not a lot of people. He said that he and Jeff Hardy are recognized by people when they are in big cities, and that when they go home to Cameron, they can do their own thing.

As for what The Hardy Boyz do in their spare time, they said that they are home 2 days a week, and that by the time that they finish paying their bills, running errands, washing their clothes, and doing other things in order to resume a normal life, it's time to go back to work. Matt Hardy said that he watches wrestling tapes, and visits friends and family. Jeff Hardy said that he is working on his yard with his old landscaping co-workers. Matt stated that Jeff is constructing a volcano in his yard.

The Coach asked The Hardy Boyz what their ultimate goals are. Matt Hardy replied that his goal is for The Hardy Boyz to be the greatest tag team of all-time. Jeff Hardy said that his goal is for both he and Matt to become World champs.

Notes: Interviewing The Hardy Boyz was a good idea, because they usually are not given enough interview opportunities for fans to learn more about them and how they feel about their careers.

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