Matt Hardy is a well-known American professional wrestler with an estimated net worth of $2.5 million. He gained fame primarily through his time with WWE, where he was one half of the iconic tag team The Hardy Boyz alongside his brother, Jeff Hardy. Together, they revolutionized tag team wrestling, particularly during WWE’s Attitude Era. The Hardy Boyz became 21-time world tag team champions, having held titles in WWE, TNA, ROH, and other wrestling promotions. Their high-flying style and memorable TLC (Tables, Ladders, and Chairs) matches made them a central part of the tag team division’s success in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Born Matthew Moore Hardy on September 23, 1974, in Cameron, North Carolina, Matt Hardy was involved in sports throughout his childhood and teenage years. He was a high-achieving student, even nominated for the “Morehead Award,” a prestigious scholarship for North Carolina students. Hardy attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he pursued a degree in engineering. However, he left school to care for his ill father and later earned an Associate’s Degree from Sandhills Community College. Alongside his brother Jeff, Matt started a local wrestling federation, which laid the foundation for his future in professional wrestling.
Hardy began his wrestling career in 1994 working for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as a jobber before signing a full-time contract in 1998. The Hardy Boyz quickly gained recognition with their fast-paced, high-flying in-ring style. Their feud with Edge and Christian, along with their participation in TLC matches, propelled them into mainstream success. Matt later branched out into a solo career in WWE, where his “Version 1” gimmick received critical acclaim. He also gained recognition for his “Broken” character in 2016, which earned him several awards, including the Best Gimmick award from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. As a singles wrestler, Hardy won three world championships: one ECW Championship and two TNA World Heavyweight Championships.
On the personal front, Hardy has had a tumultuous relationship history, including a well-publicized breakup with WWE wrestler Lita, after discovering she had an affair with his close friend, Edge. In 2013, he married wrestler Reby Sky, and together they have three sons and one daughter. Hardy has had struggles with substance abuse and legal issues, including a DUI arrest and drug charges in 2011. Despite these setbacks, he has remained a resilient figure in the wrestling world.
In terms of his financial ventures, in January 2018, Hardy purchased a 5+ acre property in his hometown of Cameron, North Carolina, for $212,000. The property includes a 6,100 square foot home with 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, indicating Hardy’s financial success outside of wrestling as well.
