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Matt Hardy comments on an issue he has with AEW that “drives him nuts”

Aaron Rift

As seen during the AEW Grand Slam: Australia event, Mercedes Mone successfully defended her TBS title against Harley Cameron. While speaking on his podcast, former AEW star Matt Hardy commented on the idea that Harley wasn’t booked to win the title because she can’t match Mercedes’ abilities in the ring…

“Who cares? Harley doesn’t match her in the ring? That’s irrelevant. That’s one of the issues with AEW – Tony pushes like, ‘Where the best wrestle,’ or best wrestling, it doesn’t make a difference. These people are characters. If you want to build this character into something else, it doesn’t make a difference if she if she doesn’t match up. That’s what drives me nuts, man.”

“Once again, this is entertainment property at the end of the day. It’s nice. There are a lot of people who can do great things, wrestling-wise, be very athletic. But like because she doesn’t match up? If you’re an over character, and people are interested, it’s going to help sell tickets and move merch, and someone that is popular, utilize them and make the most out of it.” (quotes courtesy of RingsideNews.com)