5 Things WWE must do with Matt Hardy’s return 

WWE Superstar Matt Hardy returned to Monday Night RAW earlier this week. Now that this legend is back on the Red brand, there are multiple possibilities for the Creative to explore.

Matt Hardy won the SmackDown Tag Team Championship alongside his brother, Jeff Hardy, earlier this year. However, they were forced to relinquish their titles after Jeff sustained a serious knee injury.

Following that, Matt was active on Social Media and the WWE Universe was up to date with his transformation. During this period, he also teased several characters that he could possibly play upon his return to WWE.

After weeks of speculation, Matt surprised the entire WWE Universe with his arrival on RAW after Survivor Series.

In this article, we will take a look at five interesting ways in which WWE must book him on the show.

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#5 Push him as a Single’s Superstar

Matt Hardy is back and he has a plan!

During his time away from the company, Matt Hardy revealed that he would like to have a Single’s run on the roster. And now is the best time to use him in the said division.

Matt is amazing as one-half of the Hardy Boyz, but he can be equally good during his solo run. He is a creative performer and knows how to keep the crowd entertained, even if he has to do it all by himself.

Since the injury is going to keep Jeff out of the equation for a while, WWE must book Matt in Singles matches regularly. This will allow both him and the fans to acknowledge his veteran status with the company. Moreover, it will allow the promotion to explore unique angles and matchups that could end up benefitting someone else on the roster.

WWE must avoid forcing another partnership on him. He is an excellent story-teller inside the ring. It would be nice to see him shine inside the squared circle without having to share the spotlight for once.

#4 Allow him to experiment with his characters

Matt Hardy sure knows how to get creative with himself

Only someone like Matt Hardy can don a ‘Broken/Woken’ persona, make hand gestures while screaming ‘delete’ and have the entire arena back him.

The success of Matt Hardy’s multiple gimmicks speaks volumes about his creativity and commitment to his alter-egos. He does a convincing job every time he needs to put a character over with the crowd.

Therefore, WWE must allow him to explore new dimensions in his in-ring characters. He is often seeking feedback from his fans with respect to his different personalities. The honest opinion of fans allows him to mold characters that are unique and still resonate with the crowd.

This alone proves the amount of hard work he puts in creating anything. Therefore, WWE must trust someone who is so dedicated to the craft and Matt will surely deliver. Even if he brings back his ‘woken’ avatar, he will surely add a fresh perspective to the character and be successful in keeping the crown engaged in his maneuvers.

#3 Have him challenge Rey Mysterio for the United States Championship

Name a better challenger that Matt Hardy!

WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio defeated AJ Styles to become the United States Champion last week. This is Mysterio’s second reign with the title and it is important for him to have a compelling run as the new champion.

Amidst several Superstars on RAW who can challenge Mysterio for his title, Matt Hardy is someone who can pose a serious threat to the champion. They are both incredibly talented and can deliver an epic match inside the squared circle with the title on the line.

Even if Mysterio retains the title (which he should), a feud with Matt will help elevate the Mexican Superstar’s second run as the United States Champion. The narration of this entire storyline will be enough to keep the crowd hooked to their rivalry.

Moreover, it will be the perfect opportunity to establish Matt as a Single’s competitor. The company’s history can vouch for the fact that their matchup may result in an extended rivalry that will see both Superstars bring their best in their battles.

#2 Turn him heel and book one-off encounters with next-generation stars

What if he was the bad guy?

Matt Hardy is undoubtedly one of the most loved Superstars on RAW today. And it is almost criminal to have someone like him on the roster and not use him for establishing the stars of tomorrow.

As the veteran of the pro-wrestling business, Matt has the potential to engage in encounters that will eventually benefit his opponents. The right way to go about it is to have him turn heel. Irrespective of his side in any given story, the fans are bound to back him up.

Hence, WWE must turn him heel which alone will be enough to keep the crowd buzzing. Following that, the Creative can have him engage in short feuds or even one-off encounters against upcoming stars so that the latter can prove their mettle in a battle against the company legend.

Even if Matt picks the win, it will allow enough opportunity for his opponents to impress the WWE Universe. And who knows, maybe one of these bookings will end up scripting an unforgettable rivalry.

#1 Have him engage in meaningful feuds

Matt Hardy looks prepared to engage in extended battles

Matt Hardy’s return has the entire wrestling community excited about his future in WWE. It is expected that he will be involved in several matchups that have little to no build-up beforehand.

While it may work for a while, continuous booking of this sort will compromise with his relevancy on the roster. For someone of his caliber, Matt deserves to be a part of compelling storylines. Hence, after a few weeks, WWE must ensure that he eventually starts engaging in meaningful feuds.

Matt shares a history with a lot of members in the locker room. Even if the Creative don’t wish to visit a chapter from his history, they always have the option of having him lock horns against a new face.

It would be pretty epic to see Matt navigating his way through a pool of talent before he stumbles upon someone with whom he can deliver a memorable feud.

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