Matt Hardy Names Top 2 Tag Teams of All Time
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Jeff Hardy Declares The Hardy Boys and The Dudley Boyz the Greatest Tag Teams of All Time
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published August 23, 2024, at 18:58 PST
Jeff Hardy believes a recent match at Bound for Glory pitted the two greatest tag teams in professional wrestling history against each other: The Hardy Boys and The Dudley Boyz.
Hardy’s Assessment
Speaking on TMZ’s Inside The Ring podcast, Jeff Hardy stated his opinion that The Hardy Boys and The Dudley Boyz stand above all other tag teams. He cited their sustained success, adaptability, and past significance as the key factors in his assessment.
“I think it’s different. It changes over time.It’s hard for me not too see the top two tag teams that have had the moast longevity and most success,as the Hardys and Dudley.So literally, I think, at Bound for Glory, you have the top two tag teams of all time going at it one next time.”
Hardy made thes comments in anticipation of a match at Bound for Glory featuring both teams. The event took place on October 7, 2023, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and saw The Hardy Boys defeat The Dudley Boyz in a Tables Match according to Impact Wrestling’s official website.
A Look at The Hardy Boys and The Dudley Boyz
Both The Hardy Boys and The Dudley Boyz have left an indelible mark on professional wrestling, achieving success across multiple promotions, including WWE (then WWF) and TNA (now Impact Wrestling). Their innovative and frequently enough perilous matches, particularly those involving tables, chairs, and ladders, helped define the Attitude Era and beyond.
The Hardy Boys
Matt and Jeff Hardy debuted as a tag team in 1994 and gained prominence in the WWF in 1999. Known for their high-flying maneuvers and charismatic personalities, they captured multiple tag team championships and individual accolades. They are widely credited with popularizing the TLC (Tables, ladders, and Chairs) match format.
The Dudley Boyz
Bubba Ray (Mark LoMonaco) and D-Von Dudley (Devon Hughes) rose to fame in Extreme Championship wrestling (ECW) in the mid-1990s, becoming synonymous with hardcore wrestling and the use of tables. They later achieved mainstream success in the WWF, winning numerous tag team championships and engaging in memorable feuds with teams like Edge and Christian and The Hardy Boys.
| Team | Notable Championships (Combined) | Key Promotions |
|---|---|---|
| The Hardy Boys | 14 (WWE, TNA/Impact, ROH) |
