TNA legend Matt Hardy has stepped forward to claim—albeit with some humor—that he masterminded the ongoing TNA invasion storyline within WWE NXT. Discussing the plot on his Extreme Life podcast, Hardy revealed that he orchestrated the surprise cross-promotional event and confirmed that he and his brother Jeff Hardy are set to join the developing narrative.
The Strategy Behind The Hardys’ Initial Absence
When questioned about why he and Jeff hadn’t appeared during the first invasion segment, Matt characterized it as part of a larger scheme.
I am more of the puppet master. I’m the guy that was pulling the strings. This is what needs to happen next. And then the bigger boss will enter the fight,
Hardy explained. When the podcast host described the invasion as Hardy’s “brain job,” he chuckled and endorsed the label.
The TNA invasion in NXT is happening because of Matt Hardy. Run that, please,
he said with a laugh.
The Hardys’ Upcoming Role in the Escalating Conflict
Fans curious whether the iconic tag team would become involved don’t have long to wait. Hardy confirmed that the current TNA World Tag Team Champions will play a significant role as the story progresses.
If this is going to be a full-on war, we’re definitely going to be there,
he stated.
Jeff and I are very proud to be locker room leaders in TNA.
Hardy’s Allegiance and Perspective on the Rivalry
Matt Hardy expressed his allegiance more strongly to TNA than to WWE’s NXT brand.
Especially when it comes to NXT. I don’t have many ties to NXT. So, I would much more prefer TNA,
he admitted.
Now, if we had to go to the main roster, that’d be a little different. TNA and WWE, I would say we consider those two our home.
The Invasion’s Dramatic Debut and Future Implications
The TNA invasion was unleashed on the September 23, 2025 episode of WWE NXT, when a group of top TNA stars stormed the ring, attacking NXT talent after a champion-versus-champion match. This intense moment between TNA World Champion Oba Femi and NXT Champion Trick Williams set the tone for what Hardy describes as an all-out war between the companies.
With the Hardys now confirmed participants, the storyline’s intensity and star power are expected to rise sharply, signaling an escalating battle that will draw significant attention in the wrestling world.
