Jeff Hardy, a five-time Intercontinental Champion, expressed his desire to compete against Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes in dream matches, highlighting the excitement fans share over such clashes. Hardy, currently signed with TNA, has a remarkable legacy with <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE but has had limited direct encounters with these two stars.
Although Hardy and Cody Rhodes previously met only during battle royal matches in 2007 and 2008, and Hardy faced Reigns once in a six-man tag team event in 2021, he still regards both as top-tier competitors worth challenging. In an appearance on the Outside The Ring podcast, Hardy specifically named Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes among his ideal opponents, recognizing Rhodes as
“the biggest wrestler on planet Earth.”
“MJF, Orange Cassidy, Roman Reigns. Cody Rhodes actually would be incredible because he’s the biggest wrestler on planet Earth as we speak.” —Jeff Hardy
Matt Riddle Claims He Could Defeat Roman Reigns Outside the Ring
Adding tension to recent wrestling conversations, former WWE star Matt Riddle made bold statements regarding Roman Reigns, suggesting he could beat Reigns in a real fight, despite admitting that Reigns might have the upper hand in the ring. His remarks came during a TMZ interview where he explained that he was prompted to speak negatively about Reigns.
“You know, Roman [Reigns], they asked me to talk crap about Roman. I told everybody, ‘Hey, he might beat me in the ring, but if we were in the cage or street. I would beat the hell out of him.’ And he knows that I know that, and everybody knows that, and Roman got upset about that,” —Matt Riddle
This confrontation has sparked controversy as many fans perceive Riddle’s comments as exacerbating fractures between him and WWE, especially following his critical remarks about fellow wrestlers Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn. Riddle accused Owens and Zayn of being difficult to collaborate with during match preparations, contrasting their behavior with that of Sheamus, who he described as a tough but preferable opponent.
Kevin Owens responded candidly, reminding everyone that Riddle was given significant chances in WWE but failed to make the most of them due to his attitude and choices.
The Ongoing Impact of These Rivalries on Wrestling Fans and Storylines
Jeff Hardy’s public naming of Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes as dream match opponents has fueled fan anticipation for future exhibitions, potentially bridging gaps across wrestling promotions. At the same time, Matt Riddle’s outspoken challenges against top WWE stars continue to stir debate, reflecting ongoing tensions within the wrestling community.
As these narratives unfold, the wrestling world watches closely to see if Hardy’s dream matchups materialize and how WWE manages the complex relationships with wrestlers like Riddle. Both developments could influence upcoming storylines and fans’ engagement as the sport evolves.
