Matt Hardy has expressed that former members of the Wyatt Sicks faction could find a place in TNA, suggesting they be showcased as a blend of their authentic personalities mixed with the characters that brought them fame. On the latest episode of The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy, he responded to a report from The Takedown on SI which indicated TNA’s strong interest in signing several members of the group, though no official agreements or specific wrestlers have been confirmed.
Hardy praised the talent within the group, noting their skills both as flamboyant characters and as accomplished in-ring performers, which he believes would make them valuable additions. However, he clarified that he only knows of the rumors and has no direct knowledge of any negotiations.
After their release following WrestleMania 42 in April—a period marked by WWE and TKO cutting or not renewing contracts for over 24 wrestlers—the Wyatt Sicks members’ 90-day non-compete clauses ended during the summer. Most of them have since worked on the independent circuit. For example, Joseph Sawyer (formerly Joe Gacy) is the reigning GCW World Champion and still teams with Samuel Shaw (previously Dexter Lumis). Nikki Storm (previously Nikki Cross) became co-owner of the British promotion Progress Wrestling, while Taylor Rotunda (known as Uncle Howdy) has yet to return to wrestling.
If they do join TNA, Hardy envisions them maintaining some connection to the Wyatt Sicks legacy rather than abandoning it completely. He imagines a hybrid presentation that merges their real identities with aspects of their Wyatt Sicks personas, though dialing back the intense supernatural aspects associated with that group.
“The supernatural stuff might be less intense than what the Wyatt Sicks did, but a combination of the real and character-driven elements would be ideal,” Hardy explained. He also noted fans would invariably link newcomers to their Wyatt Sicks history, especially the younger wrestlers, making that association impossible to avoid.
Hardy’s preference is for a natural, believable portrayal that allows for an alter ego to emerge when needed. When host John Alba cautioned that returning to supernatural themes might make TNA feel like a lesser version of WWE’s work, Hardy countered by citing impressive viewership figures.
He highlighted the episode focusing on The Righteous, the duo he has feuded with for years, which drew over 300,000 viewers—the highest since Impact! moved to AMC earlier in the year. This particular episode centered on the Righteous Deletion cinematic match at the Hardy Compound, where Matt and his brother retained the TNA World Tag Team Championships.
Fan Take: This development signals a fresh chapter for some of wrestling’s most intriguing talents, potentially revitalizing TNA’s roster with a unique mix of reality and character-based storytelling. For fighting fans, their integration could bring a compelling blend of in-ring skill and layered personas that enrich the sport’s entertainment value and audience engagement.
Source: wrestlingnews.co
