Latest Version 1 Commentary

[Guest Polish_Rifle]

credit WWEMattitude.com

 

Hello again. I hope everyone is well and enjoyed Thanksgiving. For the first time in probably eight months, I stayed home and did nothing, absolutely nothing. It was nice to be lazy for a change of pace. Just a slow, quiet, BORING day. The other day someone else said that Thanksgiving is a boring holiday as well. Anyway, I could use about 30 of those days strung together. But we all know that won't be happening ...

 

I was happy with my Thanksgiving night match on Smackdown as I joined John Cena to take on Edge and Rey Mysterio. It was a very fun and entertaining contest that even had V1 winning in the end. It's probably the 873rd time that I've been in the ring with Edge, but it's always a pleasure. It was the first time I've ever been in a ring with Mysterio, and hopefully not the last. Rey is truly an amazing performer in our business, and has broken down so many barriers it's incredible. Cena is going to be an important part of WWE for years to come. John has all the tools, with perhaps the best being his attitude and desire to learn. Oh yeah, B-squared was there too.

 

I was hoping that I would get into an issue with Mysterio, as I think we could do some awesome stuff together. Edge is another competitor that I would like to have a singles run against. I think that both of these match-ups would be enjoyed by the WWE fans and could really help cement Matt Hardy as a singles wrestler. I figured Mattitude would be an ace in the hole to work a program against one of these two, but I guess for the time being it doesn't fit. So to catch me in action this week; make sure to check out my Velocity match against Chuck Palumbo on TNN.

The Internet is always a topic of talk and controversy as it relates to sports entertainment and wrestling coverage, and I wanted to take a minute to address my feelings on it. In my opinion, the Internet is a place that is full of passionate fans, as well as hypocritical fans. There are a lot of good ideas and suggestions on the World Wide Web as it relates to our business, but there are also people that you could never make happy. For example, sometimes people complain that someone is not being pushed enough, and then when that same person is pushed, now they're over pushed.

 

Sometimes critics will blast a wrestler for a not up to par outing without even considering if the performer is hurt or sick. Always remember that we (the wrestlers) are always working hurt and banged up, and always give our best effort. Not every match is going to be perfect. Take Kurt Angle and Rey Mysterio. Both of them are/were amazingly working with injuries that need surgery to correct. It hurts every time I wrestle just for the simple fact that I have physically abused my body for so long by taking bumps. In the last five years, I've been in more than 1,000 matches, and have only missed two weekends in the ring. -- one when I had a slight shoulder separation, and the other when I broke my nose, cheek, and orbital bone. I know it's hard not to, but try not to desensitize yourself to the effects our form of entertainment has on the entertainers. True fans appreciate and respect our sacrifice.

 

I would also like to mention that there is a huge difference between fact and opinion. If you are stating a fact, great, but if you are stating an opinion you shouldn't treat it as a fact. Nor should I, Vince McMahon, Eddie Vedder, Funaki, George Bush or anyone else. I always end my opinionated statements with "to me," because that's how I specifically see something. No one else may see it that way, and I shouldn't think you're wrong for believing differently. The opinions stated on the Internet should be treated the same, as opinions of the writer, not facts -- and also viewed that way.

 

Now with all this said, I would like to make these final comments on sports entertainment Internet writers and comments. Do I think the WWE should listen to the opinions of the Internet? Absolutely. Do I think WWE should be dictated by the opinions of the Internet? No. Comments and articles that are written on the 'net are the opinions of fans, the fans that drive our product and deserve to be heard. If there is a large group of people who have the same opinions on a certain issue, maybe that issue needs to be addressed or revisited. I think we miss the boat if we don't. One thing about the Internet wrestling community--whether they think the shows are good or bad - they are probably our most dedicated fans, because they watch the shows every week. They love professional wrestling, and you can't really question that.

 

I'm looking forwards to the events emanating from Florida, as WWE will be doing a four-day tour there. As you may know from keeping track of your weekly Matt Facts, I hate cold weather. Hopefully, I'll be granted with four days of sunshine and warmth.

 

Speaking of Florida, I've got a story for you. A couple of months ago, Amy was in Florida doing a WWE appearance, and went sightseeing afterwards. At a tourist attraction, she found a booth where you could take your picture with all sorts of celebrities, including the Hardy Boyz of all people. Amy asked the lady if she could take her picture and have it superimposed with Jeff and I. The lady said yes, and said that there was two different poses - one with your arms crossed and the other doing this symbol that the Hardyz always do. Amy made the lady show her several times how to do the gunz hand gesture and started getting pumped up to pose. When Amy took her sweater off right before taking the picture, the lady looked at her strangely. After taking the photo, the lady kept staring at Amy's tattoo, and said "Are you Lita?" The lady felt silly, but at least Amy got the picture for free. Every time I walk into Amy's kitchen I chuckle, because the first thing I see is that silly picture hanging on her fridge.

 

In closing, I would like to thank everyone who continues to support Matt Hardy regardless of his role or position in WWE. Whether I'm a bad guy or a good guy, I always remember that without you the fan, there would be no me. It's been a tough but enjoyable journey up to this point in my career, and Mattitude is ready to run amuck if given the chance. Never give up on your goals and dreams; I haven't and refuse to. With the exception of God, there is no one who can stop Matt Hardy. Be well, and until then…

 

Matt Hardy V1

[Guest ShooterJay]

With the exception of God, there is no one who can stop Matt Hardy.

Who wants to jump in on this one?

[Guest creativename]

I was hoping that I would get into an issue with Mysterio, as I think we could do some awesome stuff together. Edge is another competitor that I would like to have a singles run against. I think that both of these match-ups would be enjoyed by the WWE fans and could really help cement Matt Hardy as a singles wrestler. I figured Mattitude would be an ace in the hole to work a program against one of these two, but I guess for the time being it doesn't fit.

Even Matt knows he should have been the one to injury Rey. Goddamn, f*ck the WWE. Edge vs. Mattitute would have been pretty cool, especially given the histories of the Hardyz vs. Edge & Christian (though I wonder if WWE would have brought that up...continuity > WWE, after all).

 

So to catch me in action this week; make sure to check out my Velocity match against Chuck Palumbo on TNN.

 

Translation: I'm stuck on the nothing show despite being over, talented, and only 28, so feel pity for me and watch it.

[Guest The Mighty Damaramu]

Well at least SOMEONE in the WWE realizes we're the most dedicated fans.

[Guest The Mighty Damaramu]

You gotta wonder. When they speak of the "internet" who do they refer to?

Because I don't know anybody that really treats there opinions as facts.

I mean Meltzer reports news and gives his opinions. As do a lot of other "big" reporters. Is he just talking about the crazy mark/smark sites(bigbob'swrestlingworld or something) or the MB's(us?) or guys like SK!? Wait how many guys like SK are there out there?

[Guest The Electrifyer]

It's kinda wierd that he wrote this commentary out of character. His site is all about "Mattitude" and "Mattributes" and such that I expected a commentary to talk like his character does.

[Guest Human Fly]

Oh yeah, B-squared was there too.

 

That's exactly how everyone else felt about him too while watching that match.

[Guest notJames]

Oh yeah, B-squared was there too.

 

That's exactly how everyone else felt about him too while watching that match.

Oh TAG~!

[Guest HartFan86]

Weird article out of character...but Matt Hardy has gained so much liking from me this year.

 

He rules.

[Guest CanadianChick]

I was surprised it was out of character seeing that it is an official WWE website, but I enjoyed it. At least he gave us our props and said we are the most dedicated fans out there and that WWE should at least listen to our ideas.

[Guest RavishingRickRudo]

Now with all this said, I would like to make these final comments on sports entertainment Internet writers and comments. Do I think the WWE should listen to the opinions of the Internet? Absolutely. Do I think WWE should be dictated by the opinions of the Internet? No. Comments and articles that are written on the 'net are the opinions of fans, the fans that drive our product and deserve to be heard. If there is a large group of people who have the same opinions on a certain issue, maybe that issue needs to be addressed or revisited. I think we miss the boat if we don't. One thing about the Internet wrestling community--whether they think the shows are good or bad - they are probably our most dedicated fans, because they watch the shows every week. They love professional wrestling, and you can't really question that.

 

-Now is that so hard to freakin say?! The way the WWF treats the internet is like it's a wart or infection that needs to be removed. Good for Matt.

 

Now is matt hardyz views on opinion and fact, opinion, or fact?

[Guest AndrewTS]

I was hoping that I would get into an issue with Mysterio, as I think we could do some awesome stuff together. Edge is another competitor that I would like to have a singles run against. I think that both of these match-ups would be enjoyed by the WWE fans and could really help cement Matt Hardy as a singles wrestler. I figured Mattitude would be an ace in the hole to work a program against one of these two, but I guess for the time being it doesn't fit.

Even Matt knows he should have been the one to injury Rey. Goddamn, f*ck the WWE. Edge vs. Mattitute would have been pretty cool, especially given the histories of the Hardyz vs. Edge & Christian (though I wonder if WWE would have brought that up...continuity > WWE, after all).

 

So to catch me in action this week; make sure to check out my Velocity match against Chuck Palumbo on TNN.

 

Translation: I'm stuck on the nothing show despite being over, talented, and only 28, so feel pity for me and watch it.

I think he's 23.

[Guest deadbeater]

How can you be sure that he is out of character? That is the beauty of it. Mattitude is an outspoken, positive thinking, I-used-to-run-the- best-Indy-fed-in-North-America-dammit extension of himself.

[Guest creativename]

I think he's 23.

Matt's 28. Jeff's 25 (damn, now that is truly shocking--washed up and broken at 25? That's pretty depressing)

 

People shouldn't be surprised that Matt has a more valid opinion of the fans than the typical WWE moron.

 

You have to remember that Matt did get a 1330 on his SATs, and has a 139 IQ (heh ). This makes Matt easily one of the most intelligent people in the wrestling industry, ever. After all, wrestling as an industry has never attracted the most intelligent of people--most intelligent people, even if they were fans, would never consider going into the business, even for a second.

 

Next to Nowinski, Matt could very well be the most intelligent guy in the WWE right now (I'm assuming the "Matt Facts" are true, of course, as we have no reason not to believe them).

[Guest Lord of The Curry]

Sweet Sassy Mollasy! V1's tagline NEEDS to be " With the exception of God, there is no one who can stop Matt Hardy."

 

Then we get the epic Matt Hardy Version One vs God feud we've all been waiting for in which God is finally revealed to be Chris Benoit. Everybody wins, people!

[Guest art_vandelay]

I think he's 23.

Matt's 28. Jeff's 25 (damn, now that is truly shocking--washed up and broken at 25? That's pretty depressing)

 

People shouldn't be surprised that Matt has a more valid opinion of the fans than the typical WWE moron.

 

You have to remember that Matt did get a 1330 on his SATs, and has a 139 IQ (heh ). This makes Matt easily one of the most intelligent people in the wrestling industry, ever. After all, wrestling as an industry has never attracted the most intelligent of people--most intelligent people, even if they were fans, would never consider going into the business, even for a second.

 

Next to Nowinski, Matt could very well be the most intelligent guy in the WWE right now (I'm assuming the "Matt Facts" are true, of course, as we have no reason not to believe them).

See what an entertaining gimmick can do for a guy's reputation? Comments about him go from cynical, like "the boring, Marty Janetty of the Hardy Boyz" to generalized overstatements like "Smartest man in WWE." It's a shame Bradshaw will always suck, because I'm sure his stock market expertise would earn him some equally ridiculous moniker on the board.

[Guest phoenixrising]

I think he's 23.

Matt's 28. Jeff's 25 (damn, now that is truly shocking--washed up and broken at 25? That's pretty depressing)

 

People shouldn't be surprised that Matt has a more valid opinion of the fans than the typical WWE moron.

 

You have to remember that Matt did get a 1330 on his SATs, and has a 139 IQ (heh ). This makes Matt easily one of the most intelligent people in the wrestling industry, ever. After all, wrestling as an industry has never attracted the most intelligent of people--most intelligent people, even if they were fans, would never consider going into the business, even for a second.

 

Next to Nowinski, Matt could very well be the most intelligent guy in the WWE right now (I'm assuming the "Matt Facts" are true, of course, as we have no reason not to believe them).

See what an entertaining gimmick can do for a guy's reputation? Comments about him go from cynical, like "the boring, Marty Janetty of the Hardy Boyz" to generalized overstatements like "Smartest man in WWE." It's a shame Bradshaw will always suck, because I'm sure his stock market expertise would earn him some equally ridiculous moniker on the board.

Bradshaw does elicit some ridiculous monikers and one liners on this board. They just have nothing to do with his knowledge of stocks and everything to do with another habit of his.

 

As for Matt's commentary, it's nice to finally see someone in WWE getting it regarding internet fans (as opposed to the aforementioned Bradshaw). I don't expect WWE to suddenly do the bidding of the Internet, but constantly bashing your most loyal fans isn't exactly a good thing. Just a little listening is good enough. Hey, WWE might even find a couple new things to try.

 

And while they're listening (maybe a small chance), PUSH MATTITUDE VERSION 1 DAMMIT! I would be seriously stoked for an Edge/Mattitude feud right now. It's amazing how far Matt has come. Since the Hardys more or less broke up he was just going to be the tossed-aside one, but he found a character and he's running with it. Hopefully his time will come soon.