TNA star Jeff Hardy has revealed that his most memorable singles rivalry did not come against some of WWE’s biggest modern legends, but against the late Umaga.
Hardy enjoyed several iconic rivalries during his WWE career, feuding with the likes of Edge, CM Punk, Triple H, Matt Hardy and Randy Orton. However, when asked to name his favorite singles feud, Hardy pointed to his battles with Umaga.
Speaking on the Direct Discussions Podcast, Hardy reflected on his recent interactions with Zilla Fatu, the son of Umaga. That connection led Hardy to look back fondly on his rivalry with Zilla’s father.
“I met (Zilla Fatu) when he was a newborn baby, it was crazy, now we’ve teamed with him several times, I’ve painted his face several times and we’ll definitely team with him again and have interaction with him.”
He explained why Umaga stood out above all others in his singles career. “His dad was probably, in my singles career, my most favorite feud ever. We had such good chemistry and gelled so well together, the big guy vs. the smaller dude.”
Hardy also shared how working with Zilla Fatu today brings those memories full circle. “Every time I’m in the ring with Zilla it just makes me proud I’ve made it this far.” [H/T: Wrestletalk]
Jeff Hardy’s comments highlight the lasting impact of Umaga’s legacy. The two stars had a memorable feud in 2008, centered around the Intercontinental Championship.
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