The “Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy isn’t normally one for interviews, but has broken his characteristic introversion to speak with Sports Illustrated for this week’s Extra Mustard segment.
In the interview, Hardy claims he has “something big” up his sleeves for this Sunday’s TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, where he will once again step into the ring with real-life brother Matt Hardy. The former WWE Champion specifically noted that inspiration struck him during this year’s WrestleMania 32, when he witnessed Shane McMahon throw himself off the Hell in a Cell structure.
“I knew I could top that,” Hardy told SI. “Every time I watched Shane, I was inspired to do something better.”
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Long-time fans of Jeff Hardy, one of the biggest risk-takers in wrestling history, may have just breathed a collective gasp. But the TNA star also mentioned that his time in the industry may be winding to a close. The end may not be imminent, however, as the 25-year veteran alluded pretty heavily to wanting another run in WWE before he closes the book on an incredible career.
“I can feel my body telling me something. I don’t know how much longer I’ve got, and naturally I would love to end with a WrestleMania and I would love to have a Hell in a Cell. That’s something I’ve always wanted to do, and I’ve always wanted to headline ‘Mania.”
TNA Slammiversary is live this Sunday from the Impact Zone in Orlando, Florida where the two brothers will collide inside Full Metal Mayhem.
