Matt Hardy
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Matt Hardy's career is defined by his creative reinventions and tag team legacy. As one half of The Hardy Boyz, he helped define an era of WWE tag team wrestling, with their TLC matches earning Match of the Year honors in 2001. His solo work earned him two Best Gimmick awards from the Wrestling Observer, a rare feat that underscores his originality. Hardy's "Broken" character became a cultural touchstone, influencing how wrestling characters are developed. He remains the only wrestler to win Best Gimmick for two completely different personas. His longevity across four decades and multiple promotions speaks to his adaptability and dedication to the craft.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
WWE Hall of Fame (as part of The Hardy Boyz)
The Hardy Boyz were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a tag team.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
The Hardy Boyz were inducted into the WON Hall of Fame.
Rankings & Lists
WWE's 50 Greatest Tag Teams
Magazine Covers
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
2001-03
The Hardy Boyz: Tag Team Champions
WWE Magazine
2008-07
Matt Hardy: ECW Champion
Impact Wrestling Magazine
2016-11
Broken Matt Hardy: The Phenomenon
Records & Feats
First wrestler to win Best Gimmick twice from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Matt Hardy won Best Gimmick in 2003 for his "Version 1" character and again in 2016 for his "Broken" character, a unique achievement.
One of the most influential tag teams in wrestling history
The Hardy Boyz, alongside Edge and Christian and The Dudley Boyz, revolutionized the TLC match format, setting a new standard for tag team wrestling.