The Hardy Boyz are in the midst of intense discussions with WWE, hinting at a potential resurgence of their iconic tag team on the grand stage. This comes as a surprise to many, given their recent focus on TNA, where they've been making waves and cementing their legacy. But here's where it gets intriguing: the Hardy Boyz are not just any tag team; they're a family affair, and their future may very well be intertwined with the next generation. Leon Slater, the 21-year-old TNA X-Division Champion, has been hailed as the 'future of the business' by none other than Matt Hardy himself. But what's truly remarkable is the mental maturity that Slater exudes, which has impressed the veteran wrestler. Slater's meteoric rise across TNA and WWE is nothing short of extraordinary. He became the youngest X-Division Champion in TNA history when he dethroned Moose at Slammiversary in July 2025, continuing a legacy built by icons like AJ Styles and Samoa Joe. Since then, Slater has defended the title against a who's who of challengers, including Rich Swann, Cedric Alexander, and A.J. Francis. The TNA-WWE partnership has given Slater a massive platform. He was hand-picked by John Cena for Saturday Night's Main Event in December, teaming with fellow 21-year-old Je'Von Evans against AJ Styles and Dragon Lee. Slater also challenged Oba Femi for the NXT Championship at New Year's Evil and answered Carmelo Hayes' United States Championship Open Challenge on SmackDown in January. Most recently, Slater main-evented TNA No Surrender alongside TNA World Champion Mike Santana, picking up the pinfall victory over Nic Nemeth. While Slater's trajectory was the headline, Matt also confirmed that the re-signed Hardy Boyz are in ongoing discussions with WWE about future appearances. 'We're in constant negotiations with WWE about doing some more stuff. We will do more with them,' Matt said. 'I think you're going to see some more cool Hardy Boyz moments in WWE before it's all said and done in 2026.' The legendary tag team, who made history by holding the TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships simultaneously last October, stressed that TNA remains their priority. Matt emphasized that staying with TNA was a deliberate choice because the promotion puts them in a position to succeed and allows them to help grow the company during its new AMC era. Jeff Hardy revealed that his daughters may carry on the family legacy, with his eldest already showing natural talent for performing. 'She's asked me about it several times recently, like, 'Dad, you still think about maybe getting that ring one day?'' Jeff said. 'So it's maybe not too late, and the Hardy Girlz may very well be a thing in the future!' Matt's children are also showing interest, with his middle child taking a more creative approach. 'He's like, 'I don't know if I wanna get beat up like that, Dad, but can you insult people and make money in wrestling? You can? That's awesome!'' Matt laughed. The Hardys are currently embroiled in a feud with The Righteous (Vincent and Dutch), who debuted in TNA at Final Resolution in December. Matt noted the late Bray Wyatt (Windham Rotunda) had pushed for WWE to sign Vincent and Dutch following their 2022 tryout, and believes Wyatt would have loved working with the pair. 'Windham would have loved to have been able to sink his teeth into Vinnie and Dutch, no doubt,' Matt said, praising the duo's commitment to their characters. With the TNA World Tag Team Championships still around their waists and more WWE crossover appearances on the horizon, the Hardy Boyz show no signs of slowing down heading further into 2026. But here's the question: will the Hardy Boyz's future be with WWE or TNA? And what does this mean for the next generation of the Hardy family?
