The Hardy Boyz’ triumphant return to the WWE during WrestleMania 33 was many fans’ favourite moment of the night and one of the better moments in any event in recent memory. The honeymoon phase of their newest stint with the company is in full swing right now.Getting the Hardys back on WWE television has been an absolute struggle as rumours swirled about a possible return for many months leading up to Mania. So many people had no idea who to believe as hope that the WWE could come through for the fans took over.When Matt and Jeff’s contract with Ring of Honor expired, the tea leaves began to show that there was real life to the rumblings about a Hardy Boyz run back with the company. After completing a great return moment, WWE is figuring out what’s next for the veteran tag team.Constant questions still surround Matt Hardy’s popular ‘Broken’ gimmick that proved so successful while he was away from the company. WWE officials are currently negotiating a contract to determine when they will be allowed to use it.The coy references to the gimmick on camera with announcers mentioning it and Matt’s distinct speech patterns have been there since Mania, but the reveal is still a ways away. Now as we near Payback, the company is pulling back the curtain a bit on their process in using it.During a match with Sheamus on this week’s RAW, Matt appeared to be using some of his old movements and taunts from his time as Broken Matt Hardy during the match. Careful observers pointed this out almost immediately as the teases are almost becoming blatant now.A final move this week signals the inevitable turn to the character as the WWE released an image on their social media for The Hardy Boyz’ title defence against Sheamus and Cesaro during the big pay per view event.

In the image, Matt absolutely has the same facial expression that he had when he was using the character while Jeff remains mostly unchanged. The entire negotiations must be heading to a resolution and soon if the marketers were given permission to start using that image.

This is a huge deal because originally, Vince McMahon wasn’t a fan of it, until he saw the glowing response to their entrance during Mania this year. Now, things are going to get a whole lot weirder for the Hardys.

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