Matt Hardy appeared to shut the door on all speculation about the Hardys’ future in TNA with a single Christmas-time tweet. But a new update suggests the situation may not be as finalized as it sounded.

Earlier this week, Matt took to social media to address growing questions about whether he and Jeff Hardy had re-signed with TNA Wrestling ahead of the company’s January 15, 2026 AMC relaunch.

“BTW, we’ve been re-signed for a while. Merry Christmas, guys!”

That message seemed to settle things immediately, especially after days of debate fueled by prior reporting that suggested new contracts were not yet in place. Matt’s wording implied the deals had already been signed and finalized long ago.

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However, Fightful Select has now issued an update that complicates the picture. According to the report, TNA sources are pushing back on Matt’s characterization of the situation:

“Regarding Matt Hardy claiming that the Hardys signed new contracts a ‘long time ago,’ TNA sources are adamant they’re working out a new deal to be signed soon.”

That update stands in contrast to Matt’s public statement and echoes earlier Fightful reporting, which noted that while TNA had secured several short-term agreements, some major names — including the Hardys — were not officially locked in yet.

The confusion had already been building after TNA President Carlos Silva tweeted that he looked forward to working with Matt and Jeff “for years to come.” At the time, sources cautioned that Silva’s optimism should not be taken as confirmation that contracts were fully executed.

What remains clear is how important the Hardys are to TNA’s future. Internally, the company views Matt and Jeff as cornerstones of its reboot and among the highest-paid performers on the roster. Their involvement was also seen as a major factor in securing the new AMC television deal.

Now, with conflicting messages between a public tweet and backstage sourcing, the question isn’t whether TNA wants the Hardys — it’s whether the paperwork is actually finished.

Do you think this is just semantics over timing, or is there real uncertainty behind the scenes about the Hardys’ TNA future? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you read this situation heading into 2026.

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Steve Carrier is the founder of Ringside News and has been reporting on pro wrestling since 1997. His stories have been featured on TMZ, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and more.

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