Matt and Jeff Hardy are looking to capitalize on TNA Wrestling’s move to AMC by integrating some of the network’s most famous franchises into their matches. Speaking with Chris Van Vliet in Albuquerque, Matt Hardy revealed a pitch for a cinematic match that would feature cameos from Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead.
“We told AMC we’re ready to this first cinematic match. We only have two requests in our first cinematic match, whatever it is, we need two cameos in there. We need Gus Fring. We need Rick Grimes, you know, make it happen. AMC, make it happen. We want zombies roaming through the woods in the Hardy compound. That can probably actually happen.”
Jeff Hardy shared his excitement about the crossover potential, noting the prestige of the shows that have aired on the network.
“I can’t help but think about the first cinematic match that’s going to be on AMC. I think it’s going to be a very, very powerful thing, man. I’m not a big show guy, but like shows like The Walking Dead and Breaking Bad, to know those shows were on this in this place. Oh my god. I think anything’s possible when it comes to a cinematic match on AMC.”
Matt also noted that The Hardys were among the first to learn about the new broadcast deal, even filming a commercial for it before it was public knowledge.
“We were the first people that found out that it was 100% definitely AMC. We had to go do the shoot with the AMC people, and it was the closer of the commercials.”
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