The Hardys Capture NXT Tag Team Titles at NXT Showdown – The NXT vs. TNA Showdown special opened with a high-stakes, double title Winner-Takes-All match between NXT Tag Team Champions DarkState (Dion Lennox & Osiris Griffin) and TNA World Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz (Matt & Jeff Hardy). With TNA President Carlos Silva and Team 3D (Bully Ray & D-Von Dudley) watching from ringside, the atmosphere was electric as both duos looked to walk away with unified gold.
Before the bell even rang, DarkState attacked the Hardys, prompting officials to eject Saquon Shugars and Cutler James from ringside to restore order. Once the match officially started, Jeff Hardy took early control, working over Dion before tagging in Matt. The brothers executed quick tags and double-team maneuvers, isolating DarkState in the opening minutes.
Momentum shifted when Osiris and Dion used their power advantage to wear down Matt, delivering a series of strikes and near falls. Osiris taunted the Hardys while keeping Matt grounded, but a miscommunication allowed Matt to tag in Jeff, who exploded with his trademark offense—atomic drops, leg drops, and a Whisper in the Wind that leveled both opponents.
As the match reached its climax, Matt connected with multiple Twist of Fate variations, setting up Jeff for the Swanton Bomb. Jeff hit his signature move perfectly, securing the pinfall victory and unifying both the NXT and TNA Tag Team Championships.
After the bell, Team 3D stood and applauded the Hardys’ performance, a sign of respect ahead of their next encounter. The Hardys are now set to defend the TNA World Tag Team Titles against Team 3D in a Tables Match at TNA’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view, in what promises to be another chapter in one of wrestling’s most storied rivalries.
The Hardys Capture NXT Tag Team Titles at NXT Showdown
