5 things we learned from WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy's Sportskeeda interview

Jeff Hardy is one of the most accomplished superstars in WWE history. Since debuting in the height of the Attitude Era, the former WWE Champion has wowed us all with thrilling moves and incredible, high-risk moments.

The Charismatic Enigma is currently a member of the Friday Night SmackDown roster, moving to the blue brand in the recent WWE draft. Hardy was a member of Team SmackDown at the recent Survivor Series pay-per-view. However, SmackDown were defeated by Monday Night RAW in the men's Survivor Series tag team match.

Sportskeeda Wrestling's Sid Pullar III interviewed the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion before Survivor Series at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, New York.

A variety of topics were discussed, including Hardy's thoughts on his recent move to Friday Night SmackDown, his aspirations going forward in WWE and much more.

Let's take a closer look at five things learned from WWE Superstar Jeff Hardy's Sportskeeda interview:

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#5 Jeff Hardy was frustrated that WWE legend Rey Mysterio wasn't involved in his Survivor Series match

Jeff Hardy was a member of the SmackDown team that was defeated by RAW in a traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination tag team match. The former Intercontinental Champion was the final member of Team SmackDown eliminated by RAW's Seth Rollins to claim victory for the Red Brand.

Heading into the match there were numerous changes to the respective teams of RAW and SmackDown. One change on the red side of things was Rey Mysterio being replaced by Austin Theory.

Hardy revealed that he was frustrated to see Rey Mysterio move out of the match as he has never faced Mysterio in a one-on-one situation inside of a WWE ring:

"I was really bummed out when I heard Rey [Mysterio] wasn't going to be in the match. Me and Rey have never had an actual 1-on-1 match but we have ran into each other in a match before, it might have been Survivor Series, I don't remember," recalled Hardy.

Despite not squaring off at Survivor Series, perhaps Hardy and Mysterio could face off inside a WWE ring before either man's legendary career comes to a close.

#4 Jeff Hardy reveals desire to defeat Roman Reigns for WWE Universal Championship

WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns has been dominant ever since capturing the title in 2020. The Tribal Chief has successfully defended his gold against the likes of John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Daniel Bryan, Edge, Cesaro and many more.

In recent weeks, many members of the WWE Universe have clamored to see Jeff Hardy challenge The Head of the Table for the Universal Championship. The Charismatic Enigma admitted that he does have ambitions to defeat Reigns and hold the Universal Title:

"There's three I think, more than anything. The first is to be the Universal Champion, ideally, defeating Roman Reigns. That's one of my dream matches because his stuff is so powerful now. I got to mix it up with Seth [Rollins] and Dean [Ambrose] before he left. Roman's the one guy I never came in contact with. I just kind of feel like I belong in that story, and that I will belong in that story," said Hardy.

Jeff Hardy has never held the Universal Championship before in his career. Perhaps he can climb the mountain before his career is over.

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#3 Jeff Hardy on the possibility of Brother Nero returning to WWE

Jeff Hardy has competed under numerous personas during his professional wrestling career. One such character is "Brother Nero" from the "Broken Universe" created by his brother Matt Hardy in IMPACT Wrestling.

WWE fans saw a version of "Broken Matt" in WWE with the "Woken" Matt Hardy character. However, the WWE Universe only saw a brief cameo appearance from Jeff Hardy's "Brother Nero" character.

The former United States Champion admitted that he would be open to portraying a version of Brother Nero on WWE television:

"Brother Nero's another one man. You could even delete the brother and it could just be Nero because that's my middle name and still kind of do the same deal and a little more amplified and exaggerated. Could be very cool because it was so fun to be Brother Nero with Broken Matt," said Hardy.

Many WWE fans, and Matt Hardy, were critical of the booking of the "Woken" persona. Perhaps the company could redeem itself with an updated version of the Brother Nero character.

#2 Jeff Hardy wants to bring his alter ego "Willow" to WWE television

Many members of the WWE Universe have stated their desire to see Jeff Hardy bring "Willow" to WWE television. Willow is Hardy's alter ego and has previously been seen on IMPACT Wrestling television, as well as other select promotions around the world.

Jeff Hardy admitted that it was his goal to bring Willow into the WWE Universe. However, he wanted it to be completely different from Bray Wyatt's "The Fiend" character:

"Number two is probably this alter ego of mine called 'Willow', doing something different than what Bray Wyatt and The Fiend did. But something very exciting, because Willow is something very near and dear to my heart and my mind." said Hardy.

With Wyatt being released by WWE earlier this year, there is certainly room for an over-the-top supernatural character on WWE television right now.

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#1 Jeff Hardy discusses the possibility of reuniting with Matt Hardy in WWE or AEW

Jeff Hardy has achieved it all during his professional wrestling career. At 44 years of age, it's clear to see the former WWE Champion is in the final years of his in-ring career. Many fans have been vocal about wanting to see The Hardy Boys reunited one more time before both brothers call it a day from competing inside the squared circle.

Jeff Hardy has revealed that one of the remaining goals in his career is to reunite with his brother. Matt Hardy is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling, however, Jeff admitted he was open to reuniting in WWE or AEW:

"The third is reuniting with my brother [Matt Hardy], whether it's here or there. Like you said, contracts expire, people get released, it happens all the time. So anything is possible, in and outside of wrestling," Jeff Hardy stated.

The Hardy Boyz are one of the most popular and decorated tag teams in professional wrestling history. Hopefully the iconic team will tag one more time before both brothers decide to retire.