5 ways WWE can introduce the Broken Hardyz gimmick

As much as we still love the Hardy Boyz, let's face the facts, they got over during the Attitude Era with some breakneck bumps, sensational athleticism and a unique look that captivated the WWE Universe. While they are still very entertaining, they are no longer the most athletic men on the roster, and in many ways, are just a shadow of their past.

While they are still high on the momentum of their big return at Wrestlemania, the honeymoon period may soon be over and the fans may get disillusioned with them if they are booked as just another tag team on the main roster.

After all, 'The Hardy Men' does not have quite the same ring to it. Remember what happened to the Dudleys?

This problem is easily remedied by the Hardyz adopting their most successful gimmick in recent memory - their 'Broken' personas.

Matt Hardy, Jeremy Borash and the remaining think-tank in Impact Wrestling had created a very successful gimmick that had taken the world by storm and presented the Hardyz in a completely new avatar.

As the crowds long for the gimmick to make its WWE debut, as they chant 'delete' in unison, we present five ways in which WWE could introduce this unconventional gimmick and add a few more years to the Hardyz's reign at the pinnacle of tag team wrestling world.

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#5 Not quite 'Broken', but 'Woken'

Will the Hardyz debut their 'Woken' personas this week?

It is no secret that The Hardyz have been embroiled in a legal battle with GFW for many months now, for ownership of the 'Broken Universe'. This week, they teased a variation of the 'Broken Hardyz', as they dubbed themselves 'Woken Hardyz'.

The mannerisms are much the same, and the terminology is almost the same, so we wonder how this gimmick will translate on WWE television. Matt Hardy has been very vocal about the same on social media, saying that he does not feel 'Broken' but 'Woken'.

My body may be BROKE.......BUT MY MIND IS FULLY #WOKE. pic.twitter.com/uViHPnidm6

— REBORN by FATE (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 3, 2017

This is the only point in the list that considers The Hardyz not being able to legally use the gimmick and therefore, finding a way around it.

The others imagine a hypothetical future in which they assume creative control over the Broken Universe and are free to introduce the same on WWE television. Let's imagine a few possibilities and see how best the Hardyz can 'break' on WWE television.

#4 Beatdown from The Revival

Could a sneak attack lead to the birth of the Broken Ones?

Remember how The Revival attacked The New Day like a pack of hounds when they first made their debut, and put Kofi Kingston off TV for many months altogether? We suggest yet another beatdown, this time on Matt and Jeff, writing them off TV, and breaking them.

Not only would this elevate The Revival, and make them part of a memorable television feud, but it could be the perfect way to introduce the Broken personas. Considering that The Revival are already in a feud with The Hardy Boyz, it could also give legs to the program, extending it for a few months. Dash and Dawson are exceptional on the microphone and can really make this program work well.

After all, who better to deliver a beat down than The Revival? Truth be told, there's nobody better at 'breaking' things.

#3 Battle of the vignettes

These two teams should not fight within the ring!

Breezango's 'Fashion Files' series seems like the closest WWE equivalent to the segments that characterised the 'Broken Universe'. We understand that the two teams are on different brands right now, but in due course of time, we can totally imagine these two units in a memorable feud.

That could be the impetus for the 'breaking', considering that it is highly unlikely that a match between these two teams would actually take place inside the ring, at least in its entirety.

'The Great War' was characterised by The Hardyz and their arch rivals, Decay, starting out in the ring, but having their fight escalate and move backstage, where it just cut into a very unique kind of presentation.

We can totally imagine a match between the two teams being very similar indeed. This would be the perfect excuse for the Hardyz to 'break' and take on Breezango in their own domain, head on.

With rumours of yet another Superstar Shake-Up doing the rounds, we wonder if this will happen sooner rather than later, and can only chuckle at the thought of just how ridiculous their entire feud will possibly be.

#2 Mind games of the 'Broken' kind

Will The Hardyz have to tap into their dark side, to face Bray?

Considering that they are both on Raw, it is inevitable that Bray Wyatt will cross paths with the two Hardy men. This has been a dream feud that many fans have longed for, ever since the 'Broken' personas first emerged on TNA.

So much so, that WWE also seemingly 'paid tribute' to the gimmick in their own way (imitation is the best form of flattery), through a segment in the Wyatt compound.

When confronted with the forces of darkness, it is essential for Matt Hardy to 'break' and for Brother Nero to emerge. This is a dream feud that many have longed for and can have the legs to go a long way indeed.

#1 The betrayal angle

Let it begin, like it first began!

'The Final Deletion' took the wrestling world by storm by its nature, and just how unconventional it was. It pitted 'Broken' Matt Hardy, a very different man than who he used to be, against Jeff Hardy, inexplicably called 'Brother Nero', based on his middle name.

WWE loves to split up tag teams as we've seen with Enzo and Cass as well as The Golden Truth, not to forget JeriKO.

If Jeff turns on Matt Hardy to embark on a singles career, as he invariably will in the future, it could cause Matt to go dark and 'break', thereby unleashing this crazy side of his. It could be a big 'money' feud, and a chance to showcase the iconic 'Final Deletion' rivalry on a bigger stage, with a greater budget.

So many possibilities for this iconic gimmick. Let's hope that The Hardy Boyz do break and that it is the best thing ever!