Broken Matt Hardy and Brother Nero Return Ahead of Halloween Havoc – The October 21 episode of WWE NXT took a surreal turn when The Hardys — Matt and Jeff Hardy — officially resurrected their legendary “Broken” personas ahead of Halloween Havoc. The transformation was set in motion after it was announced that DarkState would receive their long-awaited rematch for the NXT Tag Team Championships at the upcoming event.

A pre-taped vignette featuring DarkState began to air, but it was abruptly interrupted by a video from The Hardys, filmed at the iconic Hardy Compound. The cinematic segment included appearances from Señor Benjamin, Reby Hardy, and Matt’s children, adding a familiar touch of Hardy lore for longtime fans.

In the video, Matt and Jeff made their way to the mystical Lake of Reincarnation, the same lake that has played a central role in several of their past transformations. The brothers submerged themselves beneath its waters and soon emerged as Broken Matt Hardy and Brother Nero, marking the official return of their alter egos for the first time since joining NXT.

Channeling his trademark eccentric energy, Broken Matt addressed DarkState directly, declaring that their upcoming title defense at Halloween Havoc would take place under Broken Rules. The stipulation was quickly made official, adding an unpredictable, cinematic edge to the NXT Tag Team Championship clash.

The return of Broken Matt and Brother Nero brings a nostalgic yet chaotic energy to NXT, blending the Hardy Compound’s bizarre mythology with one of the brand’s most heated rivalries. Fans can expect a wild and unorthodox showdown when The Hardys defend their NXT Tag Team Titles against DarkState under Broken Rules at Halloween Havoc.

Here is the updated Halloween Havoc lineup:

• NXT Tag Team Championship — Broken Rules Match: The Hardys (Broken Matt & Brother Nero) (c) vs. DarkState
• NXT North American Championship — Day of the Dead Match: Ethan Page (c) vs. El Hijo de Dr. Wagner Jr.
• NXT Championship: Ricky Saints (c) vs. Trick Williams
• NXT Women’s Championship: Jacy Jayne (c) vs. Tatum Paxley
• NXT Women’s North American Championship: ZARIA (c) vs. Blake Monroe
• Je’Von Evans & Leon Slater vs. Mr. Iguana & La Parka

Broken Matt Hardy and Brother Nero Return Ahead of Halloween Havoc

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