Various: Matt Hardy on Woken and Broken, Jordan Update, Regal, & Indies

Matt Hardy on “Woken” and “Broken” Gimmicks

2K Games held a recent interview with Matt Hardy and one of the topics discussed involved his “Woken” and “Broken” gimmicks.

“They are very similar. Basically, Broken Matt broke down the barriers in his mind and could use more of that ability. And returning back home, the reception that we received when we came out at WrestleMania 33 in Orlando, it held my condition, the Broken mind, dormant for a matter of months. And then, after touching the magical creature known as Bray Wyatt, it actually houses Sister Abigail, which I was able to draw from her magic and it reignited the magic within me. So I became Woken and realized all of my broken brilliance.

It’s very interesting. They are very similar. There’s a little bit of difference because the Woken Wisdom is the second rebirth. Now that my Woken Wisdom has finally been realized and I am conscious of everything that is going on now, I think that the wrestling fans are going to be in for a truly special run.”

Jason Jordan Health Update

As previously reported, Jason Jordan has been dealing with an unknown injury the past couple of weeks, limiting his in-ring action.

In an update to this situation, this week’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported Jordan is currently dealing with back problems, which is why he was pulled from RAW brand house shows. Jordan is still scheduled to compete in the RAW Tag Team Championship match at this Sunday’s Royal Rumble.

William Regal Celebrates 25th Anniversary

William Regal stated on Twitter that this week marks the 25th anniversary of his arrival in the United States. Regal made his televised debut on the January 30, 1993 episode of WCW Saturday Night and defeated Bob Cook in his first ever match in the US the following week on WCW Saturday Night.

Regal also thanked everyone who helped and watched him during his wrestling career.

Two days ago marks 25 years since I arrived in the https://t.co/xCySkE82tb is the 25 anniversary of my debut in WCW.A “WCW Saturday Night” taping at Center Stage,Atlanta.Thank you to all that helped and watched for allowing me to entertain you.

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) January 25, 2018

Indie Wrestling News & Notes

Ring of Honor recently announced Sumie Sakai and Stacy Shadows have been added to the upcoming Women of Honor tournament to crown the company’s first ever Women’s champion.

Impact Wrestling’s talent relationship with Mexico’s The Crash Lucha Libre is reported to have recently ended, according to PWInsider.

New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Hirai Kawato is reported to have his debut for CMLL delayed from January 30th to now February 2nd due to immigration issues, according to the Wrestling Observer. Kawato will be spending time in Mexico as part of his required excursion process for NJPW.