Legendary duo set for Title vs Title clash with DarkState at WWE Showdown
Summary
– The Hardys face DarkState in a Winner Takes All match for NXT and TNA Tag Titles
– Matt Hardy says winning NXT gold is about legacy and unfinished business
– Jeff Hardy calls the NXT Tag Titles a career goal before his final run
Matt Hardy made it clear that the Hardy Boyz are chasing one last milestone in their storied careers—NXT Tag Team Championship gold. The brothers are set to battle NXT Tag Team Champions DarkState (Dion Lennox and Osiris Griffin) in a Title vs. Title match at WWE Showdown on October 7, with both the NXT and TNA Tag Team Titles on the line.
Their last WWE appearance came at Roadblock in March, where they successfully defended the TNA Tag Team Titles against Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom). Now, the stakes have never been higher as the Hardys bring their legacy back to NXT for a match that could define their late-career run.
Matt Hardy took to social media to stress how much this moment means, tweeting, “We NEED the NXT Titles. Don’t miss this. Nothing stops the Hardy Train. NOTHING.” His declaration underscores the emotional and symbolic weight behind this showdown.
Jeff Hardy echoed his brother’s passion, saying that capturing the NXT Tag Team Championships is one of the last unchecked boxes on his WWE bucket list. With both brothers determined to make history again, this bout has all the makings of a defining moment in tag team wrestling.
Also announced for WWE Showdown is a North American Title match featuring Ethan Page defending against Mustafa Ali. But all eyes will be on the Hardys as they look to unify tag team gold and cement their legacy across two promotions.
Next week on #WWENXT, it’s gonna be Title vs Title. The Hardy Boyz versus Dark State with both the NXT & TNA Tag Team Titles on the line. We NEED the NXT Titles. Don’t miss this.
Nothing stops the Hardy Train.
NOTHING. pic.twitter.com/lBUdvXJk5q
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) October 1, 2025
