This Sunday, another chapter will be added to the legendary rivalry between the Dudley Boyz and The Hardy Boyz. The rivalry between the two Hall-of-Fame tag teams began 25 years ago in 2000 and has spanned multiple companies, as they have had memorable matches in WWE and TNA. Matt and Jeff Hardy’s careers are forever linked with Bully Ray and D-Von Dudley because of their iconic matches together.
In this article, we will break down their rivalry before their final match for the TNA and NXT Tag Team Championships in a Tables match at Bound for Glory.
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The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz Match History
From traditional tag team matches to three-way matches, including Edge and Christian, The Hardy and Dudley Boyz revolutionized tag team wrestling and have created a lasting impact on the industry. Below, we break down their match history, including who was involved, the event, and the winner of each contest.
Full Match History
| # | Date | Event | Match Type | Matchup | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9/20/2000 | RAW is WAR | Tag Team Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The New Brood | The Dudley Boyz |
| 2 | 1/23/2000 | Royal Rumble | Tables Elimination | The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz | The Hardy Boyz |
| 3 | 4/2/2000 | WrestleMania 2000 | WWF World Tag Team Title Three Way Ladder Match | Christian & Edge vs. The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz | Christian & Edge |
| 4 | 7/17/2000 | RAW is WAR | Tag Team Match | The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz | No Contest |
| 5 | 7/24/2000 | RAW is WAR | WWF World Tag Team Title Three Way Dance | Christian & Edge vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | Christian & Edge |
| 6 | 8/21/2000 | RAW is WAR | Tag Team Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Hardy Boyz |
| 7 | 8/27/2000 | SummerSlam | WWF World Tag Team Title TLC Match | Christian & Edge vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | Christian & Edge |
| 8 | 9/11/2000 | RAW is WAR | Tag Team Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Hardy Boyz |
| 9 | 10/24/2000 | SmackDown | WWF World Tag Team Title Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Hardy Boyz |
| 10 | 1/30/2001 | SmackDown | WWF World Tag Team Title Tables Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Dudley Boyz |
| 11 | 3/5/2001 | RAW is WAR | WWF World Tag Team Title Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Hardy Boyz |
| 12 | 3/6/2001 | SmackDown | WWF World Tag Team Title Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Hardy Boyz |
| 13 | 4/1/2001 | WrestleMania X-Seven | WWF World Tag Team Title TLC Three Way Match | Christian & Edge vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | Christian & Edge |
| 14 | 5/5/2001 | Insurrextion | Four-Way Elimination Match | Christian & Edge vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz vs. The X-Factor | Christian & Edge |
| 16 | 5/22/2001 | SmackDown | WWF World Tag Team TLC Match | Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho vs. Christian & Edge vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | Chris Benoit & Chris Jericho |
| 17 | 6/26/2001 | SmackDown | WWF World Tag Team Title Table Elimination Match | The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz | No Contest |
| 18 | 7/16/2001 | RAW IS WAR | Tag Team Match | The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz | The Dudley Boyz |
| 19 | 9/18/2001 | SmackDown | Tag Team Match | The Hardy Boyz vs. The Dudley Boyz | The Hardy Boyz |
| 20 | 9/23/2001 | Unforgiven | WWF World Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Elimination Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. Lance Storm & The Hurricane vs. Spike Dudley & The Big Show vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Dudley Boyz |
| 21 | 10/23/2001 | SmackDown | WCW World Tag Team Title Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Dudley Boyz |
| 22 | 11/3/2001 | Rebellion | WCW World Tag Team Title Three Way Elimination Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The APA vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Dudley Boyz |
| 23 | 11/18/2001 | Survivor Series | WWF World Tag Team Title / WCW World Tag Team Title Unification Steel Cage Match | The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The Dudley Boyz |
| 24 | 2/17/2002 | No Way Out | WWF World Tag Team Title #1 Contendership Tag Team Turmoil Match | The APA vs. Albert & Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Billy & Chuck vs. Christian & Lance Storm vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | The APA |
| 25 | 3/17/2002 | WrestleMania X8 | WWF World Tag Team Title Fatal Four Way Elimination Match | Billy & Chuck vs. The APA vs. The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz | Billy & Chuck |
| 27 | 6/27/2014 | IMPACT Wrestling | Tag Team Match | Team 3D vs. The Hardys | Team 3D |
| 28 | 8/5/2014 | IMPACT Wrestling | Three-Way Tag Team Match | The Wolves vs. Team 3D vs. The Hardys | Team 3D |
| 29 | 8/6/2014 | IMPACT Wrestling | Three-Way Tables Match | The Wolves vs. Team 3D vs. The Hardys | The Hardys |
| 30 | 8/7/2014 | IMPACT Wrestling | TNA World Tag Team Title Three Way Ladder Match | The Wolves vs. Team 3D vs. The Hardys | The Wolves |
| 31 | 9/16/2014 | IMPACT Wrestling | TNA World Tag Team Title Three Way Full Metal Mayhem | The Wolves vs. Team 3D vs. The Hardys | The Wolves |
Rivalry Timeline Highlights
- 2000-2002: This marked the beginning of the Hardy and Dudley rivalry, which was the most active period. They competed against each other 25 times in these three years before the Dudley Boyz left the company in 2005.
- 2013-2014: After the Dudleys went to TNA, Matt and Jeff Hardy later followed them and renewed their feud in 2013 and wrestled each other six times over the next two years.
The Dudley Boyz vs. The Hardy Boyz Feud: Recap & Stats
- Total One-on-One Tag Team Matches: 16
- Hardy Boyz Wins: 7
- Dudley Boyz Wins: 9
- Years Active: 1999-2014
How to Watch TNA Bound for Glory
You can watch TNA Bound for Glory this Sunday, October 12, on TNA+, Triller TV, and on traditional PPV. The final match between the Hardys and Dudleys will take place at Bound for Glory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better all-time Tag Team?
Both of these teams have been in the conversation for years, as the Hardys have won 12 Tag Team titles between TNA and WWE, while the Dudleys have won 11 of them. Longevity-wise, the Hardys have the edge as they are still active competitors on a weekly basis.
What was their most iconic match?
Their most memorable matches were the TLC ones, featuring Edge and Christian as well. The first TLC match took place at SummerSlam 2000 and revolutionized the industry.
