Jeff Hardy Wants to Retire CM Punk in His Dream WWE Farewell
Jeff Hardy has revealed that his dream retirement match would take place in WWE, ideally against longtime rival CM Punk. Despite currently holding the TNA Tag Team Championship, Hardy envisions a final WWE showdown before entering the Hall of Fame—possibly even sending Punk into retirement in the process.
Speaking with Tim Hann Rivera about his career and eventual retirement, Hardy expressed his desire to return to WWE for one last match.
“Ultimately, man, I’d like to do a really cool match in WWE and do the Hall of Fame,” he said.
He went further, playfully suggesting that he could retire CM Punk first:
“It’d really be special to have a killer match—maybe make CM Punk retire and then go into the Hall of Fame.”
Hardy and Punk have a well-documented history dating back to their heated 2009 WWE feud, which culminated in a dramatic Loser Leaves WWE match. Their contrasting personalities—Hardy’s high-risk, free-spirited style versus Punk’s straight-edge persona—made them one of the most compelling rivalries of the era.
Hardy’s return to WWE is more plausible now than ever, thanks to WWE’s newfound working relationship with TNA. This means that Hardy, despite being a reigning TNA champion, could realistically appear in WWE for a farewell match.
Punk has also hinted at winding down his career, making Hardy’s vision a potential reality. If WWE is open to capitalizing on nostalgia-driven storytelling, a Hardy vs. Punk retirement match could be a marquee event for fans of their storied rivalry.
