It resulted in TNA's highest ratings in a year and Final Deletion certainly proved that wrestling can remain fresh and memorable if a company is willing to take a risk and execute it properly. The Broken Matt Hardy character was fantastic in the lead up to Final Deletion (leagues ahead of his run as a heel in Ring of Honor, kudos to Matt for developing so many subtle nuances to the delusional personality and staying in character on Twitter) and just keeps getting better week in and week out on Impact Wrestling. Jeff who usually plays the starring role in any Hardy story line, has had to instead play second fiddle (no pun intended!) but his gradual descent into insanity has been well scripted. Who would have thought that the Hardy's would eventually reform after Final Deletion?
As for Final Deletion itself, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The background music, the drone Vanguard 1, the gardener Senor Benjamin, the Swanton off the tree, the ridiculous fireworks spot, Willow appearing from the lake and Jeff finally falling off the Hardy sign that went up in flames (symbolic to say the least) all contributed to make this fascinating. I can see why people would have disliked it but you have to give credit where credit is due. TNA boldly went where no wrestling company had gone before and created something that had the wrestling world buzzing and most importantly, brought in viewers.
As for Final Deletion itself, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The background music, the drone Vanguard 1, the gardener Senor Benjamin, the Swanton off the tree, the ridiculous fireworks spot, Willow appearing from the lake and Jeff finally falling off the Hardy sign that went up in flames (symbolic to say the least) all contributed to make this fascinating. I can see why people would have disliked it but you have to give credit where credit is due. TNA boldly went where no wrestling company had gone before and created something that had the wrestling world buzzing and most importantly, brought in viewers.
Speaking of Vanguard 1 and Senor Benjamin ....
(Source : Twitter)
(Source : Twitter)
This is what highly respected wrestling legend Mick Foley had to say on it - "THE LAST DELETION
Have you seen it? Love it or hate it, it has people talking - and this meme, from #WrestlingLoL had me popping!vYou HAVE to admire Matt Hardy's level of commitment to his character and TNA's for that matter. No dipping their toe in the shallow end here; they dove right in! I'm still not quite sure what it is I saw, but I do know that I will never forget it. #TheFinalDeletion had me laughing in some places, cringing in others, worrying about the state of Jim Cornette's heart in a couple specific instances - and just staring open-eyed in astonishment at others. I truly enjoyed this unique viewing experience, but, despite the probability that I will quote from it, wear T-shirts from it, borrow memes from it, and pronounce the word "over" with an "ah"....OVAH... for years to come - hope nothing like it is ever attempted again.
Let me know what you think."
Have you seen it? Love it or hate it, it has people talking - and this meme, from #WrestlingLoL had me popping!vYou HAVE to admire Matt Hardy's level of commitment to his character and TNA's for that matter. No dipping their toe in the shallow end here; they dove right in! I'm still not quite sure what it is I saw, but I do know that I will never forget it. #TheFinalDeletion had me laughing in some places, cringing in others, worrying about the state of Jim Cornette's heart in a couple specific instances - and just staring open-eyed in astonishment at others. I truly enjoyed this unique viewing experience, but, despite the probability that I will quote from it, wear T-shirts from it, borrow memes from it, and pronounce the word "over" with an "ah"....OVAH... for years to come - hope nothing like it is ever attempted again.
Let me know what you think."
(Source: Facebook)
At the end of the day, TNA took a highly risky idea, ran with it and the execution from Jeremy Borash and the TNA team was top notch. It isnt often that TNA comfortably out does WWE but compare this to the New Day visit to the Wyatt's compound and it's easy to tell which one fell flat on it's face.
Who would have guessed that in 2016, the best wrestling story line on Indian televisions would come from TNA and that the most compelling wrestling character would be the other Hardy? Broken Matt Hardy.
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