The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 288 pages
• Published by: HarperEntertainment
• Edition: 1st Edition March 18, 2003
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0060521546
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0060521547
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.2 inches
• Weighs: 1 pounds

Product Description


Matt and Jeff Hardy have proven that a relentless drive for success can make your wildest dreams come true. While still in high school, Matt and Jeff decided to become professional wrestlers at any cost. In a business that usually prizes giants, they were told their aspirations were unreasonable and impossible. But after the tragic loss of their mother, they began to pursue their goals with unstoppable determination.

The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire tells the story of Matt and Jeff Hardy's journey to WWE superstardom. Whether taking beatings from Razor Ramon and Nikolai Volkoff during their first WWE matches or winning the WWE Tag Team Championships against the Acolytes, the Hardy Boyz have experienced all the pains and pleasures that sports-entertainment has to offer. Their fast-moving, high-flying ring style has raised the bar for anyone who aims to follow in their footsteps.

From receiving a standing ovation for their 1999 No Mercy ladder match against Edge and Christian to winning singles championships, Matt and Jeff have succeeded both as a team and as individuals. Still in their mid-twenties, the Hardyz have long careers ahead of them. The Hardy Boyz is the inspirational true story of two small-town North Carolina boys who clawed their way to the top of the magical world of professional wrestling and achieved their childhood dreams.

About The Author


Matt and Jeff Hardy have won WWE titles as a tag team and as singles competitors. They have appeared on That '70s Show, Fear Factor, and MTV. They live in Cameron, North Carolina.

Reader Reviews
Exist 2 Inspire, the story of the WWE Wrestlers; The Hardy Boyz may indeed be the best wrestler biography that I have read to date. This book is organized very well in chronological order showing what Matt and Jeff faced on their long journey to the big time in the WWE. The growing up years is as poignant as I certainly can feel the Hardy's pain of losing their mother at such an early age. Matt and Jeff certainly acted out quite a bit with only their firm father around to guide them. Nonetheless, they never indulged in the evils of alcohol and drugs showing the intestinal fortitude that they would need later on. Probably my favorite part of the book was the Hardy's transition from preliminary wrestlers to big time stars and their struggles to find their place in the WWE lockeroom. I found it very interesting how Matt and Jeff reflect upon the slow path of being accepted by The Undertaker, Bradshaw, and the other wrestlers in the lockeroom. Especially noteworthy are the behind the scenes maneuvering regarding the many critical matches of the Hardy's career such as the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs sagas. I especially enjoy reading the Hardy's relationships with Edge, Christian, The Dudleyz, Lita, Austin, Triple H, Hurricane Helms, and Shannon Moore. It's touching to read about how The Hardy's friendships with Edge, Christian, Helms, and Moore have evolved over the years. Whereas the approach is quite simple, I definitely prefer this book to Mick Foley's masochistically approach to the world of wrestling. Yes, the Hardy's do discuss their injuries. However, the Hardy's refrain from the unnecessary gory squeamish manner that Foley utilizes in his two biographies. Therefore, to distinguish this bio as the best of the WWE series, I have rated it five stars although four and a half would be more appropriate.