Former Cowboys DE, UFC Fighter Greg Hardy Says He’d Sign WWE or AEW Contract

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Former NFL defensive end and UFC fighter Greg Hardy has interest in transitioning to the world of professional wrestling.

In an interview with wrestling and entertainment reporter Chris Van Vliet this week (h/t Jon Fuentes of SEScoops.com), Hardy discussed joining either WWE or AEW and showed his status as a longtime wrestling fan as well:

“Somebody hit me up, AEW, WWE, hit me up. I’m down. I’ll get in the gym right now. I’ll show up with the Monday night muscles and jump off the side of the rope on anybody. I’ll come out with one of those Rey Mysterio type masks.

“I’m going to grab a design artist too. You have to have showmanship, or like Goldust, something crazy. It has to be entertainment level stuff. You can’t just come out with tights on and have a six-pack unless you’re Brock Lesnar or The Rock.

“I’m an old school fan. I would love to get in there. I’m waiting for the call. If you know somebody that is watching this right now, hit me up and let’s get to work.”

Following a six-year career in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers and Dallas Cowboys from 2010 to 2015, Hardy made the move to MMA and fought 12 of his 13 bouts under the UFC umbrella before his contract expired in March.

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