TNA star Matt Hardy has shared his thoughts on the recent lawsuit filed against Jon Moxley and AEW by a production crew member who was pushed during a 2023 match. Speaking on the Extreme Life of Matt Hardy podcast, Hardy offered a veteran’s perspective on working with non-wrestlers in physical angles and laid out clear personal boundaries for such situations.
“You don’t do anything with a civilian—someone who is an untrained performer—unless they absolutely know what they’re going to do and they are prepared for it,” Hardy explained. “You can’t take that risk in this day and age, in 2025, right? Even though that was 2023, you just can’t do it.”
The lawsuit stems from an incident in 2023 when Moxley, during a match, allegedly shoved production staffer Chris Dispenza as part of the angle. Dispenza has since filed a legal complaint citing injury and lack of consent.
Hardy, who says he has worked with both Moxley and Dispenza in the past, emphasized the importance of ensuring non-wrestlers are fully aware and trained for any physical involvement.
“They’re not trained. They’re not ready to break falls. They’re not ready to be shoved… You just can’t do that.”
Despite the controversy, Hardy expressed respect for both parties and hopes the issue can be resolved amicably.
“I have a lot of respect for both guys, and I just hope cooler heads can prevail and they can work through it.”
