Though Matt Hardy did lash out after he got to know about Edge and Lita, he was able to manage his anger and use it to his advantage. The two former friends turned their real-life heat into an on-screen storyline.
How Edge and Matt Hardy overcame their real-life heat
Even though Matt Hardy was at the height of his popularity when he returned to feud with Edge, WWE used him to get Edge and Lita over while he was relegated to the mid-card after the feud.
Talking to Peter Rosenberg, Edge talked about their backstage animosity and how they managed to use it to their advantage.
Edge further said that it was one of the first feuds where the audience did not know how much is real and how much is kayfabe. Edge also believes that the program helped, both him and Matt Hardy to establish themselves as singles competitors. He also revealed how the incident helped Lita in her career:
(H/T Credit: 411Mania)
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