Putting all the rumours to rest, Matt Hardy finally confirmed that his contract with WWE had ended and announced his departure in a YouTube video posted on his official channel on March 1. The former WWE Tag Team Champion stated that he is leaving the platform to become a free agent. A day after the announcement, his very first post-WWE exit appearance has been announced. Matt will be seen at The Big Event 18, scheduled to take place on March 7, 2020.