Reby Hardy Q & A with SI.com’s Justin Barrasso on the “Broken” dispute with Anthem

The dispute between Anthem and the Hardys over the “Broken Universe” intellectual property is still rolling along.

Sports Illustrated spoke with Reby Hardy, who is Matt Hardy’s wife and also former TNA Knockout Reby Sky. She was also a part of the “Broken Universe” storyline in TNA, along with her father (who played Senor Benjamin) and her son (who actually “wrestled” as King Maxel), and has been vocal on social media defending her family from Anthem’s claims that ownership of the IP belongs solely to the company.

Hardy answered questions that touched on a potential lawsuit against Anthem, whether Billy Corgan played a role mediating between the two sides, as well as detailed her opinion on the real root of the dispute between Anthem and the Hardys.

SI: Ed Nordholm of Anthem told Sports Illustrated that Anthem initiated multiple conversations with the Hardys regarding coming to terms on use of the “Broken Universe” gimmick. There are even reports that former Impact president Billy Corgan helped mediate discussions between the Hardys and Anthem. Is any of this accurate, and why have the two sides been unable to reach an agreement?

Hardy: Billy Corgan did offer to help mediate, which was surprising to me given Billy had his own legal battles and issues with TNA, but he was so invested in the “Broken” storyline and diplomatic to both sides. Billy almost got more traction in the process than even our lawyers. That was a really positive time for us, and we were very hopeful because Billy was getting through to Anthem and we actually had the chance to communicate. Our lawyers would go weeks at a time without hearing from Anthem, which is part of the reason why this has been dragging on, seemingly, forever.

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