Rebecca Victoria Hardy (née Reyes; born August 6, 1986), most famously known as Reby Hardy, is an American actress, model, professional wrestler, and television personality. She is of Puerto Rican heritage and was born in Flushing, a neighborhood in the north central part of Queens, New York City.
Reby Hardy at SHINE 6
Early Career and Modeling
Reby began her career in dance, performing nationally with the Amira Mor International Entertainment Company, a bellydance troupe. She also made several belly dance instructional DVDs. In 2005, she held a supporting role in the off-Broadway musical, Secrets of the Desert. The show toured several off-Broadway venues, including the Duke Theatre on 42nd street in Times Square, and the DiCapo Opera House.
Soon after her stage work, Reby appeared in various television programs and music videos, including Midnight Spike (Spike TV), Date Patrol (TLC-TV), Faking It (TLC-TV) and Más Maíz, a music video featuring N.O.R.E. In July 2007, Reby was featured in a nude pictorial in Playboy magazine, The Girls of Montauk, shot by Michael Dweck. Reby was also featured in the July 2010 edition of the Playboy Cyber Club as "Cyber Girl of the Week" for the week beginning July 19, 2010 and was later named "Cyber Girl of the Month" for November 2010.
Reby was also interviewed in MTV's True Life: I'm a Sports Fanatic, as the NY Giants Girl, airing on September 19, 2009. The show chronicled her involvement as a fan of the New York Football Giants. In 2010, an official 3D model of Reby Sky was released at DAZ 3D.
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Transition to Professional Wrestling
In 2010, Reby was a featured interviewer and has added commentary work for the MTV2 program, Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors, a show focusing on the transition of lucha libre and related organizations to the United States. On March 19, 2011, she made her professional wrestling debut at a Lucha Libre USA show under the ring name Rebecca Reyes, where she teamed up with Nikki Corleone and ODB against Chrissy Cialis, Jacqueline Moore and Tigresa Caliente. On the June 18 episode of LLUSA TV Tapings, Reyes teamed up with Chrissy Cialis and Vladimiro in a losing effort to Mini Park, Octagoncito and Pequeno Halloween in a mixed tag team match. In October, Reyes lost to Lady Luck in a lingerie match.
On July 1, 2012, Reby made her independent circuit debut at Extreme Air Wrestling where she teamed with Paul London and Brian Kendrick to defeat Miss Jackie and The World's Greatest Tag Team. In 2012, she took on Jayme Jameson for the NWA Mid-Atlantic Ladies Championship on two separate occasions and lost both times. On March 9, Reby was part of an infamous triple threat match which included Brittney Savage and Spyra Andover and was featured on Botchamania. After feuding with Jayme Jameson for several months, Reby finally defeated her at the first Shine Wrestling event, SHINE 1.
She eventually took part in the first-ever SHINE Wrestling event and became a key player in the independent promotion during its early days.
Here's a brief overview of her wrestling appearances:
| Year | Event/Promotion | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Lucha Libre USA | Wrestler (Rebecca Reyes) |
| 2012 | Extreme Air Wrestling | Wrestler (Reby Sky) |
| 2012 | NWA Mid-Atlantic | Challenger for Ladies Championship |
| 2014 | TNA Knockouts Knockdown 2 | Wrestler (Reby Sky) |
| 2015 | TNA Bound for Glory | Appearance |
| 2016 | Impact Wrestling | Feud with Decay |
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Marriage to Matt Hardy and "Broken Universe"
With being engaged to Matt Hardy, she has appeared at several OMEGA events which Hardy owns. On October 5, 2013, Reyes married professional wrestler Matt Hardy. On June 23, 2015, they had their first child, a son, Maxel.
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The Hardy family
In the year of 2014, Reby appeared for TNA in May through the company's One Night Only PPV's mainly on Knockouts Knockdown 2 in a match against Velvet Sky in a winning effort also qualifying for the gauntlet match later that night. Reby appeared for TNA again in late 2015 at Bound for Glory celebrating with real life husband, Matt Hardy after he won his match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Reby returned to Impact Wrestling on January 5, 2016, and watched as Hardy was defeated by Ethan Carter III in the finals of the TNA World Title Series. On the September 1 episode of Impact Wrestling, The Hardys started a feud with Decay, involving Reby feuding with Decay's valet Rosemary, turning her into a face.
After retiring from the ring, Reby continued making appearances alongside her husband in TNA. Most notably, Matt, Reby, their children, and even Reby's father got involved in the "Broken Universe" storyline that first unfolded in the promotion from 2016 to 2017.
Family Life and Other Ventures
For many fans, Reby is a familiar face, having made numerous appearances alongside Matt in TNA and WWE. By 2014, though, Reby made the decision to take a step back from actively wrestling in order to raise a family. Over the last decade, Matt Hardy has become a family man, fathering four children with his wife, Rebecca, also known as Reby.
Reby also works as a graphic designer, contributing to pinball machines and other projects, while also staying active on social media to keep fans regularly updated on her family life.
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Reby Hardy is a true renaissance woman in the world of entertainment and pop culture. Widely recognized as a professional wrestler, model, actress, and designer, Reby has built a career that blends athleticism, creativity, and business savvy. She made her mark in professional wrestling with appearances in TNA Impact Wrestling, Lucha Libre USA: Masked Warriors, and the cult-favorite film Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies. Her charismatic presence and in-ring prowess earned her a devoted fanbase around the world.
Beyond the squared circle, Reby is an accomplished model and an award winning creative force in the pinball industry, where she has designed and customized machines that have gained recognition among collectors and fans alike. She’s also the visionary author and illustrator behind the Gothic Baby children’s book series, which showcases her unique blend of gothic aesthetics and storytelling. Off the stage and screen, Reby is a proud mother of four and is married to professional wrestling superstar Matt Hardy.