Jeff Hardy reportedly released by WWE
By Scott Rogust
WWE star Jeff Hardy was reportedly released by the company after he was recently sent home from a live event.
Jeff Hardy made the news recently after he was sent home from a live event in Edinburg, Texas this past weekend, per a report from PW Insider. Days later, Hardy is no longer with the company.
According to Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, the WWE released Hardy on Thursday. Sapp adds that he heard the company offered help and rehab for Hardy, which was declined by the 44-year-old.
I've heard WWE offered Jeff Hardy help and rehab, and it was not accepted. Here's to hoping things get better for him.
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) December 9, 2021
Jeff Hardy reportedly released by WWE
At the live event in question, Hardy teamed up with Drew McIntyre and “King” Xavier Woods in a match against Roman Reigns and the Usos. PW Insider mentioned in their report that Hardy became “sluggish” the more the match went on. After tagging out, Hardy left the ringside area through the crowd and did not return.
Hardy was replaced by Rey Mysterio at the following night’s event in Corpus Christi after being sent home by the company.
After news broke of his release from the company on Thursday, WWE superstars sent their well wishes to Hardy on Twitter. Those included WWE champion Big E, United States champion Damian Priest and Mustafa Ali.
Jeff Hardy is so beloved by his fans and his peers. I’ve never heard a negative word about him & he’s always treated me with such kindness. Just wishing him and his family the very best.
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) December 9, 2021
I think the world of @JEFFHARDYBRAND. Nothing but positive thoughts and we'll wishes to this good a kind soul. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8CZ6QXhKwt
— Damian Priest (@ArcherOfInfamy) December 9, 2021
I got to compete against Jeff Hardy on Main Event. I made the assumption that Jeff was going to take it “easy.” Jeff says “Nah man, I’ve been waiting for this match. Let’s tear this sh*t up.” He was incredibly giving. I sincerely hope for the best for Jeff and his family. pic.twitter.com/m7Qp1XOo6t
— Mustafa Ali / Adeel Alam (@AliWWE) December 9, 2021
Jeff Hardy along with Matt as the Hardy Boyz, helped mold my love for professional wrestling. I was able to share a ring with Jeff on multiple occasions and enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you for just being Jeff Hardy
— PRIME Alexander (@CedricAlexander) December 9, 2021
The Hardyz gave 12 year old me so much hope to live a dream that seemed so out of reach. We all love you, Jeff! You’re so special and only wish the absolute best for you 💜💚 pic.twitter.com/6TyXC3HOug
— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) December 9, 2021
Hardy was in his third stint with WWE, making his return at WrestleMania 33 in 2017. The fan favorite won the RAW Tag Team Championship, United States Championship, SmackDown Tag Team championship and Intercontinental championship in this latest run. Hardy most recently wrestled in the traditional five-on-five elimination tag team match at Survivor Series on Nov. 21.
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