Jeff Hardy Released by WWE

[Mr. Jack Napier]

• I think Jeff knows he is relapsing, and really isn't in a great place (not suicidal, but just he can feel it.)
• I think WWE understands he needs help, but while rehab is great for him... he also would come back to WWE... and back on the road; which, IMO, Jeff shouldn't be doing at that age; he has priorities and really he is away from his family along with Matt.
• I think its best for Jeff to just get away from WWE. I don't have issues with WWE, but, Jeff isn't meant for that life of pro wrestling, it's more for the younger wrestlers who don't have more late-life priorities; who can handle the workload.

Overall it's non-violent, but toxic relationship with Jeff and WWE. It's like a couple that had great times but as time went on, they began to drift apart in what they need and now it's time to say goodbye despite continuing to come back; just to try it again, and restart the relationship.

Continuing this would ultimately kill Jeff, because while I think he can still go at it... WWE's lifestyle cannot be good for his health, at his age... along with his past substance abuse.

Honestly, cats like Jeff, Edge, etc should be on part time schedules. Their is no reason why those cats should be on the road 300+ days of the year. They PUT IN THE WORK.

 

[El_Mero_Mero]

I bet he kept trying to pitch the idea of bringing the Willow character into WWE and they kept shutting his ideas down which led him down this path.


Here’s hoping the best to him. He’ll more than likely end up in AEW in a few months.

Sad he never got a chance towards another title run which is all he wanted during this last run with the E.

I really think this is alot of it. He wants that creative outlet and feels that WWE is not giving it to him right now.

 

[CBoz]

The people saying he faked a relapse just so he could get released and join Matt in AEW don't realize how bad that would make him look. There were reports of him showing up to signings drunk, so I believe he just became overwhelmed with an upcoming push and started using/drinking again.

I agree. That would create major trust issues elsewhere and would not be a good look.

 

[The Prince of All Saiyans]

 

[g-ice]

Hopefully Jeff gets better for his sanity.

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

Hope Jeff finds himself in these dire times. Even though he has his demons, dude still one of the best to ever grace the ring. 40 something years old and still doing bat shyt insane spots without any type of life threatening injury other than his own battered soul

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

We know where this is going sadly.

If that's the case, at least we can get a reunion of fukkery with Brother Nero and Broken Matt.









This shyt is going to happen....

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

If that's the case, at least we can get a reunion of fukkery with Brother Nero and Broken Matt.









This shyt is going to happen....

Doubt it. Matt Hardy was on the AEW podcast recently talking about the reason he dropped the gimmick is because he felt like the AEW fan reaction wasn't what he was expecting (it was poorly received).

 

[The Intergalactic Koala]

Doubt it. Matt Hardy was on the AEW podcast recently talking about the reason he dropped the gimmick is because he felt like the AEW fan reaction wasn't what he was expecting (it was poorly received).

I mean he tried to do it during the midst of the pandemic. Then again, the gimmick peaked with the Wyatt feud which was pretty alright.

 

[Kingshango]

Might be time for brother Nero to hang it up and get the help he needs.

 

[prophecypro]

If he didnt want rehab under WWE Im assuming he needed to get out of the business as a whole for a bit and maybe the release was a mutual decision.

I dont think Tony should consider signing him given hes got his personal stuff to deal with

 

[AStrangeName]

I think there’s definitely something to that, every time he was in a prominent position, he’d relapse:

• 2003 during what was supposed to be a big solo push his issues got bad and he ended up getting released after refusing rehab
• 2007 was the same story and he ended up with his first wellness strike
• Again in 2008 when he was scheduled to win MITB at Wrestlemania
• Immediately after leaving WWE in 2009 when he was one of the top stars in the company and in the biggest storyline at the time
• 2011 after being a top guy and TNA champ for months, Victory Road happens
• The DUI in 2019

And I think he was in line for one last big run prior to this so I think it’s every time he’s put in a big spot the pressure gets to him and he cracks

Also during his first run with Impact, he was no showing a lot which later got him released from his contract, but no one really know why he no showed outside of citing travel issues.

 

[Mike the Executioner]

Didn't WWE want Jeff to go to rehab in 2009 and he refused to, which is what led to him leaving?

I'm hoping this isn't a case of deja vu and he wanted out. Then again, he's dealt with drug problems for years and after what happened this weekend, maybe it's worse than we thought.

I think there’s definitely something to that, every time he was in a prominent position, he’d relapse:

• 2003 during what was supposed to be a big solo push his issues got bad and he ended up getting released after refusing rehab
• 2007 was the same story and he ended up with his first wellness strike
• Again in 2008 when he was scheduled to win MITB at Wrestlemania
• Immediately after leaving WWE in 2009 when he was one of the top stars in the company and in the biggest storyline at the time
• 2011 after being a top guy and TNA champ for months, Victory Road happens
• The DUI in 2019

And I think he was in line for one last big run prior to this so I think it’s every time he’s put in a big spot the pressure gets to him and he cracks

I never noticed any connection until now.

So, it's like a William Regal situation where WWE wanted to push him, but he just couldn't stay out of trouble. It's sad because he had everything it takes to be a top guy, the main event spot was his to lose, but he wasn't able to handle everything that comes with being in that position. Maybe that's a trigger for him.

 

[Da_Eggman]

Pump faking a bender then turning down rehab would be a great way to get out of your contract.

I think that’s exactly what he did

 

[Chris Cool]

Didn't WWE want Jeff to go to rehab in 2009 and he refused to, which is what led to him leaving?

Naw, he was burnt out. That was when he left the first time. He actually just talked about it with stone cold. That's why I'm kinda skeptical.