Jeff Hardys crazed alter ego, Willow, was cause for more than a few raised eyebrows when he first appeared in TNA earlier this year. Willows costume consisted of flared satin trousers and a weird, crown like mask that covered most of his face. Regardless of how many times announcers Mike Tenay and Taz told us that Willow was Jeff Hardys violent side unleashed, all most of us in the audience could see was Jeff Hardys gender confusion unleashed. Amongst Willows dubious arsenal was an umbrella that he used not only to beat his foes with, but also as a type of Mary Poppins style floatation device. Ascending the turnbuckle (usually to the outside), Willow would pop the unbrella and attempt to use it as an aid to various highflying moves. It didnt work.
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