Wrestlers Pay Tribute To Jeff Hardy Following WWE Release
The wrestling world reacts to Jeff Hardy's WWE departure.
The wider wrestling world is reacting to news of Jeff Hardy's WWE departure, as the company veteran was suddenly let go by the promotion on Thursday.
Per Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, Hardy had been offered "help and rehab" by the promotion prior to being let go, though he declined. Andrew Zarian of the Mat Men Pro Wrestling podcast has since stated that "the last couple of weeks have been rough" for Jeff, whom WWE had sent home from the road last weekend.
Universally adored by seemingly everyone in wrestling, Hardy's release has unsurprisingly inspired a huge volume of tributes.
WWE Champion Big E tweeted the following:-
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.
Advertisement— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) December 9, 2021
Meanwhile, Bayley and AEW's Lio Rush were amongst the wrestlers who spoke on Hardy's influence on their own lives and careers:-
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
Advertisement— Bayley (@itsBayleyWWE) December 9, 2021
Thank you #JeffHardy for truly inspiring me. If it weren’t for you, there would be no me in this world of professional wrestling. Thank you for your hunger, your passion, your dedication and your loyalty to your family. Praying for you. Praying for them. #ForTheBest
— New Ep #NotFound out now! (@TheLionelGreen) December 9, 2021
Jeff's brother Matt, who offered a few comments on his sibling earlier in the week, tweeted a handful of family photos:-
ALWAYS pic.twitter.com/2fAnE5yfpQ
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) December 9, 2021
Mustafa Ali praised Jeff for being easy to work with and giving when they wrestled each other:-
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
But the most important tweet of all came from Hardy's wife, Beth, who said her husband is "good":-
Jeff is good.
We are good.Post that you “heard” that.Thanks. ✌?
— Beth Hardy (@BethBrittHardy_) December 9, 2021
All the best to Jeff Hardy through what sounds like a difficult period.