When Did Jeff Hardy Get Released From WWE?
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WWE released Jeff Hardy on April 15, 2021.
Jeff Hardy’s Release from WWE
Jeff Hardy was released from WWE on April 10, 2003. He had been with the company for less than two years. Hardy was released due to backstage problems and not getting along with other wrestlers.
Jeff Hardy’s final match with WWE
Jeff Hardy’s final match with WWE took place on September 20, 2009, at the No Mercy pay-per-view event. Hardy was victorious in the match, but was released from his contract with WWE the following day.
The release came as a surprise to many, as Hardy had been with WWE for over a decade and was one of the company’s most popular superstars.
There has been no official word from WWE on the reasons for Hardy’s release, but it is speculated that it was due to his backstage heat with management and his problems with substance abuse.
The events leading up to Jeff Hardy’s release
In 2003, Hardy was arrested for possession of illegal drugs and weapons, which led to his expulsion from WWE. Hardy then wrestled on the independent circuit for a short time before being re-signed by WWE in 2006.
In 2008, Hardy was suspended from WWE for violating the company’s substance abuse policy. Hardy returned to WWE later that year and won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
In 2009, Hardy was again suspended for violating WWE’s substance abuse policy. He returned to WWE in 2010 and won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
In 2011, Hardy was arrested for DUI and Possession of Controlled Substances. He was subsequently released by WWE.
Jeff Hardy’s Post-WWE Career
Jeff Hardy was released from WWE on Wednesday, April 6, 2021. He had been with the company for almost two decades. Hardy is now a free agent and is able to sign with any wrestling promotion.
Jeff Hardy’s return to Impact Wrestling
Jeff Hardy returned to Impact Wrestling on January 6, 2017, at their weekly television taping in Orlando, Florida. It was announced that Hardy would be part of the main event of the January 12, 2017, episode of Impact!, facing Eli Drake for the vacant Impact World Championship. Hardy won the match and his second Impact World Championship. At Bound for Glory on November 5, Hardy successfully defended the title against James Storm. After losing to Austin Aries at Slammiversary XVI on July 2, 2018, Hardy vacated the title due to an injury.
Jeff Hardy’s current status
Jeff Hardy is currently signed to WWE as a part-time performer. He is not actively wrestling on a regular basis, but does make occasional appearances on WWE programming. Hardy’s contract with WWE is believed to be a lucrative one, and he is not currently seeking to be released from the company.
