When Did Jeff Hardy Leave WWE?

Jeff Hardy is an American professional wrestler currently signed to WWE. He is best known for his work with the company from 1994-2003 and from 2009-present. Hardy is a multiple-time world champion, having held the WWE Championship twice, the World Heavyweight Championship four times, and the TNA World Heavyweight Championship five times.

Jeff Hardy’s First WWE Run

Jeff Hardy made his WWE debut in 1998 as a part of The Hardy Boyz. The Hardy Boyz were a tag team that quickly rose to prominence in the tag team division. They won the tag titles on six occasions and were one of the most popular tag teams of their time. Hardy left WWE in 2002 and returned in 2006.

Jeff Hardy joins the WWE in 1998

Jeff Hardy made his WWE debut in 1998, as part of The Brood. he quickly became one of the most popular WWE superstars of all time. His first WWE run came to an end in 2003, when he left the company to pursue other interests.

Jeff Hardy becomes a singles competitor in 1999

In 1999, Jeff Hardy became a singles competitor in WWE, wrestling in the Light Heavyweight division. He quickly made a name for himself with his high-flying style and willingness to take risks. His matches against opponents such as Christian and The Dudley Boyz were must-see TV for wrestling fans.

Hardy’s time in WWE came to an end in 2003, when he was released from his contract. He would return to the company in 2006, but his first run is considered by many to be the most memorable.

Jeff Hardy wins his first WWE Championship in 2000

On April 30, 2000, at Backlash, Hardy won his first WWE Championship by defeating Triple H, The Rock and Big Show in a Fatal Four-Way match. He held the title for two days before losing it to Triple H. Hardy then unsuccessfully challenged Triple H for the title at Judgment Day.

Jeff Hardy’s Second WWE Run

Jeff Hardy is one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all time. He is known for his daredevil stunts and his high-flying moves. Hardy has held numerous titles in his career including the WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship. Hardy left WWE in 2009 but made his return in 2018.

Jeff Hardy returns to the WWE in 2006

After a brief hiatus, Jeff Hardy returned to the WWE in 2006. Hardy had been during his time away from the company and many fans were excited to see him return. His return was short-lived, however, as he was released from the WWE just six months later.

Jeff Hardy wins the WWE Championship again in 2008

Jeff Hardy’s second WWE Championship reign began on June 29, 2008, when he defeated Edge to win the title at The Bash event. This made Hardy a two-time WWE Champion and edge the first ever grand slam champion in WWE history. Hardy’s second title reign was short-lived, however, as he lost the title back to Edge just six days later on SmackDown.

Jeff Hardy leaves the WWE in 2009

Jeff Hardy’s second run in the WWE came to an end in 2009 when he departed the company. Hardy had been with the WWE since 2006, but his second stint with the company was marked by drug abuse and personal problems. Hardy was eventually released from his contract in 2009, and he would go on to wrestle for a number of independent promotions before returning to the WWE in 2017.

Jeff Hardy’s Third WWE Run

Jeff Hardy made his return to WWE at the 2017 Royal Rumble. He had been away from WWE for almost six years, during which time he wrestled on the independent circuit. He was then drafted to SmackDown as part of the Superstar Shake-up.

Jeff Hardy returns to the WWE in 2017

Jeff Hardy returned to the WWE in 2017 after a stint in TNA. He had been with the company from 1998-2009, and then again from 2010-2013.

Jeff Hardy becomes a Grand Slam Champion in 2018

In his third WWE run, which began in 2017, Hardy became a Grand Slam Champion after winning the United States Championship. He would go on to win the Raw Tag Team Championships twice, making him only the fifth superstar in WWE history to accomplish that feat. Hardy’s resurgence in popularity led to him being one of the top names on Raw for much of 2018.

Jeff Hardy leaves the WWE again in 2019

In late March 2019, Hardy announced that he was taking an “indefinite hiatus” from WWE due to injury, and vacated the United States Championship as a result. Hardy returned to WWE television on the November 18 episode of SmackDown, losing to Sheamus in a non-title match. On the November 25 episode of Raw, Hardy challenged Sheamus for the United States Championship in a ladder match, which he lost. At the TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view on December 15, Hardy defeated AJ Styles and The Miz in a triple threat tables match to win the SmackDown Tag Team Championship for a record ninth time with his real-life brother Matt Hardy. They held the titles until January 2020 when they were defeated by The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston), ending their record setting reign at 133 days.