It's Official: So Long Jeff Hardy

[Sharmania]

I have to say I'm glad he's going. I agree with everything CM Punk and Matt Hardy have said. He's a drugged up loser and Matt should have had the break he got. He can do a few spots yes but apart from that he's terrible.

 

[Jonnie Walker]

Since he's leaving,I say who cares.All it will do will open up more spots for a main event job.Fuck Jeff.He's acting like a fucking 12 year old.If I was in the position he's in,I wouldn't want to retire.How many midcarders that have been released would've stayed in the company if they were in Jeff's position.Probably all of them.All you have to do is get someone who can do a flip off of a high distance.Grow Evan Bourne's hair long,dye it purple,put him in goth clothes,have him paint his face and never smile,he's already bad on the mic,and you have a new Jeff.Or have Morrison change his character to a less hippie-ish character,have him die his hair,and bada bing,a new Jeff Hardy.He's replaceable.Sure,he's massively over,but there can be a new Jeff right around the corner (or in FCW).

 

[RKOhead84]

Dear Jeff Hardy,
I have just heard that you will be leaving the WWE. I personally think that you do not have a passion for this business and you have taken this for granted. There are 30 other guys in the locker room that would kill for your spot and you are walking away to pursue other interests. I hate to tell you this Jeff, but you are not Dwayne Johnson. You are at the top of this business right now. I've always thought that you were extremely overrated, it doesn't take alot of talent to fall off a ladder or jump through a table. Being a lifelong WWE fan, it pisses me off to no end when people like you consider this a side job until something else comes up. Bottom line is Jeff, even though you are making alot of money right now, you WILL NOT be hard to replace. Not hard at all. So Jeff, do not let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Sincerely,
Rated-RKOhead
Lifetime WWE Fan

 

[Little Jerry Lawler]

Dear Jeff Hardy,
I have just heard that you will be leaving the WWE. I personally think that you do not have a passion for this business and you have taken this for granted. There are 30 other guys in the locker room that would kill for your spot and you are walking away to pursue other interests. I hate to tell you this Jeff, but you are not Dwayne Johnson. You are at the top of this business right now. I've always thought that you were extremely overrated, it doesn't take alot of talent to fall off a ladder or jump through a table. Being a lifelong WWE fan, it pisses me off to no end when people like you consider this a side job until something else comes up. Bottom line is Jeff, even though you are making alot of money right now, you WILL NOT be hard to replace. Not hard at all. So Jeff, do not let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Sincerely,
Rated-RKOhead
Lifetime WWE Fan

If he didn't have a passion for the business he would have left a long time ago. He put his body on the line each and every night to please his fans and I believe he is burned out physically and mentally. He didn't say he was never coming back. There's nothing wrong with him taking a break like Jericho did to pursue other interests. Like I stated before, if Hardy was planning to leave months ago and WWE knew, then it is all on them. There are not many wrestlers currently in the WWE who are over and sell merchandise as much as Hardy does so he will be hard to replace and it won't be as easy as you think. Don't speculate and assume his fifteen year career in this business is a sidejob because you make yourself look worse and worse.

 

[FromTheSouth]

I still won't believe it till I see it. We've been swerved before. If Jeff wins this Sunday, I will assume he is staying for a while. If not, then, yeah, I guess I will realize it.

Jeff has put his body on the line more than anyone else on the roster.....ever. He has pulled any number of stunts that should/could have killed him. He deserves his spot back when he returns, as he has carried SD! since March, pretty much alone. CM Punk owes Hardy a giant debt of gratitude, because this feud is finally what it took to get Punk over.

This does open up a spot for John Morrison, which is awesome, but I will miss Hardy, and I hope he returns sooner rather than later.

 

[Kanye South]

Hardy can do whatever the fuck he wants. If he wants to paint, he can. If he wants to make an MTV show, he can. If he wants to play in his treehouse, he can. If he wants to *********e to illegal videos of gorillas trying to stick their giant penises into little poodles, he fucking can!

He probably has enough money saved up to continue his life. In fact, he doesn't look like the type to live an overly glamorous life, so he'll probably be just fine. Think about it: Hardy's popular, so they'll probably still sell his merchandise. They'll also most likely feature him in the upcoming Smackdown Vs. Raw 2010 video game. Also, he'll probably still have his action figures. Ok, so he's got his merchandise, video game property, and toy sales.... Not to mention his possible reality show. So, I say he's pretty set. Now I'm not gonna sit here and pretend that I know he'll get a profit from all of these things, so what I'm saying may amount to jack shit. BUT, I do know that Hardy can surrvive without wrestling. When Hardy comes back, he'll most likely be put back in his main event spot. This isn't Kane or even Jericho. This is fucking Jeff Hardy! And even if they try to put him in a mid-card spot, the WWE will be forced to put him back up there by the fans. So it's a win-win for Hardy. Vince would be stupid not to make Hardy an instant main-eventer when he returns.

Hardy's leaving is nothing but good. We'll get new main-eventers (which everyone's been clamoring for). We'll get a refreshed main-event scene (which everyone has been fucking foaming at the mouth for). We will get new feuds (which everyone will get fangasms for). And we'll get a refreshed Jeff Hardy in the future. So the good outweighs the bad.

 

[itbewilly]

I honestly don't get all the Hardy hatred.I mean some of you are acting like 12 year old's(and probably are).The guy has put his body threw perhaps more then any other WWE star over the time span hes been with them yet you all say nothing when guys like Taker and HBK and HHH decide they want to take a few months off.The difference between these guys and Jeff is Jeff is constantly doing high risk after high risk and honestly the only one that is slightly risky is HBK and that's not too often.

I say we are no one to judge the man.Honestly who here if they made enough money or had talent to do another job besides the one they are doing that's obviously taking a toll on them mentally and physically that were in a position to take time off and try something wouldn't do the same?Sure hes over and has been pushed to the sky but it doesn't matter how much you are making money wise or how easy the job is or whatever.If you cant enjoy life working where you are working maybe its time to take a risk and look elsewhere.

I made over 1200 a week at one point fresh out of high school and loved having money but after a few years of working 7 days a week(a lot of times 12 hour days) it became too much for me and i quit the job.How can one start a family or be happy with their job when they are working non-stop even if you get paid like Jeff most likely does.I agree with him 100% and can see him healing up and trying other things then in a few years coming back and perhaps have a few decent years left in the WWE.

This all could be a big swerve too though highly unlikely.Would not be the first time the WWE did the total opposite of what everyone wanted to happen.Only time will tell.Hopefully he doesn't leave WWE and get himself back into some garbage and end up ruining any future chances he might ever be given.All one can do is hope him the best and get ready to see who steps up next to fill his shoe's.

That my take on the whole situation.I think some of you should actually ask yourself what you would do in his situation before criticizing him.Even if it is the job you love being on the road and putting your body threw hell week in week out would eventually catch up to any one.Later WZ.

 

[Stormtrooper]

I say thank god he is leaving, not because he is a jerk or anything, but because he is being smart. He knows his body better then anybody, and why should he risk permanent damage and force him to live the rest of his life as a vegetable. He is such a risk-taker in the ring that that is unfortunately a very high possibility. If Jeff Hardy stayed with the company and did get paralyzed, then everyone would say things like "he should have left a while ago." I applaud Jeff Hardy for realizing that professional wrestling is a way to earn money (lots of it if you are popular like him); no more, no less. When safer ways to earn money arise, a risk-taker in the ring (like him) should get out, because you can always come back.

 

[Rebecca]

Dear Jeff Hardy,
I have just heard that you will be leaving the WWE. I personally think that you do not have a passion for this business and you have taken this for granted. There are 30 other guys in the locker room that would kill for your spot and you are walking away to pursue other interests. I hate to tell you this Jeff, but you are not Dwayne Johnson. You are at the top of this business right now. I've always thought that you were extremely overrated, it doesn't take alot of talent to fall off a ladder or jump through a table. Being a lifelong WWE fan, it pisses me off to no end when people like you consider this a side job until something else comes up. Bottom line is Jeff, even though you are making alot of money right now, you WILL NOT be hard to replace. Not hard at all. So Jeff, do not let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Sincerely,
Rated-RKOhead
Lifetime WWE Fan

How on earth does the man not have any passion? Lets just forget all the house shows Hardy wrestles at, lets just forget the effort he put in so he could keep clean, lets just forget all the times hes gone out of his way to be nice to the fans. Maybe you should look up the term passionate, because Jeff Hardy is passionate about the company, but of course, he's leaving so that must mean he isn't, correct? He's not taken anything for granted, sure it was a bit of a stupid decision of his to leave when he's got such a good spot, but at the end of the day, it's better for him to take a break on his terms, rather than leave permanently on WWE's - i'm sure we can all agree on that, yes?

There are 30 other guys in the lockeroom wanting his spot, but they're not over, they dont sell like Jeff, and they do not draw like Jeff. His timing is most certainly questionable, but it's not our decision, it's Jeffs. And you're right, anybody can jump off a ladder, but not just anybody can make it look good. I can understand why people are pissed at Jeff, but he's being mature, if he's burnt out, and cant handle the days he has to work, then so be it. People rant and rave about how careless Jeff Hardy is, well guess what, now he is being careful.

And Jeff Hardy is not hard to replace? What a silly thing to say. Think sunshine.

 

[Mighty NorCal]

I find it ironic that they are turning to the Undertaker for the creative push, and roster spot. Every time there is a mess, everytime some burnt out waster fucks them over, who is there? The man in black. Undertaker fuckin rocks.

Eh, fuck it though man. If Jeff doesnt wanna do it, then fuck it, dont do it. I would rather there be room to move for other guys on the roster than for someone who doesnt appreciate his spot to have it. Is it dumb? Eh, relatively, I suppose. Whats a bigger deal, money or happyness? whats a true measure of success, y'know? If he would be happier not doing it, well, dont let the door hit you on the way out. Hopefully he doesnt OD or some stupid shit while he is away.

I think that is the thing a lot of Jeffy fans arent thinking of. Without the constant watchfull eye of WWE and its wellness policy, what kind of person will Jeff Hardy become now? Will he EVER be fit to step into a major role in the WWE again after this, and he is left to his own devices (and substances) for however long?

 

[nthomas504]

Jeff leaving to me is a really good thing and a really bad thing. I've just started watching Smackdown again after a long time and i've noticed tonights Main-Event. Thats basically most of their main-eventer in the ring. When Jeff Hardy leaves, this leaves the top Face spot open. Which could be taken by 1. Rey Mysterio, 2. New turned "Face" Matt Hardy, or 3. John Morrison. I know that Undertaker is coming back really soon, but besides last year, Undertaker has really never been the Top face on a show or the big attention spot. He's been kinda like an obstacle for other superstars and that has basically gotten him his spot over the years. After Hardy leaves, things are gonna be really rough, especially since the top Heel on Smackdown, Edge is injured. We are most likely gonna see John Morrison vs CM Punk and Rey Mysterio vs CM Punk for a while, unless they want him to feud with Undertaker.

While Smackdown will definately turn into the second show again, it will get a chance to promote its Mid-Card more. Superstars like JTG, Dolph Ziggler, and Finlay will only benefit from this.

 

[Viola Moonlight]

So, Jeff's leaving? I didn't really notice it. Wow, what a shocker!

Seriously though, this is a two way street for the WWE. Jeff Hardy is one of the biggest stars they have in the company who has been somewhat the face of the SmackDown show, carrying the Main Event scene. Losing Hardy will be a huge loss for the WWE as he ultimately draws big time & people are always excited to see him compete. This is a great full-time position where he will be financially secure with the WWE for a long time, leaving this for other interests in which IMO he has lesser success than his wrestling endeavours. Many other guys would definitely kill for this position as stated numerous times.

However, Jeff is a big boy now. He can do whatever the hell he wants in his life. Telling him otherwise to stay & not leave is called facsism [did I spell that right?] The dude has many problems with his body considering his hardcore wrestling style. Many people over the years that have taken this approach have been completely screwed for life because of their contributions like Mick Foley & Sabu. He needs the time off to rekindle himself as a person & get his life on track. Being in the WWE is not really a big help for this type of spiritual stuff. Anywayz, Jeff's popularity will never die. If he comes back after a while, expect a few months of getting rid of the ring rust & he will be uber-over selling merchandise like no tomorrow.

As from a business standpoint, the WWE & Jeff are lucky this is happening on the SmackDown show. This is the only show that has built up superstars from the midcard to become future stars & has a plethora of people to shift around in order to fill Jeff's void. In a recent WZ article, it looks like Undertaker will be the man most likely to fill Jeff's void, with help from other rising stars like Morrison. So, the business will be fine with Jeff as long as they find a way to quickly close the gap... which they seem to have already.

 

[d_henderson1810]

Y'know, I was holding out for Hardy. I thought maybe he wouldn't be this stupid, but I shouldn't have been surprised. I've always been a fan of Jeff's. I supported his first title reign, I marked out when he beat Edge in the ladder match. I like Jeff. But this is ridiculous.

Jeff Hardy is a god damned adult, but he's acting like an 8 year old. He's arguably the most successful man in the WWE. His contract is probably a little smaller than Cena or HHH, but his merchandising is undoubtedly massive, bigger than Cena's, I would daresay. He's hugely over, and that's not cheap fill in SmackDown pops. He appeals across the board, to kids, women, and men. He's finally at the top of his game. Staying another five years would guarantee him main event status for the whole time, more world title reigns, probably main eventing WrestleMania multiple times, and a Hall of Fame spot. Instead, he trades it so he can go play in his fucking treehouse.

I hope you have fun painting pictures or whatever the fuck you do, Jeff. I don't care how much a free spirit or whatever bullshit he is, he's an adult with responsibility. A responsibility to himself, a responsibility to his job, and, you know what, a responsibility to the people that made him what he is. First and foremost, he's finally made it big in his job, and NOW he leaves? That's downright irresponsible to his future plans. I don't know how much money he's made, but I doubt he's rolling in cash, with drug problems, extended periods of time off, and a house burning down. Another five years in the WWE would guarantee him and any future family financial security for a lifetime. Now he takes a risk.

Furthermore, the WWE has invested so much into Jeff over the last year. 3 world titles, a mega push, becoming the face of SmackDown, basically turning him into the main eventer he always could have been, and once again, he walks on the company. Now what? He leaves the WWE in a big hole for faces. Taker can do it, but for how long? Is Morrison really ready to step up? Can Morrison capture the audience like Hardy? All evidence says that not right now, no. Morrison will need another year or two before he can truly main event. All they have left in terms of fresh, exciting faces is Mysterio, who is gaining his own health problems. Meanwhile, healthy, entertaining, main event level Jeff Hardy? Playing in the closet in North Carolina.

And damn it, he owes the fans. He's been around forever, and he's always had a big contingent of fans. He's gone on such a rollercoaster career, with his firing from WWE, to TNA, to coming back to WWE, to just almost getting there, to getting suspended again, and he FINALLY makes it to the top, where all the Hardy fans can finally enjoy the Jeff Hardy main event run they've wanted...oh, but sorry, Jeff wants to play in his shitty little band.

I'm still going to hold out one last shred of hope that this is either a false report or Jeff will get a great deal, and he'll stick around, but if he's really gone, then I lose all respect for him. I hope he enjoys doing the one thing he's always been best at - failing.

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You say that Jeff is shooting himself in the foot by leaving to pursue playing in a band and like. Well, you know who else did that? Chris Jericho! Jericho left WWE in 2005 to play in his band Fozzy, do stand-up comedy, appear in movies, and do a radio show. Yet, he has since returned, and has it hurt him. NO! He has won the World Title twice more, and is possibly the most over guy in the WWE, and his promos are second-to-none in WWE at the moment.
In fact, Jericho probably rested on his time off, and came back with a new motivation and freshness. He wasn't depushed, and is still top or near the top of the company.

Also, maybe Jeff is also taking time off to relax his body. Over the years, his daredevil moves would have created lasting injuries to his body, and he needs to slow down. What do you want? For Jeff to wrestle and do his stunts until he either is crippled or kills himself in a stunt, all for your entertainment.

It does seem a little foolish to leave at the moment, but if Jeff can't be bothered anymore, then he should go. Let those who are still motivated to entertain you instead. Who knows, he may have blown a major chance, or it could recharge his batteries and make him come back, bigger and better than ever. Just look at what the rest did for Chris Jericho.

 

[Cebeards]

I'm not quite sure yet, but Jeff may be leaving as that one great thrill that everyone will want again. This gives him the epic return option, we all love those (can't wait to see how Edge does it...oh yeah, and fuck batista).

I hope he finds what he needs and doesn't fall into any holes along the way. Do I think this is a good choice for him? No, not yet. But it's his life. I really hope we a have a match of the year at Summerslam between him and Punk.

I would love to see Hardy win it, then on Smackdown his story plays out as an injury and the title is vacated. I would love to see a tournament ending in a match for an open title. Morrison vs Punk would be my guess. Punk could get a few cheap victories to solidify his heelness (yeah, heelness, you heard right) and Morrison could go over a few guys bringing up his name even more. But, they will probably give the strap to Punk at the slam....bummer. If this is Hardy's last match for awhile, expect something good, that is all I have to say.

My hopes for el Tournament
Round 1
Punk vs JTG...punk win
Morrison vs Ziggler...Morrison win
Matt Hardy vs Knox...Matt win
Kane vs Shad...Kane win

Round 2
Punk vs Matt Hardy...Punk win
Morrison vs Kane...Morrison win (actually a pin, no DQ bull)

Finals bitches!
Morrison vs Punk...ladder match

With the Jeff-less future ahead of us, creative may take the tag titles off of Jerishow, who knows. Unless they give it to punk, then he is going against Matt, Rey, Khali, Undertaker, whatever. With all this drama we may even see a glimpse of an Undertaker comeback at Summerslam?

 

[Agent-67]

I still can't believe so many people like this guy so much. He can't cut a promo to save his life. He is a phenomenal wrestler, but if your being honest his matches have been the same damn thing for the past 10 years. He has not been involved in an interesting storyline, which you could blame creative for as well. He is a 3 time champion & I still can't believe I just typed that! How many swanton bombs can you all really watch. He just does it off something different each time. Swanton off the top rope, swanton off a car, swanton off the ring apron, swanton off the stage, yea okay great. But when he speaks its terrible. I'm coming to get you, you bad guy. Cause I'm Jeff Hardy & I'm extreme. I'm sure I'm not right on but its pretty close. Being great is not about being just a great worker. In fact in today's wrestling market I would rather see a guy with charisma & great mic work with okay ring skills than a phenomenal wrestler with okay mic skills & little to no charisma. Great in ring performers are far more prevelant today than guys who can work the mic. He's not that bad to see on a card, but within a week I won't even remember him until he changes his mind again and shows up in TNA again.

 

[Little Jerry Lawler]

I still can't believe so many people like this guy so much. He can't cut a promo to save his life. He is a phenomenal wrestler, but if your being honest his matches have been the same damn thing for the past 10 years. He has not been involved in an interesting storyline, which you could blame creative for as well. He is a 3 time champion & I still can't believe I just typed that! How many swanton bombs can you all really watch. He just does it off something different each map. Swanton off the top rope, swanton off a car, swanton off the ring apron, swanton off the stage, yea okay great. But when he speaks its terrible. I'm coming to get you, you bad guy. Cause I'm Jeff Hardy & I'm extreme. I'm sure I'm not right on but its pretty close. Being great is not about being just a great worker. In fact in today's wrestling market I would rather see a guy with charisma & great mic work with okay ring skills than a phenomenal wrestler with okay mic skills & little to no charisma. Great in ring performers are far more prevelant today than guys who can work the mic. He's not that bad to see on a card, but within a week I won't even remember him until he changes his mind again and shows up in TNA again.

Hasn't everybody who's been around for ten or more years had the same damn matches so Jeff Hardy is not the only one. His lack of mic skills is obvious but he remains one of the most over people in the WWE as does Rey Mysterio and he doesn't talk much. It's easy to replace certain superstars but it will be hard to replace someone like Jeff Hardy.

 

[Kanye South]

For everyone who says that Jeff Hardy sucks because of his mic skills, then go ahead and say that Bret Hart sucks. In fact, if we overlook the obvious black mark on his career, you could argue that Chris Benoit sucked. And Brock Lesnar didn't talk much, so I guess he sucks too.

What I'm trying to say is that mic skills aren't the only thing important in a wrestler. All of the people that I mentioned above are legends (except Benoit, anyone who kills his family, and then kills himself in fear of the consequences, isn't a real man. I can't respect him anymore), and Jeff Hardy is a surefire Hall Of Famer. Just because everyone doesn't address their fans as "The People" doesn't mean they have horrible mic skills. Just because Hardy doesn't call his fans "hypocrites" doesn't mean that he has bad mic skills. Hardy isn't the greatest to ever grace the mic, but he sure as fuck is better than Bret Hart. He does his job and gets the crowd excited. And for those who say it's easy to jump through tables, do flips, etc. then Evan Bourne would at least be a former ECW Champ. But if I remember correctly, he hasn't even won a title yet. So, yes, Jeff Hardy is very valuable to the WWE. He is very over, he has great matches, and after all the screw-ups, all of the failed drug tests, all of the missed oppurtunities, he is still one of the greatest superstars of the WWE.

 

[Hacksaw Highway]

To say Jeff is acting like a child is far and away the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. If Jeff was, say, a car salesman, or a realtor, or a teacher, or any other profesion you can think of, and he had enough money to support himself for some time away from work, nobody would complain. However, he is apparently 'avoiding responsibility' by leaving. Jeff is leaving when he is contractually aloud to, he is financially stable enough to do so, and he clearly wants to, I see no way that is a bad thing. There's nothing at all wrong with taking some time away from work, whatever your profesion is, so long as you aren't bailing on your employer unfairly and can live unnasisted. Seeing as how Jeff's contract is up, and he has enough money, he is well within his rights to take some time off. I applaud Jeff for doing what he wants, at an appropriate time. Why was there no major backlash against Jericho for taking time off a few years back? It's because people who dislike Jeff are using this as as another way to attack Jeff. Jericho, who is very much loved by the IWC, had no backlash, but since plenty of peoiple dislike Jeff, they spout bullshit like "Oh, he isn't responsible" "He's walking out on his employer" "He's just going to do drugs and be an irresponsible hippy" blah blah blah. Jeff has every right to take time off, wether or not you want to admit it. Stop crapping on the guy for wanting to take a break from a job that is, by all accounts, one of the most physically and emotionally draining jobs on the Earth.

 

[It's...Baylariat!]

For everyone who says that Jeff Hardy sucks because of his mic skills, then go ahead and say that Bret Hart sucks. In fact, if we overlook the obvious black mark on his career, you could argue that Chris Benoit sucked. And Brock Lesnar didn't talk much, so I guess he sucks too.

They both could have been better if they learned to talk on the mic. Anyway, it's not a surprise that Jeff is leaving, because Jeff is afraid of success. He doesn't want to be the guy that's depended on to carry a show or a major title. No matter how much he may show it on TV or in interviews, Jeff wants to simply be over enough to be in his comfort zone. Jeff doesn't care about anything except how he can make more money. And this is a prime example of that. WHO in their right mind would leave in the MIDST of a title reign with no logical reason. HBK left because he was injured and simply couldn't do it anymore. Jeff may have nagging injuries, but he's near the peak of his career and for him to do something like this, at a time where Jeff is as over as Cena with kids and other fans, it's asinine.

I didn't like Jeff Hardy from day one. He is everything I don't like about wrestling. He's uncoordinated, a train wreck in the ring, and terrible on the mic. But he has a cool guitar riff in his theme song and he's colorful and he moves fast. Dear God. If THAT was the case, then Doink the Clown should have been World Champion. He's a junkie who may or may not still BE one, he's irresponsible and he only thinks of himself. Which is fine, except in the wrestling business. I say good riddance and pray that Punk keeps the belt for a good title reign.

 

[Slyfox696]

To say Jeff is acting like a child is far and away the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. If Jeff was, say, a car salesman, or a realtor, or a teacher, or any other profesion you can think of, and he had enough money to support himself for some time away from work, nobody would complain. However, he is apparently 'avoiding responsibility' by leaving. Jeff is leaving when he is contractually aloud to, he is financially stable enough to do so, and he clearly wants to, I see no way that is a bad thing. There's nothing at all wrong with taking some time away from work, whatever your profesion is, so long as you aren't bailing on your employer unfairly and can live unnasisted. Seeing as how Jeff's contract is up, and he has enough money, he is well within his rights to take some time off. I applaud Jeff for doing what he wants, at an appropriate time. Why was there no major backlash against Jericho for taking time off a few years back? It's because people who dislike Jeff are using this as as another way to attack Jeff. Jericho, who is very much loved by the IWC, had no backlash, but since plenty of peoiple dislike Jeff, they spout bullshit like "Oh, he isn't responsible" "He's walking out on his employer" "He's just going to do drugs and be an irresponsible hippy" blah blah blah. Jeff has every right to take time off, wether or not you want to admit it. Stop crapping on the guy for wanting to take a break from a job that is, by all accounts, one of the most physically and emotionally draining jobs on the Earth.

I understand what you are saying, and it is a valid point. However...

Jeff Hardy is a notorious fuck-up, and has been for years. The fact that the WWE overlooked all of his fuck-ups (drug abuse, alcohol abuse, no-shows, etc.), and pushed him and booked him strong like they did, and more importantly, supported him like they have would tend to make people think that the WWE has been very good to him, and that Hardy should stick around and enjoy the benefits of the success that the WWE has provided for him, not just for his sake, but for the sake of the WWE, who has spent the last two years building him to be one of their big draws.

While I understand you're point, I think the argument can certainly be made that he WWE has been very good to Jeff Hardy, and now at the time where he can REALLY give back to them, he's leaving.

 

[anklebreaker]

i think alot of you are looking at this situation the wrong way. IMO jeff hardy is leaving for two reasons... drugs and money.

Now, Jeff is a known habitual recreational drug user. besides the fact that the man has been in grave pain from working many dates and slowly debilitating his body, i'm sure he has had many nights where he's wanted to rolla few and puff a few back. But he couldn't do that because of the wellness policy. jeff is very over and a close second to Cena who is stupidly on the raw brand instead of SD. Anyway. knowing how popular he is and how his merch couldn't stay on the shelf if it tried, why not take some time off, do all the drugs he wants and not have to worry about his job and reputation in jeopardy.

As of right now jeff is one of the few stars who worked for the other promotion and can come back to the 'E' and start exactly where he left off. For those of you who think that Jeff is going to come back and be jobbed hard are sadly mistaken. he is way too popular and way to much of a demographic draw to be jobbed out like some second rate TNA reject.

And that's where the money part comes in. have any of you taken the time to think about this as a strategic move? Jeff is so over it borderlines on being disgusting. I myself are more of a matt fan, but none of us really know the kind of money jeff was offered before he made his ultimate decision to leave. Imagine that money doubled or even tripled down the line because jeff can demand and name his price. because lets be realistic, Undertaker is old and injury prone. It's only a matter of time before he takes a bad bump and he's on the shelf for another year or for life and then who's gonna fill that void... jeff. because with taker being practically fragile theres no way he's going to get Ziggler, punk and possibly morrison over before his inevitable retirement. And lets face it those guys even feuding with each other are not going to get themselves over without a superstars help no matter how fluid and charismatic they are in the squared circle. Unless there's a blockbuster trade of sorts.

This industry is all about injury. Allot of the guys who were not destined to be anything are now something because someone went down and an up and comer took their spot. Make no mistake there will be a point in 2010 where vince will make jeff an offer he cant refuse and he wont. Vince will be so desperate and the offer so good jeff could wipe his ass with hundreds and flush them out of spite and still be a bonafied multi-millionaire.

by the way... I can bet my left testicle that a jeff vs taker world title mania 26 feud was the plan if Jeff didn't leave. Not to say that wont happen eventually. Most of you nee d to get your heads out your asses. Jeff knows exactly what he's doing. Even if the paint brush goes dry, the dirt bike runs out of gas and the MTV thing bombs Vince and company will be on their knees waiting... just waiting for jeff to put "it" through the hole in the wall.

 

[The Gribbler]

I really don't think it matters too much, in fact this could be just what the WWE needs. If they realize they need someone to replace Hardy they might start to push other stars. Maybe it'll be the kick in the teeth they need to realize that not everyone will be with them forever.

 

[Khalifa]

OMG are yuo guys jsut the biggest Jeffr Hardy hates in the world. " He is a adult. He shouldn't be acting like a 8 year old". For fuck sake do you want this dude to burn out and just crash down like Eddie did? Are you guys seriously thinking he is a twat because he takes the most hits in the WWE and has been doing his best for the last 3 years and wants to take some time off so he can come back bigger than ever and ready and not be as tired as he is now. For god sake how is that acting like a child. Tell me?

Michael Jordan left the NBA to try out baseball even tho he was the best in the NBA and even the world. He then left again because he thought he was 2 old for it but came back 4 years later and played for the wizards. Is that acting like a child. Why don't you guys jsut make the who IC ( internet community) hate michael Jordan as well. God I really want to know how Jeff is acting like a kid. You guys are unbelievable.

 

[HardCoor]

An earlier post mentioned a tournament for the title, and I would have to say that I think this would be the best way to have Jeff leave and build up a new top face on Smackdown. I think Jeff could win at SummerSlam and give a nice emotional speech to start off the next smackdown. Talk about how he doesnt think his heart is in it anymore and how he feels that he has to step away. Announce that he has spoken to Teddy Long about it and made a deal: A tournament for the World Heavyweight Championship. If He wins the tournament and remains champion, he will stay, but if he loses he will be leaving WWE. This would allow some heel to get the heat of taking Jeff out of WWE (Ziggler) and give a chance for a face to rack up some big wins on his way to the final championship match.
Jericho became the first ever undisputed champion in a tournament that gave him the instant credibility to hold that distinction. Granted he beat Stone Cold and The Rock in one night, and this smackdown tournament doesnt have big names like that, but if somebody (Morrison) could get some wins over Kane, Mysterio, Jericho, Punk, possibly even a returning Undertaker, it could instantly give them the push they need to hold that title.

 

[mauihaole69]

For some reason, I get the feeling that the WWE is trying to screw with the IWC on this one. All these reports of Jeff leaving, leaving him out of pictures, then Matt tweeting that he's not leaving, etc. I could see the WWE pulling a fast one, letting everyone think that Punk will be winning sunday and Jeff leaving afterwards and then just going in the opposite direction. If he does decide to leave, then good for him. What those guys do every year is a tremendous grind, both mentally and physically. Anyone who says he is crazy, just ask yourself "If I could take a year or two off of work to relax and pursue other interests, would I?" As long as you can afford it, which I'm sure Jeff can, I can't imagine too many of you saying no to that question.