The Pro Wrestling World Reacts to Jeff Hardy's WWE Release

By Connor Casey - December 9, 2021 04:50 pm EST

News broke on Thursday that Jeff Hardy had been released by the WWE, bringing his third run with the company to a close. The release came just days after Hardy was sent home following an incident at a WWE live event in Edinburg, Texas, where he left during a six-man tag team match by walking through the crowd. Hardy's issues with substance abuse have followed him throughout his decades-spanning career, and Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp noted after the news broke, "I've heard WWE offered Jeff Hardy help and rehab, and it was not accepted. Here's to hoping things get better for him."

Fans and wrestlers alike then took to social media to offer their support to Hardy. You can see some of the reactions in the list below. What do you think is next for the Grand Slam Champion? Let us know down in the comments.

WWE Champion Big E

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.
— Ettore “Big E” Ewen (@WWEBigE) December 9, 2021

What Matters Most

Since Jeff Hardy’s return at WrestleMania 33 with his brother Matt, Jeff has had a hell of a run in WWE. We wish him all the best and hope he’s safe and healthy. pic.twitter.com/jUURLiac0Y
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) December 9, 2021

Much more than anything is that I hope Jeff Hardy is okay.

Sending prayers and positive vibes his way at this time.

🤍 pic.twitter.com/BpYNuVLQWP
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) December 9, 2021

As no one knows the exact situation, I just want to put some good vibes out to Jeff Hardy.

Hope whatever happens now he’s just happy and healthy. Nothing else matters.
— Simon Miller (@SimonMiller316) December 9, 2021

Countless Memories

Send us your favorite Jeff Hardy picture, video, or moment. Shoutout to the guy forever pic.twitter.com/FOgLE9RHiM
— TIGER DRIVER (@TigerDriver9X) December 9, 2021

A Daily Battle

Addiction is a lifelong battle.
It’s not Jeff Hardy’s fault.
It’s not WWE’s fault.
It’s not wrestling’s fault.

Commitment to the responsibility of sobriety is one people have to make on a daily basis. One moment of inconsistency can ruin your life. https://t.co/xPMZeIwf10
— Holiday Mark Kate Hensler (@KateOnDeckIC) December 9, 2021

Fan Support

I think Jeff Hardy is one of those guys that just garners empathy and compassion from crowds. His gravity-defying stunts obviously helped get him to the place he is today, but people identify with his struggles, and what he has overcome.

I imagine they will continue to do so.
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) December 9, 2021

Transcendant

Jeff Hardy transcends race, age, sex, gender, class, nationality, everything. You show a 45 year old dude in Slovakia Jeff Hardy he gonna start putting up the hand signal and doing the dance.
— khris. (@notKHRIS) December 9, 2021

Nothing But The Best

Regardless of which wrestling promotion you choose to support.

Everyone in our wrestling community wants nothing but the best for Jeff Hardy ❤
— Wrestling Jebus (@WrestlingJebus) December 9, 2021

AEW's Lio Rush

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

Matt Hardy

ALWAYS pic.twitter.com/2fAnE5yfpQ
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) December 9, 2021

Jeff's Wife, Beth

Jeff is good.

We are good.

Post that you “heard” that.

Thanks. ✌🏻
— Beth Hardy (@BethBrittHardy_) December 9, 2021

Cedric Alexander

Jeff Hardy along with Matt as the Hardy Boyz, helped mold my love for professional wrestling. I was able to share a ring with Jeff on multiple occasions and enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you for just being Jeff Hardy
— PRIME Alexander (@CedricAlexander) December 9, 2021

Mustafa Ali

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

Love From the Fans

All we can say right now.@JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/ao59kdxW8t
— Abdulmalik | عبدالملك (@97Abdulmalik) December 9, 2021