Jeff Hardy’s drug suspension
Well, we know now why Jeff Hardy, perhaps the hottest wrestler in WWE over the past few months, dropped the Intercontinental title to Chris Jericho last night on Raw. Hardy has been suspended for 60 days by WWE for a second violation of the company’s drug policy, wwe.com reported this morning.
This is a devastating blow to the career of Hardy, who seemingly had turned his life around after battling with personal issues in the past. He had finally become the main-event-level wrestler that many observers thought he was destined to be when he entered WWE with his brother Matt a decade ago.
Hardy, who was the odds-on favorite to win the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania XXIV on March 30 and was likely to get a run with the WWE title at some point this year, now won’t even be on WWE’s biggest show.
One of the main reasons for Hardy’s recent ascent was his daredevil-like style, which naturally raises the question of whether the toll it has taken on his body has anything to do with the drug policy violation. In an Associated Press story, WWE spokesman Gary Davis would not say what drugs were involved.
“My body feels weak in a lot of places,” Hardy told me in an interview last January. “I know I’ve got herniated discs in my neck and my back, which isn’t extremely serious — they could lead to being serious. I’ve got [bone] chips in my elbows. I can’t wrestle a match without getting my ankles taped because they feel like they’ll shatter on me. Recently, I think I got a chip in my right kneecap, which is really starting to bother me.”
WWE has been criticized by fans and some pundits for not putting the title on Hardy at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view in January or making him part of the WrestleMania main event. But, in hindsight, WWE absolutely made the right call. How embarrassing and disrputing would it have been to have the WWE champion or a WrestleMania main-eventer suspended three weeks before the event?
Hardy now will have to rebuild his reputation again from square one. The big question is whether WWE will ever trust him enough to give him a run on top. Recent history suggest it’s not impossible. We need to look no further than current WWE champion and WrestleMania XXIV headliner Randy Orton, who has had his own issues in the past. And a few months ago, TNA brought in Scott Hall — whose alcohol and drug problems are well documented — and booked him a a pay-per-view main event, which he no-showed and then ended up back in rehab.
Hardy’s setback has definitely put a damper on what is always the most exciting time of year for WWE. But WWE and WrestleMania are bigger than any one individual, and the show will go on and likely be a huge success. I just hope that Hardy can eventually overcome his demons.


Comments
wow. That stinks large, any thoughts on how this changes the MITB match now? Seeing as how he was the odds-on favourite?
Posted by: G | March 11, 2008 2:39 PM
Maybe this will open the door for Elijah Burke to make it into the MITB match.
I'd lose to see what he could do there.
Posted by: John | March 11, 2008 2:52 PM
I cant believe Jeff has been suspended. But I do believe in policy.
Jeff get it together you have a lot of influnce on alot of young people.And now a days children dont have alot to look up to.So please get yourself together I have 2 sons who look up to you for a positive look. And we wont hold this mistake against you. Your a great person. We will miss you.
Maggie and her sons Josh &
Tyler your biggest
fans
Posted by: maggie | March 11, 2008 3:05 PM
I love Jeff's suspended! I think the test was rigged or something. Mr. Macmahon is always up to things like that.
Posted by: Ashley | March 11, 2008 3:14 PM
these guys never learn. They get a huge push like Jeff hardy did and they blow it by using drugs. I don't think the WWE will let him leave because he might end up back in TNA. He could even go to the indies. I wonder who is next. Jeff should use his down time to get some of his injuries fixed. I know his back and neck are bothering him big time. I can see that just watching walk down the isle and once he gets in the ring he has to push himself to get up to the 2nd turnbuckle. It's strange when Jeff goes down Matt comes back and when Matt goes down Jeff comes back. Now I can understand why the keep the Hardy Boyz apart.
Posted by: Dave | March 11, 2008 3:34 PM
Jeff please get it together your my idle! i look up to you someday i wanna be like you star the WWE boring without u you have alot of fans who want you to become WWE champion please JEff
Posted by: stephen | March 11, 2008 3:47 PM
I can't believe he's been suspended yet again.
I can understand the tolls wrestling can do to your body Jeff but you have so many fans that love and support you and are probably crushed that you thought that taking drugs was the only way out. So please sort yourself out because you're a role model to my brother and i don't think i can watch him be crushed again when he finds out the news.
Chin up
Kirstie.
Posted by: Kirstie | March 11, 2008 3:49 PM
I was very sad when I heard about this. When I checked your past blog, I thought that title change could mean, in an even stronger way, that Jeff was going to win The money in the bank. But the policy violation explain much better RAW's last night results.
It's a shame but I'm sure fans will wait for Jeff until he overcome his problems and then WWE will have no choice but to bring him back to the main event spotlight.
Posted by: Gaston | March 11, 2008 4:40 PM
Drug policy in WWE? when did they do that. I thought it was a free flow atmosphere. Sex, drugs, and wrestle
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: The wellness policy was implemented as a reponse to the death of Eddie Guerrero in 2005.
Posted by: Rick | March 11, 2008 4:50 PM
man i'm shocked... i was hoping he would win the title eventually but can't seem to understand why he did it or what he did...
i'm still a big fan and hope he can get past this and truly make a positive impact as a wwe champion in the near future
Posted by: Ron | March 11, 2008 5:11 PM
dang it jeff... you blew it. hope the high is worth the low.
Posted by: leo | March 11, 2008 5:42 PM
Well this comes at a bad time, just as Jeff was reaching main event status. Hopefully they will continue his push after his suspension. Maybe the time will give him a chance to fully heal (mentally and physically) and get off whatever he's on.
I wish the WWE would release what type of drug it is, recreational or a drug for physical performance or a painkiller. It would explain more of his motive, whether he was just being dumb or trying to fight through pain to keep performing.
Posted by: BigE | March 11, 2008 5:49 PM
i am a huge jeff hardy fan. and last nights match with y2j was just awesome. to hear this news is sad. but the bright side to this is he might get better. and maybe he will enter a rehab. and learn to break the habit and not have to use what ever substance he used anymore when this is done.this might have been a slip up. this might not who knows but i wish him a full recovery however long that takes even if it means he will miss backlash here in baltimore. he should know all his wwe fans will be thare when he comes back
Posted by: stan ritz | March 11, 2008 5:55 PM
never liked him
Posted by: WHOLETRUTHY | March 11, 2008 6:11 PM
Please Jeff we need you here in the WWE. I've looked up to you since forever and I still do. I'll always be your fan and I think that you are one of the best wrestlers. Please don't get suspended again. I love watching you on th WWE. I'll miss you so much I can't wait until you come back.
Posted by: Nadia | March 11, 2008 6:31 PM
I completely agree with the comments about him needing to get it together, Ive been a fan of Jeff and Matt Hardy since i first saw them some 9 years ago, I could safely say that he the biggest inspiration to me because he is the kind of wrestler i would like to be life should i ever make it.
I was genuinely devastated when i found out they had suspended him for two months, that could be dangerous, he could be a danger to himself, what if he relapses into the seedy world of drug taking/addiction? In this day and age there is not much that a teenager can look up to, thats how i personally feel, with me about to sit the GCSE's and with an uncertain future he is just about the only thing that keeps me inspired and makes me realize that dreams can and do come true.
Its irritating to think that he wont be in MITB and that he wont be getting any kind of title run this year or for the foreseeable future, it really is a shame, i was convinced this would be his year.
Jeff if you by some miracle read this, please please PLEASE get your head straight and sort whatever injuries you have out, and come back when you feel is right for you, as much as i love and respect you, there is no need for you to rush back, i would rather see a healthy Jeff Hardy being able to give 100% as opposed to a Jeff Hardy that feels tired, hurt and burnout and gives all he can, as much as i respect that quality of yours it cant be good for you and has to have an effect on your morale.
Just stay safe and healthy and come back when your 100%.
Posted by: Maxwell Wrate | March 11, 2008 6:38 PM
This is a huge blow for Jeff as I believe he would of won the MITB match and gone on to win the title and If I was the booker I would of had Jeff won the MITB match and then near the end of the HHH VS Cena VS Orton match Jeff come out and win the title. But with Jeffs current injures this may be a blessing in disice for him to heal up.
Posted by: Luke | March 11, 2008 6:57 PM
JEFF WE CAN'T SAY HOW DISSAPOINTED WE R!!! WE R UR BIGGEST FAN AND WE KNOW ABOUT UR HISTORY HOW U GOT SUSPENDED LAST TIME CUZ OF UR DRUG ISSUES BUT LET ME TELL U DAT WE KNOW FOR SURE DAT U CAN STOP THIS DRUG ADDICTION DAT U HAVE. ME NINA I KNOW EVERYTHING BAOUT U AND I THOUGHT DAT U GOT OVER USING DRUG BUT I GUESS DAT I WAS WRONG. EVEN THOUGH U HAVE ISSUES (LOL) NO MATTER WHAT U WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE WRESLER OK WE HOPE DAT U COME BACK SOON U DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS TO WATCH RAW WITH OUT U OK SO I NEED U TO THINK DAT THERE R TWO PERSONS OUT THERE DAT ACTUALLY CARE ABOUT U AS IF WE WERE FAMILY OR MORE LOL BUT YEAH I HOPE DAT U COME BACK SOONOK
WE LOVE U AND TAKE CARE!!!
Posted by: Nina & Jez | March 11, 2008 7:55 PM
Wow Jeff. Really. He was at his high moment in his career and was soon going to get the title. I am still a huge fan of him and I think he made a huge mistake. Please Jeff, get it back together so that we can have the best wrestler ever, who is great without drugs, be our WWE title holder for RAW. Come on Jeff, I know you're just waiting out the suspention.....
Posted by: Jeff_Hardy_Fan | March 11, 2008 8:22 PM
I hope you read this Jeff because you are such and inspiration to me. Ever since i was 8 i always watch wrestling with my brother and when ever i saw you wrestle with your brother i always wanted you to win. Till this day i still watch wrestling and i always hope you can win your matches. After i graduate from high school i am going to try to be a wrestler and hopefully i will meet you. Till then i hope you use your free time getting off drugs and healing up. I hope you get back on track and get back to wrestling!!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 11, 2008 8:37 PM
why, i love jeff hardy he is my idol . i was waiting for ever for wrestlemania this year with jeff hardy the rainbow haired warrior . he,s the best role model ever to me. it,s stuoid for being suspended three weeks before wrestlemania. it,z wack. jeff ur the best ever.
Posted by: schelsey | March 11, 2008 8:44 PM
why would you do that jeff? 18 days before wrestlemania , your my favorite supperstar,im going to wrestlemania and wont be able to take a thousand photos of you in the ladder match,wrestlemania wont be the same without you
Posted by: tiffany | March 11, 2008 8:49 PM
i don't understand if what you are saying is true then what the WWE would do is post somewhat of an injury and saying he will be out for some reason. But i don't know why it hasn't said anything of that sort so until i see something like that im not convinced.
Posted by: alex | March 11, 2008 8:59 PM
Man Hardy what did you dothat for
Posted by: Sunny SunShine | March 11, 2008 9:22 PM
Jeff your better than this you are my role model i hope to someday be like you in the WWE i am already startin by wrestling w/ my friends GET IT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jacov thompson | March 11, 2008 9:30 PM
I can't believe that Jeff would take the chance to derail the push he's been getting lately. He is a fan fave, so it is possible that WWE will have to allow him the opportunity again.
Dang it!
Posted by: JLJ | March 11, 2008 10:05 PM
I laughed. I hate Jeff Hardy with a passion. Now drugs arnt funny, but to think that Jeff would mess up his Main Event Status because of them is just rediculous.... its his own fault.
Posted by: Jessie | March 11, 2008 10:30 PM
Jeff was doing great, sorry he couldn't hang in. Reading Kevin's interview, the man sounds tired like he's much older than 30 years. He needs to smile more but I guess it's hard when you're beat up and they totally mess up your theme song.
Posted by: Nick | March 11, 2008 10:34 PM
jeff people out there look up to you, and dont let drugs get in the way of your dreams of having the wwe championship , right now you have let me and mega load of hardy fans down.
best of luck from your
biggest fan , tiffany (:
Posted by: Anonymous | March 11, 2008 10:51 PM
HAHA seriously it stinks for the guy cause hes talented but Vince McMahon is always there for something its sooo weird that it happened JUST BEFORE WRESTLEMANIA and that Jeff was on the top of his career and then BANG drug abuse he cant compete and whatever.IT REMINDS me of the Bret Hart situations back in the days.He's always the mastermind behind those decisions maybe because he just didnt want to see Jeff Hardy winning the gold or just taking him off of the competition......Maybe ....just some suggestions what do you think? (Weird that RANDY ORTON who was accused of drug abuse wasnt suspended???!!)
Posted by: Gizelle | March 11, 2008 11:09 PM
Anyone that knows what it's like to do the things that he does with two herniated disk in his back and neck. He's in pain constantly and pain killers can be extremely addictive. Now if he's doing other drugs then he deserved it, but imagine walking with that kind if pain constantly.
Posted by: Brandy | March 12, 2008 12:17 AM
ok i read the above article , and if i had to hazard a guess Jeff probably got some kinda pain med that isnt "wellness approved" or something like that, but im willing to bet if ol HHH got busted for any drug he'd get off pretty much free. Sleeping with the boss' daughter gets yah somewhere i guess
Posted by: MaT | March 12, 2008 2:35 AM
wow im really shocked at this news. I thought Jeff was on track with this whole ordeal and now to find out this is a real blow. I just hope he can get his life together and he keeps on keepin on cause he is a big inspiration to alot of people including me. Get better Jeff and hurry and come back as soon as your get this straightened out.
Posted by: Alyssa | March 12, 2008 8:13 AM
I have always been a huge fan of Jeff and Matt. It breaks my heart that Jeff was suspended...especially since I was suppose to see him live in action this saturday. I grew up not far from the Hardys in North Carolina. We are the same age and our highschools were rivals. I hope that Jeff is on his way to recovery and we will see him again real soon.
LifeLong Fan
Amber
Tyler, TX
Posted by: Amber B | March 12, 2008 8:49 AM
Best thing to do: Get all the surgeries he needs, rehab for a year, get off the drugs and come back healthy and happy for another run by next Mania.
Posted by: Bob | March 12, 2008 8:50 AM
This is just messed up. I mean for Jeff to go off and get himself suspended before his most likely, would be WM XX IV win in the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, and on top of it he lost his IC title to Chris Jericho of all people. Jeff when you get back you need to get your Game on and steal your title back from Jericho. Hope you straighten out and get healed before you attempt your next Swanton Bomb.
Posted by: BMG | March 12, 2008 9:17 AM
when I heard the news of Jeff Hardy getting suspended I was like WOW not Jeff he's come so far and was doing great and now he's suspended over a drug violation I hope it's nothing too serious I undertsand that he's got some back problems and trust I know it's possible to take more than what you need to make the pain go away i'm sure he wasn't doing it on purpose back pain is a bear take from me i'm a medical assistant student by day cashier at kroger's by it requires alot of standing and banding over and picking things up off the bottom of the cart. I'm gonna say i'm disapointed in Jeff cause that's the last thing he needs right now is more critisism plus i'm not one to judge in the first place but I will say this Jeff if your reading this THIS TO SHALL PASS just continue to do better your an awesome guy and an awesome wrestler i know it's hard not to be to bummed but just hold your head high and keep going, I hope you get better you will get your time to shine cause it's long over due don't worry everything will be fine tell the haters to kiss your butt and leave lip prints on both cheeks! your gonna be alright
Posted by: Lakeisha Thomas | March 12, 2008 9:17 AM
Jeff I believed in you you were my idol i would of wanted you as a dad i tried everything to be like you as a matter of fact i went on this website just to see you
your
old biggest fan kyler
Posted by: kyler hubbs | March 12, 2008 9:26 AM
i'll miss you Jeff
kyler & tanner your biggest fans!!!
Posted by: kyler hubbs | March 12, 2008 9:41 AM
Jeff, Whatever your need was to take drugs again, hopefully this time you learn. Pain is understandable but then take something you are allowed. YOU are one of the best wrestlers out there and me fav, dont blow it again. We are all behind you and cant wait to see you back. Good luck!
Posted by: Vicious | March 12, 2008 10:06 AM
Stinks for Jeff! He's an awesome wrestler, but if I endured the pain he does in a match, I'd be poppin the pills too. I don't know how many times I wince during one of his matches. One good thing came out of this though, more focus on Jericho the new Mr. Money in the Bank. I'm one happy Jericoholic!
Posted by: Robert | March 12, 2008 12:54 PM
jeff is one of the best in the wwe.I guess after that lose to jericho the punk that he is.He need a little boast.When he comes back jericho watch your back because the daredevil will want his title back.
Posted by: jonathan mcnealy | March 12, 2008 1:46 PM
jeff...i am not mad i am just dissapointed. i think that you are better than that. you are and always will be my favorite wwe wrestler, and the hottest one ever. i am in love with you. and i have been for a very long time. you have inspired me to do a lot of things in my life. know that this is be another thing that you will learn from. drugs are bad!! dont do them anymore unless you want to upset all your fans more.
with love your # 1 fan forever,
Mara
Posted by: mara nedland | March 12, 2008 1:53 PM
dude, you hurt me deep. when i grew up i was supposed to be the main event, high flyin enigma you are. but this is the 2nd time jeff! i know you're in pain, but drugs only hurt more
Posted by: cody | March 12, 2008 1:55 PM
I am so disapointed that Jeff Hardy has been suspended. Jeff stay away fromt he drugs, your the reason I watch wrestling. I 3 kids and they love wrestling and have pulled me in. I now watch wrestling Monday and Fridays and whenever there is a good paperview event. The 2 things that keep me coming back for more are, you and my kids. I really enjoy watching you wrestle and it is great bonding time with my kids. Please get staightened out and get back to your high flying style, we need someone to get Orton out of there : )
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | March 12, 2008 2:11 PM
WHAT A SHAME! jeff hardy was easily the most exciting wrestler in the wwe and was bound to soon become wwe champ. I think that y2j will win the MITB match as he is the only real main event level person left in it. I think someone like Snitsky or Shelton Benjamin will replace Jeff Hardy in the MITB match. I now think that HBK should be the next wwe champ.
Posted by: smithy | March 12, 2008 2:13 PM
This stinks. I was fan of the hadyz and now he's suspended. Well, i hope he comes back a win the tag team championship with matt
Posted by: geoge | March 12, 2008 2:24 PM
What an idiot. I mean doing drugs in the first place makes him an idiot, but so close to Wresltemania makes him a major idiot. Everyone knows that all the hype he's recieved over the past few months was leading up to a big MiTB win and eventually a WWE title. Now he'll probably have to start over from midcarder again. Stinks for him. Maybe he'll learn something.
Posted by: Rob | March 12, 2008 2:25 PM
First off I am very disappointed, my 9 year old daughther loves Jeff Hardy. What am I suppose to tell her, that he is a junky? Thanks Jeff!!!
Posted by: Gale | March 12, 2008 3:02 PM
Well, let the idiot do stupid stuff like that. He is only hurting himself. I believe that Jeff made the comment "I will do whatever to get that belt", well whatever just got him suspended and less likely to ever come that close again. I am a fan of his but if i was Mr. Mcmahon i wouldn't let him come back for at least a year.
Posted by: Cassie | March 12, 2008 3:47 PM
Wow, way to crush my along with every other fan's dream of seeing him get a chance to win the money in the bank...now what, thanks Jeff ,way to be a fan favorite and not a selfish drug addict.
Posted by: Alex Knochenmus | March 12, 2008 4:15 PM
I can't believe this. When my friend told I had to check it out myself. Jef if you read this GET IT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!! Your my role model and a role model to alot of other kids. Your awesome but please, stop the drugs.
Posted by: Becka | March 12, 2008 4:28 PM
I cant believe it, I live in the UK and thought he lost the title as he would win the MITB match then eventually the title.
I only just found out and I cannot state how disappointed I am, so close to Wrestlemania and the road to the title you so richly deserved after all you have shown the past few months.
I just hope you can get your life sorted out and the the WWE are willing to give you another chance.
Posted by: Kim | March 12, 2008 5:04 PM
jeff i hope u come back u r my idol ,my role model. i've looked up to u since 2005 and u inspired me to be who i am , wich is my wierd self that everyone else thinks is a physco. ur the best ever the best wrestler ever. come back soon
Posted by: schelsey | March 12, 2008 5:30 PM
jeff, u probly taken the drugs to make the pain stop in your body and make you feel stronger for wrestle mania. I understand that. But what i don't understand is that there are probly other wrestlers that do drugs but they don't get caught. It is not fair that you, the greatest wrestler i have ever seen and that pushes him self past the limit has to get caught. Whoever got you into trouble is an @$$#*%&. Hopefully you will see how many fans look up to you and hopefully they will inspire you just as you inspire them and make you think over for what happened and will make you stronger to get back on the track that you were on. Hopefully i will see you back in WWE and hopefully some day i will see you in the wrestleing business. Till then i think you're the hottest guy in the world and i think about you everyday hopeing that you get better and stronger (mental, physical). GOOD LUCK!!!
Posted by: Katrina | March 12, 2008 5:51 PM
Hey Jeff,
I have liked you back from the WWF days, I would hate to watch you go, you are by far my favorite wrestler. I think if you were to go i wouldn't even watch anymore, which is a sad thing. I think you were getting to the top, winning MITB match then going on to win the WWE Championship, but now you have to wait 60 days and work your way up to the top. I hope you turn yourself around, i have a dad that is well, not a dad to me and you are like my role modle, please turn yourself around.
From one random fan
-JJ
Posted by: JJ | March 12, 2008 6:29 PM
I first want to say that this is a real disappointment. I have always felt that after the first time getting caught with this shameful act, that Jeff would realize the damage that not only this does to himself as a person and athelet but to his fans. I have younger siblings who absolutely adore Jeff Hardy and to see the disappointment in their faces is only a glimps in what Hardy fans are facing. The reality of the fact is that Jeff... You are a statistic. You have become apart of that group that beggs the question, what type of person are you? I am a fan, don't get me wrong. I feel that if I wasn't a fan, I wouldn't give a darn. I am not going to sit here and "baby" the fact that he wont be at Wrestle Mania. Honestly, after this he doesn't deserve the chance to compete and I can see why WWE has decided to take the belt away from him and taking away any chances of him becoming the next WWE champion. I truly hope that this is a wake up call for Jeff. He was at the very top of his prime. Although I am sure many of us were rooting for him at the Royal Rumble against Orton and I am certain its going to be a long time before he gets a title shot once again. To all his fans, I feel your pain. But I don't feel sympathy for someone who did such a disgraceful thing as Jeff Hardy. I have lost all respect... but not hope.
Posted by: Jez | March 12, 2008 6:43 PM
omg i cant beleave hym!!!
Posted by: jennifer | March 12, 2008 7:01 PM
For his fans , I hope he gets the help he needs
Posted by: nathan harris | March 12, 2008 7:14 PM
jeff why did you do this again
i hope you come back best of luck
Posted by: josh | March 12, 2008 9:09 PM
Well, I cant believe he's been suspended, but we don't want another Eddie Guerrero or even possibly another Chris Benoit to happen. So the 60 day suspension makes sense.
Posted by: Sahl | March 12, 2008 9:43 PM
I hope he wasn't suspended for pain meds. If he was, then that's really not fair. It's hell to live with pain, especially back pain. I take two vicodin a day for back pain and if I didn't I would barely be able to walk, let alone stand the pain. If it was for other drugs...then I feel bad for him. Addiction is a terrible thing to have to overcome. I really hope he does because he's an awesome wrestler.
Posted by: kate | March 12, 2008 9:54 PM
wow i idolized jeff hardy and el rey now neither will be at wrestlemania WAY TO LET US DOWN JEFF. cant blame rey tho he got hurt but hardy made a choice and look where he ended up. CLEAN UP AND COME BACK UNTILL THEN GOOD RIDDANCE
Posted by: (619) | March 12, 2008 11:35 PM
jeff....you're the most enigmatic superstar i ever saw....!! you make me think that every superstar in the roster (except you) are a sorrow pilgrimiss loser that always got a chance...i mean..not many superstar have done the high flying move like you..if they done it, they will suffer more injury then what they could barred..so listen jeff,,i don't give a darn about your drug abusive..i don't give a darn about some haters...because you are just like me...not many people understand you...so jeff hardy...don't give up..you're still the dark flying angel to us..unlike any other supersta that only base on luck...
Posted by: cleo | March 13, 2008 1:05 AM
Well first off lets all remember that Jeff is a real person. And real people make judgement errors all the time. Hey lets face it--most of us could not do what he and he other WWE superstars do night after night. They put they're bodies through hell to entertain us. I'm not saying that drug use/abuse is a good thing either.Drug tests can be very sensitive--I know I tested positive for possiable herion use when I donated plasma (where I worked)--it came up that way cause I eat a lot of stuff that contains poppy seeds. Trust me I freaked--because I have never touched herion. I'm not saying thats what happened in this case. But things like that do happen from time to time. From what I understand about the WWE drug policy is if you test for positive for narcotics and you have a vaild perscription and your levels are in thereputic range your okay.( I'm basing this on the articles that I have read. I could be wrong.) I agree that in the position Jeff is in he needs to watch his step not only for his own health and safety but for the influence he has on all of his young fans. If it is a true problem I hope and pray he gets the help he needs. When you up on a pedestal it's really easy to make one miss step and come crashing down. Especially when the whole world is watching. Just remember he's human and makes mistakes like the rest of us. Please don't judge him to harshly because we don't know all the facts. I will miss seeing him perform for those 60 days, but I will be waiting to cheer him when he is back. Good luck Jeff. Come back to us safely.
Posted by: Kerri Patrick | March 13, 2008 2:41 AM
OMG JEFF HARYD IS THE HOTTEST WRESTLER IN WWE SHUT UP EVERYONE JEFF CAN DO WHAT HE WANTS !!!! GO JEFF
Posted by: Erin | March 13, 2008 3:04 AM
I understand the pain and mental pressure this sport has on your body and mind, and i can imagine the way jeff was feeling knowing that he was most likely to win at the big one and go on to win the championship, with jeffs health issue i understand that he may thought that this was the only way to keep going and not to blow his chances at big time thinking he may not get another shot, but wwe do want you at the top you have worked hard since your come back you just made a bad choice instead of been honest with yourself and others and done the right thing seeked help, i hope you learn from this that DRUGS END IT ALL AND NOT JUST LIFES, I just hope that wwe understands the pressure that you were going through and gives you a chance like they did with eddie guerrero to get your act together fight off those demons that we all know you can redeem yourself and come back 100% stronger and fitter and show wwe the other superstars and all the fans that you are the real deal and you beat this and everything else that you dreamed of achieved of doing chin up jeff start as you mean to go on you will win the wwe title its you dream and passion dont let it get away " and wwe please give this amazing superstar a chance just like eddie to prove he can beat this and rise to the top of his dream good luck jeff i believe and you should to.
Posted by: mazz | March 13, 2008 4:35 AM
Look, I'm not gonna argue the suspension or defend Hardy. I will say this though, despite what it says above, it is a true sham that he didn't get his run with the WWE title at the Rumble. I'm gonna say this and it's gonna be unpopular but here goes, I can't wait for TNA to gain some prominence because ever since the collapse of the real ECW and WCW there has been no viable contender to Vince McMahon. That said, Vince is my general, always has been always will be, but lets look at whats being pushed at WMXXIV. Raw's title match is a triple threat between a moderate heel champion, John Cena, whose been champion for the better part of the last three years and Triple H, whose staring down the barrel at a 12th reign. Now, all three of them are fine champions, but Jeff Hardy would've been new blood a new kind of champion and I don't think that this suspension is a career derailing happening, he'll be king of the mountain one day and that day isn't far off. Really if the WWE wanted to promote him to clean himself up, give him a shot at One Night Stand, the first PPV when he's back in action. Being champ would clean me up real fast. Just some food for thought.
Posted by: Sam Grapevine | March 13, 2008 5:20 AM
I hate that jeff started using drugs again, and right before the biggest wrestling event of the year. I hope everybody who reads this will pray for jeff to overcome this problem. I hope one day he might become a straight edge enthuist like fellow wrestler, CM punk, who by the way qualified and i hope wins the money in the bank match. were praying for you jeff
Posted by: Brandon | March 13, 2008 8:57 AM
Erin Shut up, if he gets one more violation hes fired so he can't do what ever he wants!!!!!!!!!!!!
-JJ
Now here is mara.
so yeah dont say that he can do whatever he wants and i know that i am in love with him and i really dont want to see him leave again.
Posted by: JJ and Mara | March 13, 2008 9:02 AM
dude jeff your stupid and now you gone and lost alot of people for being their "idle" whatd you dothat fo
Posted by: Jenna Altemus | March 13, 2008 9:04 AM
Major sigh!!!! I have only recently gotten into watching wrestling with my husband over the past two years and I just liked who he liked along the way, but when Jeff returned I instantly had someone to follow and root for. This is a huge blow, especially since I live in Orlando and I have never been to a live event and now the one guy I was waiting to see at Wrestlemania will not be there. My heart is truly broken over the scenario, but I do wish him well and will continue to be a fan no matter what. I just hope he will return when the suspension has expired.
Posted by: Bee | March 13, 2008 9:33 AM
Mr. M cant rig his test. pull your head out of your butt to think about it! :)
Posted by: Leanne | March 13, 2008 9:37 AM
this song is dedicated to jeff, and is in a tribute video to him.
rooftops
When our time is up,
When our lives are done,
Will we say we've had our fun?
Will we make a mark,
This time.
Will we always say we tried.
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
This is all we've got now,
Everybody scream your heart out.
All the love I've met,
I have no regrets,
If it all ends now,
I'm set.
Will we make our mark,
This time.
Will we always say we tried?
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
This is all we've got now,
Everybody scream your heart out.
Standing on the rooftop,
Waiting till the bomb drops,
This is all we've got now,
Scream until your heart stops,
Never gonna regret,
Watching every sunset,
Listen to your heartbeat,
All the love that we've felt.
Standing on the rooftop,
Waiting till the bomb drops,
This is all we've got now,
Scream until your heart stops,
Never gonna regret,
Watching every sunset,
Listen to your heartbeat,
All the love that we've felt.
Scream your heart out.
Scream your heart out.
Scream your heart out.
Scream your...
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
Standing on the rooftops,
Everybody scream your heart out.
This is all we've got now,
Everybody scream your..
lost prophets
come back soon jeff
Posted by: Anonymous | March 13, 2008 9:51 AM
Why do people call it a problem they dident say what it was it could be a completly leagal pain killer with to much of some harmless part to it its people like that that ruin careers not the drugs!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 13, 2008 9:58 AM
jeff i hope u dont go to tna impact it is very wack i hope wwe 4give u
Posted by: andrew | March 13, 2008 11:19 AM
Let me just start out by saying that there is no other girl in this whacked out planet who LOVES and iDOLiZES Jeff Nero Hardy more than me, Shana Hurley DeJesus. Seriously!
I'm not ticked off about this, I'm disappointed. Addiction is a terrible thing 2 overcome, especially the 2nd time around. But rules are rules, so the policy was right 2 let Jeff go 4 now. So goodbye Money in The Bank.
Posted by: Shana | March 13, 2008 11:36 AM
But babes, think about all the fans and kids who idolize and worship the Rainbow Haired Warrior. What do you think they're thinking of you at this moment? Its Thursday and I cant get this outta my head! I want the old, healthy, high flying heart throb Jeff back. I hope and pray more than anything in the universe that you can dump the drugs and come back strong, sexy, and healthy, no matter how long it takes. WWE needs you babe. Cuz without you, WWE would crumble.
-LifeLond Devoted Fan,
Shana Hurley DeJesus
Hugs && Kisses Jeff!
BEST of Luck=]
Posted by: Shana | March 13, 2008 11:42 AM
NO Jeff how could you! i thought you were over that! so not cool. you were gonna win MITB and now you won't even be in it! =[[[ i'm so disapointed i'm not even gonna get wrestlemania now!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 13, 2008 11:56 AM
What an idiot. For all of you who are thinking it's just painkillers or whatever, know this. When Jeff was fired back in 2003 his drug of choice was crystal meth. He admitted it. The boy's a tweaker. That's one of the hardest drugs to kick - period.
Yes he made mistakes, but how many chances do you give a person. He used to no-show in the WWE before they fired him, he used to no-show in TNA while he was there, and this is is SECOND violation in under a year.
Posted by: Leilani | March 13, 2008 12:25 PM
Jeff hardy I love you i'm serious. so you made a mistake it's okay. but pleaseget back to wrestling your amazing
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: kayla | March 13, 2008 12:29 PM
you're better than that so act like. see you soon buddy!
Posted by: Anonymous | March 13, 2008 3:16 PM
Jeff is the most amazing acrobatic wrestler since Lanny Poffo (that reference shows my age). I hope he gets himself straight.... he has the talent to go far.
Posted by: Chris | March 13, 2008 3:49 PM
jeff
DRUGS R NOT THA WAY MAN
I LOVE U
U R MY ICON
U AND MATT BOTH
Posted by: jordan tamor | March 13, 2008 3:56 PM
honest to god im like in love with the dude and he does this , i am really ticked off when they finally come to toronto on may 5 th i wanted to go to see him and john cena my two favorite superstars now i won t even get to see him this really stinks big time . And all of his fans that he has little kids looking p to him he is going to have to earn there respect again.
Posted by: felicia | March 13, 2008 4:38 PM
Everyone makes mistakes in life and more than one, that's for sure. My kids and I still believe in you Jeff, hang in there. You WILL be back on top AGAIN.
Posted by: Chris | March 13, 2008 5:26 PM
i can't believe this
he is the best wrestler ever
i don't what u think about him
i hope u get it together jeff
i love watching u wrestle
Posted by: nikki | March 13, 2008 6:37 PM
i can't belive that jeff lost his intecontinental but that was a good match.
Posted by: Kevin | March 13, 2008 7:15 PM
i cant believe that jeff hardy is taking drugs man that is sad. even tho jeff hardy i know that u can quit just hang in there.i really hope that jeff can be trusted. anyway jeff hardy if u cant go back to wwe we will always remember u as a champion dude.
Posted by: joshua | March 13, 2008 9:40 PM
Jeff,
I understand you have many injuries but 'the show must go on' and this may explain why you have tested positive.
Hope your doing well, and take this time to heal up. If you look at the number of post on this message board alone, you will see how many true supporters you have. We love ya, and my 7 year old Levi is your biggest fan (he knows all your moves and does a great impression of your ring entrance, including those swan-dives off the couch). We can't wait to see you back on Raw!
Best wishes,
Mike & Levi
Posted by: Levi Crowl | March 13, 2008 9:57 PM
its really sad that this is happening and i hope Jeff comes back betta than eva!!!!!
Posted by: emo chick | March 14, 2008 1:15 AM
The MITB match was the match I was most looking forward to. I had a feeling Jeff would win and become champ soon. I am just deeply saddened. I love Jeff Hardy!
Posted by: lori | March 14, 2008 2:13 AM
Jeff (selfishly) im angry at you but only because i was sure you would be coming to the UK as WWE champion. Y2J all the way!!!!!!! I really cant understand why WWE didn't wait untill after MITB then fake an injury to put Jeff out for a while.
I wont be buying Wrestlemani now....Wait i want to see Y2J win MITB and then immediatly WWE champion (i wish) Get well soon Jeff
Posted by: Phil Rapley | March 14, 2008 6:23 AM
jeff im dissapointed that you got suspended but i still luv you and hope you can get betta i will miss you loads and cant wait till you come back. get well your biggest fan jade x
Posted by: jade | March 14, 2008 9:33 AM
My nephew is a really huge fan of your's. Me, I could care less about all your injuries or what you do in your personal life. I stopped watching wrestling years ago and just recently started watching again with my nephew. I wish I had the power you have but remember, YOU are looked up to by a lot of young and up coming "Jeff Hardys". Hope u can get your act together.
Thanks for reading this!
From,
The uncle of your biggest fan!!!!!
Posted by: Keith Terwilliger | March 14, 2008 9:25 PM
Ya know what - I have to be honest - we all have done some drugs in our lives - some of us have experimented and some of us have taken it to the next level. From what I have heard - it was pot that you got hit with. I can only say that I hope that you are one of those people who did not take it to the next level. I can hope that one night you were hanging out, like many of us do - and you decided - "What the heck - it is one time" - Somehow I do not think that is the case - but - one can hope. I have a 9 year old son - and have been a single parent since he was born and have never seen him find someone who he can idolize as much as he does you. You are all he talks about. He wants his hair like yours - he wants to starts working out so that he can have a body like you have - he orders every pair of arm stockings that he can find on e-bay. We were supposed to go see a wrestling match next month and now he does not want to go because you are not going to be there. He cried when he heard that you had been suspended. I have NEVER seen my son that way. It breaks my heart.........
Posted by: Janelle | March 14, 2008 9:40 PM
I hope Jeff actually reads this article and the absolute masses of comments made by fans! Perhaps if he can see this and see that he is still getting support through his suspension then that could give him the strength he needs to heal up, hit the gym and improve his shape, and come back knowing that he doesn't need drugs to help him along - just a lot of support and a rest every now and again. Kevin, am I right in thinking this is article has gotten the biggest response in terms of comments?
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: Yes, more than double the previous highest reponse.
Posted by: Michael | March 15, 2008 6:06 AM
I can't believe it--Jeff is my idol.
Posted by: Jordan | March 15, 2008 1:17 PM
they should have had jeff drop the belt to umaga! then batista win the us title on smackdown then the wrestlemania match could have been winner take all. they could have gotten somthing good out of somthing bad. and we would have somthing to look forward to the outcome of the match.
Posted by: dank | March 15, 2008 3:17 PM
Jeff, live in Florida and bought tickets to Wrestlemaina to watch you win MITB live. I have not seen you live in about 10 years when you and your brother first broke out. When I heard the news, disapointed would be an understatement. I actually thought about selling my Wrestlemaina ticket. But Jeff, I am over it and all I care now is that you get better. Please do what you need to, even if it means rehab to help beat your drug problem. You have it in you to beat this and earn the trust of the WWE again as well as your fans. I have been a Jeff Harty supporter four over 10 years and I will support Jeff Harty through this as long as you are making strides to correcet this problem. Jeff, your fans love you and we want to see you back. We will forgive you. Please take care of yourself and get yourself together. YOU CAN BEAT THIS!!!
Posted by: CJ | March 15, 2008 4:02 PM
Hi Jeff i am very sad cuz monday is coming and u r not going 2 b there this is going to b the most saddest raw cuz u aint there. Jeff I know its not easy having to stop doing something u don't want. I heard dat if u don't get through rehab dat u r out of wrestling:( i always wanted to meet u but now its like my dreams are down the drain cuz u left again. I know for sure dat u CAN go through rehab and be back. Do u know dat people are saying dat when u come back u r going to TNA. I hope dat u don't cuz at raw u r "THE MAN..."
i just hope dat the RAINBOW HAIR WARRIOR comes back soon ok take care babe and i luv u alot
Posted by: Nina | March 15, 2008 6:11 PM
Jeff damn you why steroids or HGH is that your good enough not to use those you have higflying moves not 5000 pound power slams or
get it together Jeffrey hardy thats sad man noot cool?!!?!!??!?!?!/!!?!?!!!/1/11/1/1/1//!1/!!!!
Posted by: Jeff hardy | March 16, 2008 12:24 PM
:( This is the worst thing ever... :(
I was hoping 2 see Jeff at Wrestlemania... I watch it every year and Jeff's My FAVOURITE this stinks... Im going 2 the revenge tour and was sooo hoping 2 see him... First time ever 2 go 2 a Live Event and he won't be there...
Posted by: Joel | March 16, 2008 3:26 PM
Ok, i red predictions for WM24. Most likely hardy was set to win the MITB match. First cena would probably win the main event, then hardy's music would play, and hardy would be happy and so on. Now what will they do? The creative story writers are proabaly hard at work as i type thinking of what to do. Hehe, all i ask is for Stone Cold to come back...
Please?
Posted by: The_Man | March 16, 2008 6:44 PM
im not a Jeff Hardy fan. im actually a Randy Orton fan so best of luck to my idol. but the MITB match wont be the same this year with out the Master of the SwanTon there. true WWE tragedy. and to think i was just starting to like Jeff after his feud with Orton.
Posted by: Jordan Shoubash | March 16, 2008 7:28 PM
Ok, this is wrestling that everyone is talking about right?? It's a shame that Jeff did drugs and the WWE kicked him to the curb for 60 days but lets all remember that wrestling is FAKE! Its not a competative sport, its fixed, Vince Mcmahon picks who he wants to win so yeah Jeff was winning a lot but thats only because Vince wanted him to win. Vince can take the next nobody and make him a superstar so loosing Jeff is no big deal, it would be like Batman or Luke Skywalker doing drugs......Vince is the writtier of a script just like Lucas or anyone who writes FICTIONAL stories.
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: You obviously have no understanding whatsoever of the wrestling business. And Jeff Hardy is a real person, unlike Batman or Luke Skywalker.
Posted by: K. Williams | March 16, 2008 7:53 PM
you are not a clear thinker jeff. you have so much money and you waste it on drugs! Jeff i just want you to know that you have fans and role models and you break their heart. i was a big fan of you but you just ruined me liking you. I now like the game triple h. and if you didnt screw up i would still have your posters in my room. but you blew it. that is all i can say you blew it.
Posted by: ian | March 17, 2008 4:13 PM
Uh, so what if its fake. If it was real matches would take too long and people would get bored. There is a reason for it being fake. Watch the documentary called The Unreal Story of Professional Wrestling. There are reasons for everything.
STONE COLD!!!
Posted by: The_Man | March 17, 2008 10:41 PM
Why Jeff? Why would you do such a thing? I oughta kick your butt
Posted by: Ben K. | March 18, 2008 12:39 AM
Enormous blow to wwe, Jeff please don't quit on wwe, 1st heard the story and you quitting entered my mind don't do it, best of luck no matter what, and this is the 3rd mitb ladder match for shelton benjamin, get him out of ecw and push him he has got skills and could steal the show with his crazy daredevil moves in ladder matches... give him a break.
Posted by: shaun blythe | March 18, 2008 1:46 AM
im glad john cena is back. he is the best w