Jeff Hardy made his comeback to Raw last Monday night. He won a huge match against MVP, one of WWE's top young stars. The question is: why does he keep getting so many chances?
Hardy has long been an under-utilized talent in the WWE. He left a few years ago after battling drug problems and went on to flop in TNA. He came back to a ton of fanfare and was given a solid initial push. Hardy worked his way up to the brink of main event status, only to blow it with a 30-day suspension for a wellness program violation.
He was given another serious push upon his return and he received a main event pay per view shot against then WWE Champion Randy Orton. He looked good in a losing effort and stayed at the top of the card until his latest run-in with the wellness program.
Upon returning Monday, Hardy started to actually talk on the mic about his mistakes and getting another shot, when he was interrupted for gimmick purposes. The WWE should have let him talk. maybe he would have actually been sorry for his mistakes. Maybe he would have come off like Darryl Strawberry telling the fans this time he was really clean for good.
The curtain has been pulled back on Pro Wrestling for a long time now. For better or worse, we learn more of the real story about the wrestlers we see on T.V. each week. No longer are we left to wonder why someone left a company. It's almost instantly on the internet before the door shuts behind them.
Hardy has to know that this is his last chance. He cannot keep screwing up and getting more chances. He appears to be a guy who simply can't take the pressure of the main event and being a top earner for the company. Maybe he is self sabotaging his career so fans can always wonder what might have been instead of taking a chance and failing.
No one but Jeff hardy knows for sure but one thing is clear: His act is wearing really thin, really fast.
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2 months ago
Are you serious? Jeff Hardy is a big fan favorite in the EXTREME!!! He is given chances due to he brings in viewers and is a chance taker with his wrestling. Are you forgetting about all the other wrestlers that have a lot more chances than Jeff Hardy. Edge, The Warrior, Matt Hardy, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, and Hogan are some of the many that have had several chances. Jeff Hardy is not the only one that has made mistakes. If YOU are going to say that his act is wearing thin then you need to write about every other celebrity that has ever made mistakes in the career. And are you forgetting that this is Word Wrestling Entertainment!
from 2 months ago
You have to admit he has blown every chance he has gotten right when he gets near the top. He has gotten atleast 3 more chances than RVD ever did.
2 months ago
Well, Jeff Hardy has only one chance left.
With WWE's new policy of publicly acknowledging the suspensions, Jeff Hardy has to be fired after his next strike.
I'm going to be terribly disappointed if he gets fired. Not so much for me because I'm not a huge fan, but I'd be disappointed for the millions of kids who worship the guy.
2 months ago
Looks like William Regal is in the same spot. He was just served his 2nd strike.
from 2 months ago
he gone!!
the main question about Jeff is. is he worth the headache? yes everyone deserves chances but is he just going to blow it again we will see.
2 months ago
jeff is just as worthy as triple h and he still around so why jump on jeff back!!!
2 months ago
I was'nt but how much money has he really brought in by main eventing 1 PPV? think about it is he worht the trouble?
about 1 month ago
Jeff will continue to get chances as long as the fans pop for him and buy his merchandise.
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