Jeff Hardy: No Holds Barred

Earlier this month, wrestling legend Jeff Hardy was released by WWE, leaving fans wondering what the future holds for the superstar who once defined the brand.

Jeff, along with his brother Matt, were instrumental in the development of WWE internationally, as generations of fans tuned in every week – and flocked to live arenas – to watch the Hardy Boyz perform a series of high-risk stunts. Tag team to look forward to as an iconic one. His ladder matches with guys like The Dudleys and Edge-Christian are still things of legend today.

Last month, we got a chance to catch up with Jeff in person at Survivor Series 2021 in New York, where the multiple-time world champion spoke about how much it means to him to continue performing at the age of 44. About the live audience for me; The natural adrenaline I get from them is incredible. It has been great to be back to perform in front of him after the pandemic. This gives me the motivation to jump off the ladder or try something risky in the ring. To be a WWE Superstar at this point in my life… it’s all about entertaining the audience.”

The composer and author (he also wrote a New York Times bestseller) also reminisced about his time in India, when he last visited a few years ago. “I remember I was in an outdoor area in Delhi, I think… and there were people outside on top of the trees, trying to catch a glimpse of us. The atmosphere and fantasy were absolutely incredible. I even met a face-painter who said he loved my art (Jeff paints his own face every time he gets in the ring) and his work was better than mine!” he recalls.