PWInsider.com, which first broke the news of Jeff Hardy's absence from Monday's RAW telecast, is now reporting that Hardy was suspended in the days prior to the telecast.
While specifics on the suspension are unavailable, numerous sources said that WWE officials are upset with Hardy's "lack of maturity."
Jeff Hardy has not been released, although his suspension will likely last a minimum of thirty days.
In his latest blog, Jim Ross talks about the current Randy Orton storyline and the successful return of Jeff Hardy:
On Randy Orton Concussion Storyline: I donât feel as if the WWE is exploiting the seriousness of concussions with the Randy Orton storyline, but are certainly drawing attention to the dangers of suffering from a concussion. There has always been a fine line between fact and fiction in wrestling which, in some circles, is referred to as suspending oneâs disbelief. When the announcerâs change their tones or their delivery, it is to better fit the moment that we are in and often times is a function of how announcers are produced.
I have no idea what we will ever be able to do when our âlevelsâ reach those that some remember for bona fide, tragic moments other than step aside and have new announcers without these experiences handle the show because there will be times when that particular delivery is called for.
On Jeff Hardy Return: Jeff Hardyâs return to the WWE and his subsequent âbreakthroughâ as a singles star is one of the great stories of the year. Jeff is arguably as popular as anyone on Raw as is proven by the reaction Jeff receives every time he is introduced. I am genuinely happy for the younger of the two Hardy brothers. Matt is doing great on Smackdown as well and whoâs to say that both brothers couldnât be champions at the same time as individual performers?
Jeff Hardy recently sat down with IGN Sports. Here are excerpts from the interview ...
IGN Sports: What's your favorite Wrestlemania moment?
Jeff Hardy: Our first Wrestlemania when I climbed to the tip-top of this big ladder and did a Swanton through a table that had Bubba Ray on it. Every now and then you still see that clip, and it's such an unforgettable memory in my mind because you get to do something so cool, you've done it in your backyard before imagining you were in front of a bunch of people, but then to actually do it and see all the flashes, it's very dreamlike. Every time I look back and see that clip, it makes me proud of what I've accomplished.
IGN Sports: The other iconic Wrestlemania moment you were involved in was the TLC match when Edge speared you from up high.
Jeff Hardy: That's another one that's so cool because it's something I saw in my mind, but to bring it to life, that's another one of those clips that I'm proud of, even though I'm on the defense on that one. [laughs]
IGN Sports: You're hanging by the belts and Edge jumps off the ladder. What goes through your mind?
Jeff Hardy: There's not much time to think of anything. It's almost like a car wreck. It's like bam! That was unbelievable, I can't believe that just happened. Once the breath comes back and you can feel your toes move, it's a good payoff when you can live through something like that.IGN Sports: Did you have a favorite Wrestlemania moment as a fan watching the sport?
Jeff Hardy: I remember Wrestlemania 6 with The Ultimate Warrior against Hulk Hogan. It was so cool to see those guys go in there and the fans getting into the match so much. Warrior got the upset win, but when they hugged at the end and showed respect for one another after all of the buildup of animosity between the two and the fans gave them the standing-O, that was one of the best moments to me. Warrior was always such a weird, methodical type character anyway, but he was coming out of his realm and being human for a moment and hugging Hulk Hogan and hitting him on the back and that's still one of my favorite moments from Wrestlemania. That show of respect.
Click here to read the rest of the interview.
Jeff Hardy was recently interviewed by Up & Coming magazine. Here are a few excerpts:
On his return to the Crown Coliseum and Fayetteville after being absent from WWE for three years:
"It's always great because we were, Matt, my brother and I, were kids and our dad would take us to Fayetteville and that was the closest access to professional wrestling. We always wanted to go back to our closest venue to our home and actually be the performer instead of the spectator. It's always a great response when we go back there and I'm looking forward to it, to Fayetteville. This is the first time I've been back to Fayetteville since I came back to WWE so it should be pretty sweet."
On growing up in Cameron and in this area:
"We grew up farming tobacco until my dad went full time in the Postal Service. We were pretty much working our asses off, like farming tobacco, and we really got a good idea what it was like to take part in hard labor at a very young age. I think that made us really strong in our lives to grow up doing something that not many kids are ever around, and like living out in the country is such a blessing.
To this day, I love it. I couldn't imagine living in some city or any other state or whatever. I remember there was a time before Matt and I made it and I said, 'Oh yeah, when I make it, I want to move out to L.A. or Hollywood or somewhere big.' But now that I've got out been out all around the world and saw these different choices, it really is 'There's no place like home.' And Cameron is my home and that's forever."
To read the full interview, click here.
Now that they've been reunited at Survivor Series, Matt and Jeff Hardy are truly back in action.
At a press conference today, the Hardy Boyz announced their participation in the upcoming ECW pay-per-view, December to Dismember.
Who will they face? It's unknown at the time - but the brothers sent out a ""open challenge to any team in the world." We assume this means anyone from RAW, Smackdown or ECW is eligible.
Jeff Hardy has been involved in plenty of meaningful, dangerous matches over the years. Tables, ladders and chairs (oh my!) come to mind, for example.
But the painted one told wwe.com he's never been more anxious than he was before Monday's return to RAW.
"It was probably the most nervous I've ever been before walking out in front of a crowd," Hardy said. "It's been nerve wracking, but exciting at the same time. I think it wouldn't be as meaningful if you didnât have the butterflies. The whole day I was almost in a trance, but after the second appearance I chilled out a lot."
