Jeff Hardy arrested in controversial WWE storyline. The charismatic enigma has a real-life history with substance abuse and alcohol addiction.
In the late 90’s, the WWE rose to fame by producing a lot of controversial storylines on their weekly television. The program has become much tamer in comparison especially after the company became public and went PG.
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On Friday night however, the WWE pushed itself to the edge, to the point where they are currently walking on thin ice, with a storyline involving the hugely popular Jeff Hardy.
Jeff Hardy arrested in controversial WWE storyline
Jeff Hardy, a competitor in the ongoing Intercontinental Championship Tournament, was arrested during the episode of Friday night smackdown. The Charismatic Enigma allegedly hit Elias with his car outside the WWE performance centre,
What?!
What is happening? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PWXiwBBxWg
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Police officials found Hardy intoxicated by the bushes and also discovered an open bottle of liquor on the scene.
WHAT. IS. HAPPENING???#SmackDown @JEFFHARDYBRAND @IAmEliasWWE pic.twitter.com/sRRDH6xBrd
— WWE (@WWE) May 30, 2020
Braun Strawman, the Universal champion, revealed being a witness to a man in black hoodie fleeing the scene.
Hardy and Elias, for different reasons, were forced to forfeit from the tournament. This meant that AJ Styles, who was supposed to face Elias got a free pass. Hardy on the other hand, was replaced by Sheamus, who he beat in the last round.
Jeff, who was arrested in the episode, made a return in the main event and attacked Sheamus. His interference allowed Daniel Bryan to pin him and set up a meeting AJ Styles in the final.
Wait a minute!#SmackDown @JEFFHARDYBRAND pic.twitter.com/iV7tzHf6Ri
— WWE (@WWE) May 30, 2020
The WWE released an update regarding Jeff Hardy’s arrest
The statement read:
“WWE Digital has learned Jeff Hardy was released from custody by the Orlando police after successfully passing the required sobriety tests, therefore absolving Hardy of the charges of public intoxication, driving under the influence, and the hit-and-run on Elias earlier tonight.”
Jeff Hardy’s arrest may very well conclude with it being revealed that he was framed by someone. However, it is eerily reminiscent of Hardy’s own struggles with substance addiction. In fact, he has previously been arrested for DUI.
It may have taken a while for the angle to be digested but it could all be worth it in the end depending on how the WWE wraps the storyline that has clearly been inspired by Hardy’s real life.
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