WWE icon Jeff Hardy’s contract ripped up after rehab dispute

A WWE legend has had his contract torn up over an ugly stand-off behind the scenes, ending his 30-year career in wrestling.

Jeff Hardy has been immediately released from WWE.

According to a New York Post source, WWE presented Hardy with the option of going to rehab. Hardy declined, and was subsequently released from his contract.

Hardy was sent home from WWE’s tour earlier this month.

At an untelevised show in Texas, Hardy was in the main event alongside Drew McIntyre and Xavier Woods against Roman Reigns and the Uso brothers, Jimmy and Jey.

Toward the end of the match, Hardy left the ring and walked out through the crowd.

Hardy’s release was first reported by Fightful.

Reports indicated that Hardy, who has had long-documented struggles with addiction, was going through a “rough night.”

Here's some fan footage of Jeff Hardy leaving the match. Wishing him the best in health. Video credit goes to @DeportesYLuchaspic.twitter.com/hRH4Kc5wKzhttps://t.co/S0musFDrnE

— Kenton (@Kenton_la) December 6, 2021

Matt Hardy, who currently works for All Elite Wrestling, provided an update on his brother Jeff during his Twitch stream on Monday, according to Wrestling News.co.

“I did speak to Jeff for a little bit today and he’s OK, he’s good,” Matt Hardy said.

“I think he’ll be fine but once again, this isn’t my business and if he wants to go into it in more detail then he’ll do it himself. Jeff is OK.

Jeff Hardy and Charlotte Flair. Photo: Instagram @jeffhardyworld.

Jeff Hardy in his WWE prime. Photo: Instagram, @jeffhardyworld

“He is at home and he is OK. It’s not my business. It’s not my story to tell or explain and besides that, I wouldn’t be able to do it justice anyway because it’s not from my perspective so I love my brother and I just want my brother to be okay and healthy.”

Jeff Hardy’s wife says he’s ‘good’ after WWE release

Jeff Hardy’s wife, Beth, has reacted to the news that he was released by WWE.

“Jeff is good,” she tweeted.

“We are good. Post that you ‘heard’ that. Thanks.” She added a peace emoji. Jeff retweeted his wife’s tweet.

A number of Hardy’s colleagues in the wrestling business have posted their support.

Supplied images of United States Champion Jeff Hardy. Photo Credit 2018 WWE, Inc

“Jeff Hardy is so beloved by his fans and his peers,” current WWE champion Big E tweeted. “I’ve never heard a negative word about him & he’s always treated me with such kindness. Just wishing him and his family the very best.”

Fellow WWE star Damian Priest tweeted: “I think the world of @JEFFHARDYBRAND. Nothing but positive thoughts and we’ll [sic] wishes to this good a kind soul.”

“Jeff Hardy along with Matt as the Hardy Boyz, helped mold my love for professional wrestling,” tweeted the wrestler Cedric Alexander. “I was able to share a ring with Jeff on multiple occasions and enjoyed every moment of it. Thank you for just being Jeff Hardy.”

— This story originally appeared on nypost.com and has been republished with permission