“I Wanted a Guy That Was Not Getting High”: WWE Legend Jim Ross Opens Up on Taking Jeff Hardy’s Personal Demons Into His Own Hands

There is no superstar who constantly gets the fans hyped with just his appearance than Jeff Hardy. The Enigmatic Charisma is one of the most beloved wrestlers in the industry. Coupled with his baffling high-flying moves and his natural glamor, Hardy has already captured the hearts of many fans. But he constantly fails to rein in his own demons.

Only one thing has always stopped Hardy from becoming the number one guy in a promotion, his drug abuse. While many have tried helping him, Hardy always slipped out to the worry of many fans. WWE legend Jim Ross details how he tried to help the former WWE Champion in his recent podcast episode.

Jim Ross reveals how he tried to help Jeff Hardy with his demons

On his newest episode, JR revealed the way he was trying to help Hardy during his first singles run in WWE. Ross argued that Hardy was burned out by wrestling. At the time, Hardy had already revolutionized the tag team division with his brother, Matt Hardy, putting on tag team classics regularly. While he sat him down, Hardy didn’t know what he wanted at the time.

Ross further explained, “He wasn’t sure what he wanted. But I knew what I wanted. I wanted a guy that was not getting high. Before he wrestled. I mean, that’s just insanity. Can’t do it. So I think he’s a little bit burned out, you know, and some guys handled pressure in different ways. It’s not an automatic fit. And I don’t know that he was ready for his ascension.”

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Ross also revealed how proud he felt when he saw a tweet appreciating his call on Hardy’s ladder match with The Undertaker. But ultimately, Hardy didn’t listen to Ross and other officials when they forced him to go to rehab. Instead, he left the company and went to TNA, the competing promotion at the time. So how did he fare there and since then?

Jeff Hardy’s downfall after leaving WWE for the first time

While in TNA, Hardy became an instant star and jumped to the top of the card. But this came at the cost of more drug abuse backstage. Even after putting on splendid matches, he wasn’t showing up to the show after being promoted to be there. Soon after that, Hardy found himself in WWE again, but this time he came with a new spirit.

Not only did he win the Intercontinental championship but also won 2 world championships as well. But he left after losing to Punk because of injuries. Then he went back to TNA, this time for a very long time, creating his alter egos, Willow and Brother Nero.

Then in 2017, The Hardy Boyz returned to WWE. But this time Hardy didn’t see a lot of singles victories. This stint at WWE would also not last long because of a lot of personal reasons. Now in AEW, Hardy put on brilliant matches but the fans were worried about seeing his health declining in the ring. Soon after, AEW took Hardy off TV because of getting into trouble outside the company.

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Jeff Hardy has since returned to the company and we hope that this time Hardy will be able to push through.