5 Biggest news stories from WWE SmackDown (March 13, 2020)

#4: Jeff Hardy returned and defeated King Corbin in front of an empty audience

Just like old times.@JEFFHARDYBRAND snags the victory over King @BaronCorbinWWE with a #SwantonBomb! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/geSuDkw6Da

— WWE (@WWE) March 14, 2020

Jeff Hardy had been out for nearly a year's time because of an injury. However, The Charismatic Enigma made a successful return just in time for WrestleMania 36.

Hardy appeared in a backstage interview, but he was quickly interrupted by King Corbin, who pointed out that things had changed a lot since the last time Jeff was doing weekly shows.

Because of King Corbin's feud with Elias, The Drifter joined the commentary team - alongside Triple H & Michael Cole - as Jeff Hardy took on one of SmackDown's top heels in singles action.

A live audience's presence was crucial, especially since it was Hardy's in-ring return. Still, both performers made the best out of the situation, and Hardy won the match with a little distraction from The Living Truth.

Hardy's victory against Corbin seemed like a justifiable decision since the occasion revolved around the former's return, and despite being one of the most relevant heels in WWE today, losses rarely hurt Corbin's momentum at this stage of his career.