5 Superstars whose return WWE run was more successful than their original run

#4 Jeff Hardy (2006-2009)

Jeff Hardy ended his second run at the peak of his career.

Jeff Hardy is the kind of superstar that no wrestling fan can even dare to hate. As one of the most exciting and dare-devilish superstars to have ever stepped foot in the ring, Jeff Hardy has earned all the respect that the fans are giving him right now. Although he has slowed down a step or two due to injuries, Jeff is still as popular as he was when he debuted in 1999.

Alongside his elder brother Matt, Jeff scaled unimaginable heights in the tag team division, with the two winning the WWF Tag Team titles 5 times and the WCW Tag Team Titles once. Hardy also tasted singles success during his first run, winning the Intercontinental, European, Hardcore and Light Heavyweight Titles. He even faced The Undertaker for the Undisputed WWE Championship in one of Raw's best match in history.

However, erratic behaviour and a long history of drug use cost him his job with the company in 2003. Hardy's stunning in-ring work catch the eye of TNA as he joined them in 2004. During his 3-year run with the company, Hardy, unlike his WWE run, regularly challenged for the World Title and was involved in some of the biggest rivalries during this time. This, however, was just the start, as Hardy's best days began when he rejoined WWE in 2006.

Initially realigned with brother Matt, with whom he had one more Tag Title reign, Hardy made a jump to singles competition and won the Intercontinental title 3 more times. In 2008, Hardy became the prime challenger to Triple H's WWE Title and finally won it in December 2008. After a grudge feud with his brother, Hardy had a sensational final feud with CM Punk, during which he won the World Heavyweight Title two times before he was again released in 2009.

While Hardy is enjoying a good third run with the company right now, it would take a lot of efforts to overtake the success that he achieved in his second run.