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#1. Jeff Hardy reportedly seemed fine before a recent WWE match

Before his recent release, reports indicated that Jeff Hardy had been sent home from the road following his match at a WWE Live Supershow in Edinburg, Texas. Fans in attendance noted that he looked ‘sluggish’ in the ring and disappeared into the crowd before the six-man tag team bout concluded.

Now, as per a WWE source’s recent statement to WrestlingNews.co, “there was nothing out of the usual going on” with Hardy heading into the match. Although the 44-year-old is dealing with back and knee issues, the source doesn’t think he took pills or drank alcohol before the show.

“I saw him before that match and there was nothing out of the usual going on with him. Jeff deals with back and knee issues but I don’t think he drank anything or took any pills before that show. As far as I know, he’s been doing great since the DUI arrest from a couple years back. I know people are wondering why he would be allowed to go out there if he was f*cked up but he looked fine before the match,” a WWE source told WrestlingNews.co.

Regarding the WWE legend’s performance in the match, WrestlingNews.co also reported:

"When he disappeared through the crowd, Hardy took time to take photos with fans and while he appeared to be moving slower than usual, he looked nothing like he did when he was impaired during his Victory Road 2011 match with Sting."

The Charismatic Enigma has been handed a 90-day non-compete clause since his release. While he has yet to comment on the situation publicly, his wife recently mentioned that he is doing well.

All of us at Sportskeeda wish Jeff Hardy nothing but good health!