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Tom Eldred Loves Him!
'''Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy'''<ref name="slam"/> (born [[August 31]] [[1977]])<ref name="oww">{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/j/jeff-hardy.html|title=Online World of Wrestling: Jeff Hardy|accessdate=2007-10-08|publisher=OWW.com}}</ref> is an [[United States|American]] [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]] on the [[WWE Raw|Raw]] [[WWE Brand Extension|brand]] of [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE), though he is currently suspended for drug policy violations.<ref name="60 day suspension"/>

Before gaining prominence in WWE, Hardy performed for the [[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts]] (OMEGA), a promotion he ran with his brother [[Matt Hardy|Matt]].<ref name="oww"/> After being signed by WWE, the brothers worked as [[List of professional wrestling slang#|jobbers]]<ref name=digest/> before gaining notoriety in the tag team division, partly due to their participation in [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match]]es.<ref name=TLC/> With the addition of [[Amy Dumas|Lita]], the team became known as [[Hardy Boyz#Team Xtreme|Team Xtreme]] and continued to rise in popularity.<ref name="Xtreme"/> As a [[tag team]] wrestler, Hardy is a former six-time [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Champion]] and one-time [[WCW World Tag Team Championship|WCW Tag Team Champion]].<ref name="wwe"/><ref name="wwe2">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/jeffhardy/titlehistory|title=Jeff Hardy's Title History|accessdate=2007-10-08|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

Apart from his success as a tag team wrestler, Hardy has also had success as a singles wrestler. He is a four time [[WWE Intercontinental Champion|Intercontinental Champion]], as well as having held the [[WWE Hardcore Championship|Hardcore]], [[WWE European Championship|European]] and [[WWF Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]] Championships.<ref name="wwe2"/> He received his first major main event [[List of professional wrestling slang#P|push]] towards the end of 2007, including challenging for the [[WWE Championship]] at the [[Royal Rumble (2008)|Royal Rumble]] in 2008.<ref name="fateRR"/>

Moreover, Hardy is involved in [[motocross]], music, and other artistic endeavors.<ref name="moto"/> He is currently a member of the unsigned band Peroxwhy?gen.<ref name="peroxmyspace"/>

==Career==
===Early career===
Hardy cites [[Sting (wrestler)|Sting]], [[Warrior (wrestler)|The Ultimate Warrior]], and [[Shawn Michaels]] as his childhood inspirations to wrestle.<ref name=IGN>{{cite web|url=http://sports.ign.com/articles/776/776337p1.html|author=Jon Robinson|title=Interview: WrestleMania, ladders, and The Swanton Bomb|accessdate=2007-03-28|date=2007-03-27}}</ref> Hardy had been on [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF) television as a [[job (professional wrestling)|jobber]] as early as age sixteen. His first WWF match, against [[Sean Waltman|The 1-2-3 Kid]], was on [[May 25]] [[1994]] in [[Erie, Pennsylvania]] and aired on the June 25 edition of ''[[WWF Superstars of Wrestling|Superstars]]''.<ref name=Cawthon>{{cite web|url=http://sports.ign.com/articles/776/776337p1.html|author=Graham Cawthon|title=1994 WWF event results|accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> He occasionally wrestled as a jobber as late as 1997 before beginning his first major run in 1998.<ref name=digest/> Hardy, along with his brother [[Matt Hardy]] and friends, started their own federation, the TWF (Trampoline Wrestling Federation) and mimicked the moves they saw on television.<ref name=digest>{{cite web|url= http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_4_3/ai_80302525|title=Matt and Jeff Hardy - Interview|author=Jim Varsallone| publisher=Wrestling Digest|accessdate=2007-06-04|date=December 2001}}</ref> Later on, the federation went under several different names, eventually being integrated into a county fair in [[North Carolina]]. The brothers and their friends then began to work for other independent companies. They drove all over the East Coast of the United States, working for companies such as ACW and other small promotions.<ref name="slam"/>

[[Image:Jeff Hardy 2.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Jeff Hardy during an autograph signing session]]
Before arriving in the WWF, Matt formed his own [[professional wrestling promotion|wrestling promotion]], OMEGA ([[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts]]) with Thomas Simpson.<ref name="oww"/> The promotion was a more successful version of the original TWF and included such talent as both Hardy brothers, [[Shannon Moore]], [[Gregory Helms]], [[Adam Birch|Joey Matthews]], among others.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/matthardy/willnotdieariesarchive/willlnotdiearies052907|title=Will Not Die-aries: Thoughts on rival Gregroy Helms|date=2007-05-29|author=Matt Hardy|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> In OMEGA, each of the brothers portrayed several different characters; Hardy portrayed such [[List of professional wrestling slang#G|characters]] as Will O' the Wisp, Iceman, Mean Jimmy Jack Tomkins, and The Masked Mountain.<ref name="oww"/> While there, Hardy held the New Frontier Championship as a singles competitor and the Tag Team Championship with Matt.<ref name="oww"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=5&nr=714| title=OMEGA Tag Team Championship|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Cagematch.de|language=German}}</ref><ref name=nf>{{cite web|title=OMEGA New Frontiers Championship|publisher=Cagematch.de|language=German|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=5&nr=713|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref> The promotion folded in April 1998 when they signed contracts with the WWF.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=8&nr=303|title=Organization Of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Cagematch.de|anguage=German}}</ref>

===World Wrestling Federation===
====The Hardy Boyz (1998–2002)====
{{Main|Hardy Boyz}}
The Hardy brothers eventually caught the eyes of the [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF). After being signed to a contract in 1998,<ref name=digest/> they were trained by [[Dory Funk, Jr.]] in his Funkin' Dojo with other notable wrestlers such as [[Kurt Angle]], [[Jason Reso|Christian]], [[Andrew Martin|Test]], and [[Matt Bloom|A-Train]].<ref name="slam"/> When the team was finally brought up to WWF television, after months of '[[Job (professional wrestling)|jobbing]]' and house events, they formed the acrobatic tag team called the Hardy Boyz.<ref name="oww"/> While feuding with [[The Brood (professional wrestling)|The Brood]] in mid-1999, they added [[Michael Hayes (wrestler)|Michael Hayes]] as their [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]].<ref name="oww"/> On July 5, they won their first [[World Tag Team Championship|WWF Tag team Championship]] by defeating [[Acolytes Protection Agency|the Acolytes]], but lost it back to them a month later.<ref name="WWF tag 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/304454132111213|title=History Of the World tag team Championship - Hardy Boyz(1)|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/1999.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS - July 5, 1999 - RAW|date=1999-07-05|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> After the dissolution of the Brood, the Hardys joined forces with [[David Heath|Gangrel]] as the [[The Brood (professional wrestling)#The New Brood|The New Brood]], and feuded with [[Edge and Christian]].<ref name="oww"/><ref name="newbrood">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/b/brood-new.html|title=New Brood Profile|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> This [[Stable (professional wrestling)|stable]] didn't last long, however, and on October 17 at [[WWE No Mercy#1999|No Mercy 1999]], the Hardy Boyz won the managerial services of [[Terri Runnels]] in the finals of the Terri Invitational Tournament in the WWF's first ever tag team [[ladder match]] against Edge and Christian.<ref name=digest/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/history/alltimeresults|title=No Mercy Pay-Per-View History|accessdate=2007-11-15|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

In 2000, the Hardy Boyz found a new manager in their real-life friend [[Amy Dumas|Lita]].<ref name="Xtreme"/> Together, the three became known as "[[Hardy Boyz#Team Xtreme|Team Xtreme]]".<ref name="Xtreme">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/jeffhardy/bio/|title=Jeff Hardy|accessdate=2007-11-15|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They continued their feud with Edge and Christian throughout 2000, defeating them for the WWF Tag Team Titles on two occasions.<ref name="WWF Tag2">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/30445413211232|title=History Of The World Tag Team Championship - Hardy Boyz(2)|date=2000-09-24|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref name="WWF Tag3">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/30445413214112|title=History Of The World Tag Team Championship - Hardy Boyz(3)|date=2000-10-23|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=WWE}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2000)|SummerSlam]] the Hardy Boyz competed in the first ever [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match]], for the Tag Team Titles against the [[Dudley Boys]] and [[Edge and Christian]], but were unsuccessful.<ref name="TLC">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam07/history/2000/results/|title=SUMMERSLAM 2000|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

Hardy gained attention for his high risk stunts in the [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match|TLC matches]] in the year 2000,<ref name="TLC"/> 2001,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wm17/results/|title=Wrestlemanis X-Seven Results|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> and 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam07/history/greatestmatches|title=Jeff Hardy vs. Rob Van Dam – Ladder Match for the Hardcore Championship|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> He made a name for himself as one of the most seemingly reckless and unorthodox WWF performers of his time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingBiosH/hardy_jeff_nov00-can.html|title=Jeff Hardy: Slowing down at 23|author=Greg Oliver|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> In 2001, Hardy received a [[Push (professional wrestling)|push]] as a singles competitor, and he held the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWF Intercontinental]] (defeating [[Triple H]]),<ref name="IC History">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/|title=History Of The Intercontinental Championship|accessdate=2007-11-15|publisher=WWE}}</ref> [[WWE Light Heavyweight Championship|Light Heavyweight]] (defeating [[Jerry Lynn]])<ref name="WWE LH">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/lightheavyweight/|title=History Of The Light Heavyweight Championship| accessdate=2007-11-15|publisher=World Wrestling Entertainment}}</ref> and [[WWE Hardcore Championship|Hardcore Championships]] (defeating [[Mike Awesome]] and Van Dam on two separate occasions).<ref name="WWE hardcore">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/hard/|title=History Of The Hardcore Championship|accessdate=2007-11-15|publisher=WWE}}</ref> At the end of 2001, the Hardys began a storyline, in which they began to fight, which led to Matt demanding a match at [[WWE Vengeance#2001|Vengeance]], with Lita as special guest referee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/011203.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS - December 3, 2001|date=2001-12-01|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> After Hardy beat Matt at Vengeance, while Matt's foot was on the ropes, Jeff and Lita began feuding against Matt.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/011210.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS - December 10, 2001|date=2001-12-10|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> In the middle of the feud, however, Hardy faced [[The Undertaker]] in a Hardcore Title match and lost.<ref name="Dec 17 01">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/011217.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS - December 17, 2001|date=2001-12-17|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> After the match, the Undertaker attacked both Hardy and Lita, [[kayfabe]] injuring them.<ref name="Dec 17 01"> On the next edition of [[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SnackDown!]], the Undertaker also attacked Matt, again, kayfabe injuring him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/smackdown/011220.html|title=WWE SMACKDOWN! RESULTS - December 20, 2001|date=2001-12-20|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=Online world Of Wrestling}}</ref> The Hardys and Lita weren't seen again until the [[Royal Rumble (2002)|Royal Rumble]], because WWE didn't have a storyline for them.<ref name="lita 170/171">{{cite book|last=Dumas|first=Amy|last2=Krugman|first2=Michael|title=Lita: A Less traveled R.O.A.D. - the Reality of Amy Dumas|publisher=WWE Books|date=July 2004|pages=270-271|isbn=0-7434-7399-X}}</ref> The Hardys came back as a team, and there was never any mention of their previous storyline split.<ref name="lita 170/171"/>

In early April 2002 the Hardy Boyz began a feud with [[Brock Lesnar]] after Lesnar gave Matt an F-5 on the steel entrance ramp, which led to an angered Hardy seeking revenge on Lesnar.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/020415.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2002-04-15|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> At [[WWE Backlash#2002|Backlash]], Hardy faced-off against Lesnar in his first televised match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/b/brock-lesnar.html|title=Brock Lesnar Profile|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Lesnar dominated Hardy and won the match by knockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/history/backlashresults|title=Backlash Pay-Per-View History|accessdate=2007-11-15|publisher= WWE}}</ref> Lesnar and the Hardys continued to feud over the next few weeks, with the Hardys coming out victorious only once by disqualification.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/020422.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2002-04-22|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> At [[WWE Judgment Day#2002|Judgment Day]], Lesnar gained the upper hand on the Hardy Boyz before tagging his partner, [[Paul Heyman]], in to claim the win for the team.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/history/alltimeresults|title=All-Time Judgment Day Pay-Per-View Results|accessdate=2007-11-15|publisher=WWE}}</ref> In July 2002, Hardy won his third Hardcore Championship by defeating [[John Layfield|Bradshaw]].<ref name="wwe2"/><ref name="WWE hardcore"/> Matt eventually switched [[WWE Brand Extension#Raw and SmackDown!|brands]] to SmackDown!, leaving Hardy as a singles competitor.<ref name="Matt OWOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/matt-hardy.html|title=Matt Hardy profile|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref>

====Singles competition (2002–2003)====
After years in the tag team division, Hardy took on [[The Undertaker]] in a [[Ladder match]] for the [[WWE Undisputed Championship|Undisputed Championship]].<ref name="oww"/><ref name="2ndcoming">{{cite web|url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Tylwalk/2006/08/13/1752955.html|title=Second chance to be the second coming|date=2006-08-14|author=Nick Tylwalk|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> Hardy came up short, but earned the Undertaker's respect.<ref name="oww"/> Hardy competed for singles titles on several occasions and defeated [[Darren Matthews|William Regal]] for the [[WWE European Championship]].<ref name="european">{{cite web| url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/euro/358594|title=History Of The European Championship - Jeff Hardy|date=2002-07-08 |accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy was defeated a few weeks later by [[Rob Van Dam]] in a match to unify the European Championship and the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]], and the European Championship was dropped.<ref name="european"/> Finally, the Hardy Boyz split apart, as Hardy continued to pursue his singles ambitions on ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' and his brother, Matt was drafted to ''[[WWE Friday Night SmackDown!|SmackDown!]]''.<ref name="matt bio">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/matthardy/bio/|title=Matt Hardy Bio|accessdate=2007-12-28|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
In January 2003, he had a brief [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] [[Turn (professional wrestling)|turn]] that began after he attacked Van Dam and [[Shawn Michaels]].<ref name="slam"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030120.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2003-01-20|accessdate=2008-02-04| publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030203.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2003-02-03|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> It ended a month later when he saved [[Stacy Kiebler]] from an attack by then-heel, [[Jason Reso|Christian]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030210.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2003-02-10|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> In February, he had a brief program with Michaels, which saw the two team up.<ref name="2ndcoming"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030217.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2003-02-17|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Then in storyline, Hardy hooked up with [[Trish Stratus]] after saving her from [[Stevie Richards|Steven Richards]] and [[Lisa Marie Varon|Victoria]] in March.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030317.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2003-03-17|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy and Stratus had a brief [[kayfabe]] relationship that saw the duo talking backstage, kissing, and teaming together in matches.<ref name="slam"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030324.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2003-03-24|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> In his last match before being released, Hardy was defeated by [[The Rock (entertainer)|The Rock]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/raw/030407.html|title=WWE RAW RESULTS|date=2003-04-07|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy was released from WWE on [[April 22]] [[2003]].<ref name="slam"/><ref name="return">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/archive/hardyboyzreunion|title=Bound by blood and fate|accessdate=2007-12-22|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The reasons given for the release were Hardy's erratic behavior, drug use, refusal to go to rehab, deteriorating ring performance, as well as constant tardiness and [[no-show]]ing events.<ref name="wwe"/><ref name="return"/> Hardy also cites "burn out" and the need for time off as reasons for leaving WWE.<ref name=IGN/>

===Time off and independent circuit (2003)===
Hardy made his first wrestling appearance after being released from WWE at an [[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts|OMEGA]], on May 24.<ref name="oww"/> Using his old [[List of professional wrestling slang#G|gimmick]], "Willow the Wisp", Hardy challenged [[Kirby Mack|Krazy K]] for the OMEGA Cruiserweight Championship, but lost the match.<ref name="oww"/> Hardy performed with the [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) [[professional wrestling promotion|promotion]] on one occasion.<ref name="ROHboo"/> Hardy appeared at ROH's 2003 show, ''Death Before Dishonor'', under his "Willow the Wisp" gimmick, wearing a mask and trench coat.<ref name="ROHboo">{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/roh/030719.html|title=Ring of Honor - Death Before Dishonor|date=2003-07-19| accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy was quickly unmasked and lost his jacket, wearing attire similar to that he wore in WWE.<ref name="ROHboo"/> Hardy was booed and heckled before, during, and after the match by the ROH audience, who chanted "We want Matt!" and "You were fired!" during his match with [[Adam Birch|Joey Matthews]] and Krazy K, which Hardy won.<ref name="ROHboo"/> Hardy then took a whole year off of wrestling to concentrate on [[motocross]] and finish his motocross track.<ref name="moto">{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2006300002-2007090360,00.html|title=WrestleCast:I'm proud to pee in a cup|author=SIMON LILSBOY and RADIO 1'S JOEL|publisher=The Sun|accessdate=2007-03-06|date=2007-02-26}}</ref>

===Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2004–2006)===
Hardy debuted in [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] on [[June 23]] [[2004]] at the TNA weekly pay-per-view #100, the ''Second Anniversary Show'', in a match against [[TNA X Division Championship|TNA X Division Champion]] [[A.J. Styles]], for the title.<ref name="anniversary show">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/040623.html|title=Total Nonstop Action PPV 2nd ANNIVERSARY SHOW|date=2004-06-23|accessdate=2007-12-28|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> He also debuted his new entrance theme "Modest," a song performed by Hardy himself,<ref name="modest"/> and his new nickname "The Charismatic Enigma".<ref name="oww"/> The match ended in a no-contest when [[David Cash|Kid Kash]] and [[Lance Hoyt|Dallas]] interfered.<ref name="anniversary show"/> Hardy returned to TNA on July 21 and was awarded a shot at the [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/040721.html|title=TNA WRESTLING RESULTS| date=2004-07-21|accessdate=2007-12-28|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy challenged for the title on September 8, losing to NWA World Heavyweight Champion [[Jeff Jarrett]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tna/040908.html|title=TNA WRESTLING RESULTS|date=2004-09-08|accessdate=2007-12-28|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref>

In October 2004, he won a tournament,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnaimpact/041015.html|title=NWA:TNA IMPACT|date=2004-10-12|accessdate=2008-02-03 |publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> earning a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Championship on November 7 at [[Victory Road (2004)|Victory Road]].<ref name="victoryroad">{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/victoryroad04.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Victory Road 2004| date=2004-11-07|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy was defeated by Jarrett once again in a [[ladder match]] at Victory Road following interference from [[Kevin Nash]] and [[Scott Hall]].<ref name="victoryroad"/> One month later at [[Turning Point (2004)|Turning Point]], Hardy, A.J. Styles and [[Randy Savage]] defeated Jarrett, Hall and Nash (collectively known as the [[Kings of Wrestling (TNA)|Kings of Wrestling]]).<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/turningpoint04.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Turning Point 2004|date=2004-12-05|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World OF Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy went on to defeat Hall in a singles match, substituting for [[Hector Garza]] at [[Final Resolution (2005)|Final Resolution]] on [[January 16]] [[2005]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/finalresolution05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Final Resolution 2005|date=2005-01-16|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref>

At [[TNA Against All Odds#2005|Against All Odds]] in February 2005, Hardy [[Job (professional wrestling)|jobbed]] to [[Chris Parks|Abyss]] in a "Full Metal Mayhem" match for the number one contendership to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/againstallodds05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Against All Odds 2005|date=2005-02-13|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy returned the favor by defeating Abyss in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Falls Count Anywhere match|Falls Count Anywhere match]] at [[TNA Destination X#2005|Destination X]] in March.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/destinationx05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Destination 2005| date=2005-03-13|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy then went on to [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]] with [[Scott Levy|Raven]],<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnaimpact/050401.html|title=NWA:TNA IMPACT|date=2005-03-15|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnaimpact/050422.html|title=TNA WRESTLING RESULTS|date=2005-04-05| accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> with Hardy [[List of professional wrestling slang#B|booked]] to defeat Raven in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|steel cage match]] at [[Lockdown (2005)|Lockdown]] in April.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/lockdown05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS- Lockdown 2005|date=2005-04-24|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> Hardy was suspended from TNA after [[no-show]]ing his "Clockwork Orange House of Fun" rematch with Raven at [[TNA Hard Justice#2005|Hard Justice]] on May 15, allegedly due to travel difficulties.<ref name="oww"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1116387289.shtml|title=Jeff Hardy suspended by TNA for no-showing May 15th Hard Justice PPV|date=2005-05-17|author=Adam Martin|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=WrestleView.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/hardjustice05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Hard Justice 2005|date=2005-05-15|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling|quote=Jeff Hardy, who "missed" several flights and did not make it to the show}}</ref> Hardy's suspension was lifted on August 5, and he returned at [[TNA Sacrifice#2005|Sacrifice]] approximately a week later, attacking Jeff Jarrett.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/sacrifice05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Sacrifice 2005|date= 2005-08-14|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> He wrestled his first TNA match in four months at [[TNA Unbreakable|Unbreakable]] on September 11, losing to [[Bobby Roode]] following interference from Jarrett.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/unbreakable05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Unbreakable 2005|date=2005-09-11|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref>

Throughout October 2005, Hardy became embroiled in a feud with Abyss, [[Terry Gerin|Rhino]] and [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnaimpact/051001.html|title=TNA Wrestling Results|date=2005-09-27 |accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnaimpact/051015.html|title=TNA Wrestling Results|date=2005-10-15|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> The four way feud culminated in a [[Monster's Ball match]] at [[Bound for Glory (2005)|Bound for Glory]] on October 23, which Rhino won after delivering a second rope Rhino Driver to Hardy.<ref name="slam"/><ref name="Bound05">{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/boundforglory05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Bound For Glory 2005|date=2005-10-23|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> In the course of the match, Hardy delivered a Swanton Bomb to Abyss from a height of approximately seventeen feet (5.18 meters).<ref name="Bound05"/> Later that night, Hardy competed in a ten-man [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] for the number one contendership to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, which Rhino also won.<ref name="Bound05"/> At [[TNA Genesis#2005|Genesis]] in November, Hardy lost to [[Monty Brown]] in another number one contender match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/tnappv/genesis05.html|title=TNA PPV WRESTLING RESULTS - Genesis 2005|date=2005-11-13|accessdate=2008-02-03|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref>

Hardy was scheduled to wrestle on the pre-show of [[TNA Turning Point#2005|Turning Point]] in December 2005, but once again no-showed the event, again citing traveling problems.<ref name="oww"/><ref name="slam"/> Hardy was suspended as a result and did not appear on TNA television again.<ref name="oww"/> In March, April, and May 2006, Hardy appeared on several [[house show]]s promoted by TNA in conjunction with [[Dave Hebner]] and the United Wrestling Federation.<ref name="oww"/><ref name="slam"/>

===World Wrestling Entertainment (2006–present)===
====Return====
[[Image:Jeff-Hardy-Dropkick,-RLA-Melb-10.11.2007 filtered.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Jeff Hardy performing a low dropkick on [[Eddie Fatu|Umaga]] in a tag-team match during 2007]]
On [[August 4]] [[2006]], WWE announced that Hardy had re-signed with the company.<ref name="return"/> In the following weeks, [[List of professional wrestling slang#V|vignettes]] aired hyping his return on the August 21 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08142006/|title=Cena goes off|date=2006-08-14|last=Zeigler|first=Zack|accessdate=2008-02-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the day of his return, Hardy received a [[Push (professional wrestling)|push]] and defeated then-[[WWE Championship|WWE Champion]] [[Adam Copeland|Edge]] by [[Professional wrestling#Disqualification|disqualification]] when [[Amy Dumas|Lita]] pulled Edge out of the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08212006/|title=Broken down?|last=Williams III|first=Ed|date=2006-08-21|publisher=WWE|accessdate=2007-06-11}}</ref> After failing to capture the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] from [[John Hennigan|Johnny Nitro]] over the next few weeks, including at [[Unforgiven (2006)|Unforgiven]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/unforgiven/history/2006/matches/28817582/results/|title=Nitro escapes Toronto with the gold|last=Tello|first=Craig|date=2006-09-17|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy finally defeated Nitro to win his second Intercontinental Championship on the October 2 edition of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/10022006/|title=Checkmate|date=2006-10-02|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/29684101|title=History Of The Intercontinental Championship - Jeff Hardy(2)|date=2006-10-02|accessdate=2008-02-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the November 6 episode of ''Raw'', Hardy lost the Intercontinental Championship back to Nitro, after Nitro hit him with the Intercontinental Championship title belt.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11062006/|title=Payback is a Dick|last=Dee|first=Louie|date=2006-11-06|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Just a week later, Hardy regained it on the November 13 edition of ''Raw'', with a [[Pin (professional wrestling)#Crucifix|crucifix pin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11132006/|title=Rated-RKO Champions|date=2006-11-13|last=Zeigler|first=Zack|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/36442661|title=History Of The Intercontinental Championship - Jeff Hardy(3)|date=2006-11-13|accessdate=2008-02-05|publisher=WWE}}</ref> This marked Hardy's third reign as Intercontinental Champion.<ref name="IC History"/>

====The Hardys reunion====
On the November 21 episode of ''[[Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE)|ECW on Sci-fi]]'' Hardy teamed with his brother [[Matt Hardy|Matt]] for the first time in almost five years to defeat the [[Full Blooded Italians#ECW brand|Full Blooded Italians]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/ecw/archive/11212006/|title=One Man. One Mission.|date=2006-11-21|last=Hunt|first=Jen|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2006)|Survivor Series]], they both were a part of Team [[D-Generation X|DX]], which gained the victory over Team [[Rated-RKO]] with a clean sweep.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/history/2006/matches/3332480/results/|title=D-Xtreme dominance|date=2006-11-26|last=Dee|first=Louie|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The brothers then received their first opportunity since Hardy's return to win a tag team championship.<ref name="aramgeddonladder"/> They competed in a 4-team [[Ladder match]] for the [[WWE Tag Team Championship]] at [[WWE Armageddon#2006|Armageddon]], but they came up short in their attempt.<ref name="aramgeddonladder">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2006/matches/34729444/results/|title=Climbing the rungs of respect|last=Tello|first=Craig|date=2006-12-17|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> In the course of the match, however, they inadvertently [[Legit (professional wrestling)|legitimately]] injured [[Joey Matthews|Joey Mercury's]] face.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/history/2006/exclusives/38575801|title=Update on Joey Mercury|date=2006-12-18|accessdate=2007-04-09|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

[[Image:TheHardys.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Hardy Boyz]], Jeff (left) and [[Matt Hardy|Matt]] (right)]]
With Hardy still [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feuding]] with [[John Hennigan|Johnny Nitro]] and [[MNM]] into 2007, he was challenged once again by Nitro at [[New Year's Revolution (2007)|New Year's Revolution]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Cages|Steel Cage match]] for the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]].<ref name="NYRsteelcage"/> Hardy once again defeated Nitro.<ref name="NYRsteelcage">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/matches/367815011/results/|title=Hardy rattles Nitro’s cage|date=2007-01-07|last=McAvennie|first=Mike|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy then teamed with Matt to defeat MNM at both the [[Royal Rumble (2007)|Royal Rumble]] and [[No Way Out (2007)|No Way Out]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/history/2007/matches/35535104/results/|title=The Hardys fly high|last=DiFino|first=Lennie|date=2007-01-28|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/history/2007/matches/346566811321/results/|title=“The Rabid Wolverine” is the Hardys’ MVP in Six-Man Tag Team Match|date=2007-02-18|last=Robinson|first=Bryan|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', February 19, Hardy was defeated for the Intercontinental title by [[Eddie Fatu|Umaga]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02192007/|title=Chairman's Choice|last=Hoffman|first=Brett|date=2007-02-19|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> In April 2007, Hardy competed in the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] at [[WrestleMania 23]].<ref name="MITB07"/> During the match, Matt threw [[Adam Copeland|Edge]] onto a ladder and encouraged Hardy, who was close to the winning briefcase, to finish him off.<ref name="MITB07"/> Hardy then leaped off the ladder nearly twenty feet, drove Edge through the ladder with a [[leg drop]], [[kayfabe]] injuring both Edge and himself.<ref name="MITB07"/> The two were unable to continue the match and were removed from ringside on stretchers.<ref name="MITB07">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/history/wrestlemania23/matches/391618421/results/|title='Bank' on Kennedy! Kennedy!|last=McAvennie|first=Mike|date=2007-04-01|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

The next night on ''Raw'', April 2, the Hardys competed in a [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|10-team battle royal]] for the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Championship]].<ref name="Apr2tagtitles"/> They won the titles after eliminating [[Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch]].<ref name="Apr2tagtitles">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/04022007/|title=HBK dumps Cena|date =2007-04-02|last=Starr|first=Noah|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> They then began a feud with Cade and Murdoch, with the Hardys retaining the Championships in their first title defense against them at [[Backlash (2007)|Backlash]] and again at [[Judgment Day (2007)|Judgment Day]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/matches/3960652/results/|title=The Hardys survive|date=2007-04-29|last=Rote|first=Andrew|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/judgmentday/matches/41244022111/hardysvscademurdoch05202007/|title=‘By the book’ couldn’t beat the Hardys|date=2007-05-20|last=Clayton|first=Corey|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The Hardys, however, [[List of professional wrestling slang#D|dropped]] the titles to Cade and Murdoch on June 4 on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/06042007/|title=Crazy like a fox|date=2007-06-04|last=Clayton|first=Corey|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The Hardys earned a rematch at [[Vengeance: Night of Champions|Vengeance]] but were defeated.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/vengeance/matches/40811641112/results/|title=Sportsmen of the year?|date=2007-06-24|last=Dee|first=Louie|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

====Singles competition====
[[Image:Jeff-Hardy-&-Triple-H,-RLA-Melb-10.11.2007.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Jeff Hardy worked closely with [[Triple H]] during late 2007.]]
In the midst of [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feuding]] with [[Eddie Fatu|Umaga]], who defeated Hardy at [[The Great American Bash (2007)|The Great American Bash]] to retain the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental title]] in late July,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/thegreatamericanbash/matches/40811641111/results/|title=Firmly in the grip of a Samoan Bulldozer|date=2007-07-22|last=Robinson|first=Bryan|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy was abruptly taken off WWE programming.<ref name="oww"/> He posted on his own website and in the forums of TheHardyShow.com that it was time off to heal, stemming from a [[Bump (professional wrestling)|bad fall]] taken in a match against [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)|Mr. Kennedy]] on the July 23 edition of ''Raw''.<ref name="oww"/> He made his return on the August 27 edition of ''Raw'' beating Kennedy by disqualification after Umaga interfered.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/08272007/|title=Umaga: All the rage|date=2007-08-27|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate= 2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> The following week, on September 3, Hardy successfully captured his fourth Intercontinental Championship by defeating Umaga for the title.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/09032007/|title=Bulldozer-Slayer|date=2007-09-03|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/36442661111|title=History Of The Intercontinental Championship - Jeff Hardy(4)|date=2007-09-03|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

At [[Cyber Sunday (2007)|Cyber Sunday]], Hardy had the opportunity to be voted in to face [[Randy Orton]] for the [[WWE Championship]]. He lost the vote, however, and instead faced Kennedy in a losing effort.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/cybersunday/matches/5267610321/results/|title=Battle of the runner-ups|date=2007-10-28|last=Robinson| first=Bryan|accessdate=2007-11-18|publisher=WWE}}</ref> This was the start of a [[Push (professional wrestling)|push]] for Hardy, and at [[Survivor Series (2007)|Survivor Series]], Hardy and [[Triple H]] were the last two standing to win the traditional [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|elimination match]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/matches/43349641/results/|title=Hardy and The Game survive team turmoil|date=2007-11-18|last=Clayton|first=Corey|accessdate=2007-11-19|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy began an on and off [[tag team]] with Triple H,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11192007/|title=Flight Delay|date=2007-11-19|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2007-12-22|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref name="partnership">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/11262007/articles/partnership|title=Partnership Dissolved|date=2007-11-26|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2007-12-22|publisher=WWE}}</ref> which eventually led to a respectful feud between the two.<ref name="partnership"/> The feud continued at [[Armageddon (2007)|Armageddon]], when Hardy defeated Triple H to become the Number 1 Contender for the WWE Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/armageddon/matches/554660433/results/|title=Hardy masters The Game|date=2007-12-16|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2007-12-22|publisher=WWE}}</ref> In the weeks leading up to the [[Royal Rumble (2008)|Royal Rumble]], Hardy and Orton engaged in a deeply personal feud. It began when Orton kicked Hardy's brother, [[Matt Hardy|Matt]] in the head in the storyline.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/12312007/|title=Brother’s Keeper|date=2007-12-31|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2007-12-01|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy, in retaliation, [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#High-angle senton bomb|Swanton bombed]] Orton from the top of the Raw set and seemed to have all the momentum after coming out on top in their encounters.<ref name="fateRR"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01142008/articles/jeffvengeance|title=Vengeance ... but at what cost?|date=2007-01-14|last=Robinson|first=Bryan|accessdate=2008-02-02|publisher=WWE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/01212008/articles/jeffsdestiny|title=Randy's twist of fate just days away?|date=2008-01-21|last=Robinson|first=Bryan|accessdate=2008-02-02|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy, however, lost the title match at the Royal Rumble,<ref name="fateRR">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/matches/52676103211/results/|title=Fate on the Legend Killer's side|date=2008-01-27|last=Robinson|first=Bryan|accessdate=2008-01-28|publisher=WWE}}</ref> but was named as one of six men to compete in an Elimination Chamber match at [[No Way Out 2008|No Way Out]], where he survived to the final two before being eliminated by eventual winner Triple H.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nowayout/matches/5908216/results/|title=The Game gets his title match at WrestleMania|date=2008-02-17|last=Clayton|first=Corey|accessdate=2008-02-19|publisher=WWE}}</ref> On the February 18 edition of ''Raw'', he was [[List of professional wrestling slang#B|booked]] to qualify to compete at [[WrestleMania XXIV]] in the fourth annual [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] by defeating [[Gene Snitsky|Snitsky]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/02182008/|title=Bank Shot|date=2008-03-18|last=Adkins|first=Greg|accessdate=2008-03-11|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

During the March 3 edition of ''Raw'', Hardy appeared on [[Chris Jericho]]'s "[[WWE Raw#Recurring segments|Highlight Reel]]" segment as a special guest, but ended up delivering a [[Cutter (professional wrestling)#Twist of Fate|Twist of Fate]] to Jericho.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/archive/03032008/|title=Heeeeere’s Jericho|date=2008-03-03|last=Adkins|first=Grag|accessdate=2008-03-11|publisher=WWE}}</ref> This led to an Intercontinental title match on the following ''Raw'' where Hardy [[List of professional wrestling slang#D|dropped]] the title to Jericho.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/intercontinental/364426611111|title=History Of the Intercontinental Championship - Chris Jericho|date=2008-03-10|accessdate=2008-03-11|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Off-screen, Hardy dropped the title after he was suspended for sixty days, as of March 11, for his second violation of the company's [[WWE#Wellness Policy|Wellness Policy]].<ref name="60 day suspension">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/jeffhardysuspended|title=Jeff Hardy suspended|date=2008-03-11|accessdate=2008-03-11|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy was also removed from the Money in the Bank ladder match at WrestleMania XXIV after the suspension was announced.<!-- DO NOT ADD WEEK BY WEEK EVENTS, RUMORS OR SPECULATION. THIS INCLUDES ANNOUNCED MATCHES THAT HAVE NOT YET OCCURRED. WIKIPEDIA IS NOT A NEWS SITE BUT AN ONLINE ENCYCLOPAEDIA. Please see the articles "Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not" and "Wikipedia:Guide to writing better articles" for more information. --><!-- DO NOT ADD INFO ABOUT THE FIRE. IT IS IN THE PERSONAL LIFE SECTION WHERE IT BELONGS. -->

==In wrestling==
*'''Finishing moves'''
**'''''Swanton Bomb'''''<ref name="wwe"/> ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#High-angle senton bomb|High-angle senton bomb]])
**'''''Twist of Fate'''''<ref name="wwe"/> ([[Cutter (professional wrestling)#Twist of Fate|Front facelock dropped into a cutter]] - [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]] or [[Stunner (professional wrestling)#Twist of Fate|into a stunner]] - [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling|TNA]])
**'''''Extreme Twist of Fate'''''<ref name="oww"/> ([[Neckbreaker#Reverse Twist of Fate|Inverted facelock neckbreaker slam]])
**'''[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#450° splash|450° splash]]''' - Late 1990s

[[Image:Jeffhardyentrancepyrophilly.JPG|thumb|right|175px|Jeff Hardy's pyro during his ring entrance]]
*'''Signature moves'''
**''Whisper in the Wind''<ref name="wwe"/> ([[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Corkscrew senton|Turnbuckle climb into a rebounded corkscrew senton]] onto a standing opponent)
**''Compactor Clutch'' ([[Professional wrestling throws#Russian legsweep|Russian legsweep]] floated over into a [[Pinfall (professional wrestling)#Roll-up|double leg roll-up pin]])
**''Leapfrog Leg Drop'' (Positioned at the top rope or on another ladder, Hardy performs a [[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Leg Drop|diving leg drop]] after leapfrogging over a ladder)
**''Spine Line''<ref name="oww"/> ([[Professional wrestling holds#Cloverleaf with armlock|Armlock cloverleaf]]) - [[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts|OMEGA]] / TNA
**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Diving leg drop|Top rope / second rope diving leg drop]]
**[[Leg drop#Extreme leg drop|Double leg drop to the groin or midsection]]<ref name="oww"/>
**[[Professional wrestling throws#Jawbreaker|Sitout jawbreaker]]<ref name="oww"/>
**[[Professional wrestling throws#Sleeper slam|One-armed spinning sleeper slam]]
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Mule kick|Leg-feed spinning mule kick]]
**[[Professional wrestling attacks#Clothesline|Diving clothesline]] from off of a barricade
**[[Facebuster#Complete Shot|Snap reverse STO]] - TNA
**[[Professional wrestling aerial techniques#Plancha|Slingshot crossbody]]
**[[Suplex#Sitout inverted suplex slam|Sitout inverted suplex slam]]
**[[Dropkick#Baseball slide|Horizontal baseball slide]]
**[[Dropkick#Corner dropkick|Rope aided corner dropkick]]
[[Image:Hardy vs Jericho Swanton WWE RAW August 22 2002.JPG|thumb|200px|Jeff Hardy performing a Swanton Bomb on [[Chris Jericho]] on ''Raw'' ([[August 26]] [[2002]]).]]

*'''Double Team Signature Moves'''
**[[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Poetry in Motion|Poetry in Motion]]<ref name="oww"/> - with [[Amy Dumas|Lita]], [[Matt Hardy]], or a chair
**[[Professional wrestling double-team maneuvers#Leg drop, splash combination|Event Omega]] - with [[Matt Hardy]]

*'''Signature Foreign Object'''
**Ladders

*'''Managers'''
**[[David Heath (wrestler)|Gangrel]]<ref name="newbrood"/>
**[[Michael Hayes (wrestler)|Michael Hayes]]<ref name="oww"/>
**[[Amy Dumas|Lita]]<ref name="oww"/>
**[[Trish Stratus]]
**[[Terri Runnels|Terri]]<ref name="oww"/>

*'''Gesture'''
**"The Gunz"-Thumb, Index, and Middle finger outstretched, ring and pinkie down.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/jeffhardy/photos1/photos/jeffhardy2.jpg|title=Jeff Hardy Photo (41 of 41)|accessdate=2008-02-04}}</ref> He has also used Matt's [[Matt Hardy#In wrestling|V.1. Sign]], where is holds down his ring finger with his thumb, with his index, middle, and little fingers outstretched.
*'''Nicknames'''
**The Charismatic Enigma (TNA)<ref name="oww"/>
**'''The Rainbow-Haired Warrior (WWE)'''<ref name="fateRR"/>
**'''The Legend Thriller (WWE)'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/jimross/sotwarchive/020108sotw|title=J.R.'s Superstar of the Week - Mr. Kennedy|date=2008-02-01|author=Jim Ross|accessdate=2008-02-24|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

*'''[[Music in professional wrestling|Theme music]]'''
**"Loaded" by Zack Tempest (WWF/E)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.extrememusic.com/|title=X-Series: XCD012 - Heavy Metal| accessdate=2008-02-19|publisher=Extreme Music}}</ref>
**"Modest" by Peroxwhy?gen (TNA)<ref name="modest" />
**'''"No More Words" by [[Endeverafter]] (WWE)'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wweshop.com/Product_detail.asp?cat=cat-newreleases&productId=35-00612|title=WWE The Music, Vol. 8 tracklist|accessdate=2008-02-19|publisher=WWE Shop}}</ref>

==Championships and accomplishments==
[[Image:Jeff Hardy.jpg|thumb|Jeff Hardy as [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|World Tag Team Champion]]|right|215px]]
*'''[[NWA Wildside|National Championship Wrestling]]'''
**NCW Light Heavyweight Championship (2 times)<ref name="oww"/>
*'''New Dimension Wrestling'''
**NDW Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="slam"/>
*'''New Frontier Wrestling Association'''
**NFWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="slam"/>
*'''North East Wrestling'''
**NEW Junior Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref name="slam"/>
*'''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA 2000]]'''
**NWA 2000 Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with [[Matt Hardy]]<ref name="slam"/>
*'''[[Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts]]'''
**[[OMEGA New Frontiers Championship]] ([[OMEGA New Frontiers Championship#Title history|1 time]]) '''(First)'''<ref name=nf/>
**[[OMEGA Tag Team Championship]] ([[OMEGA Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) - with Matt Hardy<ref name="slam"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=5&nr=714|title=OMEGA Tag Team Championship|accessdate=2008-03-21|publisher=Cagematch.de|language=German}}</ref>
*'''[[Universal Wrestling Association]]'''
**[[UWA World Middleweight Championship]] ([[UWA World Middleweight Championship#Title History|1 time]])<ref name="slam"/>
*'''[[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation | World Wrestling Entertainment]]'''
**[[WCW World Tag Team Championship|WCW Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of WCW World Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) - with [[Matt Hardy]]<ref name="oww"/>
**[[WWE European Championship]] ([[List of WWE European Champions|1 time]])<ref name="wwe2"/><ref name="european"/>
**[[WWE Hardcore Championship|WWF Hardcore Championship]] ([[List of WWE Hardcore Champions|3 times]])<ref name="WWE hardcore"/>
**[[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWF/E Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|4 times]])<ref name="IC History"/>
**[[WWF Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[List of WWF Light Heavyweight Champions|1 time]])<ref name="WWE LH"/>
**[[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWF/E World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|6 times]]) - with [[Matt Hardy]].<ref name="wwe2"/><ref name="tag team titles">{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/titlehistory/worldtagteam/|title=History Of the World tag team Championship|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=WWE}}</ref>
*'''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''
**[[PWI Match of the Year]] ([[PWI Match of the Year#2000|2000]]) <small>with [[Matt Hardy]] vs. The [[Dudley Boyz]] and [[Edge and Christian]] in the Triangle [[ladder match]] at [[WrestleMania 2000]]</small><ref name=pwi2000>{{cite web|url=http://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=weitereawards&award=10&sort=0&jahr=2000|accessdate=2008-02-24|publisher=Genickbruch: Die Wrestlingseite des alten Europa|language=German|title=Awards der Pro Wrestling Illustrated: 2000}}</ref>
**[[PWI Tag Team of the Year]] ([[PWI Tag Team of the Year#2000|2000]]) <small>with Matt Hardy</small><ref name=pwi2000/>
**[[PWI Match of the Year]] ([[PWI Match of the Year#2001|2001]]) <small>with [[Matt Hardy]] vs. The [[Dudley Boyz]] and [[Edge and Christian]] in the [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match|TLC II]]at [[WrestleMania X-Seven]]</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=weitereawards&award=10&sort=0&jahr=2001|accessdate=2008-02-24|publisher=Genickbruch: Die Wrestlingseite des alten Europa|language=German|title=Awards der Pro Wrestling Illustrated: 2001}}</ref>
**PWI ranked him # '''418''' of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated's Top 500 Wrestlers of the PWI Years|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwi500yr.htm|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref>
**[[PWI Comeback of the Year]] ([[PWI Comeback of the Year#2007|2007]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Award Winners: Comeback of the Year|publisher=Wrestling Information Archive|url=http://www.100megsfree4.com/wiawrestling/pages/pwi/pwicome.htm|accessdate=2008-02-24}}</ref>
*'''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards]]'''
**[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Flying Wrestler|Best Flying Wrestler]] ([[Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Best Flying Wrestler|2000]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Observer: Best Flying Wrestler|publisher=Genickbruch: Die Wrestlingseite des alten Europa|url=http://www.genickbruch.com/index.php?befehl=observer&award=12|accessdate=2008-02-24|language=German}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Son to Gilbert and Ruby Moore Hardy,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_4_3/ai_80302525|title=Flying to the top: the Hardy Boyz used hard work, dedication, and passion to become a premier WWF tag team - wrestlers Matt and Jeff Hardy|author=Jim Varsallone|accessdate=2007-11-06|date=December 2001}}</ref><ref name="space">{{cite web|url=http://collect.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=152686889&blogID=225048911&Mytoken=6E547422-C607-4D0F-8E71B824191D321D34687857|title=My first official blog thingy... "Who Am I?"|author=Matt Hardy|accessdate=2007-03-17|date=2007-02-02}}</ref> he is the younger brother of [[Matt Hardy]].<ref name="wwe"/> Their mother died of brain cancer when they were young.<ref name="space"/> He has a [[tattoo]] of roots that starts on his head, behind his ear, and finishes at his hand.<ref name="superstar ink"/> He also has a few other signature designed tattoos, one of which, a dragon, he hid from his father.<ref name="superstar ink">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/superstarink/articles/jeffhardy|title=Jeff Hardy's roots|date=2007-10-11|author=Zack Zeigler|accessdate=2007-11-30|publisher=WWE}}</ref>

On [[March 15]] [[2008]], it was reported that Hardy's house had burned to the ground in a fire.<ref name="fire1">{{cite web|url=http://www.sescoops.com/wwe/Jeff_Hardy_s_House_Burns_Down_In_North_Carolina.shtml|title=Jeff Hardy's House Burns Down In North Carolina|date=2008-03-15|accessdate=2008-03-15|publisher=Sescoops.com}}</ref><ref name="fire2">{{cite web|url= http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/wo/news/headlines/default.asp?aID=22351|title=More problems for Jeff Hardy|date=2009-03-15| last=Meltzer|first=Dave|accessdate=2008-03-15|publisher=Wrestling Observer}}</ref><ref name="WWE fire">{{cite web|url= http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/jeffhardyfire|title=Jeff Hardy's home destroyed by fire|date=2008-03-16|last=Clayton|first= Corey|accessdate=2008-03-16|publisher=WWE}}</ref> Hardy and his girlfriend were not home at the time, but his dog was killed in the fire.<ref name="fire1"/><ref name="fire2"/> It is believed that the fire was started by faulty electrical wiring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlingnewsworld.com/wwe-news/matt-hardy-jeff-s-house-fire.php|title=Matt Hardy Posts Details On Jeff's House Fire; Gives Info On How You Can Help|date=2008-03-20|last=Gray|first=Richard|accessdate=2008-03-20|publisher= WrestlingNewsWorld}}</ref>

==Artistic pursuits==
Hardy has an [[Eclecticism|eclectic]] set of interests outside of wrestling. At one stage, Hardy constructed a 30-foot statue of an "aluminummy" named "Neroameee" out of [[tinfoil]] outside of his [[recording studio]] (a [[Spray painting|spray painted]] [[Mobile home|trailer]]).<ref name="wwe"/> On another occasion, he created an artificial [[volcano]] in his front yard, which he then jumped over on his [[motocross]] [[Motorcycle|dirtbike]]. On another occasion Jeff created a large sculpture of his brother's (Matt Hardy) hand signal "V1", as seen on "The Hardy Show" which is an internet web show which features the Hardy's, [[Shannon Moore]] and many of their friends.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.thehardyshow.com/index.php|title=The Hardy Show - The Greatest Show Not On TV!|accessdate=2008-02-05|publisher=the Hardy Show.com}}</ref> Hardy is also an [[artist]] and [[poet]].<ref name="wwe"/>

In 2003, Hardy formed a [[Band (music)|band]], Peroxwhy?gen, with members of the band Burnside 6, and Moore, who later left.<ref name="modest"/> The band recorded two songs.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/04/20/69455.html|title=Rumours 'suck' for Jeff Hardy|date=2003-04-20|author=Tim Baines|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=SLAM! Sports}}</ref> One was "September Day", a song Jeff wrote in reaction to the [[September 11, 2001 attacks]]. Rumors arose that ''Peroxwhy?gen'' split up in 2004 shortly after recording the second song, "Modest", which Hardy later used as his [[Music in professional wrestling|entrance music]] in [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]].<ref name="modest">{{cite web|url=http://www.sportales.com/Wrestling/WWE--Music-for-the-Masses.28028|title=WWE - Music for the Masses|date=2007-05-30|accessdate=2008-02-04|author=Sarah Sweedland}}</ref> However, on the official Peroxwhy?gen MySpace, on April 26, 2006, the following message was posted in the blog: "Yes we are still together and writing songs. No we are not broken up. JR from the band runs this site."<ref name="peroxmyspace">{{cite web|url= http://www.myspace.com/peroxwhygenrocks|title=Peroxwhy?gen Official Myspace|date=2006-04-26|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher= Myspace}}</ref> Currently, Peroxwhy?gen only has two members, Hardy and JR Merrill.<ref name="peroxmyspace"/>

==Other media==
Hardy appeared on the [[February 7]] [[1999]] episode of ''[[That '70s Show]]'' entitled "[[That Wrestling Show]]", along with Matt, as an uncredited wrestler.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://that70scentral.com/1-15|title=That Wrestling Show|accessdate= 2008-02-05|publisher=That 70's Central|quote=Jeff HARDY as Wrestler #2 (uncredited)}}</ref> He also appeared in the [[February 25]] [[2002]] episode of ''[[Fear Factor]]'' competing against five other [[World Wrestling Entertainment|World Wrestling Federation]] wrestlers.<ref name="fearfactor">{{cite web|url= http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/columns/wwe/fearfactor.html|title=WWF Superstars on NBCs Fear Factor|date=2002-02-25| author=Brad Dykens|accessdate=2008-02-04|publisher=Online World Of Wrestling}}</ref> He was eliminated in the first round.<ref name="fearfactor"/>

In 2003, Matt and Jeff, with the help of Michael Krugman, wrote and published their autobiography ''The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire''. As part of WWE, Hardy has appeared in several of their DVDs, including ''The Hardy Boyz: Leap of Faith'' (2001) and ''WWE The Ladder Match'' (2007). He is also featured in the [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] release ''Enigma: The Best of Jeff Hardy'' (2005) and ''Pro Wrestling's Ultimate Insiders: Hardy Boys - From the Backyard to the Big Time'' (2005).

==Notes==
{{Reflist|3}}

==References==
*{{cite book|title=The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire|isbn=0060521546|author=Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Michael Krugman|publisher= HarperCollins|date=2003}}
*{{cite web|url=http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_4_3/ai_80302525|title=Matt and Jeff Hardy - Interview|author=Jim Varsallone|publisher=Wrestling Digest|accessdate=2007-06-04|date=December 2001}}

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*[http://www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/jeffhardy/ WWE.com Profile]
*[http://www.thehardyshow.com/ The Hardy Show]
*[http://myspace.com/thehardyshow The Hardy Show at MySpace]
*[http://myspace.com/peroxwhygenrocks Peroxwhy?gen at MySpace]
*{{imdb name|id=0362664|name=Jeff Hardy}}
*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/j/jeff-hardy.html Profile] at Online World Of Wrestling

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