Real Reason Jeff Hardy Rejected WWE Hall Of Fame Revealed

AEW star Matt Hardy has revealed the real reason behind his brother Jeff Hardy rejecting WWE Hall of Fame offer.

On his latest Twitch stream, Matt went over the situation with WWE offering Jeff a spot in the 2022 class of the Hall of Fame following his drug test coming back negative.

Speaking about the drug test and eventual offer, Matt stated:

“It took them several weeks and they had to kind of jump through some hoops to get his drug test results back,

Obviously negative. He has passed every drug test he’s had while he’s been there. The issues that he had in the past were with alcohol and he hasn’t had those in quite a while. So everything is on the up and up for Jeff.

And then they did realize they jumped the gun a little bit whenever they released him before they got these drug test results back. And it’s strange because they waited weeks, and they really had to go after these drug test results to get them back. Because I guess they knew it wasn’t going to paint them in the best light. But longest story short, they offered him to be inducted into the 2022 Hall of Fame.”

Matt Hardy provided more details in regards to why Jeff Hardy decided to reject the WWE’s offer. According to the elder Hardy, Jeff asked if Matt would be inducted with him and was told no due to Matt’s AEW status, so he declined.

Matt said:

“Jeff asked ‘so you want to induct me into the Hall of Fame?’ And he said ‘well let me ask you, I know you guys have spoken with AEW. Is this going to be the Hardy Boyz? Is this myself and my brother Matt?’ And they go ‘oh, no no, no, no. We can’t get Matt. He’s under contract at AEW. You know, it would just be you.’ And Jeff said ‘well, that’s a hard no.’ He definitely stood up for the team of the Hardy Boyz.”

The Hardy Boyz seem poised for a reunion following Jeff’s non-compete clause. The brothers have already signed on for several independent shows and meet and greets.

We will have further details on Jeff’s future when they become available.

Transcription via Wrestling Inc.

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