GoldSpirit
12-10-2010, 09:27 AM
So, I assume if you are reading this then you read the stories regarding Jeff Hardy's condition (supposedly) at the last PPV 'Final Resolution'. If you haven't, here's a quick re-cap:
Jeff, ALLEGEDLY, showed up to the PPV "hammered" by some reports. Reports came in that SOMEthing was wrong with Jeff. Depending on what you've read he was "pale" and "shaking". Later reports by explained away Jeff's condition as being a result of his hectic travel schedule. He had just flown in from an autograph signing across the country and recently toured the Middle-East (I can't see TNA in Boston, but CAN in Abu Dabi?).
Considering the explanation that Jeff was simply exhausted from travel how do you account for OTHER reports that TNA officials nearly stripped Jeff of the title and had Jarrett v Anderson v. Morgan as the mainevent (With Morgan the most likely winner) at 'Final Resolution'?
It seems to me that there is legitimate concern about Hardy's condition and ability to perform.
We've seen Hardy not look...well. If you've seen the Hardy bros. video bashing CM Punk then you know what I'm talking about. Not to mention Jeff's lacksidasical in-ring performances before and since winning the title. He has been protected in ALL of his matches (two since 10-10-10) and the other guy (Mostly Morgan) has done all of the work.
Jeff's drug case in North Carolina has been continued yet again until January 20th. Hardy is facing some serious charges in this case and if what I know about drug cases can be believed (and I KNOW about this.) He will most likely end up doing SOME sort of jail-time. Of course, celebrity has to be factored in , but Jeff has burnt alot of bridges and I don't think people are clamoring to line up behind him to speak for his character. I would not be surprised if the Prosecution uses videos the Hardy's themselves have posted against him.
If TNA were smart, and thats a stretch, They would indeed strip Hardy of the title.
They should do it quietly and without fanfare. If they don't they risk exposing themselves to some very negative press. "Wrestling champion loses in a Steel Cage. Down for more than a 3 count".
TNA is trying desperately to be taken seriously and having their champ end up in jail or worse, dead of a drug overdose is just bad business.
I don't mean to be so cold-hearted but let's look at what Jeff's done with his "second chance".
He has flaunted his drug use. He has declined in his work effort and ethic. Nearly cost the company he works for the Main event at its year ending PPV. and is barely wrestling.
If TNA is not careful he could singlehandedly bring the company down. They need to be proactive here and look to the lockerroom of guys they have. Main Event quality wrestlers, and give one of them a shot at the title. They have gone "all-in" on the "immortal" storyline and pride might make them stick to their guns but there is still time and a chance to save themselves from the embarassment that is Jeff Hardy.
Jeff, ALLEGEDLY, showed up to the PPV "hammered" by some reports. Reports came in that SOMEthing was wrong with Jeff. Depending on what you've read he was "pale" and "shaking". Later reports by explained away Jeff's condition as being a result of his hectic travel schedule. He had just flown in from an autograph signing across the country and recently toured the Middle-East (I can't see TNA in Boston, but CAN in Abu Dabi?).
Considering the explanation that Jeff was simply exhausted from travel how do you account for OTHER reports that TNA officials nearly stripped Jeff of the title and had Jarrett v Anderson v. Morgan as the mainevent (With Morgan the most likely winner) at 'Final Resolution'?
It seems to me that there is legitimate concern about Hardy's condition and ability to perform.
We've seen Hardy not look...well. If you've seen the Hardy bros. video bashing CM Punk then you know what I'm talking about. Not to mention Jeff's lacksidasical in-ring performances before and since winning the title. He has been protected in ALL of his matches (two since 10-10-10) and the other guy (Mostly Morgan) has done all of the work.
Jeff's drug case in North Carolina has been continued yet again until January 20th. Hardy is facing some serious charges in this case and if what I know about drug cases can be believed (and I KNOW about this.) He will most likely end up doing SOME sort of jail-time. Of course, celebrity has to be factored in , but Jeff has burnt alot of bridges and I don't think people are clamoring to line up behind him to speak for his character. I would not be surprised if the Prosecution uses videos the Hardy's themselves have posted against him.
If TNA were smart, and thats a stretch, They would indeed strip Hardy of the title.
They should do it quietly and without fanfare. If they don't they risk exposing themselves to some very negative press. "Wrestling champion loses in a Steel Cage. Down for more than a 3 count".
TNA is trying desperately to be taken seriously and having their champ end up in jail or worse, dead of a drug overdose is just bad business.
I don't mean to be so cold-hearted but let's look at what Jeff's done with his "second chance".
He has flaunted his drug use. He has declined in his work effort and ethic. Nearly cost the company he works for the Main event at its year ending PPV. and is barely wrestling.
If TNA is not careful he could singlehandedly bring the company down. They need to be proactive here and look to the lockerroom of guys they have. Main Event quality wrestlers, and give one of them a shot at the title. They have gone "all-in" on the "immortal" storyline and pride might make them stick to their guns but there is still time and a chance to save themselves from the embarassment that is Jeff Hardy.