Jeff Hardy is an American wrestler, a singer, and a songwriter. In the WWE, Jeff Hardy is truly a force to be reckoned with. Hardy has collaborated on three studio albums and three extended plays with the band.
Hardy is known for his ring acrobatics, but he also dabbles in painting, motorcycling, and other artistic pursuits.
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Early Life, Family, and Education
Jeff Hardy was born on August 31, 1997, in Cameron, North Carolina, USA.
Gilbert Moore Hardy is his father, and Ruby Moore Hardy is his mother.
Matt Hardy, Jeff’s older brother, was his childhood companion. Jeff’s mother died of brain cancer when he was only nine years old.
Since his mother’s death, he has been cared for by his father.
Jeff used to support his family by working on a tobacco plantation. Jeff also enrolled at Union Pines High School.
During his high school years, he was also a member of the football squad. He started as a fullback and linebacker at the age of 13.
He was injured in a motocross race and had to withdraw from the competition.
He also liked baseball when he was in high school.
He also competed in amateur wrestling during his senior year in high school. As a result, he stopped playing football and turned to wrestle to follow his love.
In 1994, Hardy competed for the first time against the iconic Razor Ramon.
Jeff and his brother Hardy also formed the trampoline wrestling federation before joining WWE.
Height, Weight, and Age
As of 2022, Jeff Hardy is 44 years old. He is 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs about 102 kilograms.
He keeps his physique fit for extended matches as a professional wrestler.
Facts of Jeff Hardy
Nаmе | Јеff Наrdу |
Аgе | 44 Years Old |
Віrth Nаmе | Јеffrеу Nеrо Наrdу |
Віrthdау | Аuguѕt 31, 1977 |
Parents | Father- Gilbert HardyMother- Ruby Moore Hardy |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Nickname | Brother Nero, The Charismatic Enigma, The daredevil, Iceman, The Masked Mountain, Willow the Wisp, and The Legend Thriller. |
Profession | American Professional Wrestler |
Nаtіоnаlіtу | Аmеrісаn |
Віrth Рlасе | Саmеrоn, Nоrth Саrоlіnа, Unіtеd Ѕtаtеѕ |
Wеіght | 102 kg (225 lbs) |
Неіght | 1.85 m (6 feet 1 inch) |
Eye color | Hazel |
Hair color | Black |
Religion | Christianity |
Wіfe | Веth Вrіtt |
Children | Ruby Claire Hardy, Nera Claire Hardy |
Marriage Date | March 9, 2011 |
School | Union Pines High School |
Favorite Wrestler | The Ultimate Warrior, Sting, Shawn Michaels |
Favorite Actor | Johnny Depp |
Favorite band | Pearl Jam |
Favorite Cartoon Character | Scooby-Doo |
Favorite Actress | Jennifer Love Hewitt |
Favorite Movie | American Beauty |
Favorite Video Game | Tetris |
Asset/Property | An Apartment At Cameron, North Carolina, |
Trainer(s) | Doris Funk, Michael Hayes |
Debut | WWE– October 15, 1993 TNA– June 23, 2004 |
Entrance Theme | No More Words (By Endeverafte) |
Finishing Moves | Twist of Hate, Reverse of Fate, Spine Line |
Hobbies | Singing, Basketball, Football, and Bike riding. |
Children | Two |
Net Worth | $15 million |
Social Media | InstagramTwitter |
Merch | JeffHardyBrand, Action Figure, Necklace, Tshirt, Jersey, Elite Collection Action Figure, Arm Sleeves |
Last Update | April 2022 |
Salary and Net Worth
Jeff Hardy’s net worth is $15 million as of 2022. Obviously, his career as a professional wrestler is the main source.
Jeff is also a well-known singer and songwriter in his band. His legacy in the wrestling industry has earned him more than just money.
He has been able to accumulate the love and support from his fans as well. Jeff is, without a doubt, an exceptional wrestler. In regards to WWE, he was the 9th Grand Slam Champion. Moreover, Jeff is the 18th Triple Crown Champion.
Professional Life
Prior to Notoriety
Jeff Hardy used to look up to The Ultimate Warrior, Shan Michaels, and Hulk Hogan when he was a wrestling fan.
Jeff began his career as a jobber at WWF. A jobber is someone who loses on a regular basis in order to make the opponent appear stronger.
Jeff, at the age of 16, obtained a deal with the WWF after a short period of time. Tony Garea, who was also an agent, recommended Gary Sabaugh and his brother.
The bout between Hardy and Razor Ramon took place in Youngstown, Ohio. On the night of the event, Randy Savage provided commentary.
Keith Davis was supposed to be the jobber for Razor that night, but he had to cancel on short notice.
The Hardy Boys
Jeff and Matt had started their own wrestling business with Thomas Simpson before joining the WWF. OMEGA, or Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Art, was the name given to it.
The Hardy Brothers were finally noticed by the World Wrestling Federation. Shortly after that, In 1998, they signed a deal with Dory Funk Jr. and began training with him.
Christian, Kurt Angle, A-train, and Test continued to train with the Hardy brothers at the Dojo. Hardy and his brother eventually joined a tag team together later on.
Matt Hardy and Jeff Hardy
They were known as the “Brood” by the WWF audience. The Hardy brothers were known for starting feuds with Christian and Edge.
During their time in the WCW, Jeff and his brother Matt also won the prized World Tag Team Championship.
Career as a sole proprietor
Jeff has also had a successful solo wrestling career. He won the world championship six times as a singles wrestler.
He has also held the World Heavyweight Championship twice, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship three times, and the WWE World Heavyweight Championship once.
The World Heavyweight Championship
In addition, he owns four Intercontinental Championships (WWE) and one European Championship.
Jeff’s career was boosted significantly in WWE when he was challenged for the WWE championship at the Royal Rumble in 2009.
He also goes on to capture the WWE championship at the Armageddon pay-per-view in 2008.
Controversies
In early 2003, Jeff made his Ring of Honor Wrestling debut. Hardy tested positive for drugs a year later, in 2004 when WWE conducted a drug test.
As a result, he was written out of the storyline and fired by the WWE. In 2004, Jeff got a contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling after being fired by WWE.
However, he rarely had the opportunity to show off his abilities because the company was plagued by Jeff’s problems.
Jeff, for example, has often failed to show up for planned matches. Following his time in TNA, he joins WWE and signs a contract (World Wrestling Federation).
Jeff wins the Intercontinental Title in October of the same year, after about against John Morrison or Nitro.
Return to TNA
On January 4, 2010, Jeff made a surprise cameo in an edition of TNA. It confirmed the speculations about Jeff’s return and devotion to TNA to be true.
On January 5, 2010, TNA announced that they had signed a contract with Jeff. Furthermore, Hardy returns to the platform on a regular basis and loses to his brother, Matt Hardy.
Jeff in the role of “Brother Nero”
He appears under Brother Nero and acts as an assistant to his brother since his defeat with Matt Hardy.
Cagematch has more information about his career.
Personal Life and Relationship
Jeff Hardy is married to Beth Britt, the love of his life. In a bar in Southern Pines, North Carolina, he met Beth.
Matt and Jeff decided to throw a party to commemorate their victory in the ‘WWF Tag Team Championships.’ After meeting at the club, the pair began dating.
They moved in together but kept their relationship a secret for quite some time. Fans speculated about Hardy’s relationship with WWE star Mickie James as a result.
Following her involvement with Jeff as his husband, Beth garnered media attention. She works as a socialite in the United States.
Beth has been a great supporter of Jeff’s and has accompanied him on a number of occasions. She rose to prominence in 2009 after her boyfriend Jeff became embroiled in a drug scandal.
In the same year, there was also a report that the couple was engaged. Fans noticed a ring on Hardy’s hand, which sparked conjecture.
On the “Hardy Show,” Beth was also referred to as Beth Hardy. Jeff announced his wife’s pregnancy in August 2010 after ten years of marriage.
Jeff’s wife gave birth to their eldest daughter, Ruby Claire Hardy, on October 19, 2010. In addition, on March 9, 2011, the couple married after the birth of their child.
In addition, Jeff and Beth welcomed their second daughter, Nera Quinn Hardy, on December 31, 2015.
Social Media Presence:
Jeff Hardy has been able to accumulate tremendous love and respect from his fans.
He has an Instagram under the username @jeffhardybrand. Jeff has over 1.3 followers on his account.
He also has a Twitter with the same username titled @JEFFHARDYBRAND. Similar to his Instagram account, he has over 1.3 million followers on Twitter.