WWE Smackdown: This Smackdown Superstar was all set to collide with Jeff Hardy- In one of the most shocking news of the year, WWE veteran Jeff Hardy was released by WWE today. The decision to free him came after Jeff went into the crowd midway during his match at a house event in Edinburg, Texas, on Saturday.
He was competing in a 6-man tag-team match against The Bloodline with Drew McIntyre & King Woods by his side. Following his shocking release, a new report has been surfacing over the internet suggesting that the former World Champion was considered for a bigger role. Hardy was on the verge of having a feud with none other than the Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
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WWE Smackdown: Jeff Hardy was set to have a program with Roman Reigns
According to some backstage news, Jeff Hardy was not a problem backstage. WWE was quite aware of the kind of reactions the former World Champion received, and he was considered to have a program with the Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
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Ringside News was told by a tenured member of WWE’s creative team that, “Jeff was not an issue (backstage). In fact, there was talk amongst the writers that Roman and Heyman were on board with working a match with Jeff at either the Rumble or Saudi.”
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WWE Smackdown: Jeff Hardy vs. Roman Reigns was a dream match for many
Jeff Hardy vs. Roman Reigns was a dream match for many pro-wrestling fans, but unfortunately, this match will not take place now. Jeff Hardy has revealed in the past how desperate he was to take on Roman Reigns and wanted to break the table of the Head of the Table. Unfortunately for Jeff and his fans, this match isn’t going to happen now, but one can not completely write off the possibility for this dream match in the future.