The Dark Side of Jeff Hardy | Wrestling Documentary

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And you still watch. So I guess we suck as well.

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​@@skankhunt434KZbin sucks these days back then it was worth watching

[@Ryanonfire03]

Early 2000s after a Smackdown in Memphis there was about 20 of us standing around outside the parking lot trying to get whatever we could. Most wrestler just drove right by. A few rolled down their window and said thanks for coming. Jeff pulled out, parked, and got out and took pictures and signed for every single person there while the local indie wrestler in his passenger seat complained at him the entire time. Before getting back in the car he asked “Everyone good? Anyone else need anything?” Thank you Jeff. You’ll always have a fan in me.

[@xavier76thman]

Jeff Hardy is the wrestler that showed me what natural charisma is, I didn’t know the word at the time being only six years old, but every kid I knew gravitated towards him in the 00s!

[@EliteWalkThroughs]

I've been sober for about 1 year and a half, i was addicted to alcohol, pills, cocaine, and gambling. It's alot harder than people think. Lost my job, Lost all my savings, Had an overdose in the middle of work and my boss at the time took me to the hospital, but that wasn't enough, i kept doing it until i was fired. But 1 day i decided to quit it all and i did, i failed sometimes, but i made it, and i couldn't be more happier, all i do now is smoke weed, workout, meditate and try to only do good things, I Hope Jeff finds peace, like i did because he was one of the best in the wrestling business, i'm happy he is in TNA now again, and seems going pretty well, amazing documentary as always !

[@eddieneyman4035]

Bro, weed is addictive as hell and takes your ability to process the days events/emotions away in your sleep. It is a slow death and you lose your productivity and drive. I know it is super trendy and cool to say you smoke weed and be in that group/culture, but damn if you're trying to align your life on the tracks and get something going that matters, even turning to it once or twice a week leads you down to wanting it every single day and back you are at that pit of self loathing, wanting stronger stuff, wanting it first thing in the morning, and abandoning your goals. I was there, trust me man.

[@conartist6715]

Good job brotha. I'm almost a year sober from alcohol and pills and never been so happy in my life. Keep pushing 💯🙏🏻

[@escandersanchez65]

​@eddieneyman4035 everything you just said is insane just so you know. You might jave schizophrenia

[@drdex6880]

Hey elite that is soo awesome and encouraging!! If you can keep your job and take care of yourself and family,,I think weed is really a great alternative to the other poison!! Keep it up and don't let anyone bring you down!

[@joshs9986]

Keep doing you man I’ve been down that road and I find that smoking weed is a whole lot better than all that other stuff and for most people it is plenty and it fills that hole inside enough so that you don’t need anything else. Some people can’t keep it to that, they will end up falling back into the harder drugs but as long as you keep moving and you can get the weed from a place that you don’t have to associate yourself with people doing the harder stuff . I’ve been able to use weed and nothing else and it helps me stay level while giving me just enough euphoria to deal with life with a smile on my face. I don’t believe the bs that weed is always a “gateway drug “ as long as you don’t need it to have a good day. Not trying to preach like some just some advice nobody asked for lol. Stay strong and keep the right path in front of you and the wrong path in the rear view…

[@HighWoody]

As a kid I was a big Jeff hardy fan and didn’t understand why he did those stuff and now I’m looking him he’s taken his wrestling career for granted.

[@knowledgehunter8919]

It saddens and it hurts me to see somebody who I’ve idolize since childhood destroying their-self.

[@TrulyLegitGaming]

*Themselves, but yeah :(

[@nylesreed6971]

Don’t feed into this video Jeff has since gotten better and healthier which is why WWE, TNA, and AEW gave him new contracts he’s redeemed himself already this video is only focusing on the bad which isn’t fair to Jeff and his dedication to wrestling

[@markl5998]

Jeff Hardy gets mentioned in alot of rap songs, especially the new age rappers

[@cynthiaresh6252]

His aura is unmatched

[@RichterTheEternal]

I’m surprised this boy didn’t die from all this drug and alcohol abuse. But I suppose he’s not really suicidal like Kurt Cobain was. Just from being a daredevil wrestler who put his body through a lot of wear and tear in the ring. I imagine Jeff will be pretty much in physical pain for the rest of his life. Probably worse than Mick Foley

[@GuiannoBaartman]

You guys can criticize him all you want.... but what matters most is he is a genuine human being with a heart of gold.... he was struggling with substance abuse.. but that never made him a monster.... he is the most purist realist in the whole world and thats why i will always respect this man

[@robertmaclachlan4379]

I used to have respect for the man but I have no longer he doesn't understand much is hurt people and how much is hurt himself why can't you find the will to just get well

[@LAshades]

Cringe

[@GuiannoBaartman]

Then why are you here watching and commenting on a video about him if you "use too" respect him? Overcoming addiction isn't easy bro.

[@robertmaclachlan4379]

@@GuiannoBaartman he once said that he gave up addiction because of his children that in itself should be motivation enough having beautiful children should tell him every single day that he shouldn't take drugs.

[@Redthepunkrocker]

I hold him in the highest respect for him as a human and wrestler even if you are a good person drugs and alcohol can make you into a different person

[@elleni-41]

I absolutely love this channel..ur channel has alittle more detail about each wrestler that I don't hear anywhere else..

[@pavlokalitsun4586]

He made our childhood and he will always be a legend! One and only Jeff Hardy

[@princesskristan]

He was one of my first crushes when I started watching wrestling as a kid. Its sad to see his downfall, but I do hope he feels better and he's healing

[@scottcherrysr2368]

I just passed my 11th year of sobriety from pills and I feel better than ever

[@artdjesus6267]

"drugs, alcohol and steroid abuse...." *Looks at Jeff Hardy Yeah I don't think we have to worry about steroids here.

[@babayaga1988]

the cops found steroids in house so you haven't followed his wrestling drug abuse

[@artdjesus6267]

@@babayaga1988 that was a joke. He probably did use roids a but but only for recovery.

[@kutsalnalc9835]

​@@artdjesus6267 Not all users look like Scott Steiner

[@JOHNN01.82]

​@@artdjesus6267He bigger than you think

[@LamMasterSeven]

Man, me and my brother used to pretend to be the Hardys back in the 90's. Ignorant bliss as a kid when you've no idea what is really happening with your hero's.

[@abellabarbie]

To be fair, CM Punk is actually not likeable, so I get Jeff being mad IRL. So many people say the same thing about him.

[@staalhard666]

Aaaawww, Jeffy boy mad? This truly shows he has the brain of a 10year-old.

[@caronte1447]

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[@theitfactorjameswheezer2852]

Get off the burner Jack Perry

[@staalhard666]

@@caronte1447 You also seem to have the brain of a 10yearold using vocabulary like "cRiNgE"...

[@Rizzlyricist]

Yup

[@Carpenter_King86]

As a former pill junkie from NC, who has been in front of crowds to entertain them. Still battling Alcoholism, I remember my dad coming home f rom work, telling me about Jeff and Matt doing crazy shit on their trampoline. We moved. Got a trampoline. I fell in love with Pro Wrestling. Power Bombing my sister. Moonsaults. Frog Splashes. Pile Drivers. Very Trusting sister. Needless to say. We were always WCW being from the south. Then boom, attitude era. FKN HARDY BOYZ. My dad JUMPED OUT OF HIS CHAIR! I had been skateboarding and snowboarding pretty hard core for a while and even after then. So unfortunately, I'm all too aware of the adrenaline junkie, boken body, self medicating, attention whore, mind set. I wish The Hardy FAMILIES the best. Love you and thank you!

[@victormuassabb]

Such a great video man, awesome work

[@jasengriffin485]

One of my favorites. Truly hope he can overcome his persistent addiction

[@JosephRutherford-t9n]

Addictions is really really hard to overcome it takes hard work to get over your addictions. Because it easy to relapse but it’s very hard to quit.

[@PaulybiGGballZ0820]

You don't even know..

[@JosephRutherford-t9n]

@@PaulybiGGballZ0820 ooo I know

[@nylesreed6971]

And Jeff beat it this video is highlighting all the negativity surrounding Jeff but not his comeback and redemption

[@mazder360]

That's so sad that both Jeff and Sting were excited to face off, must have been heart breaking for Sting

[@XDyzzieX]

I was a kid watching live for the sting vs Hardy match I was maybe 13. I’ll never forget the crushing feeling seeing Jeff like that.

[@officialdaveleetv3440]

My biggest problem with the Sting event is Eric letting Jeff go through that curtain AFTER seeing him being helped inside of guerrilla. I mean, it's like helping somebody walk to the edge of a cliff and then going, "Oh man, look at him go" after he jumps. What Jeff did wasn't right, but what Eric did, whilst being in a position of power, was totally wrong.

[@ashleymartin1236]

I have NEVER liked EB, but boy is he really a piece of trash. He has exploited so many. He is the bully kicking you in the face when you are down.

[@hopeflorence6748]

As a neurodivergent person with social anxiety, it’s super hard to find a place to be comfortable and happy, especially when there is an assumption of one having a bombastic personality. It’s super easy to fall into a dependency. However; being given opportunities to have top tier rehab and refuse it - no matter the justification- shows that a person needs therapy to accept what they need. I’m from Australia & grew up in a farming & military family. I can understand the mentality of the folks in the Carolina’s to not want to accept the help. But there comes a time when your humanity needs to overcome your disorders. There’s less shame in accepting help when offered, than the shame of doing the same failed attempt over & over… It’s hard & I hope Jeff finds peace. He was one of my favourites of all time & he’s a GOAT of high flyers. I’d hate for him to do something that tarnishes his name to that of Benoit

[@youngprick95]

These documentaries are brilliant mate, dont give it up

[@booognish]

Man it’s heartbreaking to think back to when I was a kid, seeing these guys during the peak of their legendary career. They seemed like the coolest dudes, invincible and unstoppable, and it truly hurts a little to see one of them struggling the way he has.

[@LonewolfJesseJames506]

Jeff Hardy is my favorite wrestler. People can judge all they want, but until they cant even physically roll outta bed in the morning because of chronic pain, they will never understand and therefore have no right to judge. Its a sad and scary situation being hooked on pain killers. Those things are a bitch man, no joke.

[@sam917fly]

Jeff Hardy was and will always be my favourite, that guy literally put his body online for our entertainment.

[@whatzittooya7494]

I’m sorry but if you drive intoxicated and are intoxicated while doing something as physically demanding a as professional wrestling therefore putting several people in danger in both instances, I feel pretty comfortable judging.

[@AcesWorld]

Jeff Hardy 07 aura unmatched

[@ryanmiller7980]

Stay sober Jeff love you ❤

[@gpena383]

He is never going to change. He should retire. Matt is his life long enabler in order to maintain his own status behind Jeff's shadow.

[@J-brrr]

I’ve seen life long crackheads and herion addicts get and stay sober. It’s definitely an uphill battle especially given the fact he has money and has already been in the best treatment facilities. But I think it’s wrong to count him out and say he’ll never change, that’s basically wishing death on him. He’ll change when he wants to and if he doesn’t it’s an obituary.

[@williamkirschenman]

The most recent stint was AEW letting him go out there and doing the hardcore/No DQ matches was a terrible idea on their end. They knew they hired someone with addiction problems, yet let him go out there and land back first on a pretty solid set of stairs during the Darby match. Matt is just as at fault for that one as well. They were at a signing together, he knew his brother was balls wasted and still didnt step in and take his keys or force him to take an Uber. It is sad to see someone so many people seen as a hero growing up fall like he does. I know I am someone who cant support either Jeff or Matt. Jeff for obvious reasons & Matt for not trying to step in and he the voice of reasoning.

[@inFAIMous2.0]

What people don’t understand about addiction is you don’t just decide to stop, go to a program for 60 days and that’s it, you’re no longer addicted and you’re back to how you were before you were an addict. It’s a constant temptation multiple times a day that you need to fight. Some days are easier but you gotta fight that temptation everyday for the rest of your life. Yea some former addicts may read this and say it’s not for them but most of us arent feeling the stress of the constant traveling, time away from family, being looked at under a microscope from your work and fans and the pain that wrestlers feel. I wish Jeff the best and hope he can overcome his addiction and stay away from them for himself, his family and fans.

[@issavryjox]

best documentary ever 👏🏻🖤

[@elijah9433]

i think the day will come, where we all have to let him go. its so sad. my childhood hero

[@ianosaurus27]

I was 17 when I stopped watching WWE because they keep shoving John Cena down everyone's throats while to me at that time mistreating Jeff Hardy. My eyes are wide open now.

[@JawaPenguin16]

It really peels back the curtain for us viewers

[@Perry-o5i]

John ass kisser Cena fucked up Alex rileys push in 2012 because he has a ego and a damn cry baby glad he's fucking out of wwe

[@rezzarezza5168]

Love your videos mate.

[@Sudar2424]

addiction is no joke and a serious mental illness that is hard to beat without the proper help. you can't beat people up over it.... instead lend a helping hand

[@corrinnelindsey6568]

It was so sad to hear the crowd chant “bullshit” and Sting yelling “I agree.” I was disappointed by what happened and was pretty shocked. It was a dream match gone wrong. And Tony Khan really thought he could fix Jeff but he couldn’t which looking back is unfortunate because information was leaked that him and Matt were scheduled to win the AEW tag team championships😔

[@OfficialFingazMC]

Thanks for this mate

[@Rizzlyricist]

Jeff, if youre reading this, you're the man 🔥

[@sherrymay5409]

I'm sorry but all this makes me cry

[@YolandaMathis-p7k]

People do this everyday and they are not an athlete. Just trying to cope 😢😢😢😢

[@SirBiggems]

I hope he's one day to finally able to break away from his demons

[@federicotown8052]

Keep it up mate !

[@federicotown8052]

Love this channel !

[@devalsrivastava3793]

Best high flyer in the industry ❤

[@sayemahmed688]

Still my favorite wrestler

[@jhovahtariang1571]

All I wanna say is, thank you Jeff you made my childhood and more of my teenage years awesome, I really hope you fight this and win, you're a winner a champion ‼️

[@efai]

the way the world perceives Jeff Hardy is not what Jeff lives.. despite his popularity and reports from people that he has helped them, he has never actually helped anyone directly, so for him this help is as if it never happened and thus he can't really feel good about it.. all he has is pain and drugs that help him with the pain, but cause more problems.. from Jeff's point of view this is completely understandable, but to everyone else his behavior is absolutely strange and the saying "never judge a man until you've walked in his shoes" applies here, because his experiences are completely different from what the average fan or person can see and draw conclusions from.. it's really sad, but he's not the only one who has similar demons and in the end it all depends on the person, how they deal with it.. I hope Jeff can deal with this and live a happy life from now on, fingers crossed..

[@NFJT2144]

Making a documentary about a man who’s already feeling down with the views you have is a bit crappy. Don’t kick a person while they’re down.

[@ilovekristenK]

An add every 3 minutes is wild

[@donmassey5588]

As the blue book says, 1 Day At A Time.. it only works when you work it 💙

[@BeaMode1990]

I love Jeff dearly. & I hope he does overcome his addiction. ❤❤❤

[@Purplenirvanaa]

He could’ve been talked about as one of the best ever. Still my favorite wrestler of all time but I hope he figures it out and heals

[@Keichsa]

I'm very proud of you and all you have accomplished

[@willowthewisp9749]

I have too much to say.. Jeff is my childhood hero, since 2006 i watched almost every match that he wrestled after 1994, i'm nearly 30 now and i still watch him weekly after nearly 20 years, lot of bad things can be said but his wrestling persona, his style is unique, until this day wrestling history cannot see any mf like Jeff. He is good guy, i wish him good always. Thank him to all of memories, Hardyz 4Life..

[@justinatkins1668]

I want to start by saying literally anything that helps with anxiety or pain has the potential to become addictive no matter who you are. 'Life's hard, take a pill.' I'll follow up by saying any career that destroys the body/mind is a breeding ground for addiction. Whether wrestlers, soldiers, cops (they won't admit it but it's true) fisherman, the list goes on. We're told 'no one cares, keep working ' Jeff (not just as an idol) is a prime example of countless people who burn their candle at both ends and bring others down with them.

[@Keichsa]

I'm with you no matter what Jeff

[@RishavBaruah]

One of my favourite WWE wrestlers

[@federicotown8052]

So sad Jeff Hardy story !

[@stevewhitfield69]

Jeff was and still is my favorite

[@Iamme88-b4j]

Jeff was my childhood crush!! Omg he was sooo freakin hot.. i really hope hes getting better now

[@MrsSumangaVlog]

The company can only do so much for Jeff. He's solely responsible for his actions and decisions in his life.

[@sherrymay5409]

Praying for Jeff

[@karaheyns3441]

My son's name is Jeff I named him after Jeff Hardy Hardy was my idol in wwe

[@donmassey5588]

Mad respect for Jeff H!!!

[@FelixJunior-b7g]

He is still a brother ❤❤❤💯💯💯👍👍👍👍⚡⚡⚡☝️🏈☝️☝️🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸☝️💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️⚡💯💯💯💯stay strong 💪🙏❤

[@nWo_remiix]

I dont fault no wrestler for using drugs especially jeff i know they put their bodies on the line night after night & the stunts he did every night was insane so i can only imagine how the drugs would help his body take away some pain

[@DoubleCee-kq6qd]

I think Jeff Hardy had the potential to be the face of WWE. Too bad his drug addiction ruined all that.

[@MrBikboi]

Drugs are a helluva drug

[@ParsaShadian]

Love You Jeff You are a Legend no matter what 🤍🫶🏻

[@JayInfinityy]

your videos are dope! keep making vids like these.

[@Perry-o5i]

Videos

[@wolfkaiser7596]

and that's why I got no respect to Jeff after the last time he got arrested like seriously you had multiple opportunists to get clean and turn your life back but he kept messing up and ppl won't keep forgiving him every time and if you don't respect your colleagues or fans you don't deserve their respect nor support not even their pity

[@JillianJr]

Sometimes doing the thing you love causes you the most pain. I’m taking about wrestling But after I said it I suppose it also is in relation to addiction

[@patrickkeefe4179]

His social status and high profile friends have kept him out of prison nothing more. They are preventing him from hitting rock bottom and therefore sobriety. I’m in recovery myself and as long as someone was there it never clicked. Change isn’t easy but him avoiding jail time and time again is gonna get someone hurt or worse.

[@jayw.1042]

The reason I got into wrestling

[@razvann346]

With all of this he is still the G.O.A.T

[@Catalyst512]

Idgaf Jeff hardy da goat

[@Rascallyone]

Addicts always have an excuse! Always.

[@OdinSmilesRavensLaugh72051]

You can have all the talent in the world but when you are making that much money, have bought a home and have the lifestyle this is what happens when you have everything and nothing left to spend money on.. sad, jeff is a legend

[@frankfillos]

i am shocked he is still alive self destruction hope he gets well

[@elfugginsvision1]

1:25 J.R, thank God, obviously never had a substance abuse problem. Drugs become more important to the addict than anything.

[@JOHNN01.82]

Drinking whiskey while on opiates isn't a good mix

[@Ric_Tor0588]

YEEAAH!!! EDINBURG, TX MY HOME TOWN.

[@cdot72]

Forever the goat in my eyes 🐐

[@heatherjeanmorris8020]

All time favorite so 🔥

[@juanvaldelamar3625]

I’m Jeff hardy. Grew always wanting to be just like him, now all I do is ❄️ I remember I was sober for a while & then I relapsed the same day hardy was arrested on dui

[@BoichaSagolsem]

That poor dog😢😢😢...

[@JosephRutherford-t9n]

I hope Jeff hardy come back to the wwe and fixes himself before all of this comes to a tragic end.

[@jrich195]

Its 0.08 in every state in the USA 🇺🇸 🌎

[@vexcon9379]

I don't get why his wife stays with him knowing this

[@theunemployedtrucker]

When you have a serious drug problem you don't deliberately hurt people because you don't care you hate hurting people and letting them down all the time but the addiction consumes your whole life and your behavior and yes you become incredibly selfish but deep down you hate yourself so much, you hate the fact you hurt people and constantly let them down but you don't do it maliciously. Unless you've lived it you won't understand it properly.

[@cimarronhopper2261]

Jeff what the fuck is happening to you you were so respected and loved please don't do this to yourself 😢

[@wildhare-i5g]

jeff always come back he is a true wrestler its in his blood . Its very hard to be addicted as a famous person everyone always wants something from you it eats at you

[@Kenneth-v1b7i]

The Hardy boys I've watched him for years is sad that Jeff did what he did but I like him so much that I forgiven for everything and I wish that he could read this comment I would tell him get off the drugs you are too awesome of a person one of the greatest wrestlers you and your brother do not throw that away

[@irfan5336]

Drugs are common in wrestling business you knew very well he is not alone in game at all. Why you are actually blamed him as a bad guy.

[@Lemmi7810]

Why is it always people like kurt cobain or eddie guerrero or jeff Hardy? You know what i mean?

[@B90J]

I fully understand..I have always been shy but once I'm on one can't shut me up...nerves and anxiety

[@Stubbla]

than

[@Punk_is_idol]

As much as I love jeff hardy him and matt shouldn’t be allowed to come back with wwe after a 5,8 or 10 yr period . They fucked up so many times.