WWE Star -- No Third Strike Called

Posted Sep 19th 2008 9:47AM by TMZ Staff

Oft-troubled WWE star Jeff Hardy was kicked off an airplane flight earlier this week, but now the WWE says it won't be his third strike.

Hardy was pegged by Southwest Airlines officials Tuesday at the Nashville International Airport as too intoxicated to board the plane. We're told he found a different way out of town.

The once-fired and two-time suspended WWE star has had his share of drug problems and can't afford a third strike -- which would win him a pink slip.

But the whole thing Tuesday was precautionary -- there was no incident and the WWE will turn a blind eye. And there's this -- Hardy is starring in the next WWE pay-per-view event next month, and that will line the org's pockets nicely.

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1. money talks and drunks get to walk
WWE is making big bucks off the PPV so why drown their golden goose

Posted at 12:11PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Mack

2. Jeff, Im a big fan, please take care of yourself

Posted at 12:13PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Dennis High

3. Hes a future Jake the snake.

Posted at 12:54PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Your name:

4. Boozers and losers!!

Posted at 1:03PM on Sep 19th 2008 by tkennedy

5. He is the soooo talented WWE is lucky to have him on the roster. If he is fired it will be ours and WWE's loss not Jeff's.

Posted at 1:15PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Ro

6. He is HOT

Posted at 1:19PM on Sep 19th 2008 by ohlala

7. Why would it be his third strike? He was flying home, not to an event, so there is no issue. He didn't fail any tests and there's nothing in their Wellness Policy that prohibits that.

Here's what the WWE Wellness Policy states on alcohol abuse:

The use and/or abuse of alcohol in such a fashion so as to impair the ability to perform is prohibited by this Policy. Talent are expected to be free of the influence of alcohol when performing for WWE. Accordingly, the use of alcohol at any time twelve hours prior to any scheduled performance is prohibited by this Policy.

1. Testing for alcohol use or abuse in violation of this Policy shall be for reasonable cause only as defined in Section 7A.

2. The initial positive test for use and/or abuse of alcohol in violation of this Policy will be treated as a medical issue requiring evaluation for alcohol rehabilitation treatment. All subsequent positive tests for alcohol-related violations of this Policy shall be treated as disciplinary matters in accordance with this Policy.

Posted at 1:27PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Jake

8. #7 ... stone cold drinking beer in the ring.

Posted at 2:19PM on Sep 19th 2008 by THE CRIDDLER

9. Ro -- Why would it not be Jeff's loss? The WWE and it's fans would carry on regardless. Where the hell would Jeff go?

That being said, Jeff shouldn't and won't be fired for this as Jake explained with his comment. This incident caused a stir, and Jeff may have another problem he needs to take care of, but this really isn't that big of a deal. Especially since Jeff was cooperative and didn't cause a further commotion.

One of the more overblown stories you'll find on TMZ or wrestling websites, but understandable given Jeff Hardy's history.

Posted at 2:25PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Mark

10. reguarding comment # 3 "He's a future Jake the Snake".....ya know that's TOTALLY uncalled for, granted Jake's had/got problems but HELLO he's only human and everybody makes mistakes..NOBODY IS PERFECT! Just grow the f*ck up!
And as for Jeff's situation, unless your out there night after night wrestling and getting injured, who in the hell you people to pass jugement on something you know nothing about?? Reguardless of what Jeff Hardy's done in HIS past that's his business and at least he's man enough to own up to it and just because somethings posted in the internet, it's NOT always the TRUTH.

Posted at 2:44PM on Sep 19th 2008 by HardyBoyz4Life

11. Jeff, Jeff,Jeff. He can't afford making mistakes like that. He said he wouldn't get suspended again, even though he didn't. I hope he doesn't do anything stupid in the near future.

Posted at 2:55PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Beth

12. Thanks for putting that up here, Jake. I'm disappointed TMZ. You should know to do your research before you post a "story". So either you did no research or as you said, "turned a blind eye".

Posted at 2:56PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Trish

13. It was actually on Wednesday morning since WWE did the Smackdown tapings on tuesday night.

Posted at 3:03PM on Sep 19th 2008 by Justin

14. This is another Vince McMahon created mess. Jeff hardy, whether you want to believe it or not is in trouble, and it's not to far to think he may turn out like jake the snake. get some help Hardy.

Posted at 3:17PM on Sep 19th 2008 by bigal

15. for the love of god please leave jeff alone he's already been through enough this year and all he was doing was hanging out with his brother matt gregory helms and his girlfriend drinking he wasn't doing anything else except for having fun and maybe the airport thought it was best to take him off the flight nothing bad happened and he's not getting in trouble for it so leave him alone. yes he's wrestler but he as the right to go out and have fun just like anybody else the person from the airport probably thought he was gonna do something or act crazy when he didn't do nothing at all,so please leave jeff alone.

Posted at 3:25PM on Sep 19th 2008 by sherida

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