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Writer's pictureShari Flack-Council

Jeff Hardy’s Knockout Ordeal: A Stark Reminder of Wrestling’s Physical Toll

In a recent and startling event on AEW Rampage, Jeff Hardy, known as “The Charismatic Enigma,” was knocked out during a match against Sammy Guevara. This incident occurred during a No DQ match taped at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, TX, when Guevara accidentally hit Hardy with his knee to the head while executing a Shooting Star Press. Hardy sustained a broken nose from the accident but, fortunately, did not suffer a concussion​​.

This is not the first time Jeff Hardy’s health has been a concern for AEW fans. Previously, during a match at AEW’s Double or Nothing event, Jeff appeared to be out of sorts, leading to him being pulled from a scheduled 10-man tag team match on AEW Dynamite due to an unknown injury. Matt Hardy, Jeff’s brother and tag team partner, shed some light on the situation, revealing that Jeff was almost knocked out early in their match against The Young Bucks. Matt detailed how Jeff was “running on fumes” throughout the match and did not remember the event afterward, highlighting the severity of his condition at the time​​.

These incidents bring to light the physical toll and risks involved in professional wrestling, especially in matches with high stakes and intensity. Jeff Hardy’s resilience and dedication to performing, even in the face of injury, are commendable. However, these occurrences also underscore the importance of safety measures and protocols in wrestling to prevent such accidents. As fans and the AEW community wish Jeff Hardy a speedy recovery, it’s a poignant reminder of the sacrifices wrestlers make to entertain and the inherent dangers of the sport

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