Jeff Hardy Believes He Could Have Surpassed John Cena’s Stardom with a Different Lifestyle Earlier in Life

Jeff Hardy has enjoyed immense success in his wrestling career across multiple promotions, including WWE and TNA, but his journey hasn’t been without challenges. Over the years, Hardy has faced personal battles with substance abuse, which many believe impacted the trajectory of his career.

Some fans and insiders feel that Hardy could have reached even greater heights had he not faced these struggles. Now, however, Jeff finds himself in a much better place, thriving alongside his brother, Matt Hardy, as the TNA Tag Team Champions.

During recent media appearances for TNA, Matt Hardy shared a clip of Jeff reflecting on his career and longevity in wrestling. When asked if he ever imagined he’d still be wrestling at this stage of his life, Jeff offered an insightful and heartfelt response:

“I don’t know, probably. The way I was living life in my 20s and 30s, if I was living life the way I’m living life now, oh my gosh, there’s no telling. I would probably be bigger than John Cena today. I was born with such a gift to be a pro wrestler. It just felt so natural, like I was totally created to do this thing. The cool thing about that is I’m still here and still have life. I feel good. I don’t put a number on it. I’ll pretty much wrestle until I can’t wrestle anymore.”

Despite the ups and downs, Jeff Hardy’s resilience and passion for wrestling remain unwavering, as he continues to entertain fans around the world.

From TV in Dallas this morning - Jeff is asked, "Did you think you’d still be doing this 30 years ago?" pic.twitter.com/sOZsVLiyxG

— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 7, 2025