WWE wrestler Jeff Hardy, 42, is arrested for SECOND DWI in six months while recovering from knee injury
- Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy, 42, was arrested for a DWI and driving with a revoked license on Thursday
- The incident occurred in Monroe County, North Carolina, around 10.30pm
- Matt Hardy, Jeff’s brother, and WWE both released statements following the arrest
- This is Hardy’s second DWI charge since March, when he crashed his 2016 Cadillac and had a blood alcohol concentration of .25
- Hardy is recovering from a knee injury that he underwent surgery for earlier this year
Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy, 42, (pictured) was arrested on Thursday for driving while impaired and driving with a revoked license
Pro wrestler Jeff Hardy has been arrested in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated in the latest of a string of alcohol related charges.
Hardy, also known as ‘Brother Nero’ among WWE fans, was picked up by officers in Monroe County around 10.30pm on Thursday, TMZ reports.
The 42-year-old was booked with a DWI and driving with a revoked driver’s license.
Hardy has not publicly addressed the recent arrest, but his older brother and former tag team division partner, Matt Hardy, spoke out on Twitter.
He said: ‘Since so many have asked me about my brother tonight-I love my brother & want him to be happy & healthy. I’ve expressed that to him as much as I can. Jeff has to make his decisions about his life.’
‘I have to focus on my 2 boys & soon to arrive son. I can only control MY actions.’
Matt Hardy spoke out about his brother’s arrest on Twitter (pictured) saying: ‘Jeff has to make his decisions about his life’
The WWE released a statement as well, mirroring previous responses to Hardy’s intoxication troubles.
‘Jeff Hardy is responsible for his own personal actions,’ they said.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time alcohol has gotten him into trouble with law enforcement.
Hardy received in first DWI in March 2018 in North Carolina, according to the Caburrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Jeff Hardy (pictured), who is a pro wrestling and WWE superstar, has racked up three alcohol related charges in the last two years
According to CBS Sports, Hardy was intoxicated and crashed his 2016 Cadillac.
He reportedly ‘ran off the roadway … striking about 105 feet of guardrail before the back end of the car spun out 90 degrees … coming to rest in the middle of the right [north]bound lane of travel.’
Police estimated on the scene that Hardy caused $13,000 of damage, with $8,000 for his totaled car and $5,000 for the crushed guardrail.
When given a breathalyzer, Hardy blew a .25 BAC.
In July of this year, Hardy was arrested for public intoxication at Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
It’s unclear what led to the arrest, but Hardy was released the same day on less than a $200 bond
Jeff Hardy (left) and his older brother Matt Hardy (left) became prominent as a tag team duo in the pro wrestling field
Before the most recent arrests, Hardy was arrested in 2009 for possession of anabolic steroids and trafficking controlled prescription pills.
Hardy has been taken a break from his wrestling career while he’s out with a knee injury.
He underwent surgery earlier this year and is currently recovering.