The return of Jeff Hardy to WWE

So Jeff Hardy is back in WWE. Quelle surprise. The rumours of a Hardy Boyz reunion have been buzzing around the internet ever since he left WWE in 2003. After Matt's departure from WWE last year it looked like TNA might have been the place that it would finally happen. However once Matt showed up on Raw it looked like it was only ever going to be a pipedream. With the Dudleyz/Team 3D and Christian and Jeff Hardy available to them, this could have been one of the matches that would draw people into watch TNA as these guys had some of the best matches from the most profitabel era of the company. Instead, with Jeff returning to WWE, it goes to show that if the money is right Vince and co are still the preferred destination for the majority of wrestlers in the US today - no matter how bad they may end up being treated.

Until Jeff's annoucement today, he has been off the radar ever since he no showed a number of key events for TNA last year. However the general perception was that he was still under contract to TNA or so it seemed. Although this is probably a great move for Jeff, it may not be such a great move for Matt. After suffering in WWE purgatory ever since he returned it looked like he was finally in line for a singles push as a result of his win over Ken Kennedy. However now with brother Jeff back in the company, it looks like a Hardy Boyz reunion is back on the cards. The only thing is, just who the hell will they be facing? In the 4 years since the Hardy Boyz heydays, the tag division has become the red-headed step child of WWE. Whereas once they were major draws, they are now an after though and as a result of poor booking and the wellness program there is only one recognised tag team on Smackdown these days (and only a handful more than that on Raw). Therefore, as great as it is to have Jeff back, it makes you wonder who they will be facing. At least the prospect of the Hardyz vs. London/Kendrick is enough to pique the interest of a cyncial old fan like me. However the Hardyz vs. Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas, MNM or even a reunited Edge and Christian or the Dudleyz would have been even better!

You also have to wonder, with Jeff's notorious problems with illegal substances how will he stand up to the new WWE wellness program. For someone who always maintained he never had a drug problem, how will he cope being back on the road around temptation? Not to mention, can the Hardy Boyz get over in a wrestling company where the high-flying moves of old have been reigned in in favour of a 'less is more approach'. It will be an interesting few months for the newly re-formed Hardy duo, but if one thing is certain, the teenage fans who cover themselves in body paint to go to TNA and scream for Jeff will be screaming into their myspace accounts tonight!