Innocent Until Proven Guilty, JR, Matt and Fellow Wrestlers Comments on Jeff's Arrest

Innocent Until Proven Guilty, JR, Matt and Fellow Wrestlers Comments on Jeff's Arrest

Jim Ross issued his first comments on the arrest of Jeff Hardy yesterday and the drug charges being brought against him.

"The news of Jeff Hardy's apparent arrest on drug charges is disturbing. I have spoken to no one about this matter and only know what info that I have read that was distributed by the police in North Carolina. I hope that there is better news on this matter forthcoming from Jeff or his attorney. Hopefully, Jeff has retained sufficient counsel to help him address these issues. I know that Jeff Hardy is a good young man with endless talents who finished his stint in WWE in grand fashion. Jeff, as are none of us, isn't perfect and I only hope this matter can be resolved quickly and efficiently so Jeff can move on with his life in a healthy and positive way. Jeff Hardy is innocent until proven guilty as there is likely much more to this matter than we know at this time."

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Several WWE superstars have posted comments on Twitter about Jeff Hardy's arrest. Below are the comments.

Chris Jericho: "Don't think of judging Jeff Hardy until you've walked a mile in his shoes. I will always have Jeffs back..."

Matt Hardy: "Thanks for the support on SD tonight-I know I'm not 100% yet, but I promise you I'll get there. And remember, innocent until proven guilty... It's been a long, stressful day for me.. But, everything will be ok.. Guaranteed. Like Public Enemy said 'Don't Believe The Hype!'"

Chavo Guerrero: "Hey guys, just heard about jeff Hardy. Don't know details yet but i want to give my support. Jeff is a classy person and also have his back!"

-- Lance Storm posted a message on his website (StormWrestling.com) on Friday reflecting on September 11, 2001 as well as Jeff Hardy's arrest. Storm says he believes police charged Jeff with drug trafficking simply because of the large quantity of drugs found, not because he was actually a drug dealer. Storm said:

"I think having your own personal drug problems (no matter how severe) and being a drug trafficker are two completely different things. If the quantities of drugs, reportedly found in Jeff’s possession, are accurate then we have to assume he has a very serious drug problem, and that, even more so than his pending legal woes, is my biggest concern.

When Jeff was suspended from WWE the last time, for a Wellness violation, and then shortly there after lost his house and dog in a fire my heart went out to him. I think a lot of people (myself included) thought and hoped that was a turning point for Jeff and he had gotten his life in order since. Unfortunately that does not appear to be the case."

source: wrestleview.com