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#4. Jeff Hardy spotted in a new photo following recent WWE release
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The controversial nature of Jeff Hardy's WWE release is still a huge topic of discussion in wrestling circles. Updates on Hardy's status continue to make the rounds online, and now, the Charismatic Enigma himself has been spotted at a recent meet-and-greet.
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The former WWE Champion showed up in Rockford, IL, and interacted with several fans during his ongoing tour. A report from the event stated that Jeff Hardy was in good spirits and was seen having a great time while talking to fans.
You can check out the photos below, via WrestlingNews.co:
Jeff Hardy won't return to the ring until his non-compete clause ends, and he will be eligible to wrestle after March. In the meantime, Hardy will continue his concert and meet & greet tour, and the tickets to the same can be purchased right here.
Hardy is expected to make a significant move once he becomes a free agent, and massive hints have already been dropped regarding an AEW signing.
#3. Former WWE star Shane Thorne announces "retirement from entertainment"
Shane Thorne, fka Slapjack of RETRIBUTION, released a statement on social media about his future and announced his retirement from sports entertainment.
The Australian star admitted that he had a fruitful time in the world of 'entertainment,' but it is now time for him to return to professional wrestling. Thorne, who now goes by the name Shane Haste, promised fans that he would be making his comeback in 2022:
"The last five years in entertainment have been very good to me. So, I think I'm done. I'm done with that. But now, it's time to get back to what I do best, and that's why I'm here to announce that in 2022, I am coming out of retirement and back to the world of professional wrestling."
Shane Thorne didn't reveal details of the promotion he might join but confirmed that he would be at many indie events next year.
Thorne was released from the WWE in November after spending nearly five years with the company. After the failed RETRIBUTION experiment, Thorne began testing out a new gimmick in dark matches and fans, hoping he would be introduced as a repackaged star on TV.
Unfortunately for the 36-year-old, he was one of the names released as part of WWE's budget cuts, but he seems motivated to script a new chapter in his career.
