Jeff Hardy was arrested at the start of Smackdown this week. It was suspected that he hit Elias while driving under the influence. Jeff later showed up on Smackdown and cost Sheamus his match against Daniel Bryan in the main event.
WWE has now provided some more details on why Jeff was able to show up on Smackdown after he was arrested.
Here is what WWE wrote on their website about what happened:
WWE Digital has learned Jeff Hardy was released from custody by the Orlando police after successfully passing the required sobriety tests, therefore absolving Hardy of the charges of public intoxication, driving under the influence, and the hit-and-run on Elias earlier tonight.
Elias was found injured in the parking lot with an abandoned car nearby before Friday Night SmackDown began. Hardy was taken into custody after being found in a dazed state not far from the scene, but he reemerged as Sheamus battled Daniel Bryan in the night’s final match.
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