Jeff Hardy to face Sheamus in the upcoming WWE Backlash 2020 PPV

Last week, Jeff Hardy was detained for committing a hit-and-run and injuring Elias in process. Following incident, he was removed from Intercontinental Championship Tournament. However, ' Charismatic Enigma' returned during main event to attack Sheamus and stop him from going to finals of tournament. This week, Jeff Hardy kicked off WWE SmackDown and shared his side of story with WWE Universe.

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WWE SmackDown: Jeff Hardy calls out Sheamus; Jeff Hardy vs Sheamus anunced

After Jeff Hardy appeared in ring, WWE commentators revealed that Elias h suffered a torn pectoral muscle and broken ribs in accident. Jeff Hardy picked up mic and said last week was "something awful" because lives were in danger and show was thrown into chaos. He said last week, when he pulled up to WWE Performance Center parking lot, he was immediately kcked out. When he woke up, he smelled alcohol and felt handcuffs being put on his wrists.

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Jeff Hardy revealed that he was sure that he didn’t injure Elias and commit  crime. He said police were about to take him to station when an ‘eyewitnesses told m man who fled scene of car crash h red hair and a red beard’. Jeff Hardy called out Sheamus and said he would t let ' Celtic Warrior' get away with what he did. Sheamus walked in and called Jeff Hardy a "junkie". Sheamus said that all Hardy is doing is blaming or people for his own problems.

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WWE SmackDown results: Sheamus vs Jeff Hardy fixed for WWE Backlash 2020

After Sheamus said Hardy's family is used to disappointments, a brawl between two broke out. Jeff Hardy tried to punch Sheamus, but ' Celtic Warrior' dodged and hit him with a Brogue Kick. Sheamus n picked up Hardy and smashed him into plexiglass surrounding ring and entrance ramp. After segment, WWE anunced that two superstars will face each or at WWE Backlash 2020 in a singles match. WWE Backlash 2020 scheduled to take place on June 14, 2020, at WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida.

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