Jeff Hardy Says He’s Doing the Swanton Bomb Less Because of Injuries

Jeff Hardy was interviewed by The Repository in Canton, OH and said that he’s been doing the swanton bomb less and less because his lower back has been bothering him as he gets up in age.

Q. Some of the high-flying stunts you’ve done over the years have helped revolutionize the business. Quite simply, how have you managed to survive all the death-defying maneuvers you’ve employed through they years?

A. “Your guess is as good as mine. I think it has to do with hope, faith and a lot of luck. Matt always says, ‘It’s just incredible. You’re one of these guys that do this insane stuff, and here you are 40 years into your life still giving them a little bit of that.’ The toll has been rough at times. Lately, my lower back has really been bothering me to the point where I haven’t been doing the swanton (Note: a forward flip from the top rope) as much in the live events just to protect it. I think looking forward I’m gonna have to be more like that, because nothing lasts forever. I’ve been real lucky, and naturally on TV I always want to go all out, but in the live events, I might have to hold back a little. I’m glad my face paint has come back. That’s always fun for people to see, because it’s original and unique each and every night, and I love doing that. Growing up I was a huge fan of Ultimate Warrior and Sting, and I wanted to be a little bit of both of them.”