Jeff Hardy is a living icon and one of the most famous babyfaces in wrestling history. The wrestling legend has reached every potential height through his hard work and innate charisma. Hardy recently spoke about the man who motivated him to achieve all of this and become a professional wrestler.
The Facepaint origin story
Jeff Hardy recently appeared on the YouTube channel Busted Open Podcast, where he discussed his iconic face paint. Hardy claimed that his face paint is one of his most well-known trademarks and that Sting and Ultimate Warrior inspired him to pursue face coloring. Furthermore, he was just 12 years old when he fell in love with face paint. The former AEW star also admitted that he always thought it was something cool people did.
Not only that, but The Ultimate Warrior’s logic of his facepaint being his “war blood” made it more appealing to Hardy. With these thoughts and ideas, the former WWE Champion indulged in the art form and added his unique spin to it as he incorporated eyelids in his facepaint. This factor made Hardy gain appeal faster and helped him climb the ladder of success.
Hardy’s heartfelt words
In the podcast, Jeff Hardy stated, “At first, it was definitely like Sting, the Ultimate Warrior. Sting was in NWA. Ultimate Warrior was my WWE guy and the facepaint, that’s where I got that inspiration. And I never understood why they did it. I would hear them say it’s war paint or something. I was like, I don’t know why they do it. I just love it. It’s so cool.”
The former WWE champion also dived deep into his inspiration for entering the world of professional wrestling.
Sting’s influence on jeff hardy
In the same podcast, Hardy discussed why he decided to become a professional wrestler and shared a brief narrative with his followers. He said that he was at a wrestling performance where Sting was scheduled to participate when he was just 12 years old and a new wrestling enthusiast. When Sting made his appearance, Hardy was able to touch his shoulder, which made him the happiest he could have been.
When he realized how much satisfaction he had gained by touching Sting, he resolved to become a professional wrestler. Not only that, but Hardy decided he wanted to become a major star so that when children at the time touched him, they would feel fantastic, just like he did.
A journey of inspiration and success
Jeff Hardy’s career in the wrestling industry showcases the importance of being inspired and determined. From a boy looking up to his idols to becoming a well-known wrestling figure, Hardy’s journey is marked by dedication and determination. His facepaint, a symbol of his journey and influences, continues to captivate fans worldwide.
Currently, Hardy has landed in TNA, but there is a lot of buzz about his WWE return too. His journey and the emotions tied to his inspirations continue to inspire countless fans and aspiring wrestlers around the globe.
