WRESTLING star Jeff Hardy was sensationally removed from a plane by police earlier today, according to reports.

World Wrestling Entertainment officials are looking into allegations Hardy was involved in an incident at Nashville Airport in Tennessee this morning.

According to PWInsider.com the former tag team and intercontinental champion was ejected from a flight heading to North Carolina by cops. He was travelling with his brother Matt and wrestling pal Gregory Helms.

An eyewitness said: “Hardy wasn't in handcuffs, but he was clearly being 'escorted'.

“They weren't touching him though, but they had him flanked.

“He was wearing the same clothes he left the building in Tuesday night.

“Once they got him off the plane they allowed him to use his phone, before leading him away.”

It is currently unclear why Hardy was removed from the flight.

A WWE spokesperson exclusively told SunSport: “WWE has been informed of an alleged incident involving Jeff Hardy.

“We are currently investigating the situation and will take appropriate actions if needed.”

Smackdown headliner Hardy is scheduled to face Triple H for the WWE Heavyweight Championship at the No Mercy PPV on October 5.