how long hardy boyz was gone before returning at wrestlemania 33

The Hardy Boyz were away from WWE for about eight years before returning at WrestleMania 33 in April 2017. Their comeback was widely described as happening after an eight-year absence, with reports noting they were last in WWE in 2009 before returning on April 2, 2017.

Quick context

• Their surprise return took place at WrestleMania 33 on April 2, 2017.

• Coverage of the moment repeatedly refers to it as an 8-year return.

• One report notes both members were last in WWE in 2009, which lines up with that eight-year gap.

Plain answer

So the simple answer is: roughly 8 years.