TNA star Joe Hendry made a surprise appearance at a WWE live event today at the AO Arena in Manchester, England, defeating The Miz. Hendry answered an open challenge laid out by the former WWE Champion to secure the victory.
This marked Hendry’s third match on the main roster. His last main roster appearance was a loss to Randy Orton on the second night of WrestleMania 41.
Hendry’s continued presence on WWE programming is part of a working partnership with TNA Wrestling. This collaboration has significantly boosted his visibility, which was already on the rise thanks to his viral “I Believe in Joe Hendry” theme song.
Internal sentiment within WWE is reportedly very high on Hendry, with praise for his professionalism, creativity, and in-ring work. It is widely believed he will sign with the company once his TNA contract concludes sometime in 2025. At the post-WrestleMania 41 press conference, Triple H himself stated it would not be Hendry’s final appearance at the event.
His WrestleMania debut was historic, as he answered an open challenge from Randy Orton after Kevin Owens was sidelined with a legitimate injury. The match marked the first time a reigning world champion from another promotion had ever competed at WrestleMania.