Former TNA Star Joe Hendry Joins WWE NXT

Joe Hendry, the former TNA Wrestling star known for his charismatic persona and viral entrance theme, has officially joined WWE's NXT brand, citing a deep commitment to advancing his in-ring skills as the driving force behind the move.

Hendry, who built a strong following in TNA with a record 266-day reign as Digital Media Champion and a stint as TNA World Champion, made the transition after more than a year of crossover appearances on NXT programming. These guest spots, facilitated by the TNA-WWE partnership that began in late 2024, included participation in the men's Royal Rumble, a match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41, and various NXT events. His full-time signing was confirmed last week, marking the end of his TNA contract and the start of a new chapter under WWE.

In a recent appearance on the NoContest Wrestling Podcast, Hendry elaborated on his motivations, emphasizing personal growth over other pursuits. "Right now, I am obsessed with getting better at wrestling and trying to be the absolute best professional wrestler that I can be," he said. "That is, for me, the primary reason why I chose to come to NXT, was to evolve as a wrestler. Because I really feel I can...