Joe Hendry Signs Full-Time WWE Contract

Joe Hendry, a former TNA World Champion known for his charismatic persona and viral catchphrases, has officially signed a full-time contract with WWE, marking the end of his tenure with TNA Wrestling. The move, confirmed by sources within both promotions, was announced on November 14, 2025, and positions the 37-year-old Scottish wrestler as a permanent member of the WWE roster, primarily on its NXT brand.

Hendry's transition follows a period of collaboration between WWE and TNA that allowed him to make several high-profile appearances on WWE programming while still under contract with TNA. His last match for TNA occurred on September 27, 2025, during an episode of TNA iMPACT, where he lost a no-disqualification bout to Eric Young. He did not appear at TNA's flagship pay-per-view event, Bound for Glory, in October, nor is he scheduled for the upcoming Turning Point event or subsequent TNA tapings, signaling a complete departure from the promotion.

Sources indicate that despite several months remaining on his TNA contract, Hendry's representatives negotiated an amicable exit to facilitate the move to WWE. WWE had pursued Hendry for some time, with NXT head Shawn Michaels...