Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your spandex because WWE just gave us a tantalizing tease! Joe Hendry, the viral sensation from TNA, graced the “WWE NXT” stage this past Tuesday. Just like that elusive wifi signal at a coffee shop, he appeared briefly but left a lasting impression.
Hendry strutted out at the start of the 25-man Number One Contender’s Battle Royal for the NXT Championship. He hyped himself as the “one sensation” in the match, but before we could say, “Where’s the remote?” he was the first one chucked over the ropes by none other than “All Ego” Ethan Page, formerly of AEW. The match itself was won by Je’Von Evans, but Hendry’s flash-in-the-pan appearance got people talking.
According to Fightful Select, the “NXT” brass was all smiles about the crowd’s reaction to Hendry. Rumor has it, we might see more of him on WWE’s developmental brand soon. Meanwhile, TNA sources were also doing a happy dance, as Hendry’s cameo furthered his storyline with Frankie Kazarian. Although some TNA insiders were hoping for a longer Hendry highlight reel, the crowd’s buzz was undeniable.
The battle royal also saw Hendry and Kazarian as the sole representatives from TNA, and if you think that’s wild, Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, showed up on “NXT” last week to announce this very match. He even hinted at more guest appearances from “other locker rooms.”
Hendry shot to stardom when his theme song “I Believe in Joe Hendry” started trending in the UK, proving once and for all that a catchy tune and a viral music video can do wonders. Fans have been eager to see him on “NXT,” especially with WWE and TNA getting all chummy lately, bringing in stars like Jordynne Grace and Ash by Elegance (the artist formerly known as Dana Brooke).
Stay tuned, wrestling fans, because Joe Hendry’s story might just be getting started, and who knows what surprises are next in this squared-circle soap opera!