Folks, believe me when I say the WWE Universe is buzzing with more excitement than a squirrel on an espresso binge. And who’s at the center of this frenzy? None other than the charismatic former TNA Digital Media Champion, Joe Hendry. Yes, the man who can serenade you into submission and still have time to pin you with a smile.
Despite his rapid exit from Tuesday’s Number One Contender Battle Royal on “WWE NXT,” Hendry has managed to keep everyone talking. And why wouldn’t he? The man knows how to play the crowd like a fiddle at a country fair. His latest move? A cryptic post on X (formerly known as Twitter, but we all know it’s still the same bird app). He tweeted, “Swansea is beautiful today. It’s an absolute Heatwave.” Now, if you’re scratching your head wondering if Joe’s suddenly taken up meteorology, think again. This is likely a cheeky nod to the upcoming WWE NXT Heatwave event on July 7 in Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. Subliminal messaging at its finest, folks.
Now, let’s talk about the real drama. After being unceremoniously ousted from the battle royal by fellow TNA alum Kazarian, Hendry didn’t just take his lumps and go home. No, he went full melodrama, pulling “NXT” executive producer Shawn Michaels into the fray. Imagine that: HBK, the Heartbreak Kid, having to deal with Hendry’s heartbreak. Poetic, isn’t it?
Hendry’s journey to this moment reads like a comedy of errors, with him hopping on more planes than a frequent flyer miles addict. But all the chaos paid off when he received a thunderous reaction from the WWE Performance Center crowd. The fans love him, and let’s be honest, who wouldn’t cheer for a guy who can turn a tweet into a headline?
But Joe isn’t the only TNA star making waves in WWE’s pond. The cross-promotion lovefest has been blossoming like a spring romance. TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace threw down the gauntlet against Roxanne Perez for the WWE NXT Women’s Championship at Battleground. She even defended her title against “NXT”‘s own Tatum Paxley at TNA Against All Odds. Grace also graced the Women’s Royal Rumble in January. And let’s not forget Kazarian, who not only knocked Hendry out of the battle royal but also snagged a selfie with Shawn Michaels backstage. Now, that’s a keepsake for the ages.
So, will we see Joe Hendry basking in the Heatwave spotlight come July 7? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: wherever Hendry goes, drama and entertainment follow. And in the wrestling world, that’s what we call a winning combination. Stay tuned, folks—this soap opera is just getting started.