His popular character was originally designed to be disliked
Summary
– Joe Hendry has not ruled out turning heel in WWE
– He says his current character was created to be hated
– Hendry credits fan support for helping him earn major opportunities
Joe Hendry is keeping an open mind about a possible heel turn in WWE, revealing that the character fans now embrace was originally intended to produce the opposite reaction.
Speaking with the Michael Fairman Channel, Hendry was asked whether he would consider becoming a villain. He left the possibility open without suggesting that a change was imminent.
“Yes. I mean, never say never. You just never know. Anything can happen in the WWE.”
Hendry explained that he built his current persona expecting audiences to dislike it. Instead, fans connected with the character and helped turn it into an act they wanted to support.
That unexpected response also shaped his view of character development. Rather than insisting on the reaction he originally envisioned, Hendry acknowledged that audiences play a major role in determining a wrestler’s direction.
He also expressed gratitude for the support behind his rise, crediting fans with helping him receive opportunities at WrestleMania and the Royal Rumble.
His comments leave room for a different version of Hendry somewhere down the line. They do not confirm that WWE has plans to turn him heel or that his current presentation is about to change.
For now, Hendry remains receptive to where the audience takes him. The character he created to be disliked became a fan favorite, and he recognizes how important that reaction has been to his career.
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