Backstage tension turns into a musical roast
Summary
– Joe Hendry surprised The Miz with a Christmas-themed song on SmackDown
– The song included several humorous digs at Miz’s career struggles
– Miz was visibly frustrated as Hendry mocked past storylines
Joe Hendry delivered a festive moment on SmackDown that quickly turned into a sharp-tongued roast aimed straight at The Miz. The segment began backstage when Miz told Nick Aldis he did not want Hendry’s name mentioned or his entrance played, hoping to avoid the usual theatrics.
Aldis went in the opposite direction, cueing Hendry’s arrival in the ring alongside a custom holiday tune. With the crowd reacting loudly, Hendry performed a Christmas song full of pointed references to Miz’s recent misfortunes and long-running jokes at his expense.
Hendry called out Miz’s reliance on Carmelo Hayes for wins, mentioned their run-in with R-Truth at Saturday Night’s Main Event, and even brought up Miz being kicked out of the locker room early in his career. The remarks left Miz irritated as the crowd enjoyed every jab.
The segment continued to fuel Hendry’s rising popularity on SmackDown while adding more layers to the rivalry. The lighthearted musical moment turned personal fast, setting the stage for their upcoming clash.
