Former TNA World Champion becomes latest major signing
Summary
– Joe Hendry has officially signed with WWE
– Hendry previously reigned as TNA World Champion and appeared at WrestleMania 41
– He teams with Thea Hail at NXT Gold Rush to challenge for the AAA Mixed Tag Titles
Joe Hendry is now under the WWE banner after finalizing his contract this week according to Fightful. His move follows an extended stretch of NXT appearances that steadily hinted at a long-term commitment.
Hendry’s resume includes a successful run in TNA Wrestling, highlighted by a TNA World Title reign. His year featured major spotlight moments, including entering the 2025 Royal Rumble and competing at WrestleMania 41 as the reigning TNA Champion. His final TNA match occurred during the September tapings in Edmonton.
He has remained a consistent figure on NXT programming throughout the year. His next outing pairs him with Thea Hail as they challenge Ethan Page and Chelsea Green for the AAA Mixed Tag Team Titles at NXT Gold Rush. Hendry’s arrival strengthens WWE’s roster depth while continuing to expand the partnership across promotions.
