Joe Hendry Signs Full-Time Contract With WWE

Say his name, and apparently, he becomes a WWE Superstar. As reported by Slam Wrestling on November 13th, 2025, Joe Hendry has supposedly signed a contract with WWE on a full-time basis. It was further corroborated by a report by Fightful confirming the deal. For most, it’s been a long time coming for Joe Hendry. Once the TNA Wrestling and WWE partnership was in full swing, Hendry was one of the most anticipated stars to possibly appear in the promotion.

Joe made it all reality when he debuted on June 18th, 2024 edition of WWE NXT in a 25-Man Battle Royal to as a representative of TNA Wrestling to determine the number one contender for the NXT Championship. He went on to do a lot more things in NXT. However, Joe Hendry did not only make a splash on the White and Gold Brand, but also on the grandest stages WWE has to offer.

Hendry appeared in the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble, entering at number 15, and was eliminated by the “Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns. A few months later, he answered the open challenge of “The Viper” Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 while still being TNA World Champion, showcasing the title at the “Showcase of the Immortals.”

Hendry has done everything in his power to spotlight TNA Wrestling, and he’s ready to start the next phase of his career with North America’s top promotion. Joe Hendry’s last match in TNA Wrestling was in Alberta, Canada, when he faced off against TNA Original Eric Young, wherein he lost in a No Disqualification Match.