Say his name and he appears! I believe in Joe Hendry!
*CLAP* *CLAP*
I believe in Joe Hendry!
It’s become more than a meme. It’s become part of pop culture and even had a brief Wrestlemania moment. Hendry cobbled together a catchy theme song and had a fun-loving gimmick. Put all that together and you get a wrestler who’s pushed to the moon.
That’s the Hendry experience as the Scottish wrestler leaves behind an incredible legacy. He’s the longest-reigning TNA Digital Media Champion and has a TNA World Championship to his name. All of that leads to the viral sensation being the current NXT champion.
*CLAP* *CLAP*
With that, let’s take a look back at the legacy that Hendry left behind in TNA. How does he rank in the promotion and how did he make it better? What were some moments that helped him (and the promotion) get on the map?
Moments that showed Joe Hendry was the perfect ambassador for TNA
Obviously, fans will point at Hendry answering Randy Orton’s open invitation for a match at Wrestlemania 41. It was a moment that induced one of the biggest pops of the night, leaving everyone to sing and dance to his viral theme song.
It also opened the door for other TNA stars to potentially make their way to the grandest stage of them all. Who could make an appearance at Wrestlemania this year and beyond? Stay tuned. But one thing’s certain: be sure to thank the Scottish wrestler for opening the door.
As for his TNA tenure? One match stands out with Hendry. Additionally, it’s with another TNA star who similarly had an uprising in the promotion himself.
Looking back at Hendry’s memorable match against Nic Nemeth at Genesis 2025
Similarly, Nic Nemeth found himself rising in the TNA ranks during his tenure. That came against The System, where he took on Moose in a set of memorable bouts. Therefore, it makes sense that the two TNA stars would face off against each other. Additionally, it’d be for the TNA World Championship.
It’s safe to say that this match is a masterclass in technical wrestling. A slew of beautiful maneuvers, combined with physicality and a shocking ending was the cherry on top of Hendry’s TNA tenure. Furthermore, the crowd was invested throughout the match, putting him on another level.
Sometimes, some moments go beyond merely being viral. They mean that you made it into the mainstream. Additionally, that leads to greater things, such as becoming the NXT Champion. For Joe Hendry, you couldn’t have scripted it better.
Featured Articles
Featured Writers
