TNA World Champion Joe Hendry is getting a lot of attention in the wrestling world, especially from
WWE. After making a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 41, his name has started to come up in serious backstage talks. Many fans and experts now believe it's only a matter of time before he signs with WWE.
Hendry stepped in at the last minute to replace Kevin Owens and face Randy Orton at WrestleMania.
Taking such a big match with short notice is a tough challenge, but Hendry didn’t disappoint. His performance impressed both the fans and the people behind the scenes. Now, his future seems brighter than ever.
WWE’s growing interest in Joe Hendry
According to
PWInsider, WWE is seriously looking to sign
Joe Hendry once his contract with TNA ends. The report mentioned that the signing is “pretty much considered a lock.” This means that WWE is very confident about bringing Hendry in once he is contractually available.
This does not come as a surprise to many fans. Hendry has already shown flashes of brilliance during his time in TNA and even more so during his brief appearances in WWE. In 2024, he appeared on NXT and helped pull in strong viewership. But it was his showing in the 2025 Royal Rumble and his WrestleMania match that truly stood out.
People inside WWE are said to be impressed with his creativity and how well he connects with the audience. He has been praised for his positive attitude backstage and for stepping up when the company needed someone fast.
He is getting support from big WWE names
One of the reasons Hendry’s move seems likely is because he has support from some of WWE’s biggest names. Reports say that legends like
Triple H, Shawn Michaels,
Randy Orton, and
John Cena are all impressed with his work.
Although we do not yet know the exact end date of Hendry’s current TNA deal, it is clear that WWE is keeping a close eye. If all goes well, Hendry could officially become a WWE Superstar sometime in 2025. And with WrestleMania 42 just under a year away, he could be part of some big plans moving forward. WWE has always appreciated performers who offer something different, and Hendry seems to fit that role perfectly.
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