Hold onto your wrestling boots, folks, because TNA star Joe Hendry has made a triumphant return to WWE NXT, and he didn’t just show up—he showed out! Fresh off a thrilling four-way title match at WWE NXT Heatwave, Hendry stepped back into the NXT ring in a tag team match that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Originally, Ethan Page and Shawn Spears were set to team up against Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans. But in a twist fit for a soap opera, Brooks Jensen ambushed Evans backstage, leaving him unable to compete. Enter Joe Hendry, the unexpected yet electrifying replacement partner for Williams. This marked Hendry’s first appearance on the NXT brand since the June 18 episode.
The newly formed duo of Hendry and Williams proved to be a formidable force. The climax of their match saw Hendry delivering a devastating chokeslam to Shawn Spears, securing the win. Adding to the drama, Ethan Page high-tailed it through the crowd after being blindsided by Oro Mensah, leaving Spears to fend for himself. Regardless of the chaos, Hendry can now celebrate his first official victory under the WWE banner.
Hendry’s return to NXT isn’t just a one-off. Last month, he made a brief appearance in a 25-man battle royal to determine the number one contender for the NXT Championship. His face also made a surprise appearance at the end of the NXT Heatwave premium live event and in a commercial promoting Tuesday’s episode of NXT. Rumors have been swirling that WWE officials plan to heavily feature Hendry in upcoming programming, starting with this alliance alongside the former NXT Champion Trick Williams.
With this impressive debut as a tag team, it’s clear that Joe Hendry is ready to make waves in WWE NXT. Fans, get ready for more of The Prestigious One in the weeks to come!