Joe Hendry discusses TNA contract, working with WWE, wanting to work John Cena

[Chris]

On when his TNA contract is up:

“We’ve got a while. But because of the working relationship, I really feel like anything is possible.”

Wanting to wrestle John Cena:

“I really, with my whole heart, 100 percent believe that’s going to happen And I don’t just think it’s like the universe is going to give it to me. It’s my job to make that the most compelling story possible for John Cena.”

 

[Leon TrotSky]

Cena vs. Hendry. Guy who should be likeable but isn't vs. Guy who shouldn't be likeable but is

 

[Chris]

WWE gonna be like "ya know CMLL let Stephanie out of her contract and we didn't even send them Izzi Dame"

 

[Dale]

Imagine the John Cena 2025 Retirement Tour hits TNA

With the way Jordynne's contract got conveniently amended, I feel like he's alluding to something similar with that quote on his contract.

 

[Deezy]

Cena gonna make another wish.

 

[Kairi HoHo]

Personally if I had to give me bet on this it's 60/40 that he leaves TNA if Hendry keeps elevating as a talent. Granted I love him but he needs to improve his Ring skills but he hits all the other Checkmarks as a talent for me. Slammiversary is going to be really interesting he beats Moose or is the last guy that takes a fall to the Champ in the Main Event.

 

[Chris]

He goes more in depth about the Cena story with Denise

Hendry continued to explain why he wants to wrestle Cena, sharing a heartfelt story from when he was 15 years old. He had never attended a live wrestling show and there was one he wanted to attend but couldn’t. Hendry’s friend went, had a VIP ticket, and met Cena. He mentioned Hendry not being able to attend, so Cena called Hendry himself and spoke to him for several minutes.

“John Cena was the first pro wrestler I ever talked to, so for me to be one of his final matches would mean a lot,” he said.

 

[Cwalker]

Cena has never worked a match in NXT, right?

I know he’s made appearances but if his one and only match on the brand was against Hendry, it would do wonders for Joe

 

[Leon TrotSky]

People are pitching an IC Title Open Challenge Series 2 so maybe?

 

[Deezy]

Cena called in a kid even though he didn't have VIP access......how did people hate that man?

 

[Dale]

By Aidan Gibbons
9 August, 2024 10:00 AM

While Joe Hendry's popularity continues to grow in WWE, the 'Local Hero' won't be able to sign with the company for some time.

Mike Johnson of PWInsider has reported that the belief is Joe Hendry's deal with TNA Wrestling runs through the end of 2025, leaving him under contract with the promotion for over a year.

PWInsider noted that an option could be for WWE to buy out Hendry's contract with TNA if they want to sign him but it is not believed to have been something that has been discussed between WWE and TNA.

Joe Hendry has been a part of TNA Wrestling since 2022. He has been a major beneficiary of the working relationship between WWE NXT and TNA that developed in May of 2024 and he has quickly become one of the most popular stars on NXT TV.

Another group of TNA talents who have regularly appeared on WWE NXT in recent weeks are Zachary Wentz and Trey Miguel of The Rascalz.

PWInsider noted they are signed to multi-year deals that run past 2025. They re-signed with TNA in late 2023.

TNA Knockouts World Champion Jordynne Grace's contract, meanwhile, expires in early 2025.​

 

[Cwalker]

A buyout wouldn’t be a bad idea to discuss. But idk if TNA would go for it. It’d be great for NXT and great for Hendry

 

[Chris]

Unless he signed a new deal, I'm a little surprised it's so long anyway going by when he returned. He may have locked it up longer term to help visa things though idk

 

[Dale]

Unless he signed a new deal, I'm a little surprised it's so long anyway going by when he returned. He may have locked it up longer term to help visa things though idk

Looks to be a 3 year deal going by that report, i'm guessing that's out of the ordinary for TNA?

 

[Chris]

Looks to be a 3 year deal going by that report, i'm guessing that's out of the ordinary for TNA?

At that time I thought so, usually 1 year back then