The rivalry between Joe Hendry and Trick Williams is set to reach its climax as WWE has officially announced that Hendry will defend his TNA World Championship against Williams at NXT Battleground. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.
On the May 6th episode of WWE NXT, NXT General Manager Ava announced that Joe Hendry will defend his TNA World Heavyweight Title against Trick Williams at NXT Battleground on May 25th.
This announcement follows a series of confrontations between the two wrestlers. At TNA Rebellion, Hendry successfully retained his title but was blindsided by Williams, who attacked him post-match. The feud continued on the May 6 episode of WWE NXT, where Hendry teamed up with Hank Walker and Tank Ledger against DarkState. During the match, Williams interfered, pulling Hendry out of the ring and leaving Ledger vulnerable to DarkStates finishing move, resulting in their victory.
The tension between Hendry and Williams has been escalating since Hendrys appearance on NXT after WrestleMania 41, where he referred to Williams as a whiny little bitch. This upcoming match at Battleground will be the first time the TNA World Championship is defended on a WWE Premium Live Event, highlighting the growing partnership between WWE and TNA.
Confirmed Matches for NXT Battleground 2025:
- Joe Hendry (c) vs. Trick Williams TNA World Championship Match
- Oba Femi (c) vs. Myles Borne NXT Championship Match
- Stephanie Vaquer (c) vs. Jordynne Grace NXT Womens Championship Match
With the stakes higher than ever, fans are eagerly anticipating whether Hendry can retain his title or if Williams will seize the championship.
What are your thoughts on this upcoming title match? Do you believe Joe Hendry will continue his reign, or is Trick Williams poised to become the new TNA World Champion? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
