Joe Hendry might be known for his charismatic entrances and musical flair, but underneath the theatrics is a legit grappler who once had his eyes set on the raw, no-ropes brutality of Josh Barnetts Bloodsport.
In a recent interview with Fightfuls Sean Ross Sapp, Hendry opened up about his martial arts background and how it shaped his wrestling career. While hes leaned into his showmanship on screen, Hendry has the real combat skills to back it upand hes still itching to prove it on one of the toughest stages in the indie wrestling scene.
That grappling experience gave Hendry an edge in the ringliterally.
When asked about the possibility of competing at Bloodsport, Hendry didnt hold back. He revealed that talks with Josh Barnett have been going on for yearsand the regret of not stepping into that environment still lingers.
With WWEs recent push to let talent wrestle outside promotions under special circumstances, fans are wondering if Hendrys Bloodsport dream could finally become reality. And if it does, its not just another bookingits a return to his roots.
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