Joe Hendry has officially joined the WWE roster.
Following months of crossover appearances and escalating involvement with the NXT brand, WWE.com has now listed Hendry as an active competitor under the NXT sectionconfirming what many fans already assumed: hes here to stay.
Hendrys road to a full-time WWE role spans an 18-month stretch beginning with the WWE NXT and TNA crossover in 2024. His first official appearance came during the June 18, 2024, episode of NXT, where he entered a 25-man battle royal to determine the No. 1 contender for the NXT Championship. Although he didnt win, his elimination at the hands of fellow TNA star Frankie Kazarian kicked off a storyline that would play out across both companies.
Through the remainder of 2024, Hendry became a regular fixture on Tuesday nights. He feuded with Gallus, tangled with Ethan Page, and chased the NXT Championship across several major episodes. His consistent appearances positioned him as a major player on the brandeven as his status remained unofficial.
In 2025, Hendry made the leap to WWEs main stage. He appeared as entrant No. 15 in the 2025 Mens Royal Rumble match, marking his official debut on a main roster Premium Live Event. He followed that with a surprise WrestleMania 41 appearance, answering an open challenge from Randy Orton. Although he came up short against the Viper, the match gave Hendry a platform on WWEs biggest weekend of the year.
With his addition to WWEs official roster page, Hendrys presence in the company is now formalizedcementing his journey from crossover guest to full-time competitor.
What do you think of Joe Hendrys rise through NXT and into the main roster spotlight? Should WWE keep him in NXT or fast-track him to Raw or SmackDown? Drop your thoughts below.
