Former TNA Wrestling World Champion Joe Hendry recently shared a special gift from WWE celebrating his appearance at WrestleMania 41, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. During Night Two of WrestleMania 41, Randy Orton issued an open challenge that was answered by Hendry, who was the reigning TNA World Champion at the time. The Scottish wrestler received one of the most enthusiastic receptions of the weekend, and although his match with Orton was brief, it was a historic moment.
On June 29th, Hendry took to Twitter to reveal a framed photo sent by WWE to honor his WrestleMania appearance, which he proudly displayed in his home in Scotland. Hendry expressed his gratitude to WWE in his tweet. Carlos Silva, president of Anthem Sports Group, also praised WWE’s gesture, thanking TRIPLE H and WWE for showcasing the TNA World Championship on wrestling’s biggest stage.
Despite losing the TNA World Championship to NXT star Trick Williams at WWE Battleground on May 25th, Hendry has a chance to reclaim the title at TNA Slammiversary, where he is set to face Williams in a one-on-one match on July 20th. However, recent reports suggest that Mike Santana may be added to their match after his victory over AJ Francis in Impact Wrestling this week.
Fan Take: This recognition by WWE highlights a growing respect and collaboration between wrestling promotions, which is exciting for fans eager to see fresh, cross-promotional matchups. Joe Hendry’s WrestleMania spotlight not only cements his rising star power but also signals a potential shift toward more inclusive storytelling in professional wrestling, benefiting the sport as a whole.
