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United Kingdom From decorated amateur wrestler and musician to a prominent professional wrestling champion and social media sensation, Joe Hendry has built a unique brand through athletic prowess and engaging musical parodies.
Joe Hendry is signed to TNA, where he is a former one-time TNA World Champion and longest-reigning TNA Digital Media Champion. He operates under a deal coordinating talent usage with WWE NXT as part of an official partnership between the two companies.
Joe Hendry makes appearances for WWE, particularly on NXT, through a working partnership with TNA. This collaboration includes his participation in events like the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, with an internal expectation that he may transition to WWE full-time by early 2026.
Joe Hendry, born on May 1, 1988, in Aberdeen, Washington, is a Scottish professional wrestler and musician. His journey into competitive sports began with amateur wrestling, where he achieved significant success, including British Senior National Championships in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. He represented Great Britain in the 2017 Commonwealth Wrestling Championship and, a year later, earned a position on Team Scotland for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Academically, Hendry holds a Master’s degree in business and marketing from Heriot-Watt University, demonstrating a strong foundation beyond his athletic and entertainment pursuits.
Hendry’s professional wrestling career officially debuted on October 12, 2013. He gained initial recognition in Insane Championship Wrestling (ICW) in Scotland, where he performed from 2013 to 2019. During this period, he secured the ICW Tag Team Championship with Davey Boy in 2016. His career also included appearances with Ring of Honor (ROH) and Impact Wrestling, rebranded as TNA in 2024. A notable aspect of Hendry’s professional persona seamlessly integrates his musical background, writing and performing custom entrance themes that often parody popular songs to engage with and mock opponents. This innovative approach has cultivated a distinct identity, contributing to his rising popularity and brand value in the wrestling world.
His impact grew significantly with his return to Impact Wrestling in 2022, culminating in him becoming the TNA World Champion in 2025. During this tenure, he also held the TNA Digital Media Championship for a record-setting 266 days. Hendry’s collaboration with WWE through a working partnership between TNA and WWE NXT began in 2024, leading to appearances on NXT television and even main roster events like the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania. His theme song, “I Believe In Joe Hendry,” became a viral hit, peaking on UK music charts and elevating his mainstream recognition. This cross-promotional exposure and his unique blend of athletic skill and engaging performance have solidified his position as a valuable and recognizable talent.
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