Shawn Michaels’ reported NXT title plans for Joe Hendry revealed after Shock Battle Royal appearance

Due to the partnership between WWE NXT and TNA, there has been a lot of speculation in recent days about which TNA wrestlers would participate in the ‘Battle Royal’ that would be held next Tuesday in NXT for a title shot. against Trick Williams for the NXT Title at Heatwave. Several names were discussed, although Joe Hendry was the one that stood out the most.

Ultimately, the prayers were answered as Joe Hendry entered the match second to last and received a spectacular ovation from the fans. Fifteen minutes earlier, Frankie Kazarian also appeared and effectively eliminated Hendry. It is important to note that both are involved in a feud in TNA. Kazarian was eliminated a few minutes later by Je’Von Evans. Joe Hendry then showed his frustration with Shawn Michaels backstage after he was eliminated.

Although the match was won by Je’Von Evans when he was given the opportunity to challenge Trick Williams for the NXT Championship, fans were left unsatisfied with the outcome. They definitely want Hendry to win. If not, at least be one of the last to be eliminated. However, that did not get off the ground. But is there any chance the TNA star could become the NXT Champion? Could we see Joe Hendry get booked for the title? Well, we have an update on that front.

Shawn Michaels might go for the TNA star

On the Fightful Patreon page, the professional wrestling insider site revealed that they had some inside scoop on the TNA-NXT crossover. So far, Shawn Michaels is doing an excellent job running the black and gold brand. But will he allow the TNA-NXT crossover to move forward with a title exchange? Some insiders revealed that Shawn Michaels would make any superstar the number one contender, regardless of the promotion he belongs to.

However, the same cannot be said if you become a champion. Because that’s something only the Heartbreak Kid knows about, “When we asked NXT sources if Shawn Michels would give the NXT Championship to an outside talent, we were told by one source that they believed Shawn would “make everyone a number one contender, and not a champion” based on recent bookings.”

Joe Hendry is one of the most popular wrestlers in TNA wrestling, and that’s proven thanks to the rapid rise in his popularity in recent months. The partnership with WWE NXT certainly had many fans dreaming of Hendry’s appearance on WWE’s developmental brand, and speculation escalated when it was suggested that wrestlers from other companies could be part of the ‘Battle Royal’.

In the WWE and NXT locker rooms, Joe Hendry has many fans for his skills in the comedy world and for his charisma. And fans definitely want more than just this performance now. What do you think? Will we see Hendry as champion soon? Let us know in the comments.