WWE NXT Heatwave ended with a preview of Joe Hendry’s return. According to sources, WWE plans to heavily feature Hendry, a former TNA fan favorite, as part of the TNA-NXT crossover. The company is expected to tease Hendry’s return through short video clips, similar to the one shown at Heatwave.WWE NXT Heatwave ended with a preview of Joe Hendry’s return. According to sources, WWE plans to heavily feature Hendry, a former TNA fan favorite, as part of the TNA-NXT crossover. The company is expected to tease Hendry’s return through short video clips, similar to the one shown at Heatwave. WWE recognizes Hendry’s ability to gain viral attention, and believes that these teasers will generate excitement for his return. Fans can anticipate more of these clips leading up to Hendry’s official appearance on NXT. The WWE is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available.
WWE previewed Joe Hendry’s return at the end of WWE NXT Heatwave, and a new report provides an update.
In the main event of WWE NXT Heatwave, Ethan Page won the NXT Championship by emerging victorious in a four-way match for the title. As he celebrated and the show ended, a short video clip of Joe Hendry played. This was a preview of Hendry’s return to NXT after the TNA fan favorite had previously competed on the June 18 episode of WWE NXT.
Corey Brennan from Competitive (through Fighting selection) subsequently reported that according to NXT sources, there are plans to utilize Hendry “heavily” in the near future as part of the TNA-NXT crossover. Brennan writes that WWE would like to capitalize on Hendry’s ability to go viral, with small teasers being seen as “enough” for the TNA star.
The report also states that fans can expect more teasers like the one seen at NXT Heatwave leading up to Hendry’s return to NXT.
WrestleZone is monitoring the situation and will provide more information as it becomes available.
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