On Saturday, September 13, Joe Hendry unexpectedly appeared at the WWE NXT live event held at the Engelwood Neighborhood Center in Orlando, Florida, fueling discussions around the ongoing WWE NXT TNA Partnership Update. Hendry joined forces with Hank Walker, Tank Ledger, and Shiloh Hill in an eight-man tag team match against the DarkState faction, consisting of Osiris Griffin, Dion Lennox, Cutler James, and Saquon Shugars.
Match Highlights and Event Results at NXT Orlando
Hendry’s team fought hard but ultimately fell to DarkState, who secured the victory to end the night. Hendry’s presence reinforced his semi-regular involvement in NXT events, part of the WWE and TNA talent exchange program. His previous notable appearances include a singles victory over Charlie Dempsey on the August 12 episode of NXT and a memorable interaction with Randy Orton during WrestleMania weekend.
In addition to the main event, several other matches took place: Thea Hail defeated Wendy Choo, Je’von Evans overcame Brooks Jensen, and Chase U earned a tag team win.
Significance of the WWE and TNA Talent Collaboration
This partnership has enabled prominent cross-promotion, highlighted by Trick Williams holding both the NXT and TNA World Championships, and Jacy Jayne having recently been TNA Knockouts World Champion while reigning as NXT Women’s Champion. The collaboration remains a major talking point in the wrestling community throughout 2025, with fans eagerly awaiting upcoming crossover events and surprises.
