WWE star Joe Hendry has admitted he’s going through a difficult period in his career after a series of disappointing results, though he remains confident he can become one of the company’s biggest stars.
The former TNA World Champion officially joined WWE in late 2025, arriving with considerable momentum following his rise in popularity. Joe Hendry initially enjoyed a promising start, capturing the NXT Championship and making his SmackDown debut just months after signing with the promotion.
However, the Scottish wrestler has experienced a significant change in fortunes in recent months, suffering several high-profile defeats across WWE programming. In August, Hendry lost to Bron Breakker in just one minute and 32 seconds during an episode of Monday Night Raw.
His struggles continued last month when Bronson Reed defeated him in only 32 seconds during an episode of WWE Main Event. Speaking to the Michael Fairman Channel in an interview recorded before his defeat to Reed, Hendry acknowledged the challenges he was experiencing.
“I’m in a tough spot right now. So, I was in a feud with Logan Paul. He got injured, so I couldn’t take that where I needed to go… My goal is to be a champion in WWE. When I got to NXT and became NXT Champion, I knew I could do it. I know that I can be a top star in WWE. I have the tools to do it, so that’s what I’m trying to do.”
Joe Hendry’s WWE Future Amid Potential Tag Team Plans
Joe Hendry’s difficulties followed the premature conclusion of his rivalry with Logan Paul earlier this year. The two wrestlers had been involved in a feud during May, but their programme never progressed to a singles match after Paul suffered a torn triceps during Saturday Night’s Main Event.
The injury has kept Paul out of action since then, leaving Hendry without the opportunity to complete the rivalry as originally anticipated. Despite the setback, Hendry remains determined to establish himself as a leading WWE performer, citing his previous NXT Championship success as evidence of what he can achieve.
Meanwhile, WWE may be considering a different direction for the 38-year-old. According to a recent report from WrestleVotes, Hendry’s name has been discussed internally as part of potential tag team pairings.
Although no specific partner or creative plans have been confirmed, a move into WWE’s tag team division could give Joe Hendry a new opportunity after his recent singles defeats. For now, Hendry continues to pursue his ambition of becoming a major WWE star, despite acknowledging that he is far from where he wants to be.
