Joe Hendry has earned the right to face Nic Nemeth and potentially start 2025 with a World Title victory at tonight’s Final Resolution PPV.
The viral star took part in a fatal four-way #1 contenders match during Friday’s event, competing against Josh Alexander, Steve Maclin, and Mike Santana for a shot at the TNA World title.
The ending of the bout saw Alexander taking Santana out of the bout by zip-tying him to the barricade. He also low-blowed Maclin to stop him from winning. Hendry however, foiled the plans for the former TNA champion. He won the match after delivering a Standing Ovation Chokeslam to Alexander.
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The win earns Joe Hendry a right to face Nic Nemeth for the TNA title at the 2025 Genesis event on January 19, 2025, from Garland, Texas.
Hendry previously challenged the former WWE star for the title at the Bound For Glory event in October this year. He lost the bout due to interference from WWE Hall of Famer John Layfield.
Nemeth also competed at tonight’s show, successfully defending his title against A.J. Francis in the main event. Francis and KC Navarro attacked the world champion after the bout until Joe Hendry made the save. The show ended with the two Genesis opponents arguing with each other.
Joe Hendry previously teased making his WWE main roster debut at the 2025 Royal Rumble. Though reports suggest that he is under a TNA contract till late 2025. So it’s possible that he’ll get a run with the TNA title before his deal comes to an end.
