TNA Star Joe Hendry opens up about match with WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle

TNA wrestler Joe Hendry recalled that moment when he went up against WWE Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medallist, Kurt Angle, and a WhatCulture Pro Wrestling event in 2016. He shared how his reply to a fan on social media about his dream opponent caught the eye of the wrestling royalty, and how the match eventually came to be.
While everyone knows who Kurt Angle is and how he’s contributed to the world of wrestling, Joe Hendry has also become a popular face in the circuit.Hendry is a one-time TNA Digital Media Champion and is the longest reigning champion too.

Hendry mentioned that he received correspondence from Angle back in 2015, where the Olympic Gold Medallist told him that he wasn’t ready, but at the same time, said that there was a possibility of a match in the future.
That moment came to fruition in 2016 where the two faced off against each other in the squared circle, with Angle coming out on top in that match. But the fact that he got to wrestle one of the all time greats especially when he was a trainee is nothing short of amazing.
Hendry went on to win the WCPW Championship later on, and then departed from the company soon after. Following a stint at TNA, Hendry is now believed to be a part of WWE NXT, where he was seen in the NXT Championship Battle Royal, where he was eliminated by Frankie Kazarian.

There are rumors that he’ll be present at the Heatwave PPV but there’s not much information about it yet. Shawn Michaels, however, has had a lot to say about Hendry and his performance in general.
During the NXT Media Call, here’s what he had to say about the young wrestler:
“Clearly, you could see what it is. It was my first time meeting Joe. Even for me, not being the most skilled social media guy, you see his stuff all the time on social media. Clearly, he’s a bright young man. The short dealings that I had with him, I liked him a great deal. Nothing would thrill me more than to have the opportunity to work with Joe Hendry in the future. I think he would tell you the same thing. He’s somebody that wants to continue to grow and move up.”
Based on what the Heartbreak Kid had to say about the wrestler, Hendry will be seen in NXT soon, and has the potential to make it to the new roster. It will be really interesting to see how the Stamford-based promotion places him in the upcoming days.