Joe Hendry Clinches TNA World Championship: A Victory to Remember!

Joe Hendry has claimed the TNA World Championship! Fans are buzzing, chanting, “I believe in Joe Hendry!”

Hendry took on Nic Nemeth, the reigning champion, in a thrilling main event at Genesis on January 19, 2025. The atmosphere was charged with tension. Ryan Nemeth couldn’t be at ringside, so he chose to sit in the front row instead. Meanwhile, Frankie Kazarian lurked with his Call Your Shot trophy, ready to cash in for a title match. JBL’s presence added to the mystery, as he has been a regular disruptive force in Nemeth’s matches.

In a surprising turn, JBL actually helped Hendry that night. When Kazarian tried to cash in on the chaos, JBL jumped into action. He delivered a massive Clothesline from Hell to Kazarian and even tossed a punch at Ryan for good measure before fading back into the crowd.

The final moments of the match were intense. Hendry broke free from Nemeth’s Danger Zone finisher and executed his signature Standing Ovation slam. Although Nemeth kicked out, it was the first time anyone had escaped that move, leaving the audience in awe.

As the crowd rallied behind Hendry with cheers of “We believe!”, the excitement grew. Hendry countered a superkick with a fallaway slam and then summoned his energy for another Standing Ovation. He got the pin—1, 2, 3—and just like that, a new champion was born. The fans erupted with joy, celebrating Hendry’s victory.

This moment marked a significant milestone in Hendry’s career and filled the arena with electricity.