{"id":145425,"date":"2025-11-06T07:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T12:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/?p=145425"},"modified":"2025-11-06T01:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T06:09:18","slug":"is-the-joe-hendry-appeal-bound-to-run-out-some-time-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/prowrestling\/2025\/11\/06\/is-the-joe-hendry-appeal-bound-to-run-out-some-time-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Joe Hendry Appeal Bound to Run Out Some Time Soon?"},"content":{"rendered":"

For the past couple of years, TNA Wrestling has been home to Joe Hendry. Yes, he is impressive in the ring with a nice move set. But that\u2019s not why fans have been going crazy for him. His entrance song<\/a> is very catchy, with him singing \u201cI Believe in Joe Hendry\u201d with clap breaks when he\u2019s not singing. He also likes to pop up anywhere like a wizard. Just say his name anywhere at any time, and he\u2019ll magically appear in front of you.<\/p>\n

Since he began appearing on NXT last year, the Performance Center audience has also gotten a taste of Hendry mania, which they have also loved very much. However, that\u2019s pretty much the only thing he\u2019s been doing out of the ring. Will fans keep loving the sing-alongs, or will the magic run out at some point, forcing him to change?<\/p>\n

Hendry Has an Impressive Song and Catchphrase<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are many ways to get over with the audience in professional wrestling. Some have great move sets that set them apart from the other wrestlers. Others have flashy apparel and mic skills that make their characters special. In recent years, catchphrases have caught on with the WWE fanbase. The most obvious one right now is Jey Uso\u2019s \u201cYEET\u201d. Like Hendry, he also has a grand entrance and catchphrase combo. His song literally spells out his gimmick, which adds to his character.<\/p>\n

Saying his name actually means a random appearance by him, like magic. The song was actually created in 2019 when he was in Ring of Honor. If something\u2019s lasted for several years, why bother changing it? The fans love his overall character. To this day, they are still reacting well to his appearances and song, which means they aren\u2019t getting tired of him.<\/p>\n

The Repetition Could Spell Trouble if It\u2019s Overdone<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many fans of WWE love Roman Reigns due to his 1316-day reign as Universal Champion. He also has a catchphrase, \u201cAcknowledge Me\u201d, that he says every time he\u2019s in the ring. But his fans never tire of him since he only shows up every couple of months. That\u2019s Hendry\u2019s schedule now since he\u2019s signed to TNA. But it\u2019s clear that at some point, he will sign with WWE and be in NXT full-time. His song and gimmick work now because he isn\u2019t there every week. He\u2019s still treated as a special attraction.<\/p>\n

When he makes the jump, he\u2019ll likely be on television every week. Doing the same song and dance every week no longer makes it special. Unless he changes it up, he risks boring fans. His appeal is high now, but when he is in NXT full-time, will his popularity stay where it is currently?<\/p>\n

Will Hendry\u2019s Appeal Last When He\u2019s Signed with WWE?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Right now, Hendry is experiencing a surge in popularity. His catchy theme song and crowd participation have made him a hit in two separate companies. The gimmick actually works beyond the song as well, leading to many wrestlers using it to both their advantage and disadvantage. Everyone loves it when he appears on television. But he only appears on NXT sparingly, which is why fans cheer so much when he does show up. He\u2019s probably going to move on to NXT full-time when his contract with TNA is up.<\/p>\n

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When that happens, it\u2019ll be interesting to see what happens to his popularity. Since his whole character is appealing, will that save his act from being stale when he shows up every week? But an overexposure could lead to a decrease in popularity. It\u2019ll be interesting to see what the future has in store for Hendry and his character.<\/p>\n

More From LWOS Pro Wrestling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Header image credit \u2013 TNA Wrestling \u2013 Stay tuned to\u00a0Last Word on Pro Wrestling<\/a> for more on Joe Hendry and other stories from around the world of wrestling, as they develop. You can always count on LWOPW to be on top of the major news in the wrestling world. As well as to provide you with analysis, previews, videos, interviews, and editorials on the wrestling world. Catch all TNA events and shows on TNA Plus<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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