Say His Name TNA, Joe Hendry To Make Exciting Appearance At Genesis Show At January 17th
Just when you thought he’d fully traded the six-sided ring for the bright lights of WWE SmackDown, the man, the myth, the meme is making a U-turn. As revealed by none other than The Hardys on social media this morning, Joe Hendry is set to appear live at TNA Genesis on January 17 in Garland, Texas.
It Still Feels Weird Seeing Hendry In WWE Full Time
It’s been a weird few months for Hendry fans. We watched him rise through the TNA ranks, capture hearts with the catchiest entrance theme in wrestling history, and then sort of… fade into the WWE machine.
After signing a full-time deal with the juggernaut and popping up on NXT and having a match with The Miz on SmackDown, he hasn’t wrestled in a TNA ring since late September. Most of us assumed that chapter was closed, sealed with a corporate handshake and a shiny new contract.
But this is wrestling. “Never say never” isn’t just a lazy cliché; it’s the only rule that actually sticks. Along with the working relationship TNA has with WWE, expect more of this to happen in the future.
The Genesis of a Return
The announcement dropped in typical chaotic fashion via Matt and Jeff Hardy. In a video posted to X , the legendary brothers broke the news that the former TNA World Champion would be in the house at the Curtis Culwell Center.
It’s a smart move. TNA is kicking off 2026 with their first pay-per-view extravaganza of the year, and they need eyeballs. You want attention? You bring in the guy whose face makes people instinctively wave their hands side-to-side like he did on WWE SmackDown on December 26th.
What exactly Joe Hendry will be doing there remains a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside a musical number. Is he wrestling? Is he cutting a promo? Is he just there to remind everyone he still owns property in our heads? The official line from the TNA front office is tight-lipped. The Hardys confirmed his attendance, but the actual “plans” are yet to be revealed.
Why This Matters for TNA (and You)
Let’s be honest: the wrestling landscape is crowded. To stand out, TNA needs moments that make you stop scrolling. Bringing back a guy who is currently on the roster of the biggest wrestling company in the world is a flex. It reinforces that the “forbidden door” isn’t just open; it’s been taken off the hinges.
For the fans in Dallas, this is a massive value-add to a ticket that already includes:
- X-Division Championship: Leon Slater defending against Cedric Alexander and Moose in a three-way dance that sounds exhausting just to write about.
- Mustafa Ali vs. Elijah: A match that screams “technical masterclass.”
- JDC vs. Eddie Edwards: JDC’s retirement match. Emotions will be high, chops will be loud.
But adding Hendry? That’s the cherry on top. It’s the unpredictable element that makes live events feel electric.
What to Expect on January 17
If you’re heading to the Curtis Culwell Center or tuning in on TNA+, prepare yourself. When that music hits, the pop is going to be deafening. It’s rare to see a talent bridge the gap between promotions so effortlessly, but Hendry has built a career on defying expectations.
He’s charismatic, he’s talented, and frankly, he’s just fun. In an industry that often takes itself too seriously, Joe Hendry is a reminder that we’re all here to be entertained. Whether he’s roasting an opponent with a parody song or putting on a clinic in the ring, he delivers.
So, mark your calendars. January 17. TNA Genesis. The prodigal son returns, presumably with a microphone in hand and a smirk on his face. Say his name, and he appears. Apparently, even when he works for the other guys.
