TNA World Champion Joe Hendry believes that he will face John Cena in 2025, and he says Cena talked to him about the possibility. Hendry competed in the Men’s Royal Rumble match, which gave him the opportunity to speak with several WWE stars backstage.

Joe Hendry captured the TNA World Championship at TNA Genesis, and he recently made a surprise appearance in the 2025 men’s Royal Rumble match. While speaking with Ariel Helwani on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” Hendry opined on his 2025 Royal Rumble experience. He said,

Image WWE If a match between himself and John Cena is to happen this year, TNA World Champion Joe Hendry said it’s up to him to drum up the interest to make it a reality. Hendry appeared on The

We believed, and Triple H must have said his name, as Hendry made some history in Indianapolis. He was never going to last long against the WWE’s Tribal Chief though.

Joe Hendry discusses his WWE debut at the 2025 Royal Rumble, John Cena's life-changing advice, wrestling Robert Whittaker and getting help from Chael Sonnen, his backstage encounter with Triple H, plus much more in a special in-studio interview.

This was his first appearance in the Royal Rumble and on the main roster. He has made multiple appearances on NXT television in 2024, including challenging for the NXT Championship at NXT No Mercy 2024.

TNA World Champion Joe Hendry teases potential clashes with Roman Reigns and John Cena following his appearance in the Men’s Royal Rumble. Hendry commented on his appearance at WWE Royal Rumble in a digital exclusive and briefly called out both Roman Reigns and John Cena.