Frankie Kazarian blames Joe Hendry for his inability to become "King of NXT" on June 18.
Frankie Kazarian was already in the ring on the June 18 episode of WWE NXT when Joe Hendry came out to a massive pop as the second surprise from TNA Wrestling to enter the Battle Royal to crown a new top contender for the NXT Title. Kazarian was quick to eliminate Hendry. He then lasted up until the final four before being eliminated by the Battle Royal's eventual winner, Je'Von Evans.
Despite their different outings in the match, Kazarian put the blame on Hendry when discussing his failure to win the Battle Royal in a digital exclusive posted by TNA Wrestling.
"Hey, you know tonight, like all great kings, I was planning on expanding my kingdom. 'The King of TNA' tonight was gonna become 'The King of NXT,' but what happened? Joe Hendry, you corny-ass one-trick pony, you show up. You steal my thunder. What happened? I took your ass out immediately. If you hadn't shown up and thrown me off my game, I would have won and I would become NXT Champion. Again, all you are is an obstacle everywhere I go. NXT, you're welcome."
EXCLUSIVE: @FrankieKazarian and @joehendry made a surprise appearance in the #1 Contender's Battle Royal on @WWENXT! Kazarian led the charge of NXT stars and eliminated Joe Hendry! pic.twitter.com/rz7dZlGs4R
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) June 19, 2024
Fans can read Hendry's post-match thoughts, mostly aimed at Shawn Michaels, here.
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