Say his name, and he appears. The TNA Wrestling world champion, Joe Henry, appeared at WWE WrestleMania 41, and he wrestled Randy Orton, answering Randy's open challenge for the show.
Ultimately, Hendry became the victim of an RKO, but the moment allowed for a non-WWE wrestler to be featured on WrestleMania in another clear sign that wWE is in a new era. Speaking on the post-show that followed WrestleMania 41 Sunday, Triple H commented on Joe Henry.
Not only did Triple H praise the TNA Wrestling World Champion, he went so far as to say he was happy that Henry could have a spot on WrestleMania.
"I love Joe Hendry. He’s a great talent, great entertainer, smart, respectful to what we do. He has a bright future. I was really happy that we could put him in this spot and showcase him for everybody on a bigger platform in the world. I told him right before he walked out, ‘You will be here again, so enjoy this one because the pressure gets heavy from here. This will be the easiest WrestleMania you ever do, and you will do more.'’"
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