Joe Hendry is the new TNA World Champion. Wave your hands from side to side and say, “I believe in Joe Hendry.” »
Hendry faced defending champion Nic Nemeth in the main event of Genesis (January 19, 2025). There was a cloud of personalities surrounding the match, threatening to cheapen the affair. Ryan Nemeth was banned from the ring, so he bought a front row ticket. Frankie Kazarian loomed with the Call Your Shot trophy to cash in on an instant title shot at any time. And then there was JBL. No one really knows JBL’s motivations, but he has been a constant presence in Nemeth’s matches, causing a ruckus on the outside.
When push came to shove, JBL did the right thing that night. Kazarian raced to cash in as Nemeth and Hendry were both in peril. JBL entered the crowd to deliver a clothesline from hell on Kaz. JBL also punched Ryan for fun. Just like that, JBL is out.
The finish was clean, fair and square. Hendry shook off Nemeth’s Danger Zone finisher to counter the Standing Ovation slam. Nemeth was kicked out on the cover. Comments say this was the first time someone was kicked out of the Standing Ovation.
The crowd encouraged Hendry to follow up with another Standing Ovation. Nemeth escaped and connected on a superkick and Danger Zone. Hendry was sent off.
The crowd expressed their support for Hendry, chanting: “We believe!” Hendry caught a superkick to counter a fallaway slam. Hendry pumped up the adrenaline for a standing ovation. 1, 2, 3. New champion. The fans went crazy.
Hendry’s world title victory was an electric moment.
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