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The mystery is over as TNA ChampionJoe Hendrywas revealed as Randy Orton’s opponent atWWE’sWrestleMania 41in Las Vegas, ending speculation as to who it would finally be.
Orton had previously been scheduled to face Kevin Owens until he was forced out of actiondue to a serious neck injury.
The crowd went crazy for the appearance of Hendry, the current TNA Champion and one of the fastest rising stars in professional wrestling today.
Hendry, sporting the TNA Championship, is the first non-WWE champion to appear and compete at a WrestleMania event, andhas been given a prime spothere against one of the most legendary performers in the industry.
Our Take On Joe Hendry As Randy Orton’s Opponent
Another Major Surprise In A Weekend Of Surprises
In a weekend of firsts and surprises, Hendry appearing at WrestleMania, with theTNA Championship around his waist,was the first time in WrestleMania history that a non-WWE championship has appeared during this event.
In tandem with the news that TKO Group Holdings, WWE’s parent company, acquired AAA, WWE is fully leaning into its new branch out connections with other promotions outside its wheelhouse.
Hendry put up a good showing against Orton, but ultimately fell victim to an RKO out of nowhere after doing his signature ring turn towards the camera spot.
Concluding the match, and before a second RKO,Orton took the time to put Hendry overwith the crowd, a gesture that is sure to give a major rub and huge stamp of approval on wrestling’s newets and biggest name.
