NXT might have said goodbye to Joe Hendry.
Tonight’s episode of the development show featured a singles match between the former NXT Champion and Keanu Carver. This came after Carver attacked the viral star during his concert segment last week.
Hendry put up a good fight but his opponent showed his power, dominating the former TNA World Champion during multiple spots in the bout.
The ending of the match was a surprise one as Keanu Carver dropped Hendry with a lariat and started raining punches and elbow strikes on him. The referee finally had to step in to protect Hendry, and the 27-year-old was declared the winner.
Joe Hendry had teased a main roster move recently. On this week’s Raw, WWE seemingly confirmed him as a regular for the Red Branded Show moving forward.
With the former TNA star being on his way out of the development brand, it seems likely that tonight’s match was his send-off and a way to write him off NXT TV.
The former champion has been announced for a concert segment on next Monday’s episode of Raw and we should get a better idea about his future then.