After suffering a sever neck injury, WWE Superstar Kevin Owens unfortunately had to drop out of his match against Randy Orton.
This led to Orton putting out an open call so he could participate in his 20th WrestleMania match.
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Multiple names were rumored across the internet, including Rusev, Aleister Black, and even SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis.
Instead, the call was answered by none other than viral sensation and TNA World Champion Joe Hendry.
The match was short and sweet, with Hendry able to get some good offense in. However, it was all for nought, with The Viper hitting his iconic RKO and getting the pin.
Afterward, Orton helped Hendry off the mat and presented him to the crowd to celebrate this moment… before promptly hitting him with another RKO.
To add insult to injury, Orton also hit Hendry’s trademark camera turn.
Still, this was an incredible moment for Hendry, who has been a prime example of hard work, tenacity, and creativity.
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Naturally, fans were ecstatic to see the fan-favorite TNA Champion, with the internet immediately celebrating his WrestleMania moment.
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“SAY HIS NAME AND HE APPEARS,” said X user Sunny. “JOE HENDRY ANSWERS RANDY ORTON!”
“THIS IS WHAT WRESTLING IS ALL ABOUT,” said Kinda Funny co-founder Tim Gettys. “I BELIVE IN JOE HENDRY!!!!! Literally teared up at the end. So proud of this guy.”
“I’m very happy for Joe Hendry,” said Julian Weeks. “You made it to WrestleMania, dawg.”
“Joe Hendry just picked up a WrestleMania payday, culminating all his hard work over the last few years,” NukemTalksWrestling said. “TNA got more promotion to an international audience than they’ve had in over a decade. Randy Orton got a huge WrestleMania moment.”
“Nobody lost in that sequence.”
Joe Hendry just picked up a #Wrestlemania payday, culminating all his hard work over the last few years.
TNA got more promotion to an international audience than they’ve had in over a decade.
Randy Orton got a huge Wrestlemania moment.
Nobody lost in that sequence. pic.twitter.com/FmwN856eDL
— NukemTalksWrestling (@NukemWrestling) April 21, 2025
Another fan pointed out how well Orton handled the situation, proving that he remains a modern pro wrestling legend.
“After executing him, Randy stole Joe Hendry’s camera bit and did his pose,” said Twitch streamer Lord Balvin. “Put him on the Mt. Rushmore idc lmfao.”
This is just another reminder that WrestleMania is an event where literally anything can happen.
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