Joe Hendry retains TNA title but faces shocking WWE ambush at Rebellion 2025

In a dramatic night at TNA Rebellion, Joe Hendry successfully defended his TNA World Championship but was left staggering after a shocking attack by WWE star Trick Williams.
Hendry entered the Rebellion main event with high confidence, taking on Frankie Kazarian and NXT’s Ethan Page in a triple-threat showdown. After a hard-fought battle, Hendry emerged victorious by pinning Page, much to the delight of the crowd. However, celebrations were short-lived. Trick Williams, seething after previous encounters, stormed the ring, hitting Hendry with a powerful kick followed by his signature Trick Shot. In a symbolic gesture, Williams placed the TNA World Title on Hendry’s chest before exiting, leaving fans stunned.

The tension between Hendry and Williams has been brewing for weeks. On the April 22 edition of WWE NXT, Hendry interrupted a heated exchange between Williams and current NXT Champion Oba Femi. Hendry, who had made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 41 against Randy Orton, taunted Williams, calling him entitled. Williams, still fuming from his recent title loss, did not take the insults lightly, leading to their violent confrontation at Rebellion.

Adding to the intrigue, Shawn Michaels, head of NXT creative, responded swiftly on social media, extending an open invitation to Hendry to appear on the April 29 episode of NXT to settle his score with Williams.
Michaels tweeted, "Trick Williams crossed the line. NXT is everywhere – RAW, SmackDown, and tonight at TNA Rebellion. @JoeHendry you have an open invitation this Tuesday."

Hendry’s name has been buzzing ever since WrestleMania 41, where he made a surprise appearance against Randy Orton. Hendry revealed how WWE managed to sneak him into Allegiant Stadium without fans or insiders noticing - hidden in a golf cart, wearing a hoodie, sunglasses, and a medical mask. His entrance remains one of the most talked-about moments of the event.
Though Hendry fell to an RKO from Orton, his stock has only risen since. His appearance at NXT after WrestleMania further fueled speculation that WWE sees major potential in the Scottish star, who continues to straddle the worlds of TNA and WWE with growing popularity.
As Hendry prepares for another possible clash on NXT, fans are eager to see if he can exact revenge on Trick Williams - or if another twist awaits in this fast-evolving rivalry.