WWE WrestleMania: Joe Hendry makes surprise appearance vs. Randy Orton
WWE legend Randy Orton issued an open challenge to anyone in the locker room for his WrestleMania Night 2 match on Sunday - and TNA Champion Joe Hendry answered the call.
Many fans expected the return of Rusev, but it was Hendry who appeared, a few months after his WWE debut at the Royal Rumble.
Hendry received a warm reception from the crowd at Allegiant Stadium, who sang along to his incredibly catchy theme song, but his WrestleMania moment didn't last very long. A vintage RKO outta nowhere ended the match and gave Orton a victory in his 20th WrestleMania appearance.
Also see: WWE fans react to Iyo Sky winning unbelievable WrestleMania Night 2 opener
Here's what fans were saying about Hendry vs. Orton:
Joe Hendry ate the funniest RKO of all time LMAO #WrestleManiapic.twitter.com/9mRkfW84Vg — Russ' TD ⚡ (@RussFcb) April 21, 2025
I cannot believe the rise of Joe Hendry.
I've never been in shock for an entrance before.
What an incredible story. The absolute dude. ❤️ #WrestleMania — Simon Miller (@SimonMiller316) April 21, 2025
RANDY ORTON DOES JOE HENDRY'S SIGNATURE POSE 😭#WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/20XW5OsBFc — TribaI Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) April 21, 2025
//SAY HIS NAME AND HE APPEARS! pic.twitter.com/kwDtAgEMUv — 𝘕𝘐𝘕𝘑𝘈𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘙 (@NueAgeNinja) April 21, 2025
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