Joe Hendry Vs Trick Williams Set for Historic TNA World Title Match at NXT Battleground – A groundbreaking match has been made official for WWE NXT Battleground, as Joe Hendry will defend the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Trick Williams on May 25. The announcement was made by NXT General Manager Ava during the May 6 episode of NXT, and it marks the first time in history that the TNA World Title will be defended on a WWE Premium Live Event.
The bout is the culmination of weeks of escalating tension between the two competitors. The feud began when Trick Williams made a surprise appearance at TNA Rebellion, attacking Hendry and laying him out. The following week, Trick struck again at TNA iMPACT! Live, once more getting the upper hand.
However, Hendry returned the favor on this week’s NXT, interfering in the 25-man battle royal to cost Williams a shot at the NXT Championship. As Trick attempted to focus on winning the match and earning another title opportunity against Oba Femi, Hendry’s timely distraction allowed Elijah (Elias) to eliminate Williams from the match, fueling their rivalry further.
With both men having exchanged physical and verbal shots across brands, the stakes have never been higher. Trick Williams, a former NXT Champion, now sets his sights on becoming the first WWE-contracted talent in years to capture the TNA World Heavyweight Title. Meanwhile, Hendry aims to prove the legitimacy of his reign and the strength of the TNA brand by defeating one of NXT’s top stars on WWE turf.
The match not only highlights the growing relationship between WWE and TNA but also adds a historic element to the NXT Battleground event, which is already shaping up to be a major night in developmental and cross-promotional history.
Joe Hendry Vs Trick Williams Set for Historic TNA World Title Match at NXT Battleground
