Joe Hendry Confirmed for WWE NXT on The CW, Full 8/19 Lineup from Philadelphia Revealed

The upcoming August 19 episode of WWE NXT on The CW Network just got a massive injection of hype—Joe Hendry is coming to Philly.

During TNA Emergence 2025, which went down on August 15 from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Baltimore, Joe Hendry’s name was dropped in a major way. While calling the Mike Santana vs. Sami Callihan bout, TNA’s Tom Hannifan and Matthew Rehwoldt revealed that Hendry will appear on next week’s NXT.

“Joe Hendry will be live on WWE NXT on The CW next Tuesday night from Philadelphia,” the announcers confirmed as fans quickly picked up on the crossover momentum between TNA and WWE.

The episode will broadcast from The Met Presented by Highmark in the heart of Philly, and it’s already stacking up to be a wild night. Here’s what’s on tap:

• Josh Briggs battles Yoshiki Inamura in a Philly Street Fight. No rules, no count-outs—expect carnage.
• Blake Monroe and Jordynne Grace will go face-to-face, and that confrontation is bound to escalate.
• Fatal Influence faces The Elegance Brand in tag action, and there’s a bizarre twist: Chelsea Green and Ethan Page are proposing a Canada/America Peace Treaty to Tavion Heights & Tyra Mae Steele.
• Trick Williams will face Je’Von Evans in a NXT World Title Eliminator. The winner gets a shot at the gold at NXT Heatwave 2025.
• Ricky Saints will throw down with Jasper Troy in singles competition.

And now, throw Joe Hendry into the mix and this show just went next level.

NXT on The CW has been pulling out all the stops lately, and with Hendry entering the picture, fans should brace for surprises, guest spots, and plenty of crossover drama.