Joe Hendry made his official Monday Night Raw debut on the April 27 episode with a live concert segment from the Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas.
The former NXT and TNA World Champion, whose call-up to Raw was confirmed by Michael Cole on last week’s broadcast, performed for the crowd and addressed his arrival on the flagship show. Hendry, who signed with WWE from TNA in November 2025 and held the NXT Championship for 60 days before losing it at Stand & Deliver, used the concert segment in trademark fashion, confirming his signing to Raw in song form. During the performance, Hendry called for Logan Paul to be fired.
The segment was interrupted by The Vision (Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, and Austin Theory). Before the situation escalated further, the Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) made the save for Hendry. The Street Profits returned to Raw last week to neutralize Logan Paul and Austin Theory during a beatdown of Seth Rollins, and their continued involvement with The Vision suggests their feud with the World Tag Team Champions is building toward Backlash.
Hendry’s debut comes as WWE continues to refresh its roster following WrestleMania 42. He joins Sol Ruca and Ethan Page as recent NXT call-ups to the main roster.
Other Results and Segments From Raw
Seth Rollins opened the broadcast and confronted Bron Breakker, who was accompanied by Paul Heyman. Breakker told Rollins he is the best wrestler in the world at being number two and performed an impression of Rollins. Rollins responded by calling Breakker “baby Steiner” and saying, “You’re not even number two in your own family.” Rollins challenged Breakker to a singles match at WWE Backlash on May 9 in Tampa, Florida.
Intercontinental Champion Penta defeated Rusev in singles action. Penta fought out of the Accolade and won by roll-up. After the match, Rusev attacked Penta. Ethan Page joined the assault for a two-on-one beatdown until Je’Von Evans made the save.
Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch returned to Raw and issued an open challenge. She defended her title against Iyo Sky in an impromptu match. Lynch retained via the Manhandle Slam after a competitive bout.
World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns appeared with Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso to address Jacob Fatu’s Backlash challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship.
WWE Raw airs Mondays at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix. WWE Backlash takes place May 9 from the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
