Appearing on Busted Open Radio, Hendry addressed online chatter labeling the match a glorified squash. He firmly pushed back on that idea. I disagree. The offense was back and forth, whereas a squash, to me, it could have been ding, ding, RKO, there you go, Hendry said.
The TNA Champion explained that his focus is putting more eyes on TNA, and being on WrestleManiaeven in a short matchserved that mission. My job as TNA Champion and what defines this reign is business and getting as many eyeballs on TNA Wrestling as possible, he continued. You know who else lost quickly at WrestleMania in a similar fashion? John Cena.
Hendry also revealed a key backstage conversation with CM Punk that helped validate his performance. We had a great conversation after, Hendry shared. CM Punk told me, Thats exactly how it shouldve gone. If it had gone longer, I think it would have worked out worse for me.
As for whether he regrets how it played out? Not one bit. There is no shame in taking a RKO and losing to a legend like Randy Orton, Hendry said.
Joe Hendry will now return to TNA, where hes set to defend the World Title against Ethan Page and Frankie Kazarian at TNA Rebellion. But after making WrestleMania history, his names bigger than everwin or lose.
Do you agree with Joe Hendrys take on his Wrestle Mania loss? Should the TNA Champion have lasted longer against Randy Orton? Please share your thoughts and feedback in the comment section below.
