October 19th 2024.
Can this man finally put an end to the UK's 27-year losing streak at the Eurovision Song Contest? It seems like the answer may be yes, as the UK may have found their secret weapon in the form of a wrestling superstar.
Joe Hendry, hailing from Scotland and known for his work in TNA Wrestling in the US, made waves earlier this year when his surprise debut in WWE became the most-watched video on X, surpassing even popular names like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and current champion Cody Rhodes.
Aside from his impressive wrestling skills, Hendry is also known for his knack for writing and recording his own catchy musical parodies to poke fun at his opponents. In fact, his entrance theme "I Believe in Joe Hendry" landed at number four on the UK Big Top 40 chart this year.
But Hendry is not content with just a top 40 hit. He recently announced his plans to submit his song "I Believe in Joe Hendry" for consideration in the Eurovision Song Contest, with the March deadline in mind. Despite the outcome, Hendry is determined to have fun with it and give it his all.
But his musical ambitions don't stop there. He's also aiming for the coveted Christmas Number One spot and even extended an invitation to rapper Eminem to join him at TNA's Bound For Glory event on October 26, where he will be competing for the TNA World Title against Nic Nemeth.
In an exclusive interview with The Agency, Hendry shared his reflections on his newfound goals, saying, "This has been a year where I've done a lot of things that people said were impossible."
It's no surprise that Hendry is aiming high, as he has already accomplished so much in his career. From making his WWE debut to charting on the UK music charts, he's proven that anything is possible.
But his sights are now set on Eurovision, with the BBC confirming that the UK's 2025 entrant will be announced before March. Hendry is currently working on a new version of his entrance theme to fit the criteria for original songs in the contest, comparing it to iconic tracks like Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Muse's "Knights of Cydonia."
"It's structurally similar to 'Knights of Cydonia' or 'Bohemian Rhapsody'," he explained. "So I'm very proud that I was able to pull that off within such a short song and that people like it as much as they do."
But it's not just music that Hendry is passionate about. He's also using his platform to make a positive impact, with plans to donate the proceeds from his Christmas single to Held In Our Hearts, a charity supporting families who have suffered the loss of a child.
And he's not stopping there. Hendry is also looking for other causes to champion, but he wants to make sure he does it in a way that will make the biggest difference. "I don't just want to drop a donation somewhere for the single and then go, 'there we go,'" he said. "Is it going to be better if we actually physically supply what a food bank needs? Or do we do Christmas presents for families who can't get them?"
Despite his various side projects and increased involvement with WWE, Hendry remains committed to TNA and sees these opportunities as a way to promote and represent the promotion. This includes his invitation to Eminem to join him at Bound For Glory, which takes place in the rapper's hometown of Detroit.
"I've heard through the grapevine that Eminem is a wrestling fan," Hendry teased. "You watch an Eminem video and tell me that he doesn't love wrestling."
He added, "It's going to be a milestone moment in TNA's history. Me being a musician as well, you have those moments where the stars are aligning and we throw it out there into the universe, and who knows?"
But no matter what happens, Hendry remains focused on his wrestling career and the opportunities that come with it. "Here's the thing, yeah, I love professional wrestling because I have no idea what's going to happen tomorrow, let alone in six months," he said.
So, could Joe Hendry be the one to finally bring Eurovision glory to the UK? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure, he's definitely got the talent and determination to make it happen.
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