Eric Young's Maniacal Mission: Piledrivers and Purges in TNA
Eric Young continues his crusade to "cleanse" TNA Wrestling, but his methods have taken a violent turn. After failing to deal with Joe Hendry, Young turned his aggression on his own Northern Armory partners during the September 11, 2025, episode of TNA Impact.
The Hendry Debacle and Northern Armory Fallout
Young's pursuit of Joe Hendry began with a backstage attack, fueling Hendry's desire for retribution. Instead of facing Hendry himself, Young inserted Travis Williams into the match. Hendry defeated Williams with the Standing Ovation slam, infuriating Young. The situation escalated as Young demanded Judas Icarus piledrive Williams. When Icarus hesitated, Young delivered two piledrivers each to both Williams and Icarus.
Young's Justification and Marella's Response
Backstage, Eric Young justified his actions, stating, "If you're not part of the solution, then you are part of the problem." He even confronted Santino Marella, criticizing his authority. Marella responded by booking a match between Young and Icarus for the following week's show.
Hendry's Future and Potential Departure
This storyline is particularly noteworthy because Joe Hendry's contract with TNA is set to expire this year. This raises the question: could this be Hendry’s final feud before leaving the company? Will Eric Young succeed in "cleansing" Hendry from TNA before his contract concludes?
Joe Hendry Joins the Fight on WWE NXT
Outside of TNA, Joe Hendry made an impactful appearance on WWE NXT, specifically on September 9, 2025. He intervened during the NXT Tag Team Championship match between DarkState and challengers Hank and Tank, aiding the latter. Despite Hendry's assistance, DarkState retained their titles.
Hendry vs. Young: First-Ever Encounter on TNA iMPACT!
Don't miss the first-ever clash between Joe Hendry and Eric Young this Thursday on TNA iMPACT!, airing at 8/7c on TNA+, AXS TV in the US, and Sportsnet 360 in Canada.
Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes Reunite
Earlier that same night, TNA World Champion Trick Williams reunited with his former ally, Carmelo Hayes, setting the stage for a tag team match against DIY the following Tuesday.