WWE 2K26 has officially confirmed that it will include Joe Hendry’s unique entrance. The annual wrestling franchise looks to have a ton of big names on the list for this year’s entry, with more than 400 different wrestlers set to appear on the roster. WWE 2K26‘s cast is filled with plenty of recognizable names and lesser-known Superstars from modern WWE, alongside some of the organization’s most iconic Legends from throughout WWE history. However, viral wrestler Joe Hendry’s inclusion caught fans particularly off guard.
2K officially revealed with the game’s announcement trailer that beloved NXT wrestler Joe Hendry will be making his WWE 2K debut. Hendry is set to join WWE 2K26 as a DLC character alongside the game’s launch, available as a bonus with pre-orders of the game. While Joe Hendry is not currently on WWE’s main roster, the wrestler went viral for his unique entrance music and gimmick, with Hendry often appearing whenever wrestlers speak his name in a promo or match. Now, Joe Hendry’s entrance will forever be immortalized in WWE 2K26.
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WWE 2K26 Reveals Joe Hendry’s Entrance
A new teaser trailer from 2K officially revealed Joe Hendry’s entrance in WWE 2K26, confirming his iconic music will be included. The video mimics several aspects of Hendry’s real-life wrestling introduction, starting with his back to the camera before quickly pivoting around and slowly walking to the ring. The viral song, aptly titled “I Believe in Joe Hendry,” is also featured within his WWE 2K26 entrance, with the intro giving the virtual Hendry plenty of opportunities to play to the in-game crowd. The Joe Hendry Pack is included with pre-orders of WWE 2K26, while fans can buy the pack individually for $9.99, also including a special MyFaction EVO card and a MySuperstar shirt.
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Joe Hendry’s inclusion in WWE accompanies a big moment in the wrestler’s NXT career. Joe Hendry captured his first NXT Championship in early February after joining the promotion in June 2024, winning the title in a seven-man ladder match. The last year has also seen some big splashes into WWE’s main events for Hendry, making his Royal Rumble debut in February 2025 before being eliminated by Roman Reigns. Joe Hendry’s viral entrance music even has the wrestler aiming for higher aspirations, sharing his desire to see “I Believe in Joe Hendry” featured in Grand Theft Auto 6.
Joe Hendry is just one of a plethora of exciting additions to WWE 2K26‘s roster, both inside and outside the ring. WWE 2K26 will be the first game in the franchise to include wrestlers from Lucha Libre AAA, with several wrestlers featured in Season 1 of the Ringside Pass. WWE 2K26‘s broadcast team is also getting a big upgrade with two WWE Legends joining the commentator team, adding commentary from Booker T and Wade Barrett alongside the pre-existing group. WWE 2K26 is currently scheduled to launch on March 13, with early access available on March 6 for special edition pre-orders.
WWE 2K26‘s multitude of exciting new roster additions are not the only big changes coming to the new game. Many of the WWE 2K franchise’s most popular game modes are getting some big updates in 2K26, already confirming huge enhancements for MyFaction, MyRise, and Universe. WWE 2K26‘s new Showcase mode will also center around one of the most iconic talents in WWE history, highlighting some of the best moments of CM Punk’s career. WWE 2K26‘s move to next-gen exclusivity looks to be a big jump for the franchise, with lots of exciting content on the way.
