Former TNA Champion Joe Hendry Defeats The Miz at WWE Manchester Event

TNA Wrestling star Xia Brookside will make a surprise return to WWE, competing in a four-woman tournament to become the number one contender for the NXT Women’s Speed Championship. She will face Candice LeRae on the September 2 episode of NXT, marking her first WWE match since her 2022 release. Meanwhile, the ongoing partnership between WWE and TNA continues to produce notable moments, exemplified by former TNA World Champion Joe Hendry's recent surprise appearance at a WWE live event in Manchester, England, where he defeated former WWE Champion The Miz. Hendry's victory highlights the unprecedented collaboration between the two promotions, which has also seen titles defended across brands and talent crossover. This match marked Hendry's third WWE main roster appearance, following his participation in the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 41. The WWE live event tour in the UK and Europe continues with shows in Leeds, Cardiff, Lyon, and Paris.