Joe Hendry To Be Guest Referee For Men’s Elimination Match At NXT vs. TNA Showdown

Joe Hendry will serve as the special guest referee for the men’s Survivor Series-style elimination match at NXT vs. TNA Showdown. Santino Marella posted to Twitter on Sunday to announce that Hendry will oversee the match, similar to how Jordynne Grace will officiate the women’s elimination match.

The updated card for the show, which airs Tuesday night on The CW and Netflix internationally, is:

* NXT vs. TNA Men’s Survivor Series Match: Ricky Saints, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans & Myles Borne vs. Mike Santana, Frankie Kazarian, Moose & Leon Slater
Special Guest Referee: Joe Hendry
* NXT vs. TNA Women’s Survivor Series Match: Jacy Jayne, Lola Vice, Sol Ruca & Jaida Parker vs. Kelani Jordan, The IInspiration & Mara Sade
Special Guest Referee: Jordynne Grace
* NXT & TNA Tag Team Championship Match: DarkState vs. The Hardys
* NXT North American Championship Match: Ethan Page vs. Mustafa Ali

It’s official, @joehendry will be the special guest referee for the men’s survivor series style match at #showdown #TNA #NXT @ThisIsTNA @WWENXT pic.twitter.com/ZhDXf2hECa

— Santino Marella (@milanmiracle) October 6, 2025