Joe Hendry’s musical output has continued to grow during his WWE run, with the performer estimating that he has written somewhere in the range of 30 to 40 songs since arriving in the company.
Hendry has long made music an essential piece of his identity as a wrestler. From performing his own entrance material to creating pointed songs aimed at opponents, the ability to write and deliver a memorable track has helped separate him from much of the roster. That approach has now extended to Beyond Belief, the recently released album that gave Hendry an opportunity to put more of that creative work in front of fans.
Discussing the album and his songwriting process in a recent interview, Hendry said he is not certain of the precise total, but indicated that he has been especially prolific since signing with WWE. His initial estimate was between 20 and 30 songs before he suggested the actual figure may be higher.
“I have, in my opinion, I have a skill for songwriting and it’s that I can write them quickly. I don’t know what the exact number is, but I’ve probably written something like, honestly, it’s got to be somewhere between 20 and 30 songs, maybe even between 30 and 40 since I’ve been in WWE.”
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That estimate underscores how deeply songwriting is embedded in Hendry’s professional life rather than being a side project attached to his wrestling character. He explained that he has been writing music since he was 15 years old and views speed as one of his greatest strengths as a songwriter.
“So that is, you know, this is something I’ve been doing since I was 15 years old. So it’s a skill I pride myself on.”
Beyond Belief became a collaborative WWE production
The release of Beyond Belief gave Hendry a larger platform for that experience, but he stressed that he was not simply asked to provide songs and step away from the finished product. Instead, he said WWE allowed him to remain actively involved in the process surrounding both the music and the accompanying videos.
For performers whose work crosses into music, the extent of creative participation can make a substantial difference. A song can begin with an artist’s original writing, but arrangements, performances, editing, mixing and final approval all shape what listeners ultimately hear. Hendry said WWE gave him significant room to contribute across those stages.
“I think what’s really cool about this album is WWE really gave me a lot of creative freedom with the album, with the videos. I was like, it was so awesome. Like, you know, a lot of the time you kind of expect, maybe you write the songs and you send off the files and that’s that.”
Rather than operating through that more distant arrangement, Hendry described an exchange of material between his home setup and WWE’s New York studio. He said both sides were using the same equipment, allowing him to send and receive files while continuing to build on the recordings.
“But we had a system where I had the same equipment in my house as they do in the studio in New York. So we’re sending files back back and forth. I’m adding harmonies, extra guitar parts, things like that. So it was a really fun process.”
That workflow enabled Hendry to be directly involved in details that can define a record’s sound. Harmonies and added guitar parts may appear to be smaller production decisions, but they can change the energy, tone and personality of a finished song. For an act whose music is closely connected to his on-screen persona, retaining that input is particularly meaningful.
Hendry credited WWE for permitting him to have what he characterized as a major voice in the production and mixing process. He also said the company trusted him to keep writing, including material he was not initially sure would receive approval.
“Respect the WWE for allowing me to to have a very big say in the production and the mixing, and to just go ahead and write these songs. You know, I wrote a couple of them that I thought, you know, ‘oh, I don’t know if this is going to get approved.’ But yeah, all the songs got approved.”
Music remains central to Hendry’s wrestling identity
Hendry’s comments offer a clearer picture of the work behind a presentation that fans may most readily associate with entrance themes and humorous songs targeting rivals. Those elements are a visible part of his character, but the number of songs he says he has written points to a much broader creative catalog than the material that has necessarily reached WWE programming or an album release.
His uncertainty over the total is also notable. Hendry did not present the 30-to-40-song number as an exact count, instead framing it as a rough estimate that followed an initial 20-to-30-song range. The key point is the volume of material he says has been produced during his WWE tenure, as well as the pace at which he believes he can create it.
That songwriting speed can be useful in wrestling, where storylines and rivalries can move quickly and performers often need ways to respond to new developments. Hendry’s history of using music as part of his act gives him a format that can adapt to opponents and situations while remaining recognizable as his own. His latest remarks do not identify which unreleased songs may eventually be used, but they do establish that he has built up a sizeable body of work.
Beyond Belief represents a more formal showcase for those abilities. Hendry’s description of the album process indicates that WWE’s support went beyond putting its name behind the release. He was able to participate in the recording exchange, offer instrumental and vocal additions, and help shape the production and mixes. He also said every song submitted for the project was ultimately approved.
Hendry is not looking to become WWE’s theme writer for others
Although songwriting is an established part of Hendry’s skill set, he has recently drawn a line around how he sees that talent being used within WWE. In a separate interview, Hendry ruled out the prospect of writing entrance themes for other WWE talent.
That position keeps the focus on music as an extension of his own act rather than a service he intends to provide for the broader roster. It also fits the way his songs have functioned throughout his career: they are tied to his voice, his sense of humor and his particular style of presentation. The music is not separate from Joe Hendry the wrestler; it is one of the tools through which that character is delivered.
For now, Hendry’s attention appears to be on continuing to create material for himself and making the most of the freedom he says WWE has granted him. His estimate of as many as 40 songs written since joining the company suggests there is no shortage of ideas in reserve. With Beyond Belief now released, the album stands as the clearest public reflection of a process Hendry says has been developing since his teenage years and has remained a priority throughout his wrestling career.
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