Joe Hendry has worked with a wide range of opponents during his professional wrestling career, but when asked to identify the strongest wrestler he has shared the ring with, he did not hesitate for long before naming Bron Breakker.
Hendry, who has only been officially with WWE for a relatively short period, has already crossed paths with several prominent names in the company. His time in WWE has included encounters with Randy Orton and The Vision, giving him a fresh perspective on the physical level required at the highest end of the roster. Yet it was Breakker’s raw power in one particular exchange that left the biggest impression.
Speaking on My Mom’s Basement with Robbie Fox, Hendry was asked about the strongest opponent he has encountered. He acknowledged his own strength before explaining why Breakker stood out above everyone else.
“Oh, strongest wrestler… I would say the strongest I’ve been in the… I’m pretty strong. I’ll say this. I can suplex two people at the same time. But I will probably say Bron Breakker. He hit me with a German suplex, and I thought he was going to do a waist lock takedown. So I just didn’t know what was happening, and then I was on my head. So I’d say that was freaky strength. That was just like, whoa. That was insane. Love that.”
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A German Suplex That Changed the Exchange
The detail Hendry offered is particularly revealing. He was not simply describing a powerful throw that he anticipated and prepared to take. Instead, he said he initially believed Breakker was setting up a waist-lock takedown. Before he could fully process the situation, Breakker had launched him with a German suplex.
That difference matters in a wrestling ring. A wrestler can often brace for a move when they recognize the setup, but a sudden burst of power changes the entire feel of an exchange. Hendry’s description of unexpectedly finding himself “on my head” captures how quickly Breakker was able to turn a standard grappling position into a high-impact suplex.
Hendry’s reaction was not framed as a complaint. Quite the opposite, he described the moment with clear appreciation. Calling Breakker’s power “freaky strength” and saying the experience was “insane” underscored the respect he has for an opponent who can create that kind of force in the ring.
Breakker’s athleticism and explosiveness have long been central to his presentation in WWE, and Hendry’s comments offer an opponent’s perspective on how that power translates when the cameras are rolling. The German suplex is a move that depends on timing, leverage, balance, and trust. Hendry’s account suggests that Breakker’s ability to generate force can make even a familiar hold feel startlingly immediate.
Hendry Knows What Strength Feels Like
Hendry did not downplay his own physical capabilities while answering the question. He pointed out that he can suplex two people at the same time, a statement that establishes why his answer carries weight. This was not a wrestler unfamiliar with power being impressed by a routine display of strength. Hendry placed Breakker at the top of his own personal list despite being confident in what he can do himself.
Professional wrestling strength comes in several forms. There is the ability to lift and carry an opponent, the explosive force needed for throws, the grip strength required to maintain control in a clinch, and the conditioning needed to repeat those efforts throughout a match. There is also the less measurable quality Hendry described: the capacity to make an opponent feel as though an expected exchange has suddenly taken a completely different direction.
Breakker apparently delivered that sensation in an instant. Hendry expected one outcome from the waist-lock position and got another. The memory remained vivid enough for him to use it as the defining example when asked about the strongest wrestler he has faced.
Early WWE Experience Has Included Major Names
Though Hendry’s official WWE tenure has been brief, his list of in-ring interactions already includes top-level company talent. He has faced Randy Orton, one of the most accomplished performers in WWE history, as well as members of The Vision. Those encounters have put Hendry in the ring with wrestlers possessing different styles, experience levels, and physical attributes.
That makes his selection of Breakker notable. Orton’s longevity and championship pedigree are unquestioned, while the members of The Vision bring their own imposing presence. Hendry was not asked to name the most decorated wrestler or the most technically experienced performer; he was asked about strength. On that specific point, Breakker was the immediate answer.
The compliment also speaks to the value of live in-ring experience. Viewers can see power on television, especially when a wrestler executes a suplex or throws an opponent across the ring. The wrestler receiving that move, however, understands the speed and force behind it in a way that cannot always be conveyed visually. Hendry’s recollection gives an unusually direct description of that perspective.
Respect in a Physical Sport
Hendry’s story carries an element of humor, but it is rooted in the practical reality of wrestling. Wrestlers train to recognize positioning and protect themselves during physical sequences. When an opponent has the strength and explosiveness to accelerate an exchange beyond what is expected, it can create a memorable moment even for a seasoned professional.
His use of the phrase “Love that” is also important. It reflects the appreciation wrestlers often have for opponents who bring a distinctive physical quality to the ring while still working within the cooperation and precision the sport demands. A German suplex is not merely a show of strength; it requires control from the wrestler delivering it and coordination from the wrestler taking it.
Hendry’s experience with Breakker appears to have checked both boxes. The move shocked him because of the force behind it, but the story is told with admiration rather than alarm. In that sense, it serves as a strong endorsement of Breakker’s physical tools and his ability to make an impact through his offense.
Hendry Continues Building His WWE Resume
As Hendry gains more time in WWE, he will likely have further opportunities to test himself against the roster’s most powerful and accomplished competitors. For now, however, Breakker holds the distinction in Hendry’s mind as the strongest wrestler he has encountered.
It is a specific honor, especially coming from someone who openly considers himself powerful enough to suplex two opponents at once. Hendry has faced notable WWE names in a short span, but a single German suplex has become the moment he points to when discussing unmatched strength.
Elsewhere in the same conversation, Hendry discussed his music and revealed that he wrote most of his Beyond Belief album in December of last year. That creative work remains another major part of his identity, but his latest comments focused squarely on the physical side of wrestling—and on the remarkable force he felt from Bron Breakker.
For Hendry, the answer came down to a simple, unforgettable ring experience: he thought a waist-lock takedown was coming, and seconds later he was taking a German suplex. In his estimation, that was all the evidence needed to put Breakker at the top of the list.
Darryl Polo
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