Logan Paul has identified Joe Hendry as one of the first wrestlers he wants to face when he is medically cleared to return to the ring.
The tension between the two has grown through Hendry’s musical taunts, including his “Fire Logan Paul” song. Although Paul has been sidelined while recovering from an injury, Hendry has continued to needle him publicly, turning the situation into a rivalry that has developed without the two men meeting in a sanctioned singles match.
Paul addressed Hendry during a recent vlog and did not hide his interest in settling the issue physically once he is allowed to compete again. He said that, regardless of where each man stands professionally, he would welcome the opportunity to make Hendry an early opponent in his return.
“Joe Hendry is one of the guys that, like, where we both are in our careers aside, if I get an opportunity to kick his ass, like, as one of the first people that I wrestle when I’m cleared to wrestle, which should be today, by the way, I think, maybe, hopefully, probably not, I would take it. Like, let me fuck Joe Hendry up.”
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Paul’s comments came after Hendry had mocked him over not being able to pull a shiny Pokémon card. That particular jab clearly remained on Paul’s mind, as he described the amount of time he had spent hunting for one and expressed frustration over Hendry rubbing the outcome in.
“Not only is he rubbing it in my face about the 34 hours that I slaved by the way, trying to get a shiny.”
A Rivalry Built on Hendry’s Provocations
Hendry has made a name for himself by blending wrestling with catchy entrance music, videos, and pointed comedic material aimed at opponents. His campaign against Paul has followed that approach. Rather than relying on an in-ring confrontation alone, Hendry has used songs and online content to get beneath Paul’s skin while Paul has been unavailable to wrestle.
“Fire Logan Paul” has been central to those efforts. The song has repeatedly drawn Paul’s attention and created a clear public issue between the two performers. Hendry has also spoken recently about the creation of the song, underlining that the piece was more than a passing reference. It has become part of the ongoing exchange with Paul.
For Paul, the frustration appears to extend beyond any one lyric or video. His response suggests that Hendry’s ability to keep the issue active during Paul’s injury absence has made the potential matchup more personal. Paul did not frame the idea as a vague possibility for some distant point in the future. Instead, he specifically said he would take a match with Hendry if it became available among his first bouts after clearance.
That wording is significant because Paul also acknowledged uncertainty surrounding the timing of his return. He said he believed he might be cleared “today,” then immediately qualified that thought with “maybe, hopefully, probably not.” No firm return date or confirmed match has been announced.
No Match Is Official Yet
At this stage, Paul’s statement is an expression of intent rather than confirmation that a Logan Paul vs. Joe Hendry match has been scheduled. There is no announced event, date, venue, or stipulation attached to the proposed encounter. Paul’s medical status also remains the key factor before any such match could move beyond talk.
Still, Paul’s comments establish Hendry as a priority target. Wrestlers returning from injury can have a range of possible opponents and storylines waiting for them, but Paul directly named Hendry when discussing who he wants to wrestle after receiving clearance. That gives the rivalry a more defined direction than a standard social-media disagreement.
The prospect is also notable because the issue has been sustained largely through Hendry’s creative material and Paul’s public reactions. Hendry has not needed an in-ring match with Paul to make his presence felt. By repeatedly incorporating Paul into songs and videos, he has created a target that Paul now openly wants to pursue.
Paul’s response, in turn, has given Hendry’s campaign its desired effect. The stated goal of a taunt in professional wrestling is often to provoke a reaction and force a confrontation. Paul’s language leaves little doubt that Hendry has achieved that. He is not merely dismissing the songs; he wants an opportunity to answer them in a match.
What Paul’s Return Could Mean
Any future meeting would depend first on Paul being cleared to compete. His own remarks made clear that he is eager to get back in the ring, but they also made clear that the process is not fully in his hands. Until he is officially cleared, a match with Hendry remains a possibility rather than a certainty.
Once that hurdle is passed, the story already has a simple and understandable foundation. Hendry has made Paul the subject of his music and has continued to embarrass him with smaller personal digs, including the shiny Pokémon card reference. Paul believes Hendry has crossed a line and wants to respond directly. Neither man needs a complicated explanation for the conflict.
Hendry’s songs have given him a distinctive way to generate attention, while Paul’s reaction has added a direct competitive edge to the situation. The contrast between the two approaches is part of what makes the potential match intriguing. Hendry has been the provocateur, using humor, performance, and repetition. Paul has positioned himself as the aggrieved party who wants to make the encounter physical.
There is also an obvious question of whether Hendry will continue to press the issue while Paul awaits clearance. Based on the pattern so far, Hendry has shown no reluctance to keep the rivalry visible. Paul’s latest comments may only give him more material to work with, particularly now that Paul has publicly admitted he wants the match.
Conversely, Paul’s statement puts Hendry on notice that the response may not remain limited to an online back-and-forth. Paul said he would be willing to face him as one of his first opponents after returning. If that opportunity is presented, the verbal sparring and musical taunts could finally lead to the one-on-one confrontation Paul says he wants.
The Pokémon Card Jab Adds to the Grudge
The shiny Pokémon card exchange may seem separate from the wrestling issue, but it illustrates why Paul’s irritation has become so pronounced. Paul specifically referenced spending 34 hours trying to find a shiny card, only for Hendry to taunt him over failing to do so. In Paul’s view, Hendry was not simply promoting a wrestling song; he was taking advantage of every available chance to antagonize him.
That kind of layered feud can make an eventual match feel more heated because the disagreement is not confined to one isolated incident. The “Fire Logan Paul” material supplied the main public hook, while the Pokémon card jab offered another point of friction. Paul grouped both frustrations together when explaining why he would like to face Hendry.
For now, the next development rests on Paul’s recovery and medical clearance. He is openly hopeful that he could be cleared soon, though he also cautioned that it may not happen immediately. Until there is a definitive update, Hendry remains a stated target rather than a confirmed opponent.
What is clear is that Paul does not view Hendry’s campaign as harmless background noise. Hendry’s songs, videos, and personal mockery have reached the point where Paul wants a singles match to settle the matter. If Paul is cleared and the opportunity is made available, Joe Hendry could be waiting near the front of the line.
Darryl Polo
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