What's the story?Well, it's not unusual to see amateur wrestlers make the transition into professional wrestling, but Joe Hendry of Insane Championship Wrestling is doing both in a very big way!The current 5-Star Wrestling commentator has qualified for the Commonwealth Games and will be wrestling as part of Team Scotland.In case you didn't know...Joe Hendry is probably best known for his time in ICW and WCPW, having faced Kurt Angle in the latter and even defeated Alberto El Patron, AKA Alberto Del Rio.In fact, eagle-eyed WWE viewers may even recognise The Prestigious One as one of Adam Rose's Rosebuds or even from a segment with Rusev.Hendry appeared alongside Rusev and Lana on RAWInsane Championship Wrestling fans, however, will know of Joe Hendry for his parody entrances, which have made the Edinburgh-born wrestler a viral sensation.The heart of the matterWhile Joe Hendry has proven to be nothing short of a comedy genius, there's no doubting The Prestigious One's legitimacy -- having previously been crowned the 97kg British champion when it comes to amateur wrestling.Well, ICW took to Twitter today to congratulate that the Local Hero will now be a National Hero as he joins Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games.BREAKING: Massive congratulations to ICW star @JoesHendry who has qualified for the 2018 Commonwealth Games @GC2018 and will be representing @Team_Scotland in Wrestling! #GC2018 #TeamScot2018 pic.twitter.com/aG3kCyacLq— ICW (@InsaneChampWres) February 14, 2018Speaking of his amateur background, Joe Hendry told The Scottish Sun.Make no mistake about it, we are proving that professional wrestlers are elite athletes. End of story.“I’m doing this for the people I love, my fans and the hard working professional wrestlers who put their bodies on the line up and down the country for your entertainment. Let’s do this!”The Prestigious One Joe Hendry has qualified for the Commonwealth Games 2018!!The 97kg British Champ will be in Australia for a month racking up medals, but those gimmicks in the mail keep coming!If youd like to support him, grab the #TeamHendry tee!https://t.co/trKDXlJaZ7 pic.twitter.com/vv3LUC2QUb— Joe Hendry (@joeshendry) February 14, 2018ReactionsWell, WWE's Killian Dain, formerly known as Big Damo in ICW, took to Twitter to congratulate Hendry.Massive congratulations to @joeshendry who has qualified to wrestle at the Commonwealth games! @thecgf @GC2018 He is an elite athlete who set himself a lofty goal and well and truly smashed it. Bring home the gold!— Killian Dain (@KillianDain) February 14, 2018Pro Wrestling Elite, where The Presitious One is currently Heavyweight Champion, were also quick off the mark at congratulating the Local, turned National, Hero.BREAKING NEWS!!Congratulations to our Heavyweight Champion @joeshendry on a tremendous career and life milestone! #TeamHendry pic.twitter.com/niRm2PFkSZ— Pro Wrestling Elite (@ProWrestleElite) February 14, 2018Mark Dallas, owner of ICW, however, took to Twitter to explain Joe's amateur background. If this is true, what an incredible story!A few years ago I was to suggest people to be filmed for Insane Fight Club 2 and suggested @joeshendry. Me and Joe thought it would be funny if he filmed himself at an amateur wrestling comp. He did and came 2nd. Producers turned it down, bet they are kicking themselves now. https://t.co/fuvQRLjwnQ— Mark Dallas (@RealMarkDallas) February 14, 2018Author's takeWell, as a Scotsman and a massive ICW fan, this is incredible news! Even in pro wrestling, Hendry's amateur background is very obvious with his wonderful takedowns and ground grappling.What more, it's incredible to see a professional wrestler out there proving just how tough and skilled pro wrestlers can be - and the legitimacy of the sport.We wish Joe Hendry all the best at the Commonwealth Games!Send us news tips at fightclub@sportskeeda.com