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Samoa Joe

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"King Joe" redirects here. For the monster, seeKing Joe (Ultra monster).For the New Zealand professional wrestler of the 1970s and 1980s, seeSamoan Joe.

Nuufolau Joel"Joe"Seanoa(born March 17, 1979), better known by thering nameSamoa Joe,is an Americanprofessional wrestler.He is signed toAll Elite Wrestling(AEW), where he is a formerAEW TNT ChampionandAEW World Champion.

Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe in April 2022
Birth nameNuufolau Joel Seanoa[1]
Born(1979-03-17)March 17, 1979(age 45)[2]
Orange County, California,U.S.[2]
Spouse(s)
Jessica Seanoa
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(m.2007)​
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)
Billed height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[4][5][6]
Billed weight282 lb (128 kg)[5][6]
Billed from
Trained by
DebutDecember 1999[2][6]

Debuting in 1999, Joe joinedRing of Honor(ROH) soon after its formation in 2002, going on to hold theROH World Championshipfor a record 21 months from March 2003 to December 2004 as well as holding theROH Pure Championship.AtSlammiversaryin June 2005, he joinedTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA), where he embarked on a 19-month-long undefeated streak that ended in a critically acclaimed feud withKurt Angle.During his 10-year stint in TNA, he held theTNA World Heavyweight Championshiponce,theTNA X Division Championshipfive times,theTNA World Tag Team Championshiptwice,and theTNA Television Championshiponce.

After departing TNA in 2015, Joe began wrestling forWWEon itsNXTbrand. After winning theNXT Championshiptwice, he joined the main roster in January 2017, going on to win theWWE United States Championshipon two occasions and headline severalWWE pay-per-views and livestreaming supercards.In 2019, he began working as acolor commentatordue to accumulated injuries. He was released from his contract in April 2021, but was rehired that June, winning the NXT Championship a third time before being released once again in January 2022.

Joe was named part of the inaugural class of theROH Hall of Famein January 2022, and three months later made his debut in AEW, and concurrently returned to ROH, which by then was AEW's sister promotion following its purchase by AEW co-owner/chief executive officerTony Khan.In AEW/ROH, Joe held the AEW TNT Championshiptwiceand theROH World Television Championshiponce (at one time holding both titles simultaneously) and set a new record for the longest reign as ROH Television Champion. He then defeatedMJFfor the AEW World Championship in December 2023, making him the only wrestler to have held the AEW, ROH, and TNA World Championships.[8]

Outside of wrestling, Seanoa is an actor and voice actor; he is known for playingSweet Toothin the 2023 television seriesTwisted Metaland voicingKing Sharkin the 2024 video gameSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

Early life

Seanoa was born on March 17, 1979 to Pete and Portia Seanoa. He was raised inOrange County, California.[2]As a child, Seanoa performed for "Tiare Productions", aPolynesian dance troupefounded by his parents in 1965. At the age of five, Seanoa performed in the opening ceremony of the1984 Summer Olympicsat theLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum.[9][10]He became a California State Junior Judo Champion and was an all leaguefootballplayer while attendingOcean View High School.[11]Seanoa attended college, where he playedfootball.[12]Before becoming a wrestler, he worked as amortgage broker.[13]

Professional wrestling career

Early career (1999–2001)

Seanoa became involved in professional wrestling after attending aJiu-Jitsuclass and being encouraged by instructors to attend aprofessional wrestling schooltaking place afterwards, whereupon he "fell in love with it" and began training regularly.[12]Seanoa attended the United Independent Wrestling Alliance (UIWA) West Coast Dojo, where he trained underCincinnati Red,Johnny Hemp and, occasionally, John Delayo. He debuted in December 1999 in a match against "Uncle" Jess Hansen three months after beginning his training, adopting the ring name "Samoa Joe".[2]In 2000, Joe began appearing with the California-basedUltimate Pro Wrestling(UPW) promotion, then a developmental affiliate of theWorld Wrestling Federation(WWF), after being scouted by Brett Wagner.[12]While in UPW, JoefeudedwithJohn Cena[14][15]and held theUPW No Holds Barred Championshipfrom March to April 2001.[16]He was namedSouthern California's Rookie of the Year for 2000.[17]In February 2001, he appeared on an episode ofWWF Jakked,losing toEssa Rios;he was subsequently told by WWF personnel that he "didn't have a future in [the WWF]".[12][14][18]In March 2001, Joe defeatedChristopher Danielsto win theUPW Heavyweight Championship;he held the title for a record 258 days before losing to Mikey Henderson in November 2001.[18][19]In October 2001, Joe competed inAll Pro Wrestling's "King of Indies" tournament that was won byAmerican Dragon.[17][20][21]

Pro Wrestling Zero-One (2001–2003)

As part of a working arrangement between Ultimate Pro Wrestling andShinya Hashimoto'sPro Wrestling Zero-Onepromotion, Joe made his first appearance in Japan in June 2001 during Pro Wrestling Zero-One's "Shingeki"pay-per-view.[17][22][23]In his debut match he teamed withKeiji Sakodato defeatKatsumi UsudaandYuki Ishikawato become the inauguralIntercontinental Tag Team Champions;the titles were awarded toMike RapadaandSteve Corinothe following month.[24][25][26]Joe went on to take part in the2001 Fire Festival,finishing second in his block with four points after defeatingGeorge TakanoandMasato Tanakabut losing toKohei Sato.[24]

Joe returned to Pro Wrestling Zero-One in January 2002, where Masato Tanaka andShinjiro Otanidefeated him andTom Howardto win the vacant Intercontinental Tag Team Championship.[24][25]He continued to work for the promotion throughout 2002, participating in a number of its biggest shows and tournaments as "Samoa Joe" and later "King Joe". He tagged with several other American wrestlers, includingSamoan Savage.Joe took part in the2002 Fire Festival,finishing last in his block with two points after defeatingKintaro Kanemurabut losing toTAKA Michinoku,Masato Tanaka, and eventual overall winner Shinjiro Otani.[24]

Joe made his final appearances with Pro Wrestling Zero-One in August 2003 as part of its "Summer Festival 2003" tour. Wrestling as "King Joe", he competed in a series oftag team matchesandsix-man tag team matches,including teaming with King Adamo to unsuccessfully challengeKohei SatoandHirotaka Yokoifor theAll Asia Tag Team Championship.[24]

Independent circuit (2001–2015)

Joe wrestled for manyindependent promotionsfrom 2001 to 2015, includingIWA Mid-South,Pro Wrestling Guerrilla,Jersey All Pro Wrestling,theUnited Wrestling Federation,Full Impact Pro,andMajor League Wrestling.[27]In 2004, Joe won IWA Mid-South's Revolution Strong Style Tournament.[28]In 2006, Joe won the Twin Wrestling Entertainment Championship and theBallpark BrawlNatural Heavyweight Championship.[29][30]In the same year, he won the Extreme Wrestling Federation's Xtreme 8 Tournament.[31]

Ring of Honor (2002–2007, 2008, 2015)

In 2002, Samoa Joe joined the ranks of the nascentPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania-based promotionRing of Honor(ROH), which had been impressed by his work in Japan and on the United States independent circuit.[12]He debuted in October 2002 at "Glory By Honor"asChristopher Daniels's "hired assassin", brought in to defeat Daniels's chief enemy,Low Ki.[32]Originally booked for a single match against Low Ki, Joe impressed fans with his extremely stiff and hard-hitting style that resembled amixed martial artsfighter more than a wrestler, resulting in ROH booking him full-time.[12][33]

Joe in March 2015 upon his return toRing of Honor.

Joe quickly rose through the ranks and becameROH Championby defeatingXavierat Night of Champions in March 2003.[34]After he defeatedThe Zebra Kidat "Frontiers of Honor" inLondon,England in May 2003, the title was renamed the ROH World Championship.[35][36]Joe held the title for a record 645 days, defending the title 29 times in the United States and in Europe.[34]During this time, he had a critically acclaimed trilogy of title defenses againstCM Punk(the second of which received a "five star" rating from veteran journalistDave Meltzer,the first match in the United States in seven years to do so).[34][32]In October 2003, Joe facedAresin a bout promoted by the German Wrestling Association inBad Schwalbach,Germany with both Joe's ROH World Championship and the vacant GWA Heavyweight Championship on the line, defeating Ares to win the GWA Heavyweight Championship (the title was deactivated later that year).[37]In March 2004, Joe successfully defended the ROH World Championship against Ahmed Chaer in a bout promoted by German Stampede Wrestling inLennestadtin Germany. In June 2004, Joe successfully defended the ROH World Championship againstShinya Makabein a bout promoted byNew Japan Pro-Wrestlingat theInoki DojoinSanta Monica, California.[38]Joe's reign finally ended after 645 days when he lost toAustin AriesatFinal Battlein December 2004.[35][36]

Soon after losing the ROH World Championship to Aries, Joe became theROH Pure Championby defeating his on-screen protégéJay Lethalin May 2005.[34][39][40]He lost the title toNigel McGuinnessat "Dragon Gate Invasion" in August 2005.[34][39][40]In October 2005, when Japanese heavyweight superstarKenta Kobashimade a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip to the United States, he was signed to two Ring of Honor shows. ROH officials selected Joe to face him in a singles match on the first night and a tag match on the second.[34][32][41]Joe proved to be a formidable opponent for Kobashi, in a back and forth match, which Dave Meltzer again gave a five-star rating. The match went on to win theWrestling Observer Newsletteraward for "Match of the Year",with theWrestling Observer Newsletteralso naming Joe "Most Outstanding Wrestler"for 2005.[42]In 2015, theWrestling Observer Newsletterdescribed the match as being "widely considered one of the company's defining moments".[43]

In 2006, Joe was one of the principal wrestlers representing Ring of Honor in their war against rival Philadelphia promotionCombat Zone Wrestling(CZW). The war culminated in a five-on-five "Cage of Death" match at "Death before Dishonor IV" in July 2006. Joe helped ROH dominate in the match, until, after picking up CZW wrestlerChris Herofor themuscle buster,he was attacked by fellow ROH wrestlerBryan Danielson.Danielson repeatedly hit Joe's injured knee with a steel chair, forcing him to quit the match. Joe was later replaced in the match byHomicide,who went on to win the match for ROH.[44]At the September 16, 2006 ROH show, Joe got into an argument and pull-apart brawl withPro Wrestling NoahstarTakeshi Morishima.Subsequently, a match was signed for February 2007 pitting Joe against Morishima which Joe won.[32]Joe later teamed with Homicide to fight against theBriscoes,and, like Homicide, found himself back in the ROH World Championship hunt. Joe, however, came up short against champion Bryan Danielson in several matches, including a match that ended in a time limit drawn after 60 minutes and acage matchin December 2006.[32]

Joe ceased to be a full-time performer in ROH on March 4, 2007.[45]His appearances leading up to that date were billed as the "Samoa Joe Farewell Tour". On March 4, he defeated long-time rival Homicide in theLiverpool OlympiainLiverpool,England in his final ROH match.[32]On November 22, 2008, Joe made a one night return to ROH atRising Above(its second every pay-per-view), defeatingTyler Blackin adark match.[46]

After departing Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in February 2015, Samoa Joe briefly returned to ROH the following month.[6][47]After defeatingKyle O'Reilly,ACH,andMichael Elginin successive matches, Joe unsuccessfully challenged ROH World ChampionJay Briscoein the main event ofSupercard of Honor IXon March 27.[48][49]On June 20, Joe teamed withAJ Stylesto defeatROH World Tag Team ChampionsChristopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarianin a non-title match. Joe subsequently left Ring of Honor once again.[50]

Inoki Dojo (2004)

In 2004, Joe appeared withInoki Dojo,an American offshoot ofNew Japan Pro-Wrestlingbased inSanta Monica, California.[51]He made his first appearance in April 2004, teaming with Bobby Quance in a loss toAaron AguileraandAmerican Dragon,then later that month wrestled Aguilera to a time limit draw. Joe made a handful of appearances with Inoki Dojo in June and July 2004, including successfully defending the ROH World Championship againstShinya Makabe.Joe made his final appearance with Inoki Dojo in December 2004, teaming withChad Malenkoin a loss toKatsushi TakemuraandOsamu Nishimura.[52]

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2005–2015)

Undefeated streak; feud with Kurt Angle (2005–2007)

After being courted by bothTotal Nonstop Action Wrestling(TNA) andWorld Wrestling Entertainment(WWE), Joe signed a contract with TNA in June 2005.[43]He debuted later that month atSlammiversary,defeatingSonjay Dutt.[53]Joe subsequently entered the2005 TNA Super X Cup Tournament,defeating Sonjay Dutt andAlex Shelleybefore defeating AJ Styles in the tournament finals atSacrificein August 2005 following interference fromChristopher Daniels.[21][54]As a result of Daniels' interference,TNA Director of AuthorityLarry Zbyszkobooked athree-way matchfor Daniels'X Division ChampionshipatUnbreakablein September 2005. The match was won by Styles, though Joe's undefeated streak remained intact as it was Daniels who was pinned.[21][55]The match received an elusive "five star"rating from journalistDave Meltzer.[21][56]AtBound for Gloryin October 2005, Joe defeatedNew Japan Pro-WrestlingstarJushin Liger;prior to the match, Joe danced to the ring with his family's dance troupe.[9][57]

AtGenesisin November 2005, Joe teamed with Christopher Daniels, Alex Shelley, andRoderick Strongto faceAustin Aries,Chris Sabin,Matt Bentley,andSonjay Duttin aneight-man elimination match.After Joe's team won the match, Joe attacked Daniels, supposedly giving him agrade 3 concussion.[58]After AJ Styles criticized Joe, claiming he did not respect the X Division "code", Joe defeated Styles to win the X Division Championship atTurning Pointin December 2005.[57][59]AtFinal Resolutionin January 2006, Joe defended the X Division Championship against Daniels, winning bytechnical knockoutafter Styles threw in the title on behalf of Daniels.[60]AtAgainst All Oddsin February 2006, Joe defeated Daniels and Styles in a rematch from Unbreakable to retain the X Division Championship.[61]AtDestination Xin March 2006, Joe lost the title to Daniels in anUltimate X match(a match in which there is no pinfall or submission, thus preserving Joe's undefeated streak).[62]

On the April 13, 2006 episode ofImpact,Joe defeated Christopher Daniels to win the X Division Championship for a second time.[63]AtLockdownlater that month, Joe successfully defended his title againstSabuin aSix Sides of Steel match.[64]AtSacrificein May 2006, Joe teamed withStingto defeatJeff JarrettandScott Steinerin atag team match;after the match, Joe left the ring and allowed Sting to be attacked.[65]In late-May 2006, Joe was absent for two weeks while rehabilitating a major tear to hisposterior cruciate ligament.[66]AtSlammiversaryin June 2006, Joe defeated Steiner.[67]On June 19, Joe defended his X Division Championship againstSenshiandSonjay Duttin atriple threat match;after Steiner interfered in the match and gave Joe achair shot,Senshi pinned Dutt to win the Championship, ending Joe's second reign.[63][68]

AtVictory Roadin July 2006, Joe, Steiner, Sting, andChristian Cagetook part in afour-way matchto determine the number one contender to theNWA World Heavyweight Championship;the match ended when Sting pinned Steiner.[69]AtNo Surrenderin September 2006, Joe defeated Jeff Jarrett in a non-title "fan's revengelumberjack match".After the match, he took Jarrett's title belt. On the October 12 episode ofImpact,Joe agreed to return the belt to the winner of the forthcoming bout between Jarrett and Sting atBound for Gloryon the condition that the winner give him a title shot. This offer was turned down by TNA Management Director Jim Cornette, who gave Joe the choice of returning the title or be fired. After Joe again refused to return the belt, he got into a brawl with the debutingKurt Angle,allowing Jarrett to retrieve the belt. At Bound for Glory later that month, Joe defeatedAbyss,Brother Runt,andRavenin aMonster's Ball matchafter guest refereeJake Robertsperformed aDDTon Raven, allowing Joe to defeat Raven. Later that night, Joe was involved in a pull-apart brawl with Angle after Cornette announced that he would be fired if he interfered in the match between Jarrett and Sting that involved Angle as special enforcer.[70]AtGenesisin November 2006, Joe lost to Angle after submitting to Angle'sankle lock.This ended his 18-month undefeated streak.[71]AtTurning Pointin December 2006, Joe defeated Kurt Angle by submission.[72]AtFinal Resolutionin January 2007, Joe lost to Angle in a 30-minuteIron Man match.[73]The feud between Joe and Angle was namedPWI Feud of the Yearfor 2007 byPro Wrestling Illustrated,[74]while Joe was namedPWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Yearfor 2006 byPro Wrestling Illustrated.[75]

Dual champion; alliance with Kevin Nash (2007–2008)

Joe in May 2007.

In February 2007, Joe won aGauntlet for the Goldmatch to become the number one contender for theNWA World Heavyweight Championship;the following month atDestination Xhe unsuccessfully challenged championChristian Cage.[76][77]On the July 12 episode ofImpact,Joe defeatedJay LethalandChris Sabinto win the X Division Championship.[63]His victory entitled him to take part in the "Match of Champions" atVictory Roadlater that month; during the Match of Champions, Joe pinnedBrother Rayto win theTNA World Tag Team Championship,making him the first wrestler in TNA to simultaneously hold multiple TNA championships.[63]He opted to hold the Championship by himself rather than choosing a tag team partner. AtHard Justicein August 2007, Joe put up the X Division Championship the TNA World Tag Team Championship against Kurt Angle's TNA World Heavyweight Championship andIWGP Heavyweight Championship,losing the match (and both his titles) thanks to interference byKaren Angle.[78]

AtNo Surrenderin September 2007, Joe lost to Christian Cage. The following month atBound For Glory,Joe defeated Cage in a rematch. AtGenesisin November 2007, Joe defeatedRobert Roode.[78]That same month, Joe won the inauguralTNA Turkey Bowl.[79]

AtTurning Pointin December 2007, Joe was scheduled to team withKevin NashandScott Hallto face theAngle Alliance.However, Hall,no-showedthe event. Before the match, Joe was asked to cut apromointroducingEric Youngas Hall's replacement. Joe went five minutes overtime and criticized Hall, Nash and several other wrestlers, legitimately angering Nash and TNA presidentDixie Carter,The match saw Joe, Nash, and Young defeat the Angle Alliance when Joe pinnedTomko.After the match, Joe and Nash briefly argued and shoved one another backstage, with Joe apologizing at a talent meeting the following day.[80]The incident was parlayed into a storyline where Joe directed his frustrations towards TNA management, After complaining to TNA Management DirectorJim Cornettethat he did not have a match atFinal Resolutionin January 2008, Cornette scheduled a match pitting Joe and Nash against TNA World Tag Team ChampionsAJ Styles and Tomko.The match saw Nash refuse to tag himself in, leading to Styles and Tomko defeating Joe.[78]

World Heavyweight Champion (2008)

Joe asTNA World Heavyweight Championin September 2008.

AtAgainst All Oddsin February 2008, Joe served as the special enforcer for theTNA World Heavyweight Championshipmatch between champion Kurt Angle and challenger Christian Cage. During the match, AJ Styles interfered and fought Joe away from the ring, enabling Tomko to interfere to help Angle win the match. On the February 14 episode ofImpact,Joe formed a stable with Cage and Kevin Nash to compete with Angle'sAngle Alliance.

AtLockdownin April 2008, Joe defeated Angle in atitle versus career matchto win his first and only TNA World Championship.[63]Writing in 2015, theWrestling Observer Newsletterdescribed the bout between Angle and Joe as "arguably the company's peak in terms of creative, match quality, business, and production coming together".[43]The win also made Joe the thirdTNA Triple Crown Champion.[63]

AtSacrificein May 2008, Joe successfully defended the TNA World Championship againstKazandScott Steinerin athree way match.[81]AtSlammiversarythe following month, Joe successfully defended the title againstBooker T,Christian Cage,Rhino,andRobert Roodein aKing of the Mountain match.[82]AtVictory Roadin July 2008, Joe defended his title against Booker T in a singles match, with the match ending in a no contest afterStinghit Joe with a baseball bat and Booker T pinned him while Booker T's valetSharmellmade the three count. AtHard Justicein August 2008, Joe defeated Booker T in asteel cageweapons matchto retain his title. AtNo Surrenderin September 2008, Joe defeated Christian Cage and Kurt Angle in athree way matchto retain his title.[81]

AtBound for Glory IVin October 2008, Joe lost to Sting, ending his reign as TNA World Heavyweight Champion at 182 days. During the match, Joe suffered an injury after landing back-first on a flight of cement stairs while executing adropkick;theWrestling Observer Newsletterstated that subsequently Joe "was never the same [...] His work noticeably slowed down, he gained weight".[43]Writing for theWrestling Observer Newsletter,Kyle Johnson stated "Joe’s standing as a main event star in the company entered a downward spiral from 2009 on and never recovered. His TNA World Heavyweight Championship run was almost completely unmemorable, ending at Bound for Glory 2008 in a match where he attempted a dropkick from apress boxonto concrete stairs to horrifying effect. Joe was truly never the same after that bump. "[83]

Front Line; Main Event Mafia (2008–2009)

See also:Front LineandMain Event Mafia

On the October 30, 2008 episode ofImpact,Joe and AJ Styles formed a faction of younger wrestlers called the "Front Line",to oppose theMain Event Mafiaof Kurt Angle, Sting, Kevin Nash, Booker T, and Scott Steiner. AtTurning Pointin November 2008, Nash defeated Joe by cheating. AtFinal Resolutionin December 2008, the Front Line lost to the Main Event Mafia in aneight man tag team match.[84]On the December 18 episode ofImpact,Joe and Styles defeated Sting and Nash in aSix Sides of Steel match.Following the match, Joe was attacked by the Main Event Mafia; the attack was billed as having left him with injuries that would sideline him for the rest of the year.[85]

On the January 29, 2009 episode ofImpact,a video aired in which Joe – sporting abuzz cut,face paint,and a much heavier frame – stated he wanted to introduce the Main Event Mafia to his "Nation of Violence".[86]Joe subsequently began feuding with Main Event Mafia member Scott Steiner, including a controversialanglewhere he menaced Steiner with a large knife. AtDestination Xin March 2009, Joe quickly lost to Steiner by disqualification after throwing the referee out of the ring.[87]AtLockdownin April 2009, Joe teamed with Styles, Christopher Daniels, and Jeff Jarrett to defeat the Main Event Mafia in aLethal Lockdown match.[88]Joe went to feud with Main Event Mafia member Kevin Nash, defeating him atSacrificein May 2009.[89]

AtSlammiversary Sevenin June 2009, Joe competed in aKing of the Mountain matchfor the TNA World Heavyweight Championship; at the climax of the match, instead of winning himself, Joe handed the title belt to Kurt Angle, enabling him to win.[90][87]On the June 25 episode ofImpact,Joe officially joined the Main Event Mafia.[91]AtVictory Roadin July 2009, Joe defeated Sting by submission in a grudge match with the assistance of the debutingTaz,who was announced as Joe's new adviser.[92]The relationship between Joe and Taz ended the following month when Taz became acolor commentator.[93]AtHard Justicein August 2009, Joe defeatedHomicideto win the X Division Championship for the fourth time.[94]AtNo Surrenderthe following month, Joe successfully defended the X Division Championship againstChristopher Daniels.[95]On the October 8 episode ofImpact,Joe lost the X Division Championship toAmazing RedafterBobby Lashleyinterfered in the match.[96]AtBound for Glorylater that month, Lashley defeated Joe in asubmission matchvia referee stoppage.[97]On the following episode ofImpact,the Main Event Mafia was disbanded by Kurt Angle.[98]

World Heavyweight Championship pursuits (2009–2010)

Joe in July 2010.

In November 2009 atTurning Point,Joe unsuccessfully challenged TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles in athree-way matchthat also involved Christopher Daniels.[99]AtFinal Resolutionin December 2009, Joe took part in the "Feast or Fired"match, winning the briefcase containing a title shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.[100]In January 2010, Joe took part in TNA's "Maximum Impact" tour of the UK.[101]After being off TV for several weeks, Joe returned on the February 4 episode ofImpact,attacking Styles.[102]AtAgainst All Oddslater that month, Joe unsuccessfully challenged Styles in ano disqualification matchrefereed byEric Bischoff.[103]On the following episode ofImpact,Joe was attacked and abducted by "ninjas".[87][104]

Joe returned on the April 19, 2020 episode ofImpactas the surprise partner of "Team Hogan" (Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, andRob Terry) in aneight-man tag team matchagainst "Team Flair" (Desmond Wolfe,James Storm,Robert Roode,and Sting); his abduction never was explained.[83][87][105]In the following weeks, Joe randomly attacked wrestlers includingBrian Kendrick,Douglas Williams,andMatt Morgan.[106][107]In May 2010, Joe was ranked number 10 in the inaugural TNA Championship Committee rankings to determine the number one contender for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.[108]Joe subsequently climbed the rankings, ultimately wrestling number two rankedJeff Hardyto a 10-minute time limit draw on the July 22 episode ofImpact.[109][110][111]After the match with Hardy, Joe was upset with TNA's production crew for displaying a countdown to the time limit draw which Joe had specifically requested not be done to avoid spoiling the ending of the match; the "blow-up" resulted in Joe being suspended from TNA.[112][113]

Various feuds; losing streak (2010–2011)

Joe in October 2010.

Joe returned from his suspension in August 2010,[114]aligning himself withHulk HoganandJeff Jarrettin their feud with Kevin Nash and Sting.[115]AtNo Surrenderin September 2010, Joe and Jarrett defeated Nash and Sting in a tag team match.[116]AtBound for Gloryin October 2010, Joe and Jarrett faced Nash, Sting, andD'Angelo Dineroin ahandicap matchafter Hogan, who was scheduled to team with Joe and Jarrett, pulled out of the match due to injury. Joe lost the match after being abandoned by Jarrett; subsequently, it was revealed that Hogan's injury had been a ruse as he helped Jeff Hardy win the vacant TNA World Heavyweight Championship and formed a new villainous stable,Immortal.[117]AtTurning Pointin November 2010, Jarrett defeated Joe after choking him out with abatonfollowing interference from Immortal.[118]The following month atFinal Resolution,Joe lost to Jarrett in asubmission match,again following interference from Immortal.[119]

In December 2010, it was reported that Joe's contract with TNA had expired.[120]However, later that month TNA presidentDixie Carterannounced that Joe had signed a new contract.[121]Joe returned on the January 6, 2011 episode ofImpact,confrontingD'Angelo Dineroin a storyline whereOkato(in a gimmick inspired byKatoofThe Green Hornet) was hired by Joe to follow Dinero and film his activities in an attempt to prove he was a "scumbag".[122][123][124]AtAgainst All Oddsin February 2011, Joe defeated Dinero with the help of Okato.[125]AtLockdownin March 2011, Joe defeated Dinero by submission in asteel cage match.[126]

Joe wrestlingCrimsonatSlammiversary IXin June 2011.

In April 2011, Joe began feuding with the undefeatedCrimson.[127]In June 2011 atSlammiversary IX,Joe lost to Crimson, and afterwards shook Crimson's hand.[128]Subsequently, Joe went on a losing streak with losses toRob Van Dam,Devon,Kazarian and Bobby Roode.[129][130][131][132]After losing all nine of his matches in the2011 Bound for Glory Seriesto determine the number one contender to the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, Joe initially ended his losing streak on the August 4 episode ofImpact Wrestlingby defeating D'Angelo Dinero via submission; however, the decision was reversed after Joe refused to release theCoquina Clutchafter the bell rang. Joe then gave apromoin which he accused TNA management of being against him and stated "the blood would be on [their] hands".[133]Joe went on to attempt to disrupt the Bound for Glory Series by attacking various participants, including Crimson, who was forced to withdraw from the Series after suffering a storyline ankle injury at the hands of Joe.[134]In the final week of the Bound for Glory Series, Joe attempted to interfere in a match betweenGunnerand Rob Van Dam, but was stopped by guest color commentator Matt Morgan.[135]This led to a grudge match atNo Surrenderin September 2011 where Joe lost to Morgan.[136]On the following episode ofImpact Wrestling,Joe definitively ended his losing streak by defeating Morgan in asubmission match.[137]Joe then resumed his feud with the returning Crimson, who defeated Joe in a singles match on the October 6 episode ofImpact Wrestling,and then again in athree-way match,also involving Matt Morgan, atBound for Glorylater that month.[138][139]

World Tag Team Champion; Television Champion (2011–2012)

Joe (right) andMagnusin March 2012 during their reign asTNA World Tag Team Champions.

In November 2011, Joe won theMaximum Impact Tournament;he subsequently received a title shot against TNA World Heavyweight ChampionBobby Roodein theMEN ArenainManchester,England, but was unsuccessful.[140]In December 2011, Joe began teaming withMagnus,with Magnus stating in 2013 that bookerVince Russoput them together because "we were both always pissed off, so we could be pissed off together".[141]The duo won the four week-longWild Card Tournamentto become the number one contenders to the TNA World Tag Team Championship.[142][143][144]AtGenesisin January 2012, Joe and Magnus unsuccessfully challenged Crimson and Matt Morgan for the TNA World Tag Team Championship.[145]In a rematch the following month atAgainst All Odds,Joe and Magnus defeated Crimson and Morgan to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship.[146]Joe and Magnus then defeated Crimson and Morgan in rematches onImpact Wrestlingand atVictory Roadto retain the Championship.[147][148]After successfully defending the Championship against teams includingMexican America,[149]theMotor City Machine Guns,[150]andJeff HardyandMr. Anderson,[151]Joe and Magnus lost the TNA World Tag Team Championship toChristopher Daniels and KazarianatSacrificein May 2012.[152]

On the May 31, 2012 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Joe had a confrontation with X Division ChampionAustin Aries,leading to a match atSlammiversary 10the following month where Joe unsuccessfully challenged Aries.[153][154]Joe subsequently entered the2012 Bound for Glory Series,ultimately being eliminated after losing to Jeff Hardy atNo Surrenderin September 2012.[155]

On the September 27, 2012 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Joe defeatedMr. Andersonto win thevacantTNA Television Championship,making him the thirdTNA Grand Slam Champion.[156]AtBound for Glorythe following month, Joe successfully defended the title against Magnus.[157]AtTurning Pointin November 2012, Joe again successfully defended the title against Magnus, this time in ano disqualification match.[158]On the December 6, 2012 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Joe lost the TNA Television Championship toDevonafterDOCofAces & Eightshit him with aball-peen hammer.[159]

Feuds with Aces & Eights and Team Dixie (2012–2014)

See also:Main Event Mafia
Joe (left) applying theCoquina Clutchon Kurt Angle in January 2013.

AtFinal Resolutionin December 2012, Joe teamed withGarett Bischoff,Kurt Angle, andWes Briscoto defeat Devon, DOC, and two masked members of Aces & Eights in aneight-man tag team match.[160]AtGenesisin January 2013, Joe lost to Aces & Eights member Mr. Anderson in a singles match following interference fromMike Knox.[161]AtLockdownin March 2013, "Team TNA" (Joe, Eric Young, James Storm, Magnus, and Sting) defeated Aces & Eights (Devon, DOC, Garett Bischoff, Mike Knox, and Mr. Anderson) in aLethal Lockdown match.[162]On the April 18 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Joe challenged Devon for the Television Championship, but lost after interference from Aces & Eights.[163]AtSlammiversary XIin June 2013, Joe teamed with Jeff Hardy and Magnus to defeat Garett Bischoff, Mr. Anderson, andWes Briscoof Aces & Eights in asix-man tag team match.[164]Later that month, Joe was announced as a member of the reformedMain Event Mafiaalongside Sting and Kurt Angle.[165]In October 2013 atBound For Glory,Joe competed in anUltimate X matchthat was won byChris Sabin.[166]On November 7, 2013, the Main Event Mafia was disbanded by Sting due to Aces & Eights having been defeated.[167]

In November 2013, Joe was announced as an entrant in an eight-man tournament for the vacant TNA World Heavyweight Championship by TNA president Dixie Carter, who had stripped AJ Styles of the title. Joe subsequently angered Carter by announcing that, if he won the tournament, he would defend the title it against Styles, "whether it's here or anywhere else in the world".[168]AtTurning Pointlater that month, Magnus defeated Joe in afalls count anywhere match,eliminating him from the tournament.[169]Magnus went on to win the tournament, and the title, atFinal Resolutionthe following month with the assistance fromRockstar Spudand Carter's storyline nephew,Ethan Carter III.[170]Joe went on to feud with "Team Dixie".[171]AtGenesisin January 2014, Joe defeated Rockstar Spud by submission, then unsuccessfully attempted to help Sting defeat Magnus for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.[172]AtOne Night Only:#OldSchool(which was recorded in December 2013, but aired in February 2014) Joe unsuccessfully challenged Magnus for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship following interference from Ethan Carter III.[173][174]AtLockdownin March 2014, Joe unsuccessfully challenged Magnus in acage matchfollowing interference from Abyss.[175]

Final appearances (2014–2015)

See also:Beat Down Clan

In June 2014, Joe defeatedLow KiandSanadain the finals of atournamentto win theTNA X Division Championshipfor a fifth and final time.[176]AtHardcore Justicein August 2014, Joe successfully defended the X Division Championship against Low Ki. However, he vacated the title the following month due an injury.[177]AtBound for Gloryin theKorakuen HallinTokyo,Japan in October 2014, Joe defended the title againstKaz Hayashiand Low Ki by in athree way dancedespite not being the champion at the time, as the angle in which he vacated the title did not air until November 2014 due to abroadcast delay.

On the January 7, 2015 episode ofImpact Wrestling,Joe, MVP, Kenny King, Low Ki, and Eric Young helped Bobby Lashley win theTNA World Heavyweight Championshipfrom Bobby Roode. MVP subsequently named the group theBeat Down Clanand declared Lashley to be a founding member. However, Lashley refused to join the Beat Down Clan, prompting the Beat Down Clan to attack him. AtLockdownlater that month, the Beat Down Clan lost to Lashley,Austin Aries,Gunner,andKurt Anglein aLethal Lockdown match.Writing for theWrestling Observer Newsletter,Kyle Johnson described Joe as "relegated to little more than a henchman in a cumbersome heel stable".[83]Joe wrestled his final match for TNA on January 31, 2015, losing to Austin Aries inWembley ArenainLondon,England (due to broadcast delay the match did not air until March 2015).[83]In February 2015, Joe announced his departure from TNA after his contract expired and he failed to come to terms with TNA on a renewal, ending his run of nearly a decade with the company.[43]

Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (2006, 2011)

See also:La Legión ExtranjeraandLa Sociedad

In March 2006, Joe debuted in the MexicanLucha Libre AAA Worldwidepromotion as a member of the villainousLa Legión Extranjerastable. AtRey de ReyesinCiudad Madero,Joe teamed withKonnanandRon Killingsto take part in a four-way twelve-man tag team match pitting various factions against one another; the match was won by Lucha Libre AAA World Wide representativesOctagón,La Parka,andVampiro.Joe returned to the promotion in September 2006 atVerano de EscándaloinNaucalpan,where he teamed with AJ Styles, Homicide, and Low Ki to defeatAbismo Negro,Charly Manson,Electroshock,andHisteriain aneight-man tag team match,then teamed with Styles and Low Ki to defeat the Mexican Powers (Crazy Boy,Joe LíderandJuventud Guerrera) in asix-man tag team match.[178][179][180]

Joe returned to Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide in July 2011 as a member of the villainous factionLa Sociedad.On 16 July inOrizaba,he teamed withL.A. ParkandScott Steinerto defeatDr. Wagner Jr.,Electroshock,andEl Zorro.On July 31 inGuadalajara,he teamed withSilver KingandÚltimo Gladiadorin a loss toDrago,Electroshock andHeavy Metal.The matches were broadcast onAAA Sin LimiteonTelevisa Deportesthe following month.[180]

Pro Wrestling Noah (2007, 2012)

On October 25, 2007, Joe made his debut for the Japanese promotionPro Wrestling Noahas part of its "Autumn Navigation" tour. Wrestling inYokohama,he teamed withYoshihiro Takayamato defeatMitsuharu MisawaandTakeshi Morishima.[181][182]Two days later, Joe challenged Misawa for theGHC Heavyweight Championshipin a one-on-one match at theNippon BudokaninTokyo,losing by pinfall after Misawa struck the back of Joe's head with hiselbow.[183]

On July 22, 2012, Joe returned to Pro Wrestling Noah as part of its "Great Voyage" tour. Teaming withMagnus,he defeated Special Assault Team (Akitoshi SaitoandJun Akiyama) to win theGHC Tag Team Championshipin theRyōgoku Kokugikanin Tokyo.[184][185]Joe made his final appearance with Pro Wrestling Noah several months later on October 8, when he and Magnus lost the GHC Tag Team Championship to No Mercy (KentaandMaybach Taniguchi) in Yokohama.[182][186][187]

WWE (2015–2022)

NXT Champion (2015–2017)

Joe atNXT TakeOver: Dallasin April 2016, before his title match againstNXT ChampionFinn Bálor.

In 2015, Samoa Joe was signed to a non-exclusive developmental contract byWWE.[14][21]On May 20, 2015, during the main event ofNXT TakeOver: Unstoppable,he made what was his first appearance with WWE since February 2001, stoppingKevin Owensfrom attacking an injuredSami Zaynwith a chair.[188]While initially Joe's contact enabled him to continue working outside WWE, on June 1, WWE signed him to a full-time contract due to his impressive merchandise sales.[14][83][189][190][191]Joe made his in-ring debut on the June 10 episode ofNXT,defeatingScott Dawson.[192]On June 1, Joe wrestledTyson Kidd;the match ended when Kidd suffered alegitimatecareer-endingspinal cord injurywhen Joe gave him amuscle buster.[193]On the June 17 episode ofNXT,a match between Joe and Kevin Owens ended in a no contest, with the two continuing to brawl after the match until they were separated.[194]AtNXT TakeOver: Brooklynin August 2015, Joe defeatedBaron Corbinby technical submission.[195]Joe then entered theDusty Rhodes Tag Team Classictournament withNXT ChampionFinn Báloras his partner, defeating theLucha Dragonsin the first round,Enzo and Cassin the quarter-finals,The Mechanicsin the semi-finals, andBaron CorbinandRhynoin the finals atNXT TakeOver: Respectin October 2015.[196]

On the November 4, 2015 episode ofNXT,Joeturnedon Finn Bálor by attacking him after a match againstApollo Crews.[197]In December 2015 atNXT TakeOver: London,Joe unsuccessfully challenged Bálor for the NXT Championship.[198]Writing for theWrestling Observer Newsletter,Kyle Johnson described Joe as "leaner, focused, motivated, and completely revitalized [...] as hungry as he had been in 2003-05 when he was still making his name in Ring of Honor and TNA."[83]After defeatingSami Zaynin atwo out of three falls matchto become the number one contender on the March 9 episode ofNXT,Joe challenged Bálor once again atNXT TakeOver: Dallasin April 2016, losing after suffering a largelacerationto his right cheek minutes into the match.[199][200]Later that month at a NXTlive eventinLowell, Massachusetts,Joe finally defeated Bálor to win the NXT Championship.[201][202]In his first title defense, Joe defeated Bálor in asteel cage matchin June 2016 atNXT TakeOver: The End,marking the end of their feud.[203]

Joe then engaged in a feud withShinsuke Nakamura,who defeated him in a title match on August 20 atNXT TakeOver: Brooklyn II,ending his reign at 121 days.[204]During the match, Joe suffered a legitimate dislocated jaw.[205]On November 19 atNXT TakeOver: Toronto,Joe defeated Nakamura in a rematch to win back the title.[206]However, he lost the title back to Nakamura on December 3, 2016, inOsaka,Japan, ending his second reign at 14 days. Joe's feud with Nakamura ended on December 8, 2016, inMelbourne,Australia when Nakamura successfully defended the NXT Championship against Joe in a steel cage match.[207]

World championship pursuits (2017–2019)

Joe in May 2017.

Joe debuted on WWE's main roster on the January 30, 2017 episode ofRaw,attackingSeth Rollinsand aligning himself withTriple H.[208]The following week onRaw,he defeatedRoman Reignsafter a distraction byBraun Strowman.AtFastlanein March 2017, Joe defeatedSami Zaynbytechnical submission.[209]AtPaybackin April 2017, Joe lost to Seth Rollins; he retaliated by costing Rollins a match for theWWE Intercontinental ChampionshiponRawthe following night.[210]

AtExtreme Rulesin June 2017, Joe defeated Finn Bàlor, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, andBray Wyattin anExtreme Rules matchto become the number one contender to theWWE Universal Championship.[211]AtWWE Great Balls of Firein July 2017, Joe unsuccessfully challengedBrock Lesnarfor the Universal Championship.[212]On the July 17 episode ofRaw,Joe faced Reigns to determine the next number one contender for the Universal Championship; the match ended in ano contestafter Braun Strowman interfered and attacked both men. AtSummerSlamin August 2017, Joe, Reigns, and Strowman all challenged Lesnar for the Universal Championship in afatal four-way match,with Lesnar pinning Reigns to retain his title. At ahouse showlater that month, Joe suffered a knee injury.[213][214]

Joe returned from injury on the October 30, 2017 episode ofRaw,defeatingApollo Crews.AtSurvivor Seriesin November 2017, Joe teamed with Finn Bálor, Braun Strowman, Triple H andKurt Angle(as "Team Raw" ) to defeatBobby Roode,John Cena,Randy Orton,Shane McMahon,andShinsuke Nakamura(as "Team SmackDown" ) in aSurvivor Series match.He went on to feud withThe Shield,costingDean Ambroseand Seth Rollins aRaw Tag Team Championshipmatch againstCesaro and Sheamusand unsuccessfully challenging Roman Reigns for the WWE Intercontinental Championship. In January 2018, Joe suffered a tear to theplantar fasciain his right foot during a match withTitus O'Neil.[214]

Joe returned from injury in April 2018 followingWrestleMania 34.[215]At theGreatest Royal Rumblethat month, he unsuccessfully challenged Seth Rollins for the Intercontinental Championship in aladder matchalso involving Finn Bálor andThe Miz.[216]AtBacklashin May 2018, Joe lost to Roman Reigns.[217]AtMoney in the Bankin June 2018, Joe competed in the titularMoney in the Bank ladder match,which was won by Braun Strowman. Joe unsuccessfully challengedWWE ChampionAJ Styles atSummerSlamin August 2018, atHell in a Cellin September 2018, a third time atSuper Show-Downin October 2018, and a fourth time atCrown Jewelin November 2018. AtSurvivor Serieslater that month, Joe teamed with Jeff Hardy, The Miz,Rey Mysterio,and Shane McMahon (as "Team SmackDown" ) in a loss toBobby Lashley,Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, and Finn Bálor (as "Team Raw" ).[218]In January 2019, Joe competed in theRoyal Rumblebut was eliminated byMustafa Ali.AtElimination Chamberin February 2019, Joe unsuccessfully challengedDaniel Bryanfor theWWE Championshipin anElimination Chamber matchthat also included AJ Styles, Jeff Hardy,Kofi Kingston,and Randy Orton.[219]

United States Champion; color commentator (2019–2021)

On the March 5, 2019 episode ofSmackDown Live,Joe defeatedR-Truth,Rey Mysterio,andAndradein afatal four way matchto win theWWE United States Championship.[220][221]AtFastlanelater that month, Joe successfully defended the title in a rematch.[222]AtWrestleMania 35in April 2019, Joe successfully defended the title against Mysterio in a singles match lasting under one minute.[214][223]AtMoney in the Bankin May 2019, Joe lost the title to Mysterio.[224]On the June 3 episode ofRaw,Mysterio was forced to relinquish the WWE United States Championship due to aseparated shoulder,and surrendered the title to Joe.[225]AtStomping Groundslater that month, Joe lost the WWE United States Championship toRicochet.[226]

The night after losing the United States Championship, Joe attackedWWE ChampionKofi Kingston,leading to a title match atExtreme Rulesin July 2019 that was won by Kingston.[227][228]At theSmackvilleevent later that month, Joe unsuccessfully challenged Kingston for the title in atriple threat matchalso involving Dolph Ziggler.[229]In August to September 2019, Joe competed in the2019 King of the Ring tournament,defeatingCesaroin the first round, wrestling Ricochet to a draw in the quarter-finals, and losing toBaron Corbinin the semi-finals in a triple threat match also involving Ricochet.[230][231][232]Following the match, Joe became inactive while rehabilitating a broken thumb.[233]While injured, Joe began appearing as a color commentator on the November 18, 2019 episode ofRaw(replacingDio Maddin) as well as appearing onWWE Backstage.[234]

On the December 23, 2019 episode ofRaw,Joe was attacked by theAuthors of Pain.[235]The following week onRaw,Joe savedKevin Owensfrom an attack by the Authors of Pain andSeth Rollins.[236]Joe returned to the ring in January 2020. Later that month he competed in theRoyal Rumble,being eliminated by Rollins. On the February 10 episode ofRaw,Joe teamed with Owens and the Viking Raiders in a loss to Rollins, the Authors of Pain, andMurphy;this was his penultimate match with WWE and his last match for 18 months.[237]Later that month, it was reported that Joe had injured his head during a commercial shoot and was not medically cleared to compete.[214]Four days later, Joe was suspended for 30 days for violating theWWE wellness policy.[238]

Joe returned to television on the April 27, 2020 episode ofRaw,replacingJerry Lawleras theRawcolor commentator. He was named "Commentator of the Year" for 2020 byCBS Sports.[239]He remained on theRawcommentary team until April 12, 2021, when he was replaced byCorey Graves.He was released by WWE on April 15, 2021.[240]

Return to NXT (2021–2022)

In June 2021, Joe was rehired by WWE, reportedly at the behest of NXT's head producerTriple H.[241]Joe made his return on the June 15 episode ofNXT,being presented as the "enforcer"of NXT's general managerWilliam Regal.[242]Over the next few weeks, Joe feuded with NXT ChampionKarrion Kross,leading to a title match atNXT TakeOver 36inOrlando, Floridaon August 22 where Joe defeated Kross to win the NXT Championship for an unprecedented third time.[243]This was Joe's sole match during his 2021 to 2022 run with WWE.[237]On September 12, 2021, Joe relinquished the NXT Championship before making any title defenses; he stated in 2022 that he vacated the title due to a combination of him testing positive forCOVID-19and WWE chairmanVince McMahonwanting to change the overall creative direction of NXT.[244][245]After recovering from COVID-19, Joe was assigned to work as a trainer backstage. He was released by WWE once again on January 6, 2022, having not reappeared on television since his third reign as NXT Champion.[246]

All Elite Wrestling / Ring of Honor (2022–present)

"King of Television" (2022–2023)

Samoa Joe returned to Ring of Honor, now owned byAll Elite Wrestling(AEW) co-founder and presidentTony Khan,on April 1, 2022, atSupercard of Honor XV,coming to the aid ofJonathan GreshamandLee Moriartyafter they were attacked byJay LethalandSonjay Dutt.[34]Following this, Tony Khan announced that Joe had signed with AEW.[247]On the April 6 episode ofAEW Dynamite,Joe made his in-ring AEW debut, defeatingMax Casterto qualify for the2022 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament.[248]On the following episode ofAEW Dynamite,Joe defeatedMinoru Suzukito win theROH World Television Championship,becoming anROH Triple Crownwinner in the process.[34][249]Joe defeatedJohnny Elitein the quarter-finals andKyle O'Reillyin the semi-finals of the Owen Hart Foundation Tournament before losing toAdam Colein the final atDouble or Nothingdue to interference byBobby Fish.

Joe (top) performing anSTFonCM PunkatAll Inin August 2023.

AtDeath Before Dishonorin July 2022, Joe successfully defended the ROH World Television Championship against Jay Lethal.[250]Due to their common problems with Lethal,Sonjay Dutt,andSatnam Singh,Joe began teaming withAEW TNT ChampionWardlowas "WarJoe". The duo defeatedJosh WoodsandTony NeseatGrand Slamin September 2023. The team broke up due to Joe attacking Wardlow afterPowerhouse Hobbsbegan eyeing Wardlow's TNT Championship, causing Wardlow to unintentionally undermine Joe and his ROH World Television Championship turningheel.[251]This set up athree-way matchfor the TNT Championship between Joe, Wardlow, and Hobbs atFull Gearin November 2022, where Joe defeated Wardlow and Hobbs to win the TNT Championship, making him a double champion.[252]After winning both television championships, Joe began referring to himself as the "King of Television".[253]On the November 30, 2022 episode ofDynamite,Joe made his first successful TNT Championship defense againstAR Fox.[254]The following week onDynamite,Joe defeated former TNT ChampionDarby Allinin another defense. After Joe attacked Allin post-match, Wardlow ran to the ring, causing Joe to flee.[255]At the ROH pay-per-viewFinal Battlein December 2022, Joe successfully defended the ROH World Television Championship againstJuice Robinson.[256]Later that month atDynamite: New Year's Smash,Joe successfully defended the TNT Championship against Wardlow, then cut off a portion of Wardlow's hair after the match.[257]

On the January 4, 2023 episode ofDynamite,Joe lost the TNT Championship to Allin, ending his reign at 46 days.[258]On the February 1 episode ofDynamite,Joe regained the title after defeating Allin in ano holds barred match.After the match, he was attacked by a returning Wardlow.[257]Wardlow subsequently defeated Joe to win the TNT Championship atRevolutionin March 2023.[259]

Throughout mid-2023, Joe successfully defended the ROH World Television Championship against challengers such asMark Briscoe,Colt Cabana,Blake Christian,Matt Sydal,andDalton Castle.In June 2023, he entered the2023 Owen Hart Foundation Tournament,but was eliminated byCM Punkin the semi-finals the following month.[260]

AtAll Inin August 2023, Joe unsuccessfully challenged CM Punk for the"Real World Championship".[261]The following month atAll Out,Joe successfully defended the ROH World Television Championship againstShane Taylor;on his way to the ring, Joe jostledAEW World ChampionMJF,leading to a brawl.[262]Subsequently, Joe entered theGrand Slam World Championship Eliminator Tournament,defeatingJeff Hardyin the quarter-finals;Penta El Zero Miedoin the semi-finals; andRoderick Strongin the final;[263][264][265]atGrand Slamon September 20, he unsuccessfully challenged MJF for the AEW World Championship.[266]On November 2, Joe became the longest-reigning ROH World Television Champion in history at 574 days.[267]

AEW World Champion; various feuds (2023–present)

On November 10, 2023, Joe vacated the ROH World Television Championship in order to focus on challenging for the AEW World Championship.[267]AtFull Gearlater that month, Joe (substituting for the injuredAdam Cole) teamed with MJF to successfully defend theROH World Tag Team Championshipagainstthe Gunns.[268]In return for teaming with MJF, Joe was granted a second shot at the AEW World Championship atWorlds Endin theNassau ColiseuminUniondale, New Yorkin December 2023.[269][270]The match saw Joe cleanly defeat MJF by technical submission using theCoquina Clutchto win the AEW World Championship.[271][272]He defeatedHookin his first title defense in January 2024.[273][274]AtRevolutionin March 2024, Joe successfully defended his title against"Hangman" Adam PageandSwerve Stricklandin athree-way match,submitting Page using the Coquina Clutch.[275]Joe went on to successfully defend his title againstWardlowatBig Business.[273]AtDynastyin April 2024, Joe lost the title to Strickland, ending his reign at 113 days.[276]

Following his loss to Strickland, Joe formed a tag team with Hook.[277]After a short feud with the Premier Athletes, Joe, Hook, andKatsuyori ShibatadefeatedChris Jericho'sLearning Treestable in atrios matchatForbidden Doorin June 2024.[278][279]In July 2024, Joe was removed from theScotiabank Saddledomein an ambulance after losing a "Stampede Street Fight"to Jericho when Jericho drove him through a wall using aforklift;the angle was used to explain Joe going on hiatus to film season two ofTwisted Metal.[280]

Professional wrestling style and persona

Joe (bottom) performing amuscle busteronKurt Anglein September 2008.

Samoa Joe wrestles in a "technician" and "powerhouse" style,[281]with "blistering,MMA-inspired offense ".[5]Ring of Honordescribed him as "one of the hardest-hitting and most intense competitors in the sport".[6]His use of submission holds saw him nicknamed the "Samoan Submission Machine".[4]His signature moves include the "Coquina Clutch" (arear naked choke),[281][282][283][284]the "Coquina Plex" (asleeper suplex),[3]thefacewash,[3]the "Island Driver" (asitout side powerslam),[281][284]themuscle buster,[281][283][284]the "Olé Kick" (aYakuza kick),[284]theSTF,[281][284]the "STJoe" (anSTO),[281][284]and theuranage.[5]Joe is also known for a maneuver colloquially dubbed the "nope spot", which sees him casually walk out of the way of an opponent executing anaerial maneuver.[285]

Joe's ring attire typically comprises shorts colored black and gold, green, or red, along with black knee pads, athletic tape on his left fist, and a towel draped around his neck.[286]

Other media

In 2006, Joe made brief appearances on the American version of the television showDistraction,participating in a round where wrestlers performed moves on contestants while they answered questions.[287]In June 2022, Joe was announced as doing the physical performance of the characterSweet ToothforPeacock's adaptation ofTwisted Metal(the character was voiced byWill Arnett).[288]Joe has voiced characters in the animated web seriesTransformers: Power of the Primes[289]and the video gamesDota 2,Dota Underlords,Game of Thrones,andSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.[290][291][292]

In April 2014, Joe launched a video game streaming channel onTwitch.[293]He has appeared onRob Van Dam's web-based reality showRVD TVnumerous times.[294]In 2023, Joe appeared on theDoughboyspodcast, reviewingTaco Bell.[295]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Transformers: Power of the Primes Predaking Voice; 4 episodes[289]
2023–present Twisted Metal Sweet Tooth Physical performance only, dubbed byWill Arnett[288]

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Dota 2 Juggernaut
2014 Game of Thrones Beast [290]
2020 Dota Underlords Juggernaut
2024 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League King Shark [292]
2025 Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Raymond Law [296]
TBA Deadlock Abrams [297]

Personal life

Seanoa married his wife, Jessica, in 2007.[290]He is close friends with fellow wrestlersCM Punk,Homicide,Christopher Daniels,AJ Styles,andRob Van Dam.[21][33][287]

Seanoa avidly trains inBrazilian jiu-jitsu,judo,andMuay Thai.He was often noted as a sparring partner forTeam PunishmentmemberJustin McCully,and was often in attendance in the locker room for Team Punishment fighters such asTito OrtizandKendall Grove.[287][298]

Championships and accomplishments

Samoa Joe has held theAEW World Championship...
...as well as theTNA World Heavyweight Championship...
...he is also a formerROH World Television Champion,being the longest reigning champion ever at 574 days.
  1. ^After the title was vacated, Joe and Sakoda's reign was stricken from the promotion's records.
  2. ^Joe held the title by himself during his first reign.

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