– World Wrestling Entertainment officials reportedly did not reach out to Samoa Joe during a few day period last month he was a free agent. There were people in the organization pushing Joe to be signed, but results were not had before he reached a new agreement with TNA Wrestling.
source: PWInsider.com
My take on this would be that it would have to be a major reason why there was no Samoa Joe interest WWE-side, which wouldn't make much sense, since Joe is one of the best around. Could it be his physique? Not from the company that borught in Trevor Murdoch, the most unlikely looking WWE superstar post 90s. Again the same company that kept bringing back Mabel/Viscera/Big Daddy V time and time again. Could it be that he workst too stiff? Not a chance, since WWE's style of work is more tight due to the HD camera angles. Most people won't believe it, but WWE's style is more intense than TNA's and ROH's.
It could be his attitude, which is well documented as being notoriously foul tempered. Although this was the same company that brought in Taz, and Scott Steiner, one became an announcer the other was shown the door. This might be the reason why Samoa Joe wasn't offered anything, it could be his attitude that is holding him back. People with bad attitudes and heat magnets are just not tolerated in WWE. They can afford to say no to even the greatest of workers.
Thoughts?