Backstage News On Samoa Joe's WWE Status

[Aids Johnson]

What, main event mafia? With that random MMA guy and then that other Tito dude? hahaha that was hilarious. But Joe was pretty awesome for like two months in late 2013 when he was chasing Magnus for the World title. Then Russo did his thing but Joe was good.

You should be on the RAW LD. He was legit only good for a handful of matches during the time i've watched. Magnus looked amazing, Joe did a good job putting him over, which is what he will be doing in NXT I hope.

Yo @Snowman

 

[Snowman1]

You should be on the RAW LD. He was legit only good for a handful of matches during the time i've watched. Magnus looked amazing, Joe did a good job putting him over, which is what he will be doing in NXT I hope.

Yo @Snowman

hi

also I came damn close to making a sig bet with you before the NXT show

 

[Stopspot]

This argument seems a bit redundant. As a guy who has seen 2013 Samoa Joe, and 2015 Samoa Joe I can easily say that 2015 Joe is much better. A chane of evnironment was just what the doctor ordered for Joe. He's lost weight, he's motivated and has had good matches since returning to the scene from Dixieland. He's in NXT part time (split with ROH, AIW and AAW and the such) to work with yougner talent and get them ready. He's not taking up too much focus space.

 

[Prince Bálor]

Is joe the first fuck since fuckboy punk to get to keep his Indy name?

No, Trent Barretta got to keep his name, too.

 

[Stopspot]

No, Trent Barretta got to keep his name, too.

Barreta is the name WWE gave him. Before he came to the E he was called Plazma. A quick check on wiki confirms this.

 

[Prince Bálor]

Barreta is the name WWE gave him. Before he came to the E he was called Plazma. A quick check on wiki confirms this.

OIC. Guess I should've checked Wiki.

 

[Leo C]

Barreta is the name WWE gave him. Before he came to the E he was called Plazma. A quick check on wiki confirms this.

Pretty sure he was billed as Trent Barreta on Global Wars. Shouldn't that lead to a lawsuit or something?

 

[Stopspot]

Pretty sure he was billed as Trent Barreta on Global Wars. Shouldn't that lead to a lawsuit or something?

In the WWE he was Beretta, outside of the E he is Barreta.

 

[Leo C]

In the WWE he was Beretta, outside of the E he is Barreta.

Well, I was never that great at spelling his name so you're right, I'm sure.

 

[Aids Johnson]

This argument seems a bit redundant. As a guy who has seen 2013 Samoa Joe, and 2015 Samoa Joe I can easily say that 2015 Joe is much better. A chane of evnironment was just what the doctor ordered for Joe. He's lost weight, he's motivated and has had good matches since returning to the scene from Dixieland. He's in NXT part time (split with ROH, AIW and AAW and the such) to work with yougner talent and get them ready. He's not taking up too much focus space.

I can agree with this, but really can't take your opinion when it comes to TNA. TNA didn't make him fat, lazy, or keep his promo's boring. I've heard the in shape thing 3 times, but what you said confirmed it. Joe is in NXT, he won't WWE (hopefully) and will help new talent, I can respect that. The people who want to see that dude go big in WWE are crazy. He is a cleft lip and lisp away from being the anti-package doing anything outside of match time.

 

[Prince Bálor]

Will Samoa Joe's WWE Deal Keep Him Off ROH TV?

- With Samoa Joe signed to WWE NXT, there's already speculation that WWE will nix his ROH TV appearances now that ROH is airing on cable. The same rule could apply for Rhyno and other talents. Joe is currently scheduled to work the June 20th ROH TV tapings, teaming with AJ Styles to face Kazarian and Daniels. ROH is likely also awaiting confirmation on whether or not they will be able to use Joe on TV, if they haven't found out already.

Joe said they were re-writing how the business is done, so him being able to work both NXT TV and ROH TV wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Prince Bálor]

Backstage Updates On Samoa Joe And WWE, WWE Pushing For Ring Of Honor Match To Be Changed, More

We noted before that even though he's signed a new WWE deal, Samoa Joe would still be teaming with AJ Styles to face Kazarian and Daniels at the June 20th Ring of Honor TV tapings in New York City. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports this week that WWE was pushing very hard for that match to not be taped for TV, which was the original plan. The situation was said to be in flux but last word was that it would no longer be taped.

We also noted how Ring of Honor wanted Joe for more dates but their new cable TV deal with Destination America was one of the factors that led WWE to offer Joe an updated deal. ROH wanted Joe for their big MCU Field show in Brooklyn and there's talk that Joe was still planning on doing that show as of last weekend but other people noted to The Observer that the appearance is in jeopardy.

Joe is not taking indie dates past August 31st as he will be working WWE NXT full time beginning in September. Until then, Joe will be working the major NXT live events and any other specials. It was noted by The Observer that a name change and a main roster spot are still up in the air.

Besides Joe's performance at NXT, his strong t-shirt sales and ROH signing with Destination America, another factor in WWE offering Joe a new deal was the lack of "star depth" in NXT with Kevin Owens making his way to the main roster plus injuries to Sami Zayn and Hideo Itami. It was said that the real catalyst to Joe's new contract was Ring of Honor's cable TV deal, which caught WWE officials by surprise as it did everyone else.

 

[Prince Bálor]

ROH Announces Joe’s Last Stand

Record setting former ROH World Champion Samoa Joe to make final appearance for Ring of Honor on June 20 in New York City!

The man known to the world as “The Samoan Submission Machine,” Samoa Joe, is set to make his final Ring of Honor appearance at Terminal 5 in New York City, teaming with current IWGP Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles. The duo will take on current ROH World Tag Team Champions The Addiction, Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian!

Samoa Joe is a bonafide legend within the ranks of Ring of Honor. He debuted in 2002 to much fan fare and steamrolled the competition with a hard hitting, intense in-ring ability that truly defined the Ring of Honor style. On March 22, 2003 he would embark on a record setting 645 day reign that stands as the longest reign in the history of the ROH World Championship. He would return to Ring of Honor in 2015 to face and defeat some of the very best.

He will be teaming with both a former foe and friend in AJ Styles and they will be taking on a team that has cemented a legendary legacy of their own in The Addiction. If you do not have your tickets already, you will want to get them now! Don’t miss out on your chance to witness the final match of “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe in Ring of Honor. Witness this unique opportunity live in person on Saturday night June 20, 2015 in Manhattan, New York at Terminal 5. Click here to purchase tickets.

Ring of Honor
AFTERSHOCK
Saturday, June 20th, 2015
Terminal 5
610 West 56th Street – New York, NY
Doors open 5:30pm – Bell time 7:00pm
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Looking forward to his final appearance in ROH. Should be a good match.

 

[CM Punk]