Samoa Joe

Legendary Wrestler

Nuufolau Joel Seanoa / The Samoan Submission Machine

Born: March 17, 1979 | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 282 lbs

Wrestler Commentator

Wrestling Expert Note: Samoa Joe is known for his hard-hitting style and technical submission skills, making him one of the most dominant forces in professional wrestling.

Wrestling Career

1Early Career (1999-2005)

Trained by Cincinnati Red, Joe debuted in 1999 and wrestled extensively on the independent circuit.

2TNA/Impact Wrestling (2005-2015)

Joe became a 5-time X Division Champion and held the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.

3NXT (2015-2017)

Joe became the first 2-time NXT Champion and had legendary matches with Finn Bálor and Shinsuke Nakamura.

4WWE Main Roster (2017-2022)

Joe won the United States Championship twice and became a color commentator.

5AEW (2022-Present)

Joe currently performs in AEW where he's held both the TNT and World Television Championships.

Expert Note: Samoa Joe's 645-day reign as ROH World Champion remains one of the longest in modern wrestling history.

Signature Moves

1Coquina Clutch

Joe's devastating rear naked choke submission that has made countless opponents tap out.

2Muscle Buster

A powerful lifting sitout powerbomb that was banned in WWE due to its dangerous nature.

3Island Driver

A modified Death Valley Driver that Joe uses as a signature maneuver.

Championships and Accomplishments

12-time NXT Champion

Joe became the first wrestler to hold the NXT Championship twice.

25-time X Division Champion

Joe revolutionized the X Division with his "Joe's Gonna Kill You" persona.

3TNA World Heavyweight Champion

Joe held the title for 182 days during his dominant 2008 run.

4ROH World Champion

Joe's 645-day reign is the second longest in ROH history.

Expert Note: Samoa Joe is one of only three wrestlers to have held the ROH, TNA and NXT World Championships.