The AEW All In Texas pay-per-view began with a high-stakes Trios title bout featuring The Opps, composed of Samoa Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, and Powerhouse Hobbs, defending against Claudio Castagnoli, Wheeler Yuta, and New Japan’s Gabe Kidd. Samoa Joe AEW All In Texas action was central throughout the opening segment as the match delivered an energetic and compelling encounter.
Death Riders Target Wheeler Yuta and Secure Victory
The contest quickly shifted in intensity, with The Opps focusing their attack on Wheeler Yuta repeatedly. Despite the concerted effort, The Opps retained their Trios titles when Joe executed his signature Muscle Buster on Yuta, leading to the decisive pinfall. This result extended The Opps’ championship reign, marking a significant moment in the event’s opening phase.
Post-Match Assault Leaves Samoa Joe Seriously Injured
Following the title defense, the Death Riders launched a vicious surprise attack that overshadowed the celebration. The group incapacitated some of the most reliable allies of Hangman Page, including Samoa Joe. Joe suffered a brutal neck squeeze with a steel chair before Claudio Castagnoli stomped on his neck, prompting officials to conduct a full stretcher evacuation. Joe was taken away as emergency medical teams arrived, signaling a potentially serious injury after the violent assault.
Implications for AEW’s Upcoming Events and Cast
With Samoa Joe requiring medical attention and likely time off following this incident, Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata are expected to accompany him to the hospital. This leaves questions about who will support Hangman Page in future matches as the AEW roster adjusts to these developments. Meanwhile, Joe may also focus on promoting season two of Twisted Metal during his recovery period, adding another layer to the story emerging from AEW All In Texas.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Samoa Joe in Yakuza?
A. Sega recently shared a new trailer for “Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,” coming out on February 21. The trailer highlights AEW star Samoa Joe’s part in the action game.
Q. Who defeated Samoa Joe?
A. Joe’s time as champion came to a close after 645 days when he was defeated by Austin Aries at Final Battle in December 2004.
