Samoa Joe suffered a severe attack during AEW All In at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, resulting in him being stretchered off after the match. Despite the assault, Joe and his teammates successfully defended their AEW World Trios Titles against The Death Riders, but the injury has forced Joe to miss several weeks according to the latest Samoa Joe AEW injury update.
Samoa Joe’s Injury after AEW World Trios Title Defense
At AEW All In: Texas, Samoa Joe, often called the Samoan Submission Machine, teamed with his fellow members of The Opps to retain their AEW World Trios Championship against The Death Riders. Unfortunately, after the match, Joe was on the receiving end of a vicious attack from his opponents, which left him needing medical attention and forced to leave the venue on a stretcher.
Fightful Select has reported that due to this injury, Samoa Joe will be absent from AEW programming for a few weeks. This absence also coincides with the promotion of the upcoming television series Twisted Metal, set to premiere on Peacock on July 31, in which Joe will be featured. While the exact duration of his recovery remains unclear, the injury spells a temporary departure from AEW television.
The Evolution of The Opps and Powerhouse Hobbs’ Role
Before his injury, Samoa Joe was a leading figure in The Opps faction within AEW. Recently, the group welcomed Powerhouse Hobbs as a new member, following the temporary leave of another key player, HOOK. Joe expressed mixed feelings about this change but ultimately welcomed Hobbs as a valuable addition to their team.
“Absolutely. You know it was bittersweet in the sense that Hook is an integral part of the Opps. A core member. You know he definitely influenced a lot of swag of what we got going out there, but same time you know Hobbs is a guy that steps up for his friends. Steps up for his man. You know uh, do somebody’s man dirty like that, he’s eventually gonna have enough and step up and do something about it. Hobbs did and we were more than happy to welcome a beast such as himself into our group,” Joe said.
With Joe sidelined, it remains uncertain whether The Opps will seek out a temporary substitute or continue their matches without him as they await his recovery.
Implications of Samoa Joe’s Absence for AEW and The Opps
Samoa Joe’s forced time away from AEW television disrupts the momentum of The Opps, a faction that has built significant presence through their recent successes. His injury arrives during a critical period, coinciding with the launch of his Twisted Metal role, which may also impact his wrestling schedule. Fans and the promotion will be watching closely to see how The Opps adapt in his absence and how soon Joe can return to action.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Samoa Joe in Yakuza?
A. Sega has shared a new preview for the game Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. This action game is set to launch on February 21. The trailer highlights the part played by AEW wrestler Samoa Joe.
Q. Who defeated Samoa Joe?
A. After 645 days, Joe’s time as champion concluded when he was defeated by Austin Aries at the Final Battle in December 2004.
