Samoa Joe has stepped away from AEW television programming but remains active by promoting his new role in the upcoming Peacock series Twisted Metal, which debuts on July 31. The former WWE United States Champion last appeared at the AEW event All In: Texas, where he participated in a storyline that temporarily wrote him off television.
Recent AEW Storyline Leads to Samoa Joe’s Temporary Absence
At All In: Texas, Samoa Joe and his partners in Opps successfully defended their AEW Trios World Championships against The Death Riders. After the match, The Death Riders attacked Joe, resulting in him being stretchered off, marking his exit from AEW content for now. This scripted attack allowed Joe to focus on promoting Twisted Metal without conflicting television appearances.
Promoting Twisted Metal at San Diego Comic-Con
Joe attended San Diego Comic-Con as part of the Twisted Metal cast panel, where he helped generate excitement for the series ahead of its late July premiere. Alongside fellow cast members, he shared photos from the event and engaged with fans on social media, underscoring his shift toward acting projects outside wrestling.
Heartfelt Reaction to the Passing of George Veikoso
Rooted deeply in Samoan culture, Samoa Joe was impacted by the death of George Veikoso, also known as ‘Fiji,’ a prominent actor and songwriter who died on July 23. Joe expressed respect and condolences for Veikoso’s influence on music and his community.
“Rest in Power to the Great and Mighty Fiji. Truly defined a genre and a generation of music.” —Samoa Joe, Wrestler and Actor
Looking Ahead: Samoa Joe’s Future in Wrestling and Entertainment
While fans of professional wrestling await Samoa Joe’s eventual return to AEW, his current focus remains on his acting career, with Twisted Metal offering a fresh platform for him to showcase new talents. His involvement in both wrestling and entertainment reflects his versatile career trajectory and broad appeal across audiences.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Who defeated Samoa Joe?
A. After 645 days as champion, Joe’s time ended when he was defeated by Austin Aries at Final Battle in December 2004.
Q. Is Samoa Joe in Like a Dragon?
A. Sega has shared a new trailer for Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza set in Hawaii. The trailer shows AEW star Samoa Joe’s role in the game. The action game is scheduled to come out on February 21.
