Samoa Joe is set to make his first independent wrestling appearance since 2015 by facing an indie veteran in a retirement bout. This Samoa Joe Indie Retirement Match will take place on November 8 in Arizona, marking a notable return for the former AEW World Champion to the independent circuit.
Details of Samoa Joe’s Upcoming Independent Match
IZW Wrestling (Impact Zone Wrestling), based in Arizona, announced that Samoa Joe will appear at their Long Live The King event as the final opponent for Navajo Warrior. The event is scheduled for November 8 at Bulls Shooters Phoenix in Arizona.
â™› FINAL OPPONENT REVEALED! â™›Witness the final stop along the Navajo Warrior Retirement Tour when Samoa Joe comes to IZW to battle the legendary Navajo Warrior in his official retirement match!â™› IZW LONG LIVE THE KING â™›Samoa Joe vs. The Navajo WarriorThe Last Mile Comes To An End.
—IZW Wrestling Announcement
The Navajo Warrior, whose real name is Steve Islas, is a seasoned wrestler with a career starting in 1989. Known also under the names Shawn Dakota and Navajo Kid during his time with <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE (formerly WWF), Islas is currently concluding his wrestling career with the Navajo Warrior Retirement Tour.
Samoa Joe’s Legacy and Recent Performances
Samoa Joe, widely recognized as the Samoan Submission Machine, recently competed at the AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door pay-per-view pre-show Zero Hour. Alongside Powerhouse Hobbs and Katsuyori Shibata as part of The Opps, he helped defend their World Trios Championship against the Bullet Club War Dogs, comprised of Drilla Moloney, Clark Connors, and Robbie X.
Before his AEW tenure, Samoa Joe made a significant impact on the independent wrestling scene until 2015, wrestling for promotions like PWE in Scotland prior to joining WWE. Now at 46 years old, he is returning to the indie circuit after nearly a decade away, marking a major moment in his wrestling career.
Significance of the Match in the Wrestling Community
This match represents a rare opportunity to witness Samoa Joe back in an independent ring against a highly respected veteran nearing the end of his career. The bout is part of Navajo Warrior’s retirement journey, and having Samoa Joe as the final opponent adds considerable prestige to the event and the retirement tour itself.
Fans and followers of independent wrestling are expected to watch closely as this match signals both a celebration of Navajo Warrior’s lengthy career and Samoa Joe’s return to grassroots wrestling. The Long Live The King event is positioned to be a meaningful gathering for the wrestling community in Arizona and beyond.
