AEW World Champion Samoa Joe recently experienced a disruption when his social media account was hacked, but he has since regained control and addressed his followers about the incident. The unexpected breach occurred shortly after Joe continued his active run in All Elite Wrestling alongside his teammates, The Opps.
Details of Samoa Joe’s Social Media Hack and Recovery
Samoa Joe, known as The Samoan Submission Machine, revealed that his social media account on X/Twitter was compromised last weekend. Following the hack, he apologized to fans who might have received unauthorized messages, which reportedly included offers related to “Crypto Tips.” Joe confirmed that his account had been recovered and reassured his audience about the situation.
“Whoo my 1st hack! Apologies if anyone got a DM from me selling “Crypto Tips” . Account recovered,” wrote Joe.
This disruption came amid a period where Joe has been heavily engaged in AEW programming, defending titles and competing in high-profile matchups. Earlier, Joe, along with his partners Katsuyori Shibata and Powerhouse Hobbs, successfully defended the AEW World Trios Championships against The Demand on Dynamite near the end of last month. This victory followed their earlier successful title defense against the Bullet Club War Dogs at the Forbidden Door 2025 event.
More recently, at the Saturday Tailgate Brawl pre-show before All Out: Toronto, Joe teamed with another powerhouse athlete to secure a hard-fought win over The WorkHorsemen. This solidified his ongoing standing as a dominant competitor in the AEW roster, even as he dealt with the unexpected social media breach.
Acknowledgment from Wrestling Peers Highlights Joe’s Esteem
Samoa Joe’s status as one of the most respected wrestlers in the industry was underscored by WWE star Jey Uso’s response to a recent message from Joe. Joe has over two decades of professional wrestling experience, having performed in major promotions such as ROH, TNA, WWE, and AEW, and has maintained strong peer connections across the sport.
Earlier this month, Joe shared a tribute reel about Albert Lolotai, a Samoan-American footballer and pioneering pro wrestler. Jey Uso reposted this tribute on his Instagram story, signaling admiration and respect.
“Hello, my name is Samoa Joe. In these divisive times, I think it’s now more important than ever that we still retain the ability to see the good in one another. Today I have the honor of telling you the story of a man who is not only a pioneer but a trailblazer in professional sports…”
This reel highlights Joe’s commitment not just to wrestling but also to recognizing and conveying important histories within the sports community.
Future Prospects for Samoa Joe and The Opps in AEW
While the immediate aftermath of Samoa Joe’s social media hack has been addressed, attention now returns to what lies ahead for him and his team, The Opps. The faction has been a prominent force in AEW, capturing and defending the World Trios Championships and consistently delivering compelling matches.
The recent events in Toronto and ongoing title defenses have shaped expectations for continued storylines and rivalries involving Joe, Katsuyori Shibata, and Powerhouse Hobbs. Given Joe’s resilient presence in the ring and his engagement with fans through digital platforms, his recovered social media accounts will likely remain a vital channel for updates and interactions.
As the AEW calendar advances, wrestling observers and fans alike will be watching closely to see how Joe’s experiences outside the ring, including this hacking incident, influence his momentum and role within the promotion.
Whoo my 1st hack! Apologies if anyone got a DM from me selling “Crypto Tips” . Account recovered
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) September 27, 2025
