Samoa Joe defeated MJF to win the AEW World Championship last year at AEW Worlds End 2023. Joe didn’t get a proper celebration following the win; rather he simply headed to the back to make way for Adam Cole’s “The Devil” reveal.
In a recent interview with The New York Post, Joe discussed the lack of a proper celebration at AEW Worlds End 2023, his AEW World Title defense against HOOK on tonight’s Dynamite, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On what can be expected of his title reign: “I think that’s the exact approach. This is gonna be a championship reign froth with a lot of first-time matchups, a lot of fresh blood out there that I haven’t been in the ring with, that a lot of questions remain on how they would do in the bounds of the ring with me.”
On his past experience interacting with Hook: “I’ve met Hook several times throughout his lifetime, just knowing his father and their family connection and being kept apprised of all his athletic exploits [in lacrosse] as he grew up because he’s a very proud pop and he’s gonna talk about the accomplishments his son has and they’ve been quite impressive. Now, he’s stepping into the world of wrestling trying to make those same accolades and he feels this is his path to do so. It won’t be, but you got to admire the moxie.”
On his thoughts on Swerve Strickland: “I think you are watching an athlete come into his own. It’s exactly as it’s described. It’s somebody who has finally found comfort in their own skin, has found a successful formula and getting to expand upon it and exploit it. That’s what you get with Swerve. He’s been a student of the game for a while. Maybe he wasn’t given the best opportunities but he’s come to AEW and he’s crafted his own opportunity. He’s crafted a nice little edge around him to help ensure those opportunities. I’ll never fault a guy for making better for himself.”
On not getting a celebration after his title win due to The Devil reveal: “No, because I’m not a child. I’m the world champion. Oh, would you like me to go out and celebrate and go kiss a child maybe go run around in the bleachers? Is that what everybody missed? Was there supposed to be confetti and a big fireworks show and I high-five a bald eagle who is flying across in an F-14 jet? What soft-a** sorry stuff. The champion walked out of the building with the championship. That’s all you need to know. Unless that’s hard to comprehend. If it is, I’m sorry. I feel bad for y’all.”
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Samoa Joe, the reigning AEW World Champion, recently discussed his title win and upcoming matches in a candid interview with The New York Post. Joe defeated MJF to win the championship at AEW Worlds End 2023 but did not receive a proper celebration due to Adam Cole’s surprise appearance.
When asked about his title reign, Joe expressed excitement about facing new opponents and fresh talent in the ring. He believes that this reign will be filled with first-time matchups and questions about how his opponents will fare against him.
The interview also touched on Joe’s past interactions with HOOK, the son of wrestling legend Taz. Joe revealed that he has known HOOK and his family for a long time, as they have kept him updated on HOOK’s athletic achievements in lacrosse. While Joe admires HOOK’s determination to make a name for himself in wrestling, he does not believe that HOOK will succeed in his path.
Another wrestler mentioned in the interview was Swerve Strickland. Joe praised Strickland’s growth as an athlete and his ability to create opportunities for himself in AEW. He commended Strickland for finding success and exploiting it, despite not always being given the best opportunities in the past.
One interesting topic discussed was the lack of a celebration for Joe following his title win. Joe made it clear that he did not feel the need for a grand celebration, stating that he is not a child but the world champion. He sarcastically dismissed the idea of confetti, fireworks, or any over-the-top celebration, emphasizing that he walked out of the building with the championship, which is all that matters.
In conclusion, Samoa Joe’s interview shed light on his thoughts about his title reign, his opponents, and the lack of a celebration after his win. As the AEW World Champion, Joe is ready to take on new challenges and prove himself against fresh talent in the wrestling industry. Fans can stay updated on all wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow their Twitter and Facebook pages.