AEW World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe recently spoke with Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Jason Parker for a new interview.
During the interview, Joe commented on the return of AEW’s rankings system, how the rankings will keep people who suck away from him, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On the return of AEW rankings: “It doesn’t change anything I do. I mean, what I do is obviously effective; I’m the World Champion. What it changes is the quality of the competitor that I have to actually deal with. I don’t have to deal with every scrub that starts a beef on the outside. Some moron in the parking lot thinks he should be the number one contender, I don’t get to deal with that anymore. Now, there is a system in place that keeps the less-than-desirable away from the desirable competitors. That’s what the rankings are all about.”
On how the rankings will keep people who suck away from him: “I absorb a lot of my environment. So if there’s people who suck around me, then you know, I might start sucking because of all the suckage that is in my general vicinity. Now, you know, like all I absorbed is the very best of vibes, because only the best are around me. If you’re not that type of person, then you suck. You’re kept away from me. That’s the science behind what we’re doing here. You know, people ask, why are they doing [rankings]? Then please point them to this interview and say, Joe broke down the science of why suckiness can’t be around him. They will understand what I mean.”
On who he’d be interested in fighting next: “Oh, well, we can choke out Swerve right away. We’ll get [Prince] Nana too. Doin’ that goofy-a** dance all the time. That’s gross. Nobody wants to see that. Maybe everybody, but you know, whatever. Hangman, you know he stares too hard. You know you shouldn’t be who you are and stare that hard all the d**n time. You know? Looks get you messed up. Unfortunately, Hangman is probably gonna be on that list. You got guys like yeah, you know Ricky Starks man he’s a star, right? Choke his a** out too, that’s all I’m sayin’. It’s real simple, you know?”
“Hey, have you seen Powerhouse Hobbs? You seen that? That boy big strong one. He’s a beast, right? Put his a** to sleep. This is what we’re talking about here. Just anybody can get it. But I hope Kenny Omega get well, I really do, man. He’s struggling, so that the minute he’s well, choke his a** out. He’ll be right back where he was at, you know what I mean? Express ambulance in, ambulance right back. That’s what we’re lookin’ to do.”
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Samoa Joe, the reigning AEW World Heavyweight Champion, recently sat down for an interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Jason Parker. In the interview, Joe discussed the return of AEW’s rankings system and how it will affect his competition.
When asked about the return of AEW rankings, Joe stated that it doesn’t change anything he does as a wrestler. He confidently mentioned that his methods have proven to be effective, as he is the World Champion. However, he acknowledged that the rankings system will impact the quality of competitors he faces. Joe expressed relief that he will no longer have to deal with every “scrub” who starts a beef with him. The rankings system ensures that only the most deserving competitors get a shot at challenging him for the title.
Joe further explained that he absorbs a lot from his environment, including the people around him. If there are individuals who are not up to par in terms of skill and talent, it can negatively affect him. Therefore, he appreciates the rankings system for keeping such individuals away from him. He believes that being surrounded by the best competitors will allow him to perform at his best and maintain his dominance in the ring.
When asked about potential opponents he would be interested in fighting next, Joe mentioned several names. He expressed a desire to choke out Swerve and Prince Nana, criticizing their behavior and actions. He also mentioned Hangman, stating that his intense staring is not something he appreciates. Joe made it clear that anyone who crosses his path is at risk of being choked out, including Ricky Starks and Powerhouse Hobbs. However, he did express concern for Kenny Omega’s well-being and hoped for his recovery before choking him out as well.
In conclusion, Samoa Joe’s interview shed light on his thoughts regarding AEW’s rankings system and its impact on his competition. He emphasized the importance of being surrounded by top-tier competitors and expressed his confidence in maintaining his championship reign. Wrestling fans can stay updated on all the latest news in the wrestling world by visiting eWrestlingNews.com or following their Twitter and Facebook pages.