Samoa Joe says he’ll be back in AEW ‘sooner than later’
Samoa Joe says he expects to be back in AEW “sooner than later.”
Speaking to SoCal Val at a Monopoly Events show in Manchester recently, Joe was asked what’s next for him and responded:
“We’ll be back at AEW sooner than later. And then aside from that, season 3, Twisted Metal forthcoming. And a few other things we can’t talk about.”
Joe has been out of action since it was revealed on the January 28 edition of AEW Dynamite that he was not cleared to compete due to having suffered a “non-contact injury” during training. Since Joe’s absence from AEW programming, HOOK has taken over temporary leadership of The Opps and has been shown in backstage segments recruiting new members to the group.
Twisted Metal was renewed for a third season in November. Filming is expected to begin later this year. Joe plays the role of Sweet Tooth in the show, although the character’s voice is provided by actor Will Arnett.
Joe’s interview with SoCal Val is available below.
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