Could We See Samoa Joe On The Main Roster Soon? #MMBWWE #MMBNXT

Samoa Joe had reportedly signed a full-time WWE contract after impressing officials with his work at the recent NXT tapings and due to the success of his t-shirt sales.

Joe has not actually signed the contract as of earlier today but both sides have agreed on the deal and the paperwork was being put together. The new deal will not see Joe go straight to the main roster as he will be a focal point of NXT for a few months. Obviously Joe is expected to end up on the main roster, possibly fast-tracked as they've done with Kevin Owens.

Regarding Joe and Ring of Honor, he is still teaming with AJ Styles to face Kazarian and Daniels at the July 20th ROH TV tapings and this will likely be Joe's farewell but the company was looking at using Joe for more dates until the news came out about the full-time deal with WWE. We've noted that Joe will still be fulfilling all indie dates that are scheduled but WWE will likely come first if they needed him on a date that was already booked for an indie.


CREDIT / SOURCE - PWInsider

Samoa Joe Could Be Kept Off ROH TV Due To WWE Contract #MMBWWE #MMBROH

With Samoa Joe signed to WWE NXT, there's already speculation that WWE will nix his ROH TV appearances now that ROH is airing on cable. The same rule could apply for Rhyno and other talents. Joe is currently scheduled to work the June 20th ROH TV tapings, teaming with AJ Styles to face Kazarian and Daniels. ROH is likely also awaiting confirmation on whether or not they will be able to use Joe on TV, if they haven't found out already.

Details on Samoa Joe's WWE Contract #MMBNXT

It has been noted before that Samoa Joe reportedly has a new type of deal with WWE where he's able to work future indie dates. F4Wonline.com adds that Joe has very few restrictions on where he can work. His deal was described as similar to the one Rhyno has but for a lot more money.

WWE Universe Votes Who They Would Like To See Feud With Samoa Joe #MMBNXT

WWE's website has a new poll asking fans what is their NXT dream match for Samoa Joe - Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, Hideo Itami, Tyler Breeze, Baron Corbin, Solomon Crowe or Sami Zayn. With over 16,000 votes, 69% have voted for Owens. Balor is the next closest with 11% and Zayn has 10%.

Samoa Joe Shirts Sold Out; Using The Samoa Joe Name In WWE #MMBNXT

Fans who have ordered WWE's Samoa Joe t-shirts were told that they are out of stock until June 15th. There were many fans wearing them at Thursday's NXT TV tapings.

Regarding Samoa Joe keeping his name in WWE, PWInsider notes that the indication was given to them that it's a Triple H decision.

NXT Champion Kevin Owens’ title match against Sami Zayn ended in chaos as Samoa Joe stepped into NXT #MMBNXT

In a highly anticipated and very personal rematch, former best friends Sami Zayn and champion Kevin Owens went head-to-head for the NXT Title.

Early mind games by the champion quickly gave way to a true brawl that rampaged inside and outside the ring. into the NXT Universe. Back in the ring, like a man possessed, Zayn seemed to have an answer for almost everything Owens threw at him – that was until the action moved back outside and Owens suddenly the determined challenger with a Pop-up Powerbomb onto the ring apron. From there, the vicious titleholder would not relent, refusing to let officials check on Zayn — still recovering from an injury suffered weeks ago in a breakthrough clash on Monday Night Raw against John Cena — and then unleashed an absolute onslaught on his defenseless adversary.

Triple H Said To Be Interested In Having Samoa Joe Apart Of NXT #MMBWWE #MMBTNA

There is said to be a good amount of interest from Triple H in giving Samoa Joe a WWE tryout for a potential run in NXT, according to MetsFan4Ever, who has broke several WWE stories in the past year.

According to the report, Vince McMahon isn't as interested in Joe as Triple H is but there could be a push within WWE over the next few weeks to give Joe at least a tryout run.

No word yet if Joe is even interested in coming to WWE and working NXT. We've reached out to WWE for comment on the rumor and will keep you updated.

CREDIT / SOURCE - METSFAN4EVER

TNA Leaves Door Open For Samoa Joe Return #MMBTNA

Regarding Samoa Joe leaving TNA, word is that the two sides negotiated and tried to come to terms on a new deal up until the end and things remained friendly between Joe and the company. The situation was described as similar to the one that led to AJ Styles leaving in 2013 where TNA was not going to be able to match what Joe had been making. TNA made their final offer and left things up to Joe.

When he decided to leave, TNA officials made it clear to Joe that there was no heat on him and that the door would be open for a future return. 

Another lesser factor that had to do with Joe's departure is the company looking to invest more in newer talents coming in.

CREDIT / SOURCE - PWInsider 

Backstage Reaction To Samoa Joe Leaving TNA #MMBTNA

Initial reaction to Samoa Joe leaving TNA among the other wrestlers is that they are very down because Joe and the company couldn't come to terms on a new deal, according to PWInsider.

Joe has always been seen as a leader in the locker room and was well-liked by most everyone. Joe's departure is leaving a hole in the roster similar to the one left when AJ Styles and TNA parted ways.

CREDIT / SOURCE - PWInsider

TNA Star Announces He Is Leaving Company #MMBTNA

I have decided to part ways with @ImpactWrestling. My very best to them moving forward, and my eternal thanks to the fans.
— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) February 17, 2015