Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Wrestler |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/03/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Orange County, California, USA |
Latest News about Samoa Joe (WWE)
Samoa Joe was medically cleared to return to in-ring competition by Tony Khan and competed on the April 22, 2026 episode of AEW Dynamite. This marked his return after a three-month absence from AEW television due to a training injury sustained in late January 2026 that involved concussion protocol.
Speaking at the 2026 'For The Love of Wrestling' convention in the United Kingdom, Samoa Joe provided an optimistic update on his return, stating he would be back in AEW 'sooner rather than later.' At the time, he was still sidelined from a January training injury and had not yet received medical clearance, while teammate Hook served as the interim leader of The Opps.
Samoa Joe suffered a non-contact injury during training that placed him in concussion protocol, leading to his immediate absence from AEW television. AEW commentator Excalibur announced on Dynamite that Joe was not medically cleared to compete, interrupting his involvement in the AEW World Championship storyline as the leader of The Opps faction.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nuufolau Joel Seanoa |
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| Nickname | Samoan Submission Machine, Submission Specialist, King Joe, The Destroyer |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Weight | 282 lbs |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| School | Ocean View High School, California, USA |
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| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Playing video games |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
| Wife | Jessica Seanoa (m. 2007-present) |
Family
| Father | Name |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | 7 |
| Spouse | Jessica Seanoa |
| Heritage | Samoan-American |
Career
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| Current Affiliation | All Elite Wrestling (AEW) | ||||||||
| Current Team | The Opps (with Hook and Katsuyori Shibata) |
Favourites
| Favourite Wrestler | Nobuhiko Takada |
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| Favourite Movie | The Shawshank Redemption |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Samoa's parents ran the largest Polynesian dance group, Tiare Productions, in the US. | |
| 2. In high school, he developed a strong interest in wrestling and MMA. | |
| 3. Prior to his wrestling career, he worked as a mortgage broker. | |
| 4. He holds the record for the longest championship reign at ROH. | |
| 5. Samoa is skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay-Thai. | |
| 6. Samoa Joe's parents founded Tiare Productions, the largest Polynesian dance troupe in the United States. | |
| 7. He performed as a dancer with his family during the opening ceremony of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. | |
| 8. He was a Junior Judo State Champion in California as a child. | |
| 9. Samoa Joe is skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay-Thai, and incorporates MMA moves into his matches. | |
| 10. His wrestling style is heavily influenced by MMA and submission-based techniques. |