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
29/05/2026
Samoa Joe announced that he would step away from AEW for a few months to handle filming commitments in Hollywood. Reports indicated that he was scheduled to film the third season of Twisted Metal, where he plays Sweet Tooth, with production taking place in Toronto through late summer 2026.
22/04/2026
Samoa Joe returned to AEW Dynamite on April 22, 2026, after being medically cleared to compete following a period of absence. Tony Khan announced the clearance ahead of the show, marking Joe's comeback to active competition after he was placed in concussion protocol due to a non-contact injury. His last ring appearance prior to this return was on January 21, 2026, against Mike Bailey.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Nuufolau Joel Seanoa |
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| Nickname | Samoan Submission Machine, Submission Specialist, King of Television, The Samoan Suplex Machine, King Joe, Nation of Violence |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
| Ethnicity | Samoan-American |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" | ||||||
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| Weight | 282 lbs | ||||||
| Eye Color | Hazel | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Personal Life
| School | Ocean View High School, California, USA |
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| College | Not Known |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Hobbies | Playing video games |
| Training | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Muay-Thai |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Jessica Seanoa (m. 2007-present) |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | Wrestling fan who introduced Joe to the sport |
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| Mother | Name |
| Siblings | 7 |
| Parents' Business | Founded Tiare Productions, the largest Polynesian dance troupe in the United States |
Career
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| Current Promotion | All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH) |
Favourites
| Favorite Wrestler | Nobuhiko Takada |
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| Favorite Movie | The Shawshank Redemption |
Social Media
| https://x.com/SamoaJoe |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Samoa's parents ran the biggest Polynesian dance group, Tiare Productions, in the US. | |
| 2. As a high school student, Samoa became the California State Junior Judo Champion. | |
| 3. Before his wrestling career, Samoa worked as a mortgage broker. | |
| 4. He held the title for the longest period at Ring of Honor (ROH). | |
| 5. In 2005, Mick Foley recommended Samoa Joe to WWE. | |
| 6. Samoa Joe is skilled in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, and Muay-Thai. | |
| 7. He performed as a dancer with his family during the opening ceremony of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. | |
| 8. His wrestling style is heavily influenced by MMA and Japanese wrestling techniques. |