Samoa Joe discusses infamous 2005 match motivations
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
In a recent episode of 'Dark Side of the Ring', AEW star Samoa Joe revealed the motivations behind his 2005 match against Necro Butcher at IWA Mid-South's 'Something To Prove'. Joe initially took the booking partly to be closer to his then-girlfriend, who attended the match but left early due to its graphic nature. Amid intense rivalry leading up to the match, both wrestlers expressed pride in their performance. The episode also highlighted Necro's personal battle with cancer in 2020, reflecting on his journey since that pivotal bout.
- •Match featured Samoa Joe vs. Necro Butcher on June 11, 2005.
- •Joe's girlfriend was present but left early due to the match's violence.
- •Both wrestlers later expressed pride in their performance.
- •Necro Butcher discussed overcoming cancer in 2020.
- •Episode aired as part of the ongoing series 'Dark Side of the Ring'.
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"Before one of his most famous matches, AEW star Samoa Joe factored in whether he could get a different type of action.
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