Samoa Joe discusses wrestling retirement and future plans
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Samoa Joe addressed his future in wrestling during an interview with SHAK Wrestling. The former AEW World Champion acknowledged the recent wave of retirements in the sport, including Edge's announcement that 2027 will be his final active year. Joe expressed his priority of creating memorable matches for fans, though he remains uncertain about his retirement timeline. Outside of wrestling, he has ventured into acting, having recently appeared in the 'Twisted Metal' series and worked on various video games. His focus remains on contributing positively to the wrestling industry before concluding his career.
- •Samoa Joe spoke about his wrestling priorities in an interview on October 25.
- •Joe emphasized creating fun matches for fans amid a wave of retirements.
- •He remains open to acting but intends to give back to wrestling.
- •Recent retirements include notable wrestlers such as John Cena and Edge.
- 3:30 PMWrestling Inc — AEW's Samoa Joe Shares Thoughts On In-Ring Retirement
"Former AEW World Champion Samoa Joe discusses his priorities.
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