Samoa Joe likely not returning for AEW All Out match

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When Jack Perry had a death wish to call out Samoa Joe for a match, the eager assumption was that Joe was returning for All Out in Chicago. Well, not so fast. Events took place on Collision that make it sound like Joe will not be returning just yet at the PPV. At least not for a match. Perry waxed poetic in the woods stabbing trees with his knife. Jungle Man is too far to turn back from walking with killers. To become the best, he must face the best. Hook responded alongside Anthony Bowens and Action Andretti. They mocked dumbass Perry for challenging Joe, but they respect his ambition. The Opps presented an alternative instead. Katsuyori Shibata stepped up. Hook hyped him as a decorated champion and a certified killer. Bowens added that if Perry wants to even talk to Joe then get through Shibata first. AEW posted both promos back to back in the same clip. .@Boy_Myth_Legend wants @SamoaJoe! The Opps respond. Watch #AEWCollision LIVE NATIONWIDE on TNT & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/oq7hC1amzk — All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) September 20, 2026 Here comes the rub about Joe wrestling at All Out. AEW announced Perry versus Shibata for the Tailgate pre-show. While that doesn’t mean Joe won’t make an appearance in general, it seems safe to rule him out for a match, unless AEW books Perry into double duty on that night. Share your thoughts about the Opps using Shibata as a stepping stone to Joe. Are you digging this angle with Jack Perry?