Best and worst of WWE Starrcade (WWE Network Special)

#2 Worst: Joe tapping out

I would have preferred a different end to the match

Samoa Joe was an absolute monster during his time in TNA, wasn't he? He continued his dominance during his time in NXT where he was booked as an absolute beast. Somehow, much of his aura has been diminished in the main roster owing to the way that he has been booked thus far.

I thought AJ Styles defeating Samoa Joe was the right call, for sure. He has a big match against the WWE Champion at TLC and he needs to look strong for that. I did not agree with the fact that they made Samoa Joe tap out, especially after the poor showing he had at Survivor Series, where he got pinned almost immediately.

Samoa Joe taps out for the 2nd time in a row.Why does #WWE hate me so much?#WWEStarrcade
— Billard the Business Bair (@RevoltedYouth) November 26, 2018

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I wonder if Samoa Joe will ever regain the sheen that he once had. Remember how he went toe to toe with Brock Lesnar during his time on RAW?

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Edited by Nishant Jayaram