5 possible directions for Samoa Joe following his WWE release - signs with AEW, risky decision involving his pro wrestling career

#3 Samoa Joe returns to IMPACT Wrestling

Samoa Joe had left IMPACT Wrestling over unresolved differences.

Before signing with WWE, Samoa Joe spent a major part of his career on IMPACT Wrestling. His dominant presence on the roster helped him carve a name for himself in the promotion. Joe’s time in IMPACT Wrestling was also instrumental in making him the star that he is today. Once his non-compete clause is up, Joe can possibly return to the promotion.

Former WWE Superstars Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, who were released last year on the same day, also signed with IMPACT Wrestling. They even held the IMPACT World Tag Team Championships for 119 days. Samoa Joe’s path could be similar. He previously had a dispute with the company, but that was a long time ago, and they might solve their issues.

His return to IMPACT Wrestling would help the brand immensely with its viewership. Even a short-term deal would bode well for both parties. Samoa Joe can help elevate their world championship picture by competing with top superstars. It will also help him get rid of in-ring rust, if any, before he signs with another promotion.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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Edited by Kaushik Das