5 Samoa Joe matches in WWE you might not remember

#2 Samoa Joe vs. Rusev (SmackDown, 2018)

An intriguing contest.

As mentioned before, the buildup to Money in the Bank 2018 provided the WWE Universe with many never-before-seen matchups. One of such matches included a first time ever contest between the "Bulgarian Brute" Rusev (currently Miro) and Samoa Joe.

The match between the two Superstars was given a twist when the Miz became Special Guest Referee. All three men had already qualified for the MITB Ladder match and wanted to make an impact before the PPV.

The match also had an unpredictability element, as Rusev was heavily over with the WWE Universe, all thanks to his Rusev Day gimmick. Samoa Joe, at the same time, had gained a lot of momentum by beating Superstars like Big Cass and Daniel Bryan. It was not easy to predict the winner of this intriguing battle.

Rusev trading blows with Samoa Joe.

The mega clash between these super athletes ended abruptly, as Miz made the fast count to allow Rusev to pick up the victory. The huge win gave him much-needed momentum before MITB, while the controversial finish also protected Samoa Joe from losing his credibility.

After the match, The Miz attacked both Superstars and grabbed the MITB briefcase, making a strong statement before the PPV.