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#1 Samoa Joe (WWE Monday Night RAW)
There's no doubt that WWE is fully aware that Samoa Joe is a huge asset to the company. As a competitor, The Samoan Submission Machine is one of the best in-ring performers of his generation. Joe has had incredible matches and feuds in every promotion he has performed in.
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For many years, fans assumed that Joe would never sign with WWE. But Joe finally made his WWE NXT debut in 2015. During his time with the black-and-gold brand, Samoa Joe became the first ever two-time NXT Champion. He was also the winner of the inaugural Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic tournament, alongside Finn Balor.
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After his successful run in NXT, Samoa Joe made his debut on the main roster in 2017. He went on to become a two-time WWE United States Champion. But many fans want to see WWE push Joe as a main eventer.
The WWE World Championship has escaped Joe's crasp throughout his run on the main roster. The former United States Champion has come close on several occasions, as he unsuccessfully challenged world champions like Brock Lesnar and AJ Styles.
But Samoa Joe's time spent inside the ring has been nonexistent in recent months. After he suffered a series of concussions in 2020, Joe joined the commentary team on Monday Night RAW.
Whenever asked, Joe has been quick to state that his in-ring WWE career is not over, and he has vowed to compete again in the future. But Joe is arguably too good in his role as a color commentator; he has shined as a member of the red brand's commentary team. As a result, WWE could be reluctant to push him as a wrestler again.
Nevertheless, one can hope that Samoa Joe will indeed to the ring in the near future, perhaps to claim the illusive WWE World Championship that he craves. After he has spent more than a year on the sidelines, the perfect time for Joe to return to physical action would be after WrestleMania.
