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By Shruti Sadbhav

Modified Jun 21, 2021 20:39 GMT

#4 WWE Superstar AJ Styles sings praises for “best friend” Samoa Joe

AJ Styles has nothing but love for Samoa Joe

WWE RAW Superstar AJ Styles has delivered some of his most brutal feuds against former United States Champion Samoa Joe. The two have been close friends for a long time. Both Styles and Joe genuinely enjoy working together and have often engaged in unbelievably personal rivalries in the past.

How excited is @AJStylesOrg for the return of WWE fans to live events? Find out as The Phenomenal One joins @WWEGraves & @VicJosephWWE on #AfterTheBell, available now on @Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!🎧 : https://t.co/C4kgbAObTm▶️ : https://t.co/TcPSqff07Y pic.twitter.com/pi6rm1QjT6
— WWE After The Bell (@AfterTheBellWWE) June 18, 2021

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Styles sang praises for his friend Joe during his recent appearance on WWE’s After The Bell podcast. Speaking with WWE color commentator and podcast host Corey Graves, Styles stated that Joe is "awesome" at everything he does. The Phenomenal One hailed his friend for his incredible in-ring skills as well as his stellar job on the mic. Styles went on to call Joe his best friend and said:

"There's so many things about [Samoa] Joe that are great. This guy always finds a way to do what he does best. In my personal opinion he's one of the best wrestlers I've ever seen. You have no idea how awesome he is. If you only knew how great he was with his kicks and punches and everything he does, it's just brilliant and then, he goes and commentates and he's one of the best there too. I'm like you gotta be kidding me."

"He's always so good at everything he does, I have no doubt, he'll be the best wherever he goes and whatever he does. I feel like I'm looking in the mirror when I talk to Joe. Him and I, we've been best friends forever so nobody better to mentor than Samoa Joe."

10 minutes on the job, and someone has already provoked @SamoaJoe.Unruly behavior will not be tolerated in @RealKingRegal & @SamoaJoe's #WWENXT! @AdamColePro @KORcombat pic.twitter.com/mPMK9V09V8
— WWE NXT (@WWENXT) June 16, 2021

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Samoa Joe was shockingly included in the long list of WWE Superstars who were released earlier this year. However, backstage reports claim that Triple H was unhappy with the decision and was adamant about bringing him back. Samoa Joe then returned to WWE NXT as William Regal’s enforcer and has already drawn attention towards the black and gold brand.

About the author

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 Greg Bush