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#2 Booker T comments on WWE releasing Samoa Joe

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— Booker T. Huffman (@BookerT5x) April 19, 2021

WWE released multiple superstars last week. Some of the names released included Samoa Joe, Mojo Rawley, Peyton Royce and Billie Kay. While most of the superstars who were let go had hardly been used by WWE over the past few months, it came as a shocker that WWE decided to release former US Champion Samoa Joe.

Speaking on Hall of Fame, Booker T was upset that WWE took such a drastic step. He believes that Joe could have been a major asset to the company had he not been released.

''Joe is like me - he's kind of like a utility guy. 'You need me over here, I'll do that; you need me over here, I'll do that.' And be content with actually doing that, not being consumed with: 'Man, I got to get back in the ring, I'm missing the boat.' But, am I surprised that Joe was on the list? I must say 100%, I am. I don't know the ramifications of what happened but I do think it's a loss for the company."

Mood. Thank you @SamoaJoe 🙌🏾pic.twitter.com/VeZsJeI3yn

— Stephanïe Hypes (@StephanieHypes) April 16, 2021

It has been reported that Joe wanted to get back into wrestling while WWE wanted him to stay on as a full-time announcer. This could be one of the reasons behind his release.