The former NXT Champion Samoa Joe was one of the superstar released by WWE after his stint as announcer on Monday Night Raw. His release was a big shocker and many fans and wrestlers expressed their unhappiness via social media.
Samoa Joe was slated for 90-day non-compete clause but now, there were many rumors surrounding around the internet that Joe would be returning to NXT in non-wrestling role.
PWInsider reports confirmed that Samoa Joe is coming back to NXT. It was also reported that NXT Boss Triple H “snatched him back’ as soon as possibly he could after Joe’s release. Triple H wanted him to work in NXT and recent reports suggest that he could be the authority figure in Black and Gold brand.
It was also noted that Triple H was the one who brought Samoa Joe to NXT back in 2015. Following the Joe’s release in April, Triple H wasn’t happy with it and tried to get him back to WWE NXT from then.
Since February 2020, Samoa Joe was kept out of in-ring action as he doesn’t clear to wrestle. This report also adds that, with the history of concussions, Joe could be kept out of in-ring action over a year.
Recently, there were many rumors suggesting that Samoa Joe might be replacing William Regal in NXT after William Regal comments at NXT Takeover: In Your House Show. Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter also reported that Samoa Joe might get William Regal like role in NXT.
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