Samoa Joe earned praise from WWE Hall of Famer Booker T after clinching the AEW World Championship this past weekend. In a thrilling steel cage match at Full Gear, Joe, with the support of Ops and Hook—who recently rejoined the group—defeated Hangman Adam Page to claim the AEW World Title. Booker T, now an announcer for WWE NXT and a longtime acquaintance of Joe since their TNA days, congratulated Joe on becoming a two-time AEW World Champion during the Hall of Fame event. He remarked, “Congratulations to Samoa Joe on winning the AEW World Heavyweight Championship,” adding that Tony Khan’s faith in Joe was well-founded. Booker recalled his own intense bouts with Joe and emphasized Joe’s authenticity and talent, praising him for his achievements and character. Joe and The Ops are set to appear on AEW Dynamite to celebrate the championship victory.
Fan Take: This achievement solidifies Samoa Joe’s legacy in AEW and highlights the rising star power within the promotion. AEW fans should be excited as Joe’s championship reign promises fresh storylines and high-caliber matches that can elevate the sport’s competitive landscape.
