Post by The Big Evil Booty Daddy on May 3, 2006 8:16:47 GMT -5
Id like to take a fast moment and speak on a man who I have come to respect since I first laid eyes on him, but also have grown to suppourt. Samoa Joe. Tna's X division Champion. I understand that Joe Gets alot of heat from the fans but true marks understand what im saying about this guy. "He dosent have the look, hes too fat, hes never gonna get a world title...." BULLSHIT! These words come from those who believe they know this business like the big evil booty daddy does. Not since the likes of a young shawn michaels have i seen a guy like this. 26 years old and he has all the potential in the world. He is the longest running Ring Of Honor Champion (Some say ring of honor holds no bounds) Ring Of Honor is the most well known and well respected independent on the circut. Aj (I really cant stand mr look at me i beat my chest when my pyro goes off, but he is a great talent dont get me wrong) Styles, The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels, The American Dragon Brian Danielson, Matt Hardy, Rodrick Strong, Austin Aries, Alex Shelly. Some of the best Light Heavywieght Talent in the world have graced an Roh Ring. and Joe Held there ultimate prize for close to 2 years! He is a member of New Japans Inoki Dojo In L.A. Hes Battled his way through Upw (Former WWE Devlopmental Territory) and Zero One in Japan. And he is the 2 time Undefeated (Never Pinned) X Division Champion. I think my arguement holds well for Samoa Joe. Dont You?
Samoa Joes Bio:
Vital Stats:
Name: Samoa Joe / King Joe
Birthday: 3-17-1979
Height: 6'2
Weight: 280 lbs. [127.01 Kilos]
Signature Maneuvers:
Choke Sleeper / Choke Sleeper Clutch
Island Driver
Chimeraplex
Dragon Suplex Hold
C.C.S. Enzuigiri
Avalanche Muscle Buster
In the Ring:
Starting his career in September of 1999, Joe became the first ever graduate of the UIWA's now defunct West Coast Dojo. Training under the guidance of west coast Indy legend Cincinnati Red. Debuting in December of 1999 Joe quickly rose through the ranks of Independent grapplers throughout California. Soon he joined the ranks of former WWE developmental affiliate UPW Where he captured the UPW Heavyweight Championship. After finding Success in UPW Joe debuted in Japan for Shinya Hashimoto's ZERO ONE promotion, fighting in its "Shingeki" series of "Pay Per Views", and later the annual "Burning Heart" tournaments. Back in the United States Joe joined the rank of the East Coast based Ring of Honor promotion becoming the companies 3rd Champion. Joe now resides as a member of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Inoki Dojo in Los Angeles.
Outside the Ring:
Joe's family founded the most prominent Polynesian Dance Troop in the United States Tiare Productions. Growing up in a show business family, he made his on stage debut at the 1984 olympics opening ceremonies in front of a packed Olympic Coliseum at the age of 5. Accustomed to the road at a early age Joe's travels took him across the US and around the world before he was 13. As a youth he enjoyed success as a California State Jr. Judo Champion and was a all league football player throughout high school. Joe also co hosted the nationally syndicated comedy talk show WRESTLING 101 along with The Big Schwag, and Gary Brussels. Joe now resides between the East Coast, West Coast, and abroad, but always calls Orange County California his home.
Favorite Food:
Korean B.B.Q.
Sushi
Carne Asada Tacos EXTRA HOT w/cilantro
Favorite Drinks:
Soft: Diet Coke/CC Lemon
Hard: Vodka (Grey Goose) and Cranberry
Beer: Hefeweizen
Shot: Tequila ("Herradura" or "Cabo Wabo" Reposado)
Favorite Movies:
Super Troopers
The Godfather Trilogy
Oceans Eleven (The Original)
HERO
Blazing Saddles
Snatch
Seven Samurai
Braveheart
Ninja Scroll
Favorite Albums:
Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Iz in Concert
Bob Marley - Legend
Frank Sinatra - The Best Of
System of a Down - Toxicity
Sublime - 40 oz to Freedom
Wu Tang Clan - Enter the 36 Chambers
Dr. Dre - The Chronic
50 Cent - Get Rich or Die Tryin
Reel Big Fish - Turn the Radio Off
Jerome Grey - Talofa Samoa (Mandatory for all Samoans!)
Favorite TV Shows
Iron Chef
C.S.I.
Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law
Actresses who are fly:
Eliza Dusku
Katie Holmes
Lucy Liu
Salma Hayek
Championship History
RING of HONOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
3/22/03: Defeated Xavier via Choke Sleeper Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
4/12/03: Impromptu 4 Way Challenge Match. Defeated Colt Cabana/Matt Stryker/Tom Carter via Choke Sleeper on Cabana Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
4/26/03: Title Defense V.1 Defeated Doug Williams via Choke Sleeper CCAC Campus West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. USA
5/17/03: Title Defense V.2 "International Title Defense" Defeated The Zebra Kid via Chimeraplex York Hall Bethel Green, London. UK
5/31/03: Title Defense V.3 Defeated Homicide via Avalanche Muscle Buster Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
6/28/03: Title Defense V.4 Defeated Danny Maff via Dragon Suplex Hold Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
7/19/03: Title Defense V.5 Defeated Paul London via Choke Sleeper The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey. USA
8/9/03: Title Defense V.6 Defeated BJ Whitmer via Chimeraplex Montgomery County Fairground Coliseum Dayton, Ohio. USA
9/20/03: Title Defense V.7 Defeated Chris Daniels via Island Driver Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
10/3/03: Title Defense V.8 "Unsanctioned International Defense" Defeated Ares via Choke Sleeper Stadthall Bad Schwalbach, Germany
10/17/03: Title Defense V.9 "Impromptu Challenge Match" Defeated Prince Nana via Choke Sleeper Michael's 8th Avenue Glen Burnie, Maryland USA
10/17/03: Title Defense V.10 Defeated Jay Briscoe via Lariat Michael's 8th Avenue Glen Burnie, Maryland USA
11/29/03: Title Defense V.11 Defeated AJ Styles via Choke Sleeper Clutch Framingham State College Framingham, Massachusetts USA
12/27/03: Title Defense V.12 Defeated Marc Briscoe via Choke Sleeper Clutch Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
1/9/04: Title Defense V.13 Defeated Balls Mahoney via Lariat Woodbridge Armory Woodbridge, New Jersey. USA
2/14/04: Title Defense V.14 "4-Way Quadruple Threat Match" Defeated BJ Whitmer, Dan Maff, & Low Ki via Choke Sleeper Clutch on Whitmer Massachusetts National Guard Armory Braintree, Massachusetts. USA
3/5/04: Title Defense V.15 "Unsanctioned International Defense" Defeated Ahmed Chaer via Choke Sleeper Sauerlandhalle Lennestadt. Germany
3/13/04: Title Defense V.16 "Steel Cage Match" Defeated Jay Briscoe via Avalanche Muscle Buster The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey. USA
4/23/04: Title Defense V.17 Defeated Homicide via Disqualification (Struck Official) St. Paul National Guard Armory St. Paul, Minnesota. USA
4/24/04: Title Defense V.18 Defeated Matt Stryker via Triangle Choke/Armbar Frontier Fieldhouse Chicago, Illinois. USA
5/22/04: Title Defense V.19 Defeated Homicide via Brainbuster Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
6/12/04: Title Defense V.20 60 Minute Time Limit Draw vs. CM Punk Montgomery County Fairground Coliseum Dayton, Ohio. USA
6/26/04: Title Defense V.21 Defeated Shinya Makabe via Lariat New Japan/Inoki Dojo Los Angeles Santa Monica, California. USA
7/2/04: Title Defense V.22 Kevin Steen vs. Samoa Joe went to a No Contest due to outside interference NDR Hall Montreal, Quebec. Canada
7/23/04: Title Defense V.23 Defeated Homicide via Choke Sleeper Muellner Building Wauwatoswa, Wisconsin. USA
7/24/04: Title Defense V.24 Defeated Colt Cabana via Muscle Buster Frontier Fieldhouse Chicago, Illinois. USA
8/7/04: Title Defense V.25 Defeated Trent Acid via Island Driver Ramada Ballroom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
9/11/04: Title Defense V.26 Defeated Doug Williams via Lariat The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey. USA
10/2/04: Title Defense V.27 Defeated Bryan Danielson via Choke Sleeper Clutch Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
10/15/04: Title Defense V.28 Defeated Rocky Romero via STF Montgomery County Fairground Coliseum Dayton, Ohio. USA
10/16/04: Title Defense V.29 60 Minute Time Limit Draw vs. CM Punk Frontier Fieldhouse Chicago, Illinois. USA
11/13/04: Title Defense V.30 Defeated Chris Hero via Muscle Buster Wilmerding YMCA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12/4/04: Title Defense V.31 Defeated CM Punk via Choke Sleeper Clutch The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey
12/26/04: Lost to Austin Aries via 450 Splash Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
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ULTIMATE PRO WRESTLING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
3/14/01: Defeated Christopher Daniels via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
4/25/01: Title Defense V.1 Defeated Tommy Dreamer via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
5/30/01: Title Defense V.2 Defeated Sean O'hare via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
8/22/01: Title Defense V.3 Defeated Outlaw Mike Knox via Dragon Suplex hold The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
9/25/01: Title Defense V.4 Defeated Shooter Tony Jones via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
10/17/01: Title Defense V.5 The Predator vs. Samoa Joe NO CONTEST The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
11/27/01: Lost to Mikey Henderson via Inside Cradle El Rey Theater Hollywood CA.
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RING of HONOR #1 Contender Trophy
3/15/03: 4 Way Match Defeated Homicide/BJ Whitmer/EZ Money via Choke Sleeper on EZ Money Massachusetts National Guard Armory Cambridge MA.
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ROH Pure Championship
5/7/05: Samoa Joe def. Jay Lethal via Chimeraplex New Yorker Hotel Grand Ballroom New York, New York
Title defense V.1 6/4/05: Samoa Joe def. James Gibson via Choke Sleeper The Pepsi Center Williamsville, New York
Title Defense V.2 6/12/05: Samoa Joe def. Nigel McGuiness via Musclebuster The Supper Club New York, New York
Title Defense V.3 6/18/05: Samoa Joe def. Colt Cabana via Cross Arm Breaker Mennan Sports Arena Morristown, New Jersey
Title Defense V.4 7/9/05: Samoa Joe def. Austin Aries via Musclebuster New Yorker Hotel Grand Ballroom New York, New York
Title Defense V.5 7/16/05: Samoa Joe def. Jimmy Rave via Musclebuster CT Sports Center Woodbridge, Conneticut
Samoa Joes Bio:
Vital Stats:
Name: Samoa Joe / King Joe
Birthday: 3-17-1979
Height: 6'2
Weight: 280 lbs. [127.01 Kilos]
Signature Maneuvers:
Choke Sleeper / Choke Sleeper Clutch
Island Driver
Chimeraplex
Dragon Suplex Hold
C.C.S. Enzuigiri
Avalanche Muscle Buster
In the Ring:
Starting his career in September of 1999, Joe became the first ever graduate of the UIWA's now defunct West Coast Dojo. Training under the guidance of west coast Indy legend Cincinnati Red. Debuting in December of 1999 Joe quickly rose through the ranks of Independent grapplers throughout California. Soon he joined the ranks of former WWE developmental affiliate UPW Where he captured the UPW Heavyweight Championship. After finding Success in UPW Joe debuted in Japan for Shinya Hashimoto's ZERO ONE promotion, fighting in its "Shingeki" series of "Pay Per Views", and later the annual "Burning Heart" tournaments. Back in the United States Joe joined the rank of the East Coast based Ring of Honor promotion becoming the companies 3rd Champion. Joe now resides as a member of New Japan Pro Wrestling's Inoki Dojo in Los Angeles.
Outside the Ring:
Joe's family founded the most prominent Polynesian Dance Troop in the United States Tiare Productions. Growing up in a show business family, he made his on stage debut at the 1984 olympics opening ceremonies in front of a packed Olympic Coliseum at the age of 5. Accustomed to the road at a early age Joe's travels took him across the US and around the world before he was 13. As a youth he enjoyed success as a California State Jr. Judo Champion and was a all league football player throughout high school. Joe also co hosted the nationally syndicated comedy talk show WRESTLING 101 along with The Big Schwag, and Gary Brussels. Joe now resides between the East Coast, West Coast, and abroad, but always calls Orange County California his home.
Favorite Food:
Korean B.B.Q.
Sushi
Carne Asada Tacos EXTRA HOT w/cilantro
Favorite Drinks:
Soft: Diet Coke/CC Lemon
Hard: Vodka (Grey Goose) and Cranberry
Beer: Hefeweizen
Shot: Tequila ("Herradura" or "Cabo Wabo" Reposado)
Favorite Movies:
Super Troopers
The Godfather Trilogy
Oceans Eleven (The Original)
HERO
Blazing Saddles
Snatch
Seven Samurai
Braveheart
Ninja Scroll
Favorite Albums:
Tribe Called Quest - The Low End Theory
Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Iz in Concert
Bob Marley - Legend
Frank Sinatra - The Best Of
System of a Down - Toxicity
Sublime - 40 oz to Freedom
Wu Tang Clan - Enter the 36 Chambers
Dr. Dre - The Chronic
50 Cent - Get Rich or Die Tryin
Reel Big Fish - Turn the Radio Off
Jerome Grey - Talofa Samoa (Mandatory for all Samoans!)
Favorite TV Shows
Iron Chef
C.S.I.
Harvey Birdman Attorney at Law
Actresses who are fly:
Eliza Dusku
Katie Holmes
Lucy Liu
Salma Hayek
Championship History
RING of HONOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
3/22/03: Defeated Xavier via Choke Sleeper Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
4/12/03: Impromptu 4 Way Challenge Match. Defeated Colt Cabana/Matt Stryker/Tom Carter via Choke Sleeper on Cabana Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
4/26/03: Title Defense V.1 Defeated Doug Williams via Choke Sleeper CCAC Campus West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. USA
5/17/03: Title Defense V.2 "International Title Defense" Defeated The Zebra Kid via Chimeraplex York Hall Bethel Green, London. UK
5/31/03: Title Defense V.3 Defeated Homicide via Avalanche Muscle Buster Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
6/28/03: Title Defense V.4 Defeated Danny Maff via Dragon Suplex Hold Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
7/19/03: Title Defense V.5 Defeated Paul London via Choke Sleeper The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey. USA
8/9/03: Title Defense V.6 Defeated BJ Whitmer via Chimeraplex Montgomery County Fairground Coliseum Dayton, Ohio. USA
9/20/03: Title Defense V.7 Defeated Chris Daniels via Island Driver Murphy Rec. Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
10/3/03: Title Defense V.8 "Unsanctioned International Defense" Defeated Ares via Choke Sleeper Stadthall Bad Schwalbach, Germany
10/17/03: Title Defense V.9 "Impromptu Challenge Match" Defeated Prince Nana via Choke Sleeper Michael's 8th Avenue Glen Burnie, Maryland USA
10/17/03: Title Defense V.10 Defeated Jay Briscoe via Lariat Michael's 8th Avenue Glen Burnie, Maryland USA
11/29/03: Title Defense V.11 Defeated AJ Styles via Choke Sleeper Clutch Framingham State College Framingham, Massachusetts USA
12/27/03: Title Defense V.12 Defeated Marc Briscoe via Choke Sleeper Clutch Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
1/9/04: Title Defense V.13 Defeated Balls Mahoney via Lariat Woodbridge Armory Woodbridge, New Jersey. USA
2/14/04: Title Defense V.14 "4-Way Quadruple Threat Match" Defeated BJ Whitmer, Dan Maff, & Low Ki via Choke Sleeper Clutch on Whitmer Massachusetts National Guard Armory Braintree, Massachusetts. USA
3/5/04: Title Defense V.15 "Unsanctioned International Defense" Defeated Ahmed Chaer via Choke Sleeper Sauerlandhalle Lennestadt. Germany
3/13/04: Title Defense V.16 "Steel Cage Match" Defeated Jay Briscoe via Avalanche Muscle Buster The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey. USA
4/23/04: Title Defense V.17 Defeated Homicide via Disqualification (Struck Official) St. Paul National Guard Armory St. Paul, Minnesota. USA
4/24/04: Title Defense V.18 Defeated Matt Stryker via Triangle Choke/Armbar Frontier Fieldhouse Chicago, Illinois. USA
5/22/04: Title Defense V.19 Defeated Homicide via Brainbuster Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
6/12/04: Title Defense V.20 60 Minute Time Limit Draw vs. CM Punk Montgomery County Fairground Coliseum Dayton, Ohio. USA
6/26/04: Title Defense V.21 Defeated Shinya Makabe via Lariat New Japan/Inoki Dojo Los Angeles Santa Monica, California. USA
7/2/04: Title Defense V.22 Kevin Steen vs. Samoa Joe went to a No Contest due to outside interference NDR Hall Montreal, Quebec. Canada
7/23/04: Title Defense V.23 Defeated Homicide via Choke Sleeper Muellner Building Wauwatoswa, Wisconsin. USA
7/24/04: Title Defense V.24 Defeated Colt Cabana via Muscle Buster Frontier Fieldhouse Chicago, Illinois. USA
8/7/04: Title Defense V.25 Defeated Trent Acid via Island Driver Ramada Ballroom Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
9/11/04: Title Defense V.26 Defeated Doug Williams via Lariat The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey. USA
10/2/04: Title Defense V.27 Defeated Bryan Danielson via Choke Sleeper Clutch Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
10/15/04: Title Defense V.28 Defeated Rocky Romero via STF Montgomery County Fairground Coliseum Dayton, Ohio. USA
10/16/04: Title Defense V.29 60 Minute Time Limit Draw vs. CM Punk Frontier Fieldhouse Chicago, Illinois. USA
11/13/04: Title Defense V.30 Defeated Chris Hero via Muscle Buster Wilmerding YMCA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
12/4/04: Title Defense V.31 Defeated CM Punk via Choke Sleeper Clutch The Rex Plex Elizabeth, New Jersey
12/26/04: Lost to Austin Aries via 450 Splash Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. USA
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ULTIMATE PRO WRESTLING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
3/14/01: Defeated Christopher Daniels via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
4/25/01: Title Defense V.1 Defeated Tommy Dreamer via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
5/30/01: Title Defense V.2 Defeated Sean O'hare via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
8/22/01: Title Defense V.3 Defeated Outlaw Mike Knox via Dragon Suplex hold The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
9/25/01: Title Defense V.4 Defeated Shooter Tony Jones via Island Driver The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
10/17/01: Title Defense V.5 The Predator vs. Samoa Joe NO CONTEST The Galaxy Theater Santa Ana CA.
11/27/01: Lost to Mikey Henderson via Inside Cradle El Rey Theater Hollywood CA.
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RING of HONOR #1 Contender Trophy
3/15/03: 4 Way Match Defeated Homicide/BJ Whitmer/EZ Money via Choke Sleeper on EZ Money Massachusetts National Guard Armory Cambridge MA.
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ROH Pure Championship
5/7/05: Samoa Joe def. Jay Lethal via Chimeraplex New Yorker Hotel Grand Ballroom New York, New York
Title defense V.1 6/4/05: Samoa Joe def. James Gibson via Choke Sleeper The Pepsi Center Williamsville, New York
Title Defense V.2 6/12/05: Samoa Joe def. Nigel McGuiness via Musclebuster The Supper Club New York, New York
Title Defense V.3 6/18/05: Samoa Joe def. Colt Cabana via Cross Arm Breaker Mennan Sports Arena Morristown, New Jersey
Title Defense V.4 7/9/05: Samoa Joe def. Austin Aries via Musclebuster New Yorker Hotel Grand Ballroom New York, New York
Title Defense V.5 7/16/05: Samoa Joe def. Jimmy Rave via Musclebuster CT Sports Center Woodbridge, Conneticut