HeadLocker — Jay Shannon
OWW Wrestler of the Week: Samoa Joe
Our resident philosopher profiles the Samoan Submission Machine, who is currently on a campaign to eliminate the entire Main Event Mafia, by himself.
Samoa Joe often takes criticism from writers due to his less-than-muscular physique. The chants of “Sloppy Joe” make it sound as if Joe can barely lace up his boots. In reality, Joe is one of the best of the big men, especially when it comes to size-defying moves. Joe took out both Scott Steiner and Booker T in vicious “First Blood” matches on !mpact! Joe’s already eliminated 3 of the 5 male members of the Main Event Mafia. Despite an injury, Joe is planning on working until Slammiversary. Destroying two former World Champions in 1 night (3 in 2 weeks) pushed Samoa Joe to the top of the TNA pantheon of superstars. It also garnered him this week’s OWW Wrestler of the Week award.