Samoa Joe: Ranking His 5 Best Matches Outside WWE
5a) Samoa Joe vs Kenta Kobashi – ROH Joe vs. Kobashi October 5, 2005
Despite Joe’s reign as ROH champion ending in 2004, Joe continued to have legendary matches in Ring of Honor. This match, which I was only able to find highlights off, is one of the best matches in Ring of Honor history. Joe took on one of the greatest wrestlers of all time in Kenta Kobashi, a 5-star match machine, and delivered an instant classic here. Joe and Kobashi wrestled a true strong style pro wrestling match. It was this hard-hitting affair that convinced me that Joe’s future grandchildren will be feeling the chops he took in this one.
5b) Samoa Joe vs AJ Styles vs Christopher Daniels – TNA X-Division Championship – TNA Unbreakable 2005
Finally, we come to the greatest match in TNA history, featuring three of the best wrestlers in the world, even until today. I had a very hard time choosing between this and his match with Kobashi as my final one in this list, so I cheated and just listed both, tied in the fifth position. I won’t say anything more than this, because I don’t want to spoil it for you if you have never seen it. This match is outstanding from start to finish, and is absolutely must watch for any wrestling fan. If you have never seen it before, I highly suggest you add it to your list of matches to watch soon.
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Honourable Mentions
While it’s nearly impossible to list all of Joe’s great matches, I’ve included a bonus list of honourable mentions here. Enjoy, as you become acquainted with one of the best wrestlers of the last 20 years in Samoa Joe.
Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle – TNA Genesis 2006
Samoa Joe vs. Christian Cage – NWA World Heavyweight Championship – TNA Destination X 2007
Samoa Joe vs. AJ Styles – TNA X-Division Championship – TNA Turning Point 2005
Samoa Joe vs. Takeshi Morishima – ROH 5th Anniversary Show
Samoa Joe vs. Austin Aries – ROH World Title – Final Battle 2004