Baron Corbin recently named Samoa Joe as one of wrestling’s all-time greats. The former WWE star even expressed interest in a real fight against the AEW World Trios Champion.
Currently teaming with The Opps, Samoa Joe has held gold in both WWE and AEW. Meanwhile, Corbin spent 12 years in WWE before his exit last year.
During an appearance on Busted Open Radio, Corbin praised Joe’s legitimacy. ‘Samoa Joe is one of the best to ever do this,’ he stated.
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The former United States Champion also revealed their personal connection. ‘We shop at the same meat market,’ Corbin added, highlighting their discussions about business and family.
Corbin didn’t hold back his admiration. ‘I would love to fight Samoa Joe for real,’ he admitted, while also calling Joe a ‘legit badass.’
Though no match is confirmed, Corbin’s comments fuel speculation. His challenge could spark interest in a future showdown between the two.
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