Net Worth: $3 Million
Profession: Professional Wrestler
Promotions: WWE, TNA, ROH, Pro Wrestling Noah, AAA
Samoa Joe, an American professional wrestler, has a net worth of $3 million. Known for his intense style and fierce in-ring presence, Joe has built a legendary career across multiple wrestling promotions. He gained prominence in various wrestling organizations, including WWE, TNA, Ring of Honor (ROH), and AAA, earning numerous championships along the way. With a career spanning from 1999 to the present, Samoa Joe is regarded as one of the most dominant and respected wrestlers of his era.
Early Life and Training
Born on March 17, 1979, in Orange County, California, Nuufolau Joel Seanoa (better known by his ring name Samoa Joe) began his journey into professional wrestling at a young age. Trained by Cincinnati Red and Johnny Hemp, Samoa Joe made his professional debut in 1999. His early career included stints in Ultimate Pro Wrestling (UPW) and Pro Wrestling Zero-One (PWZ), where he began to develop his reputation as a hard-hitting and highly skilled wrestler.
Wrestling Career
Samoa Joe first gained major attention in Ring of Honor (ROH), where he competed from 2002 to 2008 and established himself as one of the most dominant wrestlers in the company. During his time in ROH, he became the ROH World Champion and the ROH Pure Champion, proving his versatility and skill across multiple divisions. His rise in the independent wrestling scene continued as he wrestled on the independent circuit from 2003 to 2014, further honing his craft.
In 2005, Samoa Joe signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he would go on to achieve great success. Joe became a cornerstone of TNA’s success in the 2000s and held multiple championships, including the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, TNA Television Championship, TNA World Tag Team Championship (twice), and the TNA X Division Championship (five times). His rivalry with top TNA stars like Kurt Angle and AJ Styles helped boost the promotion during its peak years.
In 2015, Samoa Joe joined WWE and began competing in NXT, WWE’s developmental territory, where he won the NXT Championship twice. His success in NXT earned him a spot on the WWE main roster in 2017, where he would later win the WWE United States Championship, adding to his list of accolades.
Legacy and Influence
Samoa Joe is known for his hard-hitting, no-nonsense wrestling style, which combines power moves with submission holds, and for his charismatic, intense personality. His reigns as TNA World Champion and his work in ROH and NXT have solidified his legacy as one of the best wrestlers of his generation. Samoa Joe’s impact extends beyond just the titles he has won—he has influenced many younger wrestlers and helped boost the wrestling scene across multiple promotions.
