Celebrated Name: | Samoa Joe |
Real Name/Full Name: | Nuufolau Joel Seanoa |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 45 years old |
Birth Date: | 17 March 1979 |
Birth Place: | Orange County, California, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Height: | 1.88 m |
Weight: | 128 kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | Jessica Seanoa (m. 2007) |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Samoa Joe Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Professional wrestler |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $5 million |
Last Updated: | November 2024 |
Samoa Joe is a well-known professional wrestler from America who is currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand. He has previously worked with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and Ring of Honor (ROH) promotions.
Joe was ROH World Champion for a record 21 months. In 2005, he joined TNA and was on a 19-month-long undefeated streak holding the TNA World Heavyweight Championship once, the TNA X Division Championship five times, the TNA World Tag Team Championship twice, and the TNA Television Championship once.
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Early Life & Biography
Nuufolau Joel Seanoa or Samoa Joe was born on March 17, 1979, in Orange County, California. He spent most of his childhood days in Ewa Beach, Hawaii. His family members founded the Polynesian dance troupe named Tiare Productions in the United States.
At the age of five, Joe made his stage debut at the 1984 Summer Olympics and later became California State Junior Judo Champion. He went to Ocean View High School, where he was an all-league football player. Joe also worked as a mortgage broker prior to becoming a wrestler.
Personal Life
Samoa Joe got married to his wife Jessica Seanoa in 2007. His close friends include fellow wrestlers CM Punk, Homicide, Christopher Daniels, and AJ Styles. Joe avidly trains in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, judo, and Muay Thai. Joe was seen in the American version of the television show Distraction.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 17 March 1979, Samoa Joe is 45 years old as of today’s date 23rd November 2024. His height is 1.88 m tall, and his weight is 128 kg.
Career
Samoa Joe started his professional wrestling career in 2000 when he signed with Ultimate Pro Wrestling. He initially feuded with John Cena and went on to become the youngest UPW Heavyweight Champion. The following year, he went to Japan to wrestle at Pro Wrestling Zero-One promotion. He participated in a number of their biggest shows and tournaments and became the inaugural NWA Intercontinental Tag Team Champions.
In 2002, Joe joined the East Coast-based Ring of Honor (ROH) promotion and made his debut at “Glory by Honor” pay per view. He quickly rose through the ranks and became ROH Champion, defeating Xavier for the belt. Later, he became the promotion’s fifth Pure Champion, defeating his on-screen protégé Jay Lethal.
In 2005, Joe signed a contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and made his official debut five days later at the Slammiversary pay-per-view, defeating Sonjay Dutt in a match. Later, he won the tournament by defeating A.J. Styles in a match, which is to date the only match in TNA’s history to receive a rating of five stars from Dave Meltzer. Joe went on to win the TNA World Tag Team Championship and TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
In 2015, Joe signed a contract with WWE and took part in NXT TakeOver: Unstoppable event. A few months later, he defeated Fin Balor to win the NXT Championship. He also engaged in a feud with Shinsuke Nakamura and had several matches with him. In 2017, Joe made his official main roster debut, as part of the Raw brand. In his debut match, he defeated Roman Reigns after a distraction by Braun Strowman. At the 2016 Summerslam, Joe took part in a fatal four-way match for the WWE Championship title but did not win the match. He is currently working for the Smackdown brand of the company.
Awards & Achievements
Samoa Joe has won several awards and championships in his illustrious career. He has been a five-time TNA X Division Champion, TNA World Heavyweight Champion, UPW Heavyweight Champion, UIWA Tag Team Champion, two-time NXT Champion, and WWE United States Champion.
In 2005, Joe was named the Most Outstanding Wrestler by Wrestling Observer Newsletter and won the Best Brawler, and Match of the Year Award. In 2018, CBS Sports network gave him an award for Smack Talker of the Year. Joe was named Mr. TNA in 2006 and 2007, X Division Star of the Year, and was given the Finisher of the Year Award.
He has won several championships, including Natural Heavyweight Championship, GWA Heavyweight Championship, GHC Tag Team Championship, PWA Pure Wrestling Championship, ROH World Championship, TWE Heavyweight Championship, and many more.
Net Worth & Salary of Samoa Joe in 2024
As of November 2024, Samoa Joe has an estimated net worth of more than $5 million. He has made this huge fortune through his successful career as a professional wrestler.
Joe has worked with several popular independent wrestling promotions in his career, including Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Southern California promotion Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South, Puerto Rican International Wrestling Association, Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, Westside Xtreme Wrestling, among others.
He also makes a significant part of his net worth from merchandise, brand collaborations, sponsorships, and media appearances.
Samoa Joe is one of the most renowned wrestlers in the world. He started his career at a very young age and has been able to make a name for himself through hardwork and determination. He has a huge fan following across the globe and is very active on various social media platforms.