Samoa Joe Honored with Ring of Honor TV Championship in Grand Ceremony

Wrestling Legend Receives Prestigious Title on AEW Saturday Collision

Samoa Joe, a revered figure in the world of professional wrestling, was greeted with an outpouring of adoration in Chicago, Illinois, as he was presented with the esteemed Ring of Honor TV Championship on the June 22 episode of Ring of Honor TV. The captivating footage showcased the inaugural episode of AEW Saturday Collision, which aired on June 17 and featured this momentous occasion.

During the ceremony, Ring of Honor Chairman Tony Khan, accompanied by board members Jerry Lynn and Stokely Hathaway, handed Samoa Joe the newly designed championship belt. The updated design aligns harmoniously with the aesthetics of the other prestigious Ring of Honor World Championships, elevating the title’s prestige and unifying its visual identity.

In a lighthearted moment, Stokely Hathaway amusingly attempted to claim credit for the championship, but it was evident that the honor belonged rightfully to Samoa Joe. Teasing a future confrontation, Joe expressed his determination to confront someone and vowed to deliver a powerful blow to “his boy’s face,” hinting at an impending intense encounter.

Samoa Joe’s reign as the ROH World TV Champion has been nothing short of extraordinary, boasting an impressive tenure of 435 days and counting. He clinched the championship on April 13, 2022, in a memorable clash against Minoru Suzuki on AEW Dynamite. Joe’s year-long dominance as the TV Champion has solidified his status as one of the most formidable competitors in the wrestling realm, garnering him widespread acclaim and admiration.