Former AEW World Champion offers brief update while recovering from injury
Summary
– Samoa Joe confirmed his AEW return should happen sooner rather than later
– The veteran star has been sidelined since suffering a training injury in January
– Joe was previously involved in the AEW World Championship picture
Samoa Joe has shared a brief but encouraging update on his status with All Elite Wrestling following an injury earlier this year.
During an appearance with Monopoly Events on March 6, 2026, Joe addressed his absence from AEW television and suggested that fans may not have to wait long before he returns to the ring. The veteran star made it clear that his comeback is expected sooner rather than later.
Joe has been out of action since late January. During the January 28 episode of AEW Dynamite, commentator Excalibur announced that Joe had suffered a non-contact injury while training and was not medically cleared to compete.
The company has not revealed specific details about the injury or an exact timeline for his recovery. Despite the lack of information, Joe’s latest comments suggest progress toward his return.
Before the injury, Joe remained a major presence in the AEW World Championship scene. At the Worlds End event, he defended the AEW World Title in a four-way match against MJF, Swerve Strickland, and Hangman Page before MJF ultimately captured the championship.
Joe’s most recent in-ring appearance came on the January 12 episode of Dynamite. That night, he secured a victory over “Speedball” Mike Bailey in what would become his final match before the injury forced him to step away.
While discussing his upcoming plans, Joe also noted that the third season of the Twisted Metal series is on the way. The project adds another major credit to his growing list of acting roles outside the wrestling ring.
For now, Joe continues to recover on the sidelines, but his latest update suggests a return to AEW programming could be approaching soon.
