
Samoa Joe Returns to AEW on Dynamite: Maximum Carnage – Samoa Joe made a surprising return to AEW Dynamite on January 15, 2025, during the Maximum Carnage episode, delivering a powerful intervention to assist HOOK. The action unfolded as Christian Cage, Nick Wayne, and Kip Sabian were preparing to deliver a con-chair-to on HOOK, who was already in a vulnerable state.
As the trio set up for the brutal attack, Joe’s music hit, signaling his unexpected arrival. The veteran powerhouse, with the aid of Katsuyori Shibata, quickly cleared the ring and sent Christian, Wayne, and Sabian retreating in defeat.
Joe’s return comes after several months away from AEW programming. His last appearance was in July 2024, when he lost a Stampede Street Fight to Chris Jericho. Following the match, Joe was written off television with a stretcher angle, where Jericho pushed Joe through a wall backstage. At the time, it was revealed that Joe would take time off to film a new season of Twisted Metal on Peacock, where he portrays Sweet Tooth, a character originally voiced by Will Arnett.
The unexpected return of Samoa Joe has ignited speculation about his future role in AEW, as he teams up with Shibata to confront some of the company’s most formidable threats. With his dominant presence back on television, fans are eager to see what comes next for the Samoan Submission Machine.
Samoa Joe Returns to AEW on Dynamite: Maximum Carnage