At AEW Worlds End Samoa Joe faces MJF for the World Championship and has made it clear he intends to destroy his opponent.
Joe and Friedman have been engaged in a feud for months, which has only intensified in recent weeks. At Grand Slam Joe unsuccessfully challenged Friedman for the title but has remained determined to get his hands on the gold, even relinquishing the ROH TV Championship in the process.
Joe’s second chance at the title came when he stepped up to become Friedman’s partner as the replacement for the injured Adam Cole to defend the ROH Tag Team Championships at Full Gear. However, he only did so under the condition that he received another title shot.
Since helping Friedman defend the ROH tag titles Joe has acted as his bodyguard of sorts, assisting him in his fight against the masked Devil and his crew.
Samoa Joe is determined to make MJF pay at AEW Worlds End.
Joe is not one to mince words, and when speaking to Niko Exxtra, he made it clear that he intends to pummel the champion until he begs to stop.
“I think everybody knows what I’m going to do. I’m going to pummel him unmercifully, snatch his soul and beat him until he hands it to me and begs me to stop.
I mean that is what’s on the agenda but I said that leading into our last big televised event before we get into World’s End. You know, we might start the party a little bit early if the opportunity presents itself.”
During the interview, Joe was also asked to explain his protective stance toward the champion in the run-up to their match at the PPV.
“A lot of people have a little bit of trouble understanding this concept but but I’ll put it like this. MJF was victorious last time we were in his hometown, some dashley tactics were used but I respect the man’s sigtuitiveness as far as wanting to get the job done.
Now we’re going back to his hometown I want the very best MJF there. I want the finest version of MJF to show up so that when I destroy him completely in front of all his friends and loved ones there are no excuses.”