Samoa Joe, who finally made his WWE debut at the NXT Takeover: Unstoppable event on Wednesday, is expected to work tonight’s NXT television tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

For those wondering, Joe indeed agreed to a deal with WWE to work in NXT, and the effort to bring Joe in was said to be spearheaded by Triple H.

For now, Joe is scheduled to continue working existing and future independent dates that he has on the books. For example, Joe is still scheduled to work the JT Lightning Memorial Tournament this weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. Joe’s deal also includes a merchandise agreement.

While the deal could always grow into a full-fledged, exclusive-WWE deal, as of last night, it’s believed that Joe has not signed an exclusive deal with the company. While it is a new type of deal for WWE, they clearly thought Joe was someone that they could try this type of deal out with.

Speaking of Joe’s debut, he tweeted the following after appearing at the NXT special last night.

Wake up every morning KNOWING you are the Author of your own story. Your actions are the pen, make it interesting.

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) May 21, 2015

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Samoa Joe addressed the NXT arena after last night’s TakeOver: Unstoppable show went off the air. Joe said it’s always been his point to compete in the hottest promotions in the world – and lately, people have been telling him NXT is the place with the most hungry, vicious, violent and excellent professional wrestlers in the world.

Samoa Joe made his NXT debut at the conclusion of Wednesday night’s NXT Takeover: Unstoppable live WWE Network special.

Kevin Owens was mercilessly beating down Sami Zayn as multiple referees and NXT GM William Regal getting involved. As Owens was getting ready to finish Zayn off with a chair, music began playing and out walked Samoa Joe. He was wearing a t-shirt that said “Samoa Joe” and the announcers referred to him as Samoa Joe, so he thankfully won’t be getting a new NXT name-generator ring name.

The crowd went apesh*t as Samoa Joe and NXT Champion Kevin Owens went face to face in what was truly a mark out moment. Owens eventually backed down, saying “not now” to a feud that could be the best thing WWE produces this year.

It’s worth noting that Triple H was asked about Joe signing with WWE earlier this week. He put Joe over as a tremendous performer, he said that he wasn’t sure if they would do business together or not.

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– Samoa Joe announced via Twitter that he will be providing a voice for one of the characters on the new “Game Of Thrones” video game. Joe tweeted the following:

Excited to announce I'm voicing a character for @telltalegames' @GameOfThrones! #pitfighter https://t.co/tRINbJgfog #WinterIsComing

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) May 20, 2015

– Longtime WWE Superstar Goldust posted the following message on social media regarding being sober for seven years.

“This is my greatest tweet of the year: Today I am 7 years clean and sober from the bondage of drugs and alcohol. I was ready and i asked for help, I worked my program and I persevered. You cannot do it alone. If you need help, ask for it. I was ready and I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. #IBelieveInYou #IBelieveInMyself ! Thanks for all your support.”

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WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated his official blog with some of his latest thoughts. Below are some highlights.

On NXT Takeover: Unstoppable: “I will catch the WWE NXT Takeover show on the WWE Network late tonight but I fully expect it to be a stellar show. Not sure of the heath of Sami Zayn as he’s set to take on Kevin Owens but if both are 100% this could be the best match in WWE this year on any event. Loved Owens impactful debut on RAW this week and he’s ready to continue to get himself noticed with a great performance tonight. I’m a big fan of both talents and only hope that they have long term creative plans in place which is imperative once the newness of their TV personas wear off and it will.”

On Samoa Joe: “If WWE eventually signs Samoa Joe, a no brainer to me, and he’s added to the talents that are already in NXT turning heads, this brand takes another giant step forward. In a perfect world and putting my old creative hat back on, tonight would be a wonderful opportunity to debut Joe on live tV on the WWE Network. That may not be in the cards just yet but one can fantasy book all one wants which is one way that I can fulfill my own personal needs to stay involved in the business that I love in addition to our Ross Report Podcasts and our RINGSIDE w/ Jim Ross Shows. Once the biz is in one’s blood, it’s hard to simply walk away and stop thinking about it. I don’t see that ever happening to me, for better or for worse.”

On Impact Wrestling changing nights: “Does TNA’s mov to Wednesday nights on the hard to find Destination America spell the death knell for the battling brand? Many industry insiders think so but I certainly hope not. Destination America did TNA no favors by making this move even though airing on Wednesday night is a better night of the week than Fridays. Good luck to my many friends at Impact Wrestling as 2015 is a critical year for their survival.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com.

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Following the reports that Samoa Joe has signed a multi-year deal with WWE, Northeast Wrestling issued an announcement promoting Joe for two of their live events this summer.  (more…)

Fans who have been eagerly anticipating the WWE debut of longtime wrestling veteran Samoa Joe may not have to wait much longer. (more…)

As reported earlier today, TNA will be taping several weeks worth of Impact Wrestling episodes across the next four days, starting with tonight’s show, which airs semi-live on a two-hour delay from Orlando, Florida.

In the main event of tonight’s show, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line with Kurt Angle defending the title against Eric Young with a former TNA Champion returning to serve as special guest referee of the match.

Unless the former champion is a swerve of some kind, the following are the most likely candidates, according to a report from F4WOnline.com:

– Sting (highly unlikely due to his WWE deal)
– Samoa Joe (possible, but unlikely due to his rumored negotiations with WWE)
– Mick Foley (also seems unlikely now that he just recently taped a highly-promoted special for the WWE Network)
– A.J. Styles (would seem unlikely due to his various commitments, including Ring Of Honor starting next Tuesday)
– Chris Sabin (a possibility)
– Rob Van Dam (a possibility)
– Bully Ray (a very strong possibility)

– Also confirmed for tonight’s Impact Wrestling is a Ken Anderson vs. Ethan Carter III match where the fans get to choose the stipulation (likely an arm-wrestling match or a falls count anywhere match), and Divas action with Gail Kim & Awesome Kong vs. Taryn Terrell & Jade & Marti Bell.

Make sure to join us here at SEScoops.com for complete results of tonight’s Impact Wrestling, as well as spoiler results of any matches/segments taped for future Impact Wrestling episodes!

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Samoa Joe was Jim Ross’ guest on this week’s Ross Report podcast, available now at PodcastOne.com.

Joe spoke to JR about a variety of topics, including the possibility of getting back in the ring with some of his old rivals, including AJ Styles, Christopher Daniel and CM Punk.

When asked about Punk, Samoa Joe said Punk’s desire to get back in the ring is much stronger than than he’s let on since his abrupt departure form WWE late last year. Joe said:

“You know, Punk. For everything it is we’ve still… I know he very much wants to have one last one, one last go. I’m sure he’d love for it to be 100 minutes or 90 minutes but we’ll see how that goes.”

Joe and Punk had a legendary feud back in Ring of Honor a decade ago. While the chances of Punk ever returning to WWE seem like a long shot at best, these are some interesting comments from Punk’s longtime friend.

– Samoa Joe is Jim Ross’ guest on this week’s Ross Report podcast. During the interview, JR talks to Joe about him possibly coming to WWE, his thoughts on CM Punk and more. You can download the show right now at PodcastOne.com.

– Smashing Pumpkins front man and the newest member of the TNA creative team, Billy Corgan, is the guest on the latest edition of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, which is also available for download right now. You can check out the show at PodcastOne.com.

– Finally, Ric Flair’s brand new podcast is out, with his first special guest, Olympic gold medalist and longtime WWE and TNA veteran — Kurt Angle. That show is available right now at Play.it.

For more on Flair’s new podcast, check out the following press release:

WRESTLER RIC FLAIR JOINS “PLAY.IT®”

“WOOOOO!™ Nation” Launches Today with special guest, world champion Kurt Angle

CBS RADIO and CBS Local Digital Media today announced the addition of “WOOOOO!™ Nation” to its Play.it® podcast network. The podcast features two-time Hall Of Famer, 16-time World Heavyweight Professional Wrestling Champion, Ric Flair, also known as The Nature Boy®. In the debut podcast, Flair interviews his long-time friend, 13-time World Heavyweight Professional Wrestling Champion Kurt Angle, who talks about his time in the industry with Flair and his history with the Pennsylvanian Foxcatcher Club. The podcast will be released every Wednesday. Fans can listen to “WOOOOO!™ Nation” on Play.it or through iTunes.

Widely recognized as the greatest professional wrestler of all time, Flair discusses pro-wrestling and sports, tells stories like only he can, and interviews a range of personalities – no topic is off limits for him during his weekly podcast.

“We are excited to welcome Ric to the Play.it podcast network,” said Ezra Kucharz, President of CBS Local Digital Media. “His addition to our lineup reinforces our commitment to providing podcasting fans the best content available.”

Together with Booker T’s “Heated Conversations” and Taz’s award-winning “Human Podcast Machine,” Play.it provides a great representation of professional wrestling for fans to enjoy across a variety of platforms.

Launched in January, Play.it offers more than 400 premium content podcasts by bringing together digital-exclusive programming from major brands and publishers as well as content from CBS RADIO shows on demand. Play.it also offers podcasts from CBS RADIO’s Boomer Esiason & Craig Carton, Carson Daly, and Kevin & Bean, in addition to well-known personalities like Tom Joyner, Jeffrey Hayzlett, Paulie Malignaggi and Marilu Henner, as well as content from leading news, lifestyle, sports and media brands including 48 HOURS, 60 MINUTES, CBS Sports Radio, Deadspin, Simon & Schuster and Foursquare.

Play.it is advertising supported and uses the latest in dynamic ad insertion technology as well as native and sponsorship advertising. Brands can buy campaigns across platforms in a simple one-stop-shop manner including over-the-air, live streaming and podcasts. Additionally, brands can deliver targeted messaging to specific fans of a particular show or across the entire network of hundreds of programs.

For more information, visit Play.it.

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As noted, Samoa Joe and Jim Ross were both in Orlando, Florida for last week’s NXT television tapings in Winter Park, Florida.

While in Florida, Joe met with Triple H about coming into the company. While the working plan is that Joe will be starting with NXT in June, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that June is not official just yet. One of the reasons could be the multiple pre-signing tests that talents have to go through.

Jim Ross also spoke with the company about working on various projects together while he was there.

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(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross has updated his official blog with lots of thoughts on Sunday’s WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Below are some highlights:

On Samoa Joe: “Next week on the Ross Report I will have a provocative conversation with @SamoaJoe who some feel is headed to WWE sooner than later. It would take me about 10 minutes to sign Joe if I were still in my old, talent relations role in WWE.”

On Roman Reigns: “Roman Reigns is on track to become what WWE wants him to be. I believe in this athlete and feel that he simply needs time and not to be force fed the audience and he will end up being the star that WWE wants/needs. Reigns match with Big Show was a pleasant surprise and arguably the best match on the show.”

On the Extreme Rules main event: “I’m not a fan of escaping the cage as a way of winning a cage match but that’s not the talent’s issue. Orton and Rollins worked hard but it was too predictable that multiple outside parties were going to get involved in the conclusion of the match. Some fans and apparently many in the decision making business of the overall wrestling biz feel that a loss is damning for a talent a takes them down too many notches. Obviously, I don’t share totally in that philosophy.”

On Sheamus: “Sheamus is on track to become a hit as a villain if he continues to perfect the nuances necessary to do so. He’s a big, bully of a man who seems to enjoy his bad guy positioning. His match with Ziggler provided me with a surprising outcome. Thought the ass kissing phase went a little long but in the end, no pun intended, Ziggler got a win and has an issue while Sheamus left with heat. Good for both.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

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Samoa Joe, one of the hottest free agents in wrestling, was backstage at Thursday night’s NXT tapings from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. (Full Results)

Joe, who is rumored to be starting with NXT in June, met with WWE COO Triple H, according to a report at PWInsider.com.

No word yet if Joe has signed with WWE, but it sure looks like we could be seeing Joe (perhaps using a new ring name) debut for NXT this summer.

The prospect of Joe feuding with the likes of Kevin Owens, Finn Balor, Hideo Itami and Sami Zayn is off the charts exciting, but we’ll contain ourselves until it becomes official.

Joe also met up with Jim Ross on Thursday to tape an episode of the “Ross Report” podcast, which drops on May 5th. Ross was also at the taping.

.@JRsBBQ Good seeing you too #SauceIt

— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) April 24, 2015

WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley, along with his children, attended last night’s NXT television tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

NXT Diva Dana Brooke posted the following photo of herself with the Foley’s at the show last night.

??Motivated & inspired always when I get a moment w/ @realmickfoley !So helpful & kind! Also @NoelleFoley is GORGEOUS pic.twitter.com/mF6mycj4Pt

— Ash By Elegance (@Ashamae_Sebera) April 24, 2015

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross was also in attendance at the tapings. JR noted that he saw Samoa Joe earlier in the day in Orlando, Florida, but did not specify where. JR tweeted the following about attending the NXT taping and taping the “Cheap Pops” special with Mick Foley for the WWE Network tonight.

Thx @WWENXT personnel for the hospitality & to the fans. Come see @realmickfoley & me Friday night at NXT Arena. Taping 4 @WWENetwork

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) April 24, 2015

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– Following the retirement of AJ Lee, Lana and Eva Marie are in line for pushes. Eva Marie has been training with Brian Kendrick and WWE officials expect her to be a more well rounded performer when she returns to action.

– Samoa Joe should be starting in NXT in June. Joe booked an independent show on May 23rd for AIW Wrestling in Cleveland, Ohio. No word on if he’s signed a WWE contract yet.

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(Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Ring Of Honor wrestler ACH recently praised former NXT head trainer and controversial personality Bill DeMott while talking about his WWE tryout experience during a recent interview on The Two Man Power Trip Of Wrestling podcast. Below are some highlights from the interview.

On attending WWE’s NXT tryout camp in 2014: “Bill DeMott was there and he was not a jackass, he was actually one of the nicest trainers, but really all of them were nice. He was just very nice and it sucks that people came out and he lost his job with these allegations. It was one of the most intense trainings or boot camps I’ve ever been to. It really all comes down to heart, wrestling is based on heart and the mental, they just want to see if they can break you and see if you can hold on, because only the strong survive in this world.”

On feedback he received from the NXT tryout: “They just said to me not right now, which I understand. Look at the guys they’ve got there right now, good things happen to those that wait and it’s truly true. I am a firm believer in when it happens it’s supposed to happen. I can patiently wait and honestly I love the Indies. A lot of guys don’t like the Indies because a lot of guys want to hot shot and go right there because thats the big bucks and where I don’t blame them, I love what I do. I love wrestling and before I go there I want to get all that I can out of Ring of Honor, I want to be the best wrestler for Ring of Honor that I can be. I want to learn all I can right now so that I am ready.”

On facing Samoa Joe in ROH: “There is no way I ever thought I would be in the ring with Joe, so to actually wrestle Joe was such a cool experience. But I had to fight Joe. I watched Joe knock out Kenta, so my mentality going into that match was; I am going to bring it and I know that I brought it.”

On some of his favorite matches to date: My time limit draw with (Jay) Lethal I really enjoyed. My match with Cedric (Alexander) from Mike’s (Bennet) Bachelor Party was one of my favorite matches with Cedric, who I think does not get the props that he deserves and then my match with Jimmy Jacobs. Jimmy was someone I always wanted to wrestle and when I was going through a lot of my early issues in Ring of Honor, Jimmy was always there whispering things in my ear that kept me going. So he has been a really big help to me and I genuinely look up to him, he’s got such a great mind and is a really cool to be in the ring with.”

Check out the complete interview at Podomatic.com.

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Magnus recently appeared as a guest on Main Event Radio to talk about a number of TNA subjects. Below are some highlights from the interview.

On TNA’s new Canadian TV Deal with the Fight Network: “It’s great news. We’ve always been grateful for our fans in Canada, with the long rich history of wrestling. Bret Hart was my first real idol in the business; he was my hero as a kid. The Canadian wrestlers have always resonated quality and the market needs to be catered to.”

On how he’s evolved over the years: “I signed at the tail end of 2008 and debuted in January 2009. My mindset has completely changed. I was thrown into the deep end and it was a sink or swim situation. I was fortunate to be put right from the start with the British Invasion, Doug Williams, and work with Bobby Roode and James Storm [Beer Money]. Bobby for me is the measuring stick in our company and Storm is so good on the microphone. It was a learning curve and you had to keep up with those guys or get left behind. You learn from osmosis. You’re only going to really get good enough to connect with an audience if you work with people who know how to do it. I was fortunate to work with Kevin Nash who spent a lot of time with me early on, Kurt Angle, Booker T, Scott Steiner. Then from an in-ring standpoint I learned a lot from AJ [Styles], Samoa Joe, Motor City Machine Guns, Doug Williams, Jay Lethal. I knew I had to get better and I had that self awareness to improve quickly and I think it showed.”

On Samoa Joe departing TNA: “I was very disappointed to see him go. I was devastated. I refer to him as my big brother, a mentor to me. We tagged together and then as opponents he was a big supporter of mine internally and in public. I can’t say enough good things about him and he’s a guy who can be a star anywhere that he goes. He was somewhat of an authority figure and he was a guy who didn’t demand respect, he just got it by who he was and what he represented.”

On Bram’s arrival to TNA: “I spoke up on his behalf when things didn’t work out for him elsewhere. He’s a great talent, great intensity, and there are very few people like him. Our feud has easily been one of the best things in my career and that TNA has done in recent memory. He’s got so much charisma and so much energy. His enthusiasm is unparalleled.”

On his upcoming feud with James Storm: “James and I are no strangers to each other. I’ve wrestled James a million times but it was always me as a heel and him as a babyface. Will be interesting to see have it be the other way around. James is part of the fabric of the company. He’s been there from Day One. He’s always got a strong reaction, he’s not credited as much as he deserves. Regardless of where we go and what he’s doing he always gets a strong reaction. That’s what you look for in a talent.”

Check out the complete interview at MainEventRadio.com.

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

Samoa Joe: “I find it weak that some pundits think that Samoa Joe gave a “political answer” when someone at my show in San Jose asked him if he would have any issue with starting a potential WWE career in NXT and Joe said he’d do whatever was asked of him. Is that being political or simply being a smart, team player? The best headline for some wresting sites may be to go with the “political” answer instead of giving the athlete the credit for being a guy who wants a shot and will work hard in any environment to earn that opportunity. NXT is WWE’s hottest brand at the moment in the eyes of many and it’s not like it’s ‘A’ Ball.”

Changes To WWE HOF Ceremony: “A case of JR’s BBQ Sauce says that WWE will make significant format changes and put more checks and balances in place to ensure that the 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony doesn’t top four hours in Dallas. For those going to WM32, I’d advise everyone to try and base out of Dallas as the Stadium is Arlington which is between Dallas and Ft Worth. The HOF and RAW after WM32 will both be held at the American Airlines Center while the Axxess activities will be at the Dallas Convention Center. Sounds like Dallas will the place to your hat. We plan on having the RINGSIDE with Jim Ross Show on Saturday afternoon prior to the HOF Induction Ceremony in Dallas at this time.”

WWE Champion Seth Rollins: “Seth Rollins is an old school booker’s dream…an averaged sized, heel champion who could ‘easily’ lose on any given night. But…when was the last time that WWE changed a title at a live event? Nonetheless the theory is still in tact. Smart booking. On this week’s Ross Report Podcast I have Rollins retaining the WWE Title until WM32 where he finally meets BROCK LESNAR!!! Uh, oh….more fantasy booking on this week’s podcast including Lesnar winning the Royal Rumble.”

WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross has updated his website blog with thoughts on the reaction to Samoa Joe’s comments at his WrestleMania weekend one-man show, format changes to next year’s WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony, thoughts on Seth Rollins as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and more. Below are some highlights.

On Samoa Joe to WWE: “I find it weak that some pundits think that Samoa Joe gave a “political answer” when someone at my show in San Jose asked him if he would have any issue with starting a potential WWE career in NXT and Joe said he’d do whatever was asked of him. Is that being political or simply being a smart, team player? The best headline for some wresting sites may be to go with the “political” answer instead of giving the athlete the credit for being a guy who wants a shot and will work hard in any environment to earn that opportunity. NXT is WWE’s hottest brand at the moment in the eyes of many and it’s not like it’s ‘A’ Ball.

Joe also said he’d love to work with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania next year. News flash….what wrestler worth their salt wouldn’t want that main event opportunity?”

On next year’s WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony: “A case of JR’s BBQ Sauce says that WWE will make significant format changes and put more checks and balances in place to ensure that the 2016 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony doesn’t top four hours in Dallas. For those going to WM32, I’d advise everyone to try and base out of Dallas as the Stadium is Arlington which is between Dallas and Ft Worth. The HOF and RAW after WM32 will both be held at the American Airlines Center while the Axxess activities will be at the Dallas Convention Center. Sounds like Dallas will the place to your hat. We plan on having the RINGSIDE with Jim Ross Show on Saturday afternoon prior to the HOF Induction Ceremony in Dallas at this time.”

On Seth Rollins as WWE World Heavyweight Champion: “Seth Rollins is an old school booker’s dream…an averaged sized, heel champion who could ‘easily’ lose on any given night. But…when was the last time that WWE changed a title at a live event? Nonetheless the theory is still in tact. Smart booking. On this week’s Ross Report Podcast I have Rollins retaining the WWE Title until WM32 where he finally meets BROCK LESNAR!!! Uh, oh….more fantasy booking on this week’s podcast including Lesnar winning the Royal Rumble.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com. You can also order JR’s Bar-B-Q products online at WWEShop.com.

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Former TNA and ROH Champion Samoa Joe made a surprise appearance at Jim Ross’ one man show during WrestleMania weekend and said he wants to fight Brock Lesnar at next year’s WrestleMania 32 from Arlington, Texas.

Brock Lesnar isn’t the only person that could be lined up as a future opponent for Joe. Just last week, NXT Champion Kevin Owens said he’s open to all challengers and specifically named Samoa Joe as somebody he’d like to face.

It’s no secret that Joe will be headed to WWE soon. Fans have been questioning whether Joe should start in NXT (where he could feud with the likes of Owens, Sami Zayn, Finn Balor and Hideo Itami) or if he’ll be fast-tracked to the main roster.

While speaking to Jim Ross, Joe gave a ‘political’ answer – stating that he’ll be fine wherever they put him.

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UFC Light Heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier and television personality Michelle Beadle were among the celebrities in attendance at Jim Ross’ “An Evening With Jim Ross” one-man show on Saturday night.

JR’s surprise on-stage guest for the show was former TNA star Samoa Joe.

A fan in attendance asked Joe if he would prefer to be on the main WWE roster, or if he would like to pass through NXT first. Joe gave a politically correct answer, saying that either option would be fine for him.

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NXT Champion Kevin Owens was on CBS Radio’s The Chad Dukes Wrestling Show this week to discuss NXT, Sami Zayn, his knee injury, Brock Lesnar, and more. At the end of the interview, he even throws out a challenge to Samoa Joe. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

His Experience In NXT So Far:

“I was so excited to sign with WWE because it’s been my dream since I was a kid and I was 11 years old when I first saw WrestleMania and knew that’s what I had to do in life. It took a while to get here but now that I am here I’m not going to wait in line or do anything by the book. I took the bull by the horns as they say and two months after my debut I’m the NXT champion. So it’s going pretty well so far, it’s a really special feeling to be part of something that’s growing and that people are so excited about. To be at the forefront of it because I’m the champion makes it even better.”

Brock Lesnar:

“As a fan him, re-signing is incredibly exciting. As a competitor, it’s even better because of the chance of getting to be in that ring with him one day is something that motivates me. I’ve been a Brock Lesnar fan since the first time I saw him. I was there when he made his debut in Montreal, the night after WrestleMania 18 and from the get go I was like, “this guy’s awesome.” I even named my dog Brock as a tribute, whatever you wanna call it, so I’m a big fan of his. The fact that he’s gonna be sticking around here for a while and gonna do great things with WWE is exciting all around but yeah I’d love to be in the ring with him.”

Who He’s Like To See Join NXT:

“I feel like Adam Cole would be a great addition to NXT, a guy like Cedric Alexander also would be really good but they’d all have to come through me first and that won’t work out that good.”

“I’m open to a challenge from anyone, including Samoa Joe, I’ll just put that one out there.”

– WWE has announced that Sting will open tonight’s WWE RAW and will address the WWE Universe ahead of Sunday’s WrestleMania 31.

– Samoa Joe was telling people at an indy show in Queens, NY this past Friday night that he is indeed headed to WWE and will be starting with them in jus a few weeks.

According to Reddit user MetsFan4Ever, Joe is expected to wrestle for NXT, since Triple H has shown a lot more interest in him than Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn.

Jim Ross updated the blog on his official website on Tuesday, writing about the Samoa Joe to WWE rumors, Sting’s performance on Monday’s RAW and some of the inductees in this year’s WWE Hall Of Fame class.

Below are some highlights from JR’s latest blog:

On Samoa Joe: “I had a great conversation Monday night with @SamoaJoe for a future podcast. Joe is one of the most intelligent and perceptive athletes that I’ve spoken with on our podcast and I certainly hope that WWE signs him as he could be invaluable in multiple areas for the wrestling side of the company IMO. It was the first time that we had talked in over a decade when I told him that, at that time, he wasn’t ready to be signed to a WWE contract to which Joe said motivated him and that he respected my honesty. Over the years I’ve become a big fan of his physical style but him getting trained in the Japanese style of wrestling helped him a great deal to become the star that he is today.”

On Sting: “Great seeing Sting on WWE TV which, for the longest time, I thought would likely never occur. Steve Borden is one of the best men in the biz and has always been a class act and one of my favorite people to work with over the years including his early days working in Mid South for Cowboy Bill Watts. I am beyond thrilled to see Sting finally get his ‘WrestleMania Moment’ this year as it is well earned and will be a moment that I will personally celebrate with The Stinger. Good things do often times happen to good people even in the wacky world of ‘rasslin.”

On Larry Zbyszko and Kevin Nash in the WWE Hall Of Fame: “Happy for Larry Zybszko going into the WWE HOF with Bruno Sammartino set to induct him. We all have our mentors and Bruno was Larry’s and the two Pittsburghers made money and had excellent matches together including the much ballyhooed Shea Stadium event back in the day. Larry was one of the more underrated broadcasters to work in the wrestling biz, too.”

“Sounds as if Kevin Nash will be the final inductee into the 2015 WWE HOF class and for that I’m happy. When Kevin couldn’t get the time of day when he first started in WCW, I used him my WSB Sunday night radio show and everyone soon found out that the former Tennessee Vol could talk and talk well. We’ve been friends ever since.”

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Despite rumors that top Ring Of Honor stars such as The Briscoes are headed to WWE soon, the decorated tag-team is actually locked-in to ROH until at least mid-summer, and the word going around is that they will not be going to NXT.

Other talents, however, are expected to turn up in WWE such as Jimmy Jacobs, who signed with WWE in a creative team capacity, and Samoa Joe, who is rumored to be signing with WWE next month.

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