Latest on Samoa Joe and His Full-Time WWE Contract

Samoa Joe, who first appeared in WWE for its NXT developmental promotion on May 20, has quickly gained favor within the company. As noted, Joe and WWE are already working out a deal to have him work for WWE full-time. The company made swift action to bring Joe aboard in a more exclusive manner, following his rapid merchandise sales, in addition to Destination America picking up Ring of Honor.

PWInsider has recently published a report, providing the latest information on WWE and Samoa Joe coming to terms on a full-time deal. According to the website, the deal is not official, as paperwork is still being put together. Still, both sides have verbally agreed to a full-time contract.

Despite working a “WWE Superstars” taping, Joe is not expected to join the main roster immediately. Instead, he will reportedly remain a focal point of the NXT product for the next few months. Eventually, the idea is for Joe to join the main roster full-time.

Additionally, the website’s report revealed that Samoa Joe will still work Ring of Honor television tapings on June 20, as advertised.  The tapings will now serve as Joe’s farewell to the company, as ROH is no longer able to book Joe for more dates, as it had planned. For all other independent circuit appearances Joe was scheduled for, the plan is for him to still work them. Joe will fulfill these past dates, provided that WWE doesn’t need him on that particular day.