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An ex-WWE superstar has explained his actions following “AEW WrestleDream 2025.” Samoa Joe of The Opps was in action on Wednesday’s episode of “Dynamite.” Joe, Powerhouse Hobbs, and Katsuyori Shibata put the AEW World Trios Championship at stake against Bobby Lashley, Shelton Benjamin, and MVP of The Hurt Syndicate. Ultimately, The Opps turned in another successful title defense thanks to interference from The Demand. After the match, Joe revealed that he attacked Page after their “WrestleDream” match because he will target the top champion of any promotion he’s a part of until he’s no longer breathing. It appears Joe hasn’t lost sight of his goal of becoming a two-time AEW World Champion. .@SamoaJoe finally speaks on his and The Opps' actions against AEW World Champion Hangman Adam Page at #AEWWrestleDream!Watch #AEWDynamite LIVE on TBS & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/ankjv08yFU— All Elite Wrestling (@AEW) October 23, 2025 Joe fell short in his attempt to capture the AEW World Championship against Page at “WrestleDream 2025.” After initially embracing “Hangman,” Joe and The Opps attacked the top male titleholder in AEW, solidifying the faction’s heel turn. CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – APRIL 26: Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole holds an AEW championship belt before a game against the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium on April 26, 2025 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Rayford/Getty Images) More News: Former WWE Star’s TNA Wrestling Contract Expiring Soon Samoa Joe’s Run With The Opps Joe and the rest of The Opps captured the AEW World Trios Championship during the “Spring BreakThru” edition of “Dynamite” back in April. They defeated the Death Riders to capture the gold. At the “All In: London” pay-per-view, The Opps successfully retained the title against Gabe Kidd, Claudio Castagnoli, and Wheeler Yuta. Joe, Hobbs, and Shibata also held onto the trios gold by fighting off challenges from the Bullet Club War Dogs at “Forbidden Door,” followed by Ricochet and Gates of Agony of The Demand during the Aug. 27 edition of “Dynamite.” AEW has begun its build towards the “Full Gear 2025” PPV event, which is scheduled for Nov. 22. While not official at this time, a rematch between Page and Joe for the AEW World Championship could get top billing if the match doesn’t take place on an episode of “Dynamite” beforehand. WWE Makes Huge Decision Amid Champion’s Injury Another WWE Champion Suffers an Injury Botched WWE Raw Spot Leads to Injury Speculation For more on AEW and WWE content, head to Newsweek Sports.
