Ahead of his AEW World Championship match at the WrestleDream pay-per-view, Samoa Joe received exceptionally high praise from veteran announcer Tony Schiavone. On his What Happened When podcast, Schiavone called Joe one of the most professional individuals he has ever worked with in the wrestling business.

“He is one of the most professional guys I’ve ever worked with backstage, ever,” Schiavone stated emphatically. “When you tell Joe, ‘Hey, Joe, we got a pre-tape for you to do.’ He goes, ‘Okay,’ gets his Trios belt, or back when he had the World Title belt, got that, and will follow you and go do the pre-tape immediately. Doesn’t say, ‘Well, I got to call my match, or I’ve got to go to catering.’ He’s just such a pro, and it’s been an absolute honor to be able to work with him.”

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