Samoa Joe has been one of the biggest names down in NXT for quite some time now. It's because of his status and buzz that the WWE Universe is eagerly anticipating the debut of the 37-year old on the main roster.
He's been rumoured to be making his debut for several months now and the WWE faithful are gradually growing restless. With the road to Wrestlemania starting at the Rumble, it's incredibly likely that the Samoan will be appearing on a RAW or SD Live sometime soon.
As we all know, first impressions mean everything in wrestling. You get one shot in this business and you have to make the most of it. Joe needs to come in like a wrecking ball and destroy a firmly established superstar to announce himself to the world.
Here are 5 WWE superstars Samoa Joe could destroy to make a massive impact upon his main roster debut.
#5 Braun Strowman
The ultimate big man and the definition of brute strength, Braun Strowman, has run roughshod over every single superstar in the WWE today, even Roman Reigns. The man is a beast and the creative team have booked him incredibly strongly since the draft in July. No one has cleanly pinned him since his debut.
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Now imagine how big it would be if Samoa Joe laid waste to the ex-Wyatt family member. These two behemoths would produce earth-shattering contests. Because for all their power, strength and size, they both move across the squared circle at lightning quick speeds.
The two would surprisingly appeal to casual viewers and can produce world class matches on the grandest of stages.
#4 AJ Styles
Current WWE champion and the MVP of 2016, AJ Styles was undoubtedly the star of last year. Every good thing that happened in the WWE throughout the year involved him in some way. As most know, Styles and Joe have a rich history together.
The two have had seasoned careers, paying their dues on the indy circuit. They crossed paths in Ring of Honour and in TNA, where they had multiple feuds.
Despite always being the bigger of the two (in size), it is Joe who now needs the assistance of Styles to launch his career in the WWE. The Samoan destroying the Phenomenal One on a Tuesday night would put everyone in the locker room on notice, plus it would put Joe in the mix for the WWE Championship.
Those who have already seen this feud will want to see it again, and for those who haven't... boy are you in for a treat.
#3 Roman Reigns
The future golden boy of the WWE and the apple of Vince McMahon's eye, Roman Reigns has been the most protected wrestler on the roster for years now. Despite only becoming a single full-time performer in 2014, Reigns is already a 3-time WWE Champion, a clear indication of how much the company favours him.
For the golden boy to get destroyed live on Monday Night Raw, it would take a special superstar to perform the task, in steps Samoa Joe. The 37-year old would not only carry Reigns through 5* matches, he would elevate his wrestling ability.
This feud has everything, it has the physicality, the athleticism and the back story. Both superstars have Samoan heritage and both could accuse the other of letting the race down, thus resulting in a contest to allow only one Samoan to reign supreme at the top of the company. I can't wait.
#2 Big Show
Standing at over 7-feet tall and weighing 400 pounds, the Big Show is one of the most intimidating men walking the face of the planet. He's reigned supreme in the WWE as one of the last remaining mystical figures in professional wrestling.
Once branded as a wannabe Andre the Giant, Paul White has come a long way to becoming a dominant force in his own right.
Joe in his own right is also a destructive force, he's a 282lb agile mover that aims to inflict pain in different types of ways. Samoa Joe destroying the Big Show on the opening segment of a Monday Night Raw would send shockwaves across the world of wrestling.
The Big Show is big but Joe putting him on the injury list would be even bigger.
#1 John Cena
If you head to SmackDown Live, you might as well go for the biggest fish in the pond.
There's no bigger name to make a statement with, than John Cena. The 15-time World Champion has been the creator of several careers over the years and Joe could be added to that list. The No.1 contender always did say the future would run through him and so it has.
Putting over the likes of Kevin Owens, Dean Ambrose and AJ Styles has transformed them from good talents to main event level talents. If Joe wants to introduce himself to the casual WWE audience, Cena is the man he needs to lock horns with.
The hardcore wrestling fanbase knows his work and have followed him for the past decade. Joe is a star to them but unknown to the casual audience. And the most famous full-time wrestler to the casual audience is John Cena, make your move Joe!
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