# 2. Samoa Joe becomes WWE Champion

Samoa Joe and AJ Styles have an extensive history. Within Impact wrestling (then TNA) they fought for the X-Division championship. Then in later years for the TNA World Championship. In WWE Joe has been an excellent heel character.
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His history in NXT was excellent, notably feuding with Finn Balor, see video below. However, on Raw and SmackDown Live Joe has feuded with huge names. Most notably Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. However, Joe has yet become a World champion. Albeit, on NXT.
Joe is dangerous in the ring. He has legitimate fighting skills and can utilize submissions. However, his opponent AJ Styles has equal abilities. Their history deserves the spotlight in WWE. Moreover, Joe is the perfect option for Styles to pass the torch. Therefore, WWE invests in their match. It deserves to main event SummerSlam. Nevertheless, expect Joe to walk out as champion.
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