Samoa Joe Shatters Eight-Year-Old Record

In the world of professional wrestling, records are made to be broken, and Samoa Joe has just etched his name in history by smashing a long-standing record as the ROH World TV Champion. On November 2, 2023, Samoa Joe solidified his legendary status in Ring of Honor.

Samoa Joe’s remarkable journey to this record-breaking achievement began on April 13, 2022, when he defeated Minoru Suzuki to claim the ROH World TV Championship. From that moment, Samoa Joe embarked on a reign of dominance that would go down in wrestling history.

As of November 2, Samoa Joe surpassed the impressive 567-day reign of Jay Lethal, which commenced in April 2014 at Supercard of Honor VIII and concluded at the hands of Roderick Strong in October 2015 at Glory By Honor XIV. It’s a testament to Samoa Joe’s skill and resilience that he not only broke this record but shattered it.

Minoru Suzuki briefly held the championship for 12 days, securing the title by defeating Rhett Titus at Supercard of Honor XV on April 1, 2022. However, it was Samoa Joe’s reign that left an indelible mark on ROH history.

Samoa Joe’s legacy in Ring of Honor is undeniable. He is an ROH Triple Crown Champion, having also held the ROH Pure and ROH World Championships. His contributions to the world of wrestling were honored when he was inducted into the Ring of Honor Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022.

To celebrate this monumental achievement, AEW paid tribute to Samoa Joe’s record-breaking reign with compilation video, giving fans a chance to relive his incredible journey as the ROH World TV Champion. It’s a moment that will forever be etched in the annals of wrestling history.

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