Folks, if you were left scratching your heads after Samoa Joe’s brutal exit on last night’s “AEW Dynamite,” we’ve got the inside scoop for you. Picture this: Samoa Joe, in a “Stampede Street Fight” against Chris Jericho, ends up crashing through a plywood wall. It was the kind of moment that makes you spill your popcorn, but there’s a juicy reason behind it.
According to our pals at PWInsider, Samoa Joe is stepping out of the wrestling ring and into the acting spotlight. He’s set to begin filming the second season of Peacock’s “Twisted Metal” later this month in Toronto. Yes, you read that right—the “Samoan Submission Machine” is reprising his role as the iconic Sweet Tooth, the ice cream truck-driving, mayhem-loving clown.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. PWInsider’s sources say Joe’s filming schedule will run through at least October, but with breaks between episodes. This means there’s a glimmer of hope for Joe to make surprise appearances on AEW shows during these breaks. So, don’t put away those Joe signs just yet!
In more casting news, WWE stars Omos, Cedric Alexander, and Apollo Crews auditioned for a new character named Axel for the upcoming season, but none of them made the cut. Looks like the Twisted Metal universe will proceed without any WWE additions for now.
As for the plot of season two, buckle up because it’s wilder than a politician’s promise during campaign season. Following the finale of season one, John (played by Anthony Mackie) and Quiet (Stephanie Beatriz) are thrown into the deadly Twisted Metal tournament—a demolition derby from the darkest corners of imagination, hosted by the enigmatic Calypso. Amidst the chaos, Sweet Tooth reunites with his long-lost sister, the vigilante Dollface. Expect explosive action, familiar faces, and new adversaries galore!