Overview

• AJ Styles applied Samoa Joe’s signature Coquina Clutch during his match with John Cena at WWE Crown Jewel as an explicit homage.
• Samoa Joe said he was flattered by the tribute and expressed “unyielding” respect for both Styles and Cena.
• Joe is scheduled to challenge ‘Hangman’ Adam Page for the AEW World Championship at WrestleDream.
• John Cena is on a retirement tour and is slated to retire on Dec. 13 at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, and Styles has said he plans to retire next year.
• Joe noted he will likely retire when his current AEW contract expires and recalled early ties to Cena from their days in California’s UPW.