Samoa Joe Confirms Twisted Metal Ankle Fracture, Eyes Swift AEW Return
His AEW absence stems from a storyline write-off unconnected to the on-set injury
Overview
- He fractured his ankle during last year’s Toronto shoot of Twisted Metal season two after landing on rocky asphalt and taped it up to finish filming.
- Joe performs every physical driving and combat sequence as Sweet Tooth, underscoring the role’s demanding nature.
- The injury predates AEW’s All In Texas event and was not the cause of his on-screen stretcher exit in that storyline.
- He said he expects to rejoin AEW programming as soon as he clears the promotion’s medical protocols.
- The experience deepened his respect for stunt performers, whom he likened to “cousins of the pro wrestlers” for their shared risk-taking craft.