

Wrestling stars moving to the acting world is quite a normal thing nowadays. Be it a WWE superstar or an AEW wrestler, we often see them in sitcoms and films in some roles. We have majorly seen WWE stars in several acting roles, considering the company’s widespread popularity. Recently, a current AEW wrestler was cast in the series “Twisted Metal.” But much to the disdain of those in the AEW camp, he was credited as a WWE superstar in one of the promos for the series.
The wrestling star is none other than Samoa Joe who is currently wrestling in AEW. He features in the ‘Twisted Metal” as Sweet Tooth. The series is a live-action adaptation of a popular video game series that was first started in 1995 on PlayStation.
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Samoa Joe gets credited as a WWE superstar
Recently the series “Twisted Metal” was released on Peacock. Current ROH Television Champion is playing the role of Sweet Tooth in the series and Will Arnett has voiced his character. Other stars featured in the leading roles are Anthony Mackie, Neve Campbell, Stephanie Beatriz, and Thomas Haden Church.

However, Wresting News dropped a clip on their Twitter handle, where the narrator called Joe as a WWE superstar. ‘The Samoan Submission Machine’ was in AEW when the filming of the series began.
The narrator says, “And starring alongside Anthony is Will Arnett who voices over the character, ice cream-driving killer clown Sweet Tooth, played by WWE Superstar Samoa Joe. “
“WWE Superstar Samoa Joe” 😩 pic.twitter.com/kVdKBXrb0O
— Wrestling News (@WrestlingNewsCo) July 28, 2023
WWE released Joe in January 2022, and he made his AEW/ROH in April of the same year. Subsequently, the filming of “Twisted Metal” began in May 2022. This has created confusion among the fan on why the 44-year-old wasn’t addressed as an AEW wrestler.
Fans roast Tony Khan’s company they question AEW’s mainstream appeal
When this clip got viral, the fans especially the AEW and ROH fans, stormed the comment section to talk about it. They pinpointed the mistake of calling Joe a WWE superstar even after they filmed the series after his departure from Vince McMahon’s company.
thats where he got made. that’s why he got considered. cope.
— Justified „This is awesome!“ Chants (@lionshardcore) July 28, 2023
Fans claim AEW is not popular as WWE is.
Because the average person has no clue what aew is. Nit being a hater just speaking truth. People who do not watch wrestling know wwe.
— Paul F (@Paulf_0) July 28, 2023
Because nobody knows AEW
— Rick 🍀 (@LioxGG) July 28, 2023
Meanwhile, fans questioned AEW’s popularity.
he was literally ROH TV Champion when they filmed… https://t.co/1QkUzFo56i
— Kaden Lee (@kaden_ftw) July 28, 2023
Well if you wanted proof that AEW and ROH have not cracked the mainstream appeal…..here it is.😆 https://t.co/kG8eRMqdZn
— ShaunTheCHB (@ShaunTheCHB) July 29, 2023
@TonyKhan @WillWashington Marketing PR needs to look at this https://t.co/1nMPxA7OGb
— AL AHLI MINO (@InstinctMino) July 28, 2023
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This fan shares why the series says WWE Superstar instead of AEW wrestler!
It’s on Peacock and they have a WWE deal not a AEW deal…
— “Phatboi” Frankie G. Johnson #D.A.R.E #H8KlubCEO (@PhatBoiPY2K) July 28, 2023
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Regardless of this issue, Samoa Joe is likely happy to have got a chance to play Sweet Tooth, a video game character from his youth. The episodes are available on Peacock. What are your thoughts on Samoa Joe being called a WWE superstar in the above video? Share your opinion below.
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