Backstage Reaction to Samoa Joe Parting Ways with TNA; Kurt Angle, Magnus and More TNA Stars Comment

February 17, 2015

According to PWInsider.com, many TNA talents are said to be down after learning Samoa Joe is finished with TNA. Talents are said to be disappointed that TNA and Joe could not come to terms on a new agreement, as Joe is generally well liked by everyone, and is seen as a locker room leader in TNA.

Samoa Joe’s departure from TNA is said to have left a whole in the roster similar to when AJ Styles left the company.

Numerous TNA stars have reacted to the Samoa Joe news by posting the following on Twitter:

Not gonna lie: pretty devastated that my big brother won’t be there next time I go to work. He’ll be more than fine. @SamoaJoe is all pro.

— Magnus (@MagnusOfficial) February 18, 2015

To @SamoaJoe – 1 of the very best I’ve ever had the privilege to wrestle. Many Blessings to you and your future. I will remember the feuds

— Kurt Angle (@RealKurtAngle) February 17, 2015

Best to @SamoaJoe in whatever path you take. Always loved working and talking with you. 10 great years with @IMPACTWRESTLING!

— Mike Tenay (@RealMikeTenay) February 18, 2015

When you acquire an art, like calling a wrestling match, there are guys you look forward to calling. @SamoaJoe is one of those guys. #Thanks

— Josh Mathews (@realjoshmathews) February 18, 2015

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.