Samoa Joe Reacts to Conor McGregor’s Recent Comments, Reveals Why He is Picking Lesnar to Defeat Orton, Talks Facing Lesnar and More

August 17, 2016

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As noted, WWE NXT Champion Samoa Joe was recently interviewed by Forbes, and below are some interview highlights:

On Conor McGregor’s recent comments:

“I think Conor McGregor is a promoter, and I’m not here to promote any of his fights. If he were here in WWE, that would be a different story, but until that happens I don’t feel like I need to address it.”

On why he is Picking Brock Lesnar over Randy Orton at WWE SummerSlam:

“For selfish reasons, I’d like to see Brock stand tall until I get my hands on him. I’d like to see Brock pull through so I can get my shot at him.”

When would he like to face Brock Lesnar?:

“WrestleMania 33. Where else would we fight?”

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.