Tony Khan Confirms Samoa Joe’s AEW Future Amid Retirement Speculation

During a recent interview with Conrad Thompson to promote AEW WrestleDream, Tony Khan, President and CEO of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), addressed rumors surrounding Samoa Joe‘s potential retirement. Joe had hinted that he might retire at the end of his current contract, but Khan reassured fans that Joe still has significant time left with the promotion.

Khan emphasized, “Samoa Joe still has years left with AEW, which is great.” He noted the importance of Joe’s contributions to wrestling, indicating that discussions about retirement are premature. The AEW CEO expressed his hope that when the time comes for Joe to step back, AEW will honor him fittingly, given his status as one of the promotion’s most accomplished stars.

Samoa Joe is set to face Hangman Page for the AEW World Title later tonight at WrestleDream in the Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. This match is particularly significant as it marks a chance for Joe to regain the title he lost to Swerve Strickland during AEW Dynasty in April 2023. Khan highlighted the importance of this matchup, stating, “We’re so excited to have Samoa Joe as the challenger in the same city where he lost that title.”

Fans are eager to see how Joe performs against Page, who currently holds the AEW World Championship and is regarded as a major figure in the organization. The anticipation surrounding WrestleDream is palpable, and many view this as a pivotal moment not only for Joe but also for AEW as a whole.

WrestleDream 2025 will be broadcast live on pay-per-view, allowing fans around the world to witness this exciting event. As the wrestling community watches closely, both Khan and Joe’s futures in AEW remain bright, with many more matches and milestones expected in the coming years.