Samoa Joe shocked the wrestling world by showing up unannounced (though not entirely unexpected) at the end of NXT: Unstoppable to confront Kevin Owens. The expected feud between the two is one of the most exciting happenings in wrestling today, particularly those fans who followed the pair's dominance of the indie scene. However, such a clash wouldn't be the first time Owens and Joe had met in the ring. Like many figures who eventually become globally prominent in the WWE, the pair were already familiar with one another thanks to the bustling independent wrestling world. Indeed, the Samoan Submission Machine has clashed with many high-profile members of the current WWE roster, as well as a few crucial figures from the promotion's recent past. Joe's vast experience in multiple promotions, particularly ROH and TNA, has led him to battle some of the biggest names in the wrestling business without ever setting foot in a WWE ring. Some were nothing more than a one-off encounter, while others made up some of the most enthralling feuds and matches of the 21st century. Here are six of the biggest WWE superstars Samoa Joe has already faced in his career. How many of these will fans see revisited on the biggest stage of them all?
