10 Best WWE Segments Of 2017 (So Far)

10. Samoa Joe's Debut

Samoa Joe's January 30, 2017 debut began inauspiciously.

Triple H cut a promo in the ring in which he claimed that he was "trying so hard not to be that guy that ends careers and crushes dreams" - even though he would wrestle through a quad tear just to get his mandated 'Mania match. It was difficult to stomach, much less believe in. Still, what followed next was blinding. Trips warned Rollins that, even though he was now the "Creator" of WWE's future, the "Destroyer" within him lay dormant.

"I'm done trying."

This brought out Seth Rollins. In a fantastic and unpredictable bait and switch, that Destroyer was revealed as Samoa Joe. Joe blindsided Rollins as he reached the end of the entrance ramp, knocking him flying with a stiff elbow to the head. Joe looked like such a monster out there that even Michael Cole mustered up some sincerity and emotion.

It was a smash success from all sides. The close angle from which Triple's ascent up the entrance ramp was filmed portrayed him as both cowardly and callous. The plight of Rollins, taking a pasting in the background, was literally the furthest thing from his mind.

While it didn't lead anywhere initially - Fastlane plans were scuppered when Rollins re-injured his knee falling into the Coquina Clutch - fans were conditioned, immediately, to take Joe very seriously.