10 Toughest WWE Superstars Of The 21st Century

In modern WWE, few men can go one-on-one with Brock Lesnar and leave fans torn over the outcome. Such is the level of badassery that Samoa Joe brings to the table.

While he may not be Vince McMahon's definition of an athlete, Joe is deceptively agile and can perform moves that few men his size would attempt, let alone perfect. He also has a strong background in martial arts with a long-standing relationship with Tito Ortiz's Team Punishment to back it up.

At almost 300lbs, Joe probably won't be advertising Tapout sportswear any time soon but his history of wrestling long and gruelling bouts prove that he has the cardio to go well into overtime. Look no further than his ROH run for proof of just that, when he went 60 minutes with CM Punk twice in 2004 and again with Daniel Bryan in 2006.

Joe's habit of taking quality opposition to the limit reaffirms his toughness and his wars with the likes of Kenta Kobashi, Mitsuharu Misawa, and Kurt Angle prove, beyond a shadow of doubt, his reputation is a lot more than just hearsay. A physical wrestler, an intimidating presence, and a solid track record make Joe a formidable opponent, regardless of the opposition.