12 Super Weird Quirks Unique To ONE Wrestler

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Samoa Joe has AEW fans howling whenever he performs his super-casual 'not today' walk off spot. The celebrated worker walks out of harm's way when wrestlers are diving onto him during matches. Not every single time, but just when appropriate. His timing is always absolutely spot on, to be fair.

It's like Joe is saying: 'Nope, not taking that'. He doesn't sell the moment with a hearty giggle or even a smile either. The multi-time champ stays totally serious. The beautiful contrast between his seriousness, the confusion of his opponent and the laughter of the fans makes this one of pro wrestling's finest and most creative ideas.

Photographers have done a grand job over the years when capturing some stunning facial expressions. For example, see above for an enhancement worker throwing his hands out like, 'WTF, mate?!' as Joe slowly strolls off into the distance away from danger like he doesn't have a care in the world.

This is something people expect from Joe's matches now, but he doesn't use it in every single bout. Joe picks his spots, so to speak, and he knows the perfect time to bust out a 'walk off' and pop the house. That, dear readers, is what a switched on and intelligent wrestler looks like.

Generally, failing to catch your peers on a dive spot is bad news and frowned upon, but these calculated moments add a fresh layer to Joe's matches that others simply cannot match. Nobody would be able to do it so nonchalantly either.