4 Ups & 3 Downs From WWE Chronicle: Samoa Joe

1. Shows Off How Good A Talker Joe Is

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The prevailing takeaway from this Chronicle episode is that Samoa Joe is one hell of a talker.

Eloquent, thoughtful in his words and not one to shout without merit (especially when he's not in wrestler mode inside the ring), Joe comes across as incredibly well-spoken and a true gentleman. On occasion, this turns the documentary into more of a 45-minute show reel for his verbal skills than an in-depth analysis of his comeback.

Some portions, like Joe calling Braun Strowman a big goof, saying he's not the man to hold the Money in the Bank briefcase and questioning why anyone would slack off when they reach WWE, are actually really powerful in spite of them being worked. There's a sense that Joe isn't reading from a script and instead has bona fide public speaking skills.

This is most notable when he's in the gym training, in his car driving or meeting with others backstage. Throughout the show, Joe is presented as a well-balanced, sociable guy who can pass himself off in any company. That'll come in handy should he ever turn babyface.

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