Author: Today in Pro Wrestling History: On August 14th, 2005, The Samoan Submission Machine, Samoa Joe, defeats AJ Styles in a classic battle to win the Super X Cup at TNA’s Sacrifice pay-per-view.
Today in Pro Wrestling History (August 14): Samoa Joe Defeats AJ Styles at TNA Sacrifice
In the final match of the tournament, Samoa Joe, known as “The Samoan Submission Machine,” faced off against “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles in what would become an instant classic. Both competitors were at the peak of their careers, and the anticipation for their encounter had reached a fever pitch. AJ Styles, a fan favorite, brought his dynamic and high-flying style to the ring, while Samoa Joe, undefeated since his debut in TNA, relied on his brutal submission holds and hard-hitting offense.
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