Samoa Joe on AEW, WWE, and Impact Wrestling—what it really takes to earn respect in the locker room. Hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP) and Houston-based rapper & songwriter Dwayne Swayze, Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze takes you inside the world of professional wrestling like never before. In this special episode, AEW star Samoa Joe joins the show for a raw, hard-hitting conversation on leadership, respect, and survival in today’s wrestling landscape—all with unfiltered insight from one of the industry’s most respected veterans.
Joe opens up about how locker room culture has evolved across AEW, WWE, and Impact Wrestling. He discusses what makes a real leader, why mentorship and protection matter in the ring, and how old-school values still apply in a social media-driven era. The conversation touches on career-defining moments, lessons learned from veterans, and how Joe’s approach to wrestling has remained consistent across three major promotions.
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About Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze:
Marking Out with MVP & Dwayne Swayze is a weekly wrestling podcast hosted by longtime friends Montel Vontavious Porter (MVP)—a professional wrestling veteran with over 20 years in the business—and Dwayne Swayze, a rapper with a deep love for the sport. Every Monday, MVP pulls back the curtain on pro wrestling, breaking down its history, behind-the-scenes moments, and the psychology that makes it all work. With firsthand experience in the ring, he shares unfiltered insight, legendary road stories, and deep dives into promos, match strategy, and the business behind the spectacle. No topic is off-limits. Subscribe for real talk, real stories, and a fresh perspective on the world of professional wrestling.
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