Like Godzilla or even the destroyer god itself, Samoa Joe doesn’t revel in carnage. He’s ambivalent towards it, because he’s a fundamental force of nature.

I’m often asked what I do for a living. When I say that I’m a professional wrestling columnist, people stare at me in utter disbelief. They’re bewildered.

The AEW and NJPW joint venture, “Forbidden Door,” is always one of the year’s most exciting shows — despite its lackluster build.