The AEW World Championship has a historic lineage. It is the top-most prize for male singles stars in the company, and the current champion is Samoa Joe. The 46-year-old won this title at Full Gear 2025 by dethroning its previous holder, "Hangman" Adam Page.Joe is one of the toughest professional wrestlers in the modern era. He has had a storied career and has won titles in several companies. He was signed to WWE from 2015 to 2022, where he held the NXT Championship three times and the United States Championship twice. Fans worldwide adore him, and he is deeply respected by his peers as well.Jim Ross recently showered the Samoan Submission Machine with praise. The WWE Hall of Famer called the California native a warrior, a leader, and a gift to the Jacksonville-based company.“He (Samoa Joe)’s a warrior. He's special. He's the kind of guy—Tony Khan can't hire too many people like Samoa Joe. He's great, and he's a leader. I think the world of him. He’s a gift to AEW, without question,” said Ross.AEW color commentator Jim Ross comments on Brett Hart's claims about Vince McMahon and Shawn MichaelsBrett Hart has shockingly claimed that Vince McMahon and Shawn Michaels were close to having a sexual relationship. However, Jim Ross does not believe this. According to him, the Hitman is trying to stir up a conversation."That’s great. That’s hilarious. Bret knows how to push the buttons, man. That’s all he’s doing. It’s all he’s doing. And it’s working because we’re talking about it among others…That’s bullsh*t. Shawn in that era, at that point in that time, he was in a different mindset. He was a different guy. I don’t think he believes what he just said. I think he just stirred [crap up],” he said.Jim Ross is currently 73 and still one of the best in the business. Hopefully, he will be with AEW for many more years