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Samoa Joe insists speculation about TNA Wrestling's future is "being blown out of proportion".

A lot has been made of reports about attendance figures in the US, but the grappling star has downplayed unfounded speculation on the internet and thinks the company is a good place as it looks to grow in the future.

Speaking to Mirror Online, he said:"I honestly think it's being blown out of a proportion ... I think I'm beyond just sitting here and knocking people for what they do, but I mean, I see the company doing well.

"I think it's growing ... I would love the company to build, and tear up those preconceptions so we can be seen in a better light ... You can sit here, speculate all you want, or you can get something done and make a difference."

Joe one of TNA's cornerstones and he's currently reaping the rewards after recently competing in a high-profile title match against world champ Magnus at Lockdown.

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He gets his rematch for the belt tonight and Joe admits he's enjoying the added exposure after a spell away from the main event.

He admitted: "I mean, the recognition, getting recognised for what you can do in the ring, is definitely awesome.

"But I mean, as far as being an accomplishment - I've been ready, whenever they need me to step into this position. I'm just obviously looking forward to continuing to pushing on."

The company has undergone a big shuffle both on and off screen, with the likes of Hulk Hogan, Sting, AJ Styles and founder Jeff Jarrett all leaving over the last year.

While Joe has noticed the changes, he thinks the company has used them to their advantage by trying to make the stars of tomorrow, with the likes of Magnus, EC3 and many others rising up the ranks as he and Kurt Angle help usher in a new era.

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He explained: "There's definitely been a reshuffle, the company looks very different from even a year ago."

"Different in the sense that a young talent are getting more of a chance now. That's not just to do with AJ, but there's a lot of things within TNA that have changed."

As TNA pushes on and looks to grow as a brand, Joe also gave his thoughts on what they need to do to develop.

"There's no perfect answer to the question - if there was, I'd be printing pamphlets," he joked.

"The first step of any advancement they just have to be consistent at a high standard - everything from creative to what goes on in the ring."

He also praised the British contingent of TNA fans for their "great knowledge of the sport".

He enthused: "They have a great, great knowledge of the sport, and a great, great loyalty to those people that have entertained them in the past. The UK is a special place, and every chance we get to go over there I enjoy it immensely."