" the video leaves me with questions.
Why did Joe walk back in? Why did he walk directly to the table? The above would be my theory, but I wasn't there so I have no idea. "
I don't know why Joe walked back in, but it is not like he charges to the table with anger. The girl can be seen in the video motioning for Joe to come over to the table, and she didn't seem to be that angry as well. Looking at the video it must not have been a huge argument that occurred outside since the male she walked in with was clearly having a laugh.
Looking at the video the women is clearly the aggressor. Maybe Joe's response was over the top, but lets not excuse the ladies behavior. She clearly holds the majority of fault for what occurred drunk or not. It is not smart to ever put your hands on anyone and expect nothing back in return. Joe looks to be walking away, and then the women says something and pushed him. Yes Joe lunges at her, but he was trying to punk her, and had she never struck him, that punch is never thrown.
Both parties are responsible for what occurred that night. To try and put the whole blame or even majority on Joe is silly. At least now the girl will think twice before putting her hands on someone, let alone someone that has 80+ pds and towers over you. Hopefully Joe has learned that there are some situations you can just walk away from, and this is one of those.