Logan Paul Reflects On WWE SummerSlam Match, Praises Ricochet
August 8, 2023 | By Jeff Wolfe | @prowrestlingw8r
Logan Paul emerged victorious in the opening match of this year’s WWE SummerSlam PLE from Detroit, defeating Ricochet in a thrilling encounter. The match was not only a testament to Paul’s skills in the ring but also showcased the talent of Ricochet.
Adding an intriguing twist to the storyline, WWE incorporated Ricochet’s fiancée, Samantha Irvin, who is a WWE ring announcer. This added layer of personal connection between the competitors added to the drama of the match.
In a recent interview, Logan Paul shared his thoughts on the SummerSlam experience and praised his opponent and Irvin’s involvement in the match. Paul revealed, “That SummerSlam was fun. I was really tired in there. I was exhausted for some reason and especially trying to focus on the match and perform while I’m tired and also knowing the weight of the night ahead, because that wasn’t even the most exciting part of the night for me, you know? We got a f*cking flight to Dallas to get to. I literally exited the ring, still sweating, huffing and puffing, into the S.U.V., onto the jet to Dallas, made it with time to spare. It was a night to remember, dude.”
Paul also highlighted the social media impact of their match, stating, “I think we (Paul & Ricochet) got the most viewed social clip as well. Well not ‘we’. I was in it. Samantha Irvin, the ring announcer, who was my opponent’s fiancée, I was kind of taunting her. Beforehand, I was like, ‘You’re gonna be saying Logan Paul’s the winner after I beat your man’ and there’s a video of her announcing me winning the match after. ‘And your winner is Logan Paul’ and she has just a look of torture and sadness, despair on her face but is still delivering the energy of a ring announcer and I think that clip got like 30 million-plus views or so. People really responded to our match and Ricochet is so good. The guy’s so good. He made it easy to look good and it was a fun match, and I’m interested to see how this conversation continues and my WWE career story arch happens with this boxing weaving in, you know? Because I wanna hop back and forth. I don’t know if it’s ever been done.”
Logan Paul’s praise for Ricochet and the impact of their match on social media is a testament to the quality of their performance. The video clip featuring Samantha Irvin’s announcement of Paul’s victory garnered over 30 million views, showcasing the interest and engagement of the audience.
As Paul’s WWE career progresses, it will be intriguing to see how his story arc intertwines with his boxing endeavors. The potential for crossover between these two worlds presents a unique opportunity for Paul to explore new avenues and captivate fans in both realms.
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