Logan Paul recently opened up about his match against Rey Mysterio at WWE Crown Jewel, where he captured the United States Championship. The YouTuber-turned-wrestler discussed the botched move during the match and took responsibility for the near-disastrous outcome. Paul admitted that he was standing too far back, which caused Mysterio to not clear enough ground for the springboard moonsault. However, he also saved Mysterio from a potentially dangerous fall.
During an episode of his Impaulsive podcast, Paul addressed the incident and the subsequent positive headlines he received. He mentioned the Mexican community going crazy and praising him as a hero. While he appreciated the recognition, Paul acknowledged that he was partly to blame for the botch. He stated, “I think I did save Rey Mysterio. I think I also almost killed Rey Mysterio. I think I was too far back for the move, and I think he didn’t clear enough ground for the move. That’s what happened. We both made a mistake.”
Despite the potential danger, Paul insisted that he had no choice but to catch Mysterio. He emphasized that he was just doing his job and would take the praise, but also acknowledged the risk he took due to his compromised knees. The United States Champion expressed gratitude for the positive headlines and the recognition he received.
In a recent YouTube post, Logan Paul expressed his desire to defend the United States Championship against notable wrestlers such as Cody Rhodes and LA Knight. He mentioned this during his Impaulsive episode, which you can watch here.
Logan Paul’s victory over Rey Mysterio at WWE Crown Jewel marked his first title win since joining the company in 2021. The match had its share of excitement and suspense, with the near-disastrous botched move adding an unexpected twist. However, Paul’s quick reflexes and presence of mind saved the day, ensuring that both wrestlers could continue the match without further issues.
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