Doc-Chris Mueller

Logan Paul.WWE Professional wrestling has welcomed celebrities from every corner of sports and entertainment for decades. Andy Kaufman and Jerry Lawler made headlines with their feud in the early 1980s, celebrities like Cyndi Lauper and Mr. T have participated at WrestleMania, and Hugh Jackman has even thrown a punch in a WWE ring. Nowadays, the most recognizable celebrity involved in pro wrestling is Logan Paul. I know. I'm not happy about it, either. 🙌 In case it wasn't clear from the headline, I'm no fan of the social media star. In fact, I could easily be described as one of his haters. But I also take pride in my ability to judge a performer based on skill. Despite the fact that I'd be happy if Paul never appeared in a WWE ring again, I do understand why the company is working with him. Before we get to his WWE results, let's start at the beginning. Many people's first exposure to the 29-year-old was through social media. I never watched any of his YouTube exploits but if you were online when he first rose to prominence, you can't avoid seeing the hairdo that looked like the offspring of every haircut at A Flock of Seagulls. He came across as the typical bro. His vibe was that of an entitled kid who didn't care if he rubbed people the wrong way. Sometimes, that's a quality to have; other times, not so much. However, what turned me from being indifferent about him to being a "hater" was filming content in a Japanese forest that was known for suicides. For full disclosure, my father took his own life roughly three months before the Paul incident took place, so it was still a fresh wound I was dealing with. In fact, I still am to this day. Paul may have apologized, but I didn't care because we don't know each other and neither of us should care what the other person thinks. For a few years, the most recognizable celebrity involved in pro wrestling was Logan Paul. Or so I thought. Throughout his time in WWE, Paul has had some impressive moments. Whether it was his first match against Rey and Dominik Mysterio at WrestleMania 38 or his last match against Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at Crown Jewel 2022, he always managed to surprise me. Granted, many would say Reigns being as good as he is meant he carried Paul, and there may be some merit to that. But you can't have a good match with only one good wrestler. It's a dance. When the 2023 men's Royal Rumble match rolled around, WWE got the viral moment it was hoping for when Paul and Ricochet springboarded into each other from across the ring. People underestimate the sheer athleticism it takes to pull off something like that. Not only did we get a highlight-reel moment, but the Ohio native also showed the world that he was not resting on his laurels. His athletic ability is what has made him so much fun to watch. WWE @WWE WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS?!? <a href=