WWE Superstar Grayson Waller has a message for the fans who compare him to YouTuber-turned-WWE Superstar Logan Paul: he doesn’t take it as a negative. In a recent interview on the Battleground Podcast, the outspoken Australian addressed the frequent comparisons, praising Paul for his success both inside and outside of the wrestling ring and for the new eyes he brings to the WWE product. Waller also revealed that he was one of the first people to work with Paul when he began his training in WWE, and he was immediately impressed by his passion and respect for the business.
“I don’t think that is a negative at all. Obviously, everything Logan’s done inside a short amount of time is very impressive. Look at everything he does outside the WWE. Look at the eyes that he brings to WWE,” Waller said. He then shared the story of their first encounter at the WWE Performance Center. “I could tell that day like he genuinely cares about what we do, and he’s very passionate. When you’re coming in as a celebrity, I think that’s the line that we draw in the locker room. Like, do you actually care about this? Are you trying to get a payday, trying to get eyes on you? Are you trying to just take from us? But Logan’s not that guy. He genuinely cares, and he’s very good at it, and I think that upsets a lot of people, so if I get compared to him, I’m not stressing, but I also do think I set myself apart from Logan in a lot of ways.”
Waller did make a key distinction between himself and the current United States Champion, noting that his full-time commitment to WWE sets him apart. He explained that because of Paul’s many outside ventures, he is not able to be a constant presence on WWE programming in the same way that he is. The comparison between the two is a natural one, as both men are known for their brash, arrogant personas and their exceptional skills on the microphone.
Grayson Waller has recently formed an unlikely alliance with The New Day on Monday Night Raw. The trio has been featured in a number of comedic backstage segments after Waller’s tag team partner Austin Theory was sidelined with an injury.
If you use any portion of the quotes from this article, please credit The Battleground Podcast with an h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription.
