Former WWE United States Champion Logan Paul has directly addressed criticism from within the WWE locker room regarding his position and rapid rise in the company. His comments come amid an ongoing debate about “outsiders” receiving significant opportunities over tenured wrestlers.
In his latest vlog, Paul offered an explanation to those unhappy with his quick rise. “It’s my understanding that some of my peers are not happy that I get these shots so quickly in my career. Let me break it down for you,” Paul began.
He then challenged the perception that his success is solely due to recent viral moments: “In your simple brains, do you think I’m here because I go viral? You see the numbers and you think that’s why I’m here. No. The reason that I’m here, the reason that I’m given these opportunities so early in my career is a) because I’m fantastic, but b) because I’ve been getting those impressions for a decade now.”
Paul underscored the value he brings to WWE through his established fanbase. “And with those impressions comes an audience, a fanbase, eyeballs. That’s why I’m here. Because people watch what I do. They care what I do,” he stated.
He argued that any reaction, positive or negative, translates to engagement: “Whether they’re on my team, they want me to win, whether they’re waiting for me to fail – doesn’t matter, they’re watching, and that’s the currency: Attention.”
He ended his message with a direct challenge to his critics within the WWE roster. “So my question would be, for the people who have a problem with my position in the WWE – who’s watching you?”
