Logan Paul wants to face John Cena.
Paul competed in his third match at WWE Crown Jewel and garnered praise for his performance against WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, though he lost the contest. After the bout, Cena posted a picture of Paul on Instagram.
Paul subsequently teased his interest in facing the 16-time world champion when a report indicated that he could have a match at WrestleMania 39 in 2023.
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) November 9, 2022
Speaking on his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Paul discussed potentially facing Cena and stated that he has proven that the model of him facing a top-tier star works. He pointed to his fight against Floyd Mayweather and his match against Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel as financial success. Paul also pointed out that WrestleMania will bee on his birthday in 2023, and he asked WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H to throw him a bone by booking a match between him and Cena.
“That’s my dream. I mean, think about it, man. I’ve proven the model twice now,” Paul said. “I’ve proven the model of headstrong, capable Internet kid versus a GOAT, a top-tier industry leader. Floyd [Mayweather], that worked, generates $60, $75 million dollars. Crown Jewel became the number one most viewed international pay-per-view that WWE has ever had. I’ve done it twice now, and the reason is because when I’m paired with a legend, a top-tier industry leader, the model works.
“So after the Crown Jewel event, John Cena posted me on his Instagram, and then I saw an article that was saying he’s looking for an opponent for WrestleMania, and I favorited it and responded with the eyes because truthfully, I think me versus John Cena would break the Internet. I texted Triple H right away. I said, ‘Do you wanna break the Internet again?’ That’s a dream matchup, dude. At WrestleMania, in LA, next year, on my birthday. Triple H, throw me a bone. Give me a birthday present, and let me take out John Cena. That’s be crazy.”
Paul went on to emphasize that his model works, and he’s going to pitch it to WWE. He shared his belief that he puts on amazing matches and draws viewers to the product. Paul also stated that, given his background, WWE might have to approach his booking differently, though this dynamic might upset fans and other wrestlers.
“I think that’s the model that I’m actually gonna pitch to the WWE. This week, we’re meeting with them, and I’m just gonna be like, hey, this works for me. Put me up against the best y’all have, I’m gonna f—- deliver. I’m gonna f—- deliver. You know that for a fact, and not only put on an amazing match, but I’m gonna put asses in seats. I’m gonna put eyeballs glued on the television. It’s what I do, it’s what I know. I can promise you that I’m gonna do it every single time.
“So I think for me, since I am an outsider, they have to treat my career in the WWE a little bit differently than they have with the rest of the wrestlers. The only caveat to this would be, I could see how other wresters and wrestling fans would throw their arms in the air. ‘Why is he getting the shot at Cena? Why is he getting the shot at Randy Orton’ or whoever I end up facing. The answer is because I’m gonna make f—- money.”
Cena hasn’t wrestled on WWE TV since SummerSlam 2021, where he unsuccessfully challenged Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship. Meanwhile, Paul suffered a leg injury during his match against Reigns, and it’s currently unclear how long he’ll be out of action.
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