It was about as pro wrestling as it gets.
With his opponent sprawled out on the ringside announcer’s desk, Logan Paul scaled the ring ropes.
A crowd that had been decidedly indifferent to the controversial YouTuber came off their feet with adulation.
That was the scene on Saturday atWWE SummerSlam.
It was Paul’ssecond match in the WWE, but his first singles contest.
At SummerSlam, it was Paul vs. Miz, one on one.
At over 15 minutes, his match was at the longer end of the spectrum.
There were no accidental tumbles, there were no botched moves and there was no conspicuous awkwardness.
But Paul’s knack can’t be denied.
Logan Paul was more than just not bad.
If you didn’t know who he was, you’d think he has been doing this for years.
This moment, in particular, was outstanding.https://t.co/yvwSyTU2I1
Not going to lie…THAT WAS IMPRESSIVE!
Moves in wrestling are important, but character means even more.
But therein lies a problem.
As evidenced by his polarizing effect, Logan Paul issoeasy to hate.
Beyond any particular transgressions, people resent Paul for being an obnoxious YouTube celebrity.
As the contemptible villain who people pay to see knocked down, Paul is incontestably effective.
Over1 million people paidto see him be pummeled by Floyd Mayweather in a boxing ring.
The big question is who’s next for Paul.
Paul’s contract with WWE willreportedlysee him wrestle several times between now and 2024.
WWE shouldn’t deny the hatred many fans have for Logan Paul.
But also, no one should deny the YouTube star has found something he’sreallygood at.
