Logan Paul isn't in a war of words with Ronda Rousey.
The former UFC bantamweight champion recently suggested that much of Paul's success in WWE is due to the special attention he receives from WWE, saying, “It's frustrating that not everyone gets that kind of treatment.” I will,” he said.
Rousey has otherwise been positive towards Paul, and Paul has responded kindly to Rousey's comments on the matter. BS with Jake Paul Podcast.
“I like Ronda Rousey, so I want to approach this from a real mature perspective,” Logan said. “What she's accomplished in MMA is incredible. We've watched her grow up just cracking her arms. I have a lot of respect for Ronda Rousey. Her and She's been very friendly every time we've met, so I don't think what she's saying is a personal attack on me. I don't feel like she's coming after me.
“I feel like she's probably using me as an example to express her dissatisfaction with how she's been treated in WWE. But I can't speak to that because I don't know how she was treated. ”
Rousey talked a lot about WWE during her recent tour to promote her memoir. our struggle. After withdrawing from MMA competition in December 2016 following a loss to Amanda Nunes, the former UFC star eventually turned to professional wrestling and made a well-received debut at WrestleMania 34 in 2018.
Along the way, Rousey's relationship with WWE has soured, with her in a recent interview calling her time with WWE a “total shit show,” and several WWE executives citing that as the root of the problem. criticized. Paul can't speak to Rousey's experience with her girlfriend, but defended her for how hard she works to improve as an in-ring performer.
“I don't think I hate her,” Paul said. “I think she might be unhappy with her performance in WWE, but I don't really know anything about that. All I know is that she wants to make the match the best it can be.” It's just how I work within the facilities and time that I'm given to do it. Because I think WWE recognizes that I have good matches and that happens every time I have a match. Because of that, the results and fan reactions are immeasurable.
“The audience was sold out and I think I was able to prove my worth both in and out of the ring, on the mic, and in wrestling. The impression that I am contributing to the company is second to none.”
Like Rousey, Paul made a name for himself in other fields before turning to professional wrestling and gaining a huge following as a YouTuber and social media influencer. After dabbling in boxing, including a 2021 exhibition match against undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather, Paul moved to WWE and has already performed at some of the sports entertainment giant's biggest shows. .
While Paul explained how he continues to learn the craft of professional wrestling, he echoed Rousey's opinion that outsiders are not given enough time to prepare after their debut.
“They certainly held my hand when I first started,” Paul said. “I didn't go there [WWE Performance Center] And like many of my friends, I do professional wrestling. The only practice and time I had learning how to be a professional wrestler was when putting together matches. Now I always work with people who don't want to spend that much time on it. I may be helpful, but I want to be a good colleague.
“I wrestled smack down Once, it was my first TV game and I learned it in a week. It took us all 4 hours to do it. Of course I can and will do it, but while my ability to learn, build, organize, understand and execute matches has improved, the time required has increased. shorter. I think WWE realizes that the investment in making sure I have the time to put on my best matches is paying off. ”
