On a recent edition of his “83 Weeks” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed Logan Paul recently calling out Rey Mysterio for a United States Title Match and how WWE should be using The Maverick going forward.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Logan Paul’s WWE success: “You can’t [deny Paul’s success in WWE]. And my advice to the hardcore wrestling audience who may take offense to what you just said is, pull your head out of your ass. You know, Logan Paul is great for the wrestling industry. Logan Paul has brought in mainstream viewers who might not otherwise bother to check out WWE or professional wrestling in general. And to not appreciate that, or give Logan credit for what he’s doing, isn’t a sign of your undying loyalty and devotion to professional wrestling. It’s a manifestation of ignorance and not understanding how important it is for people like Logan Paul and Bad Bunny to come to the world of professional wrestling and have a positive impact on it. As opposed to some of the people who are in professional wrestling and have been for a long time, who have a negative impact on it, or the s**tstains that write about professional wrestling and have a negative impact on it.
“So before you people get up in arms and react emotionally because they feel like they’re in that class of professional wrestling loyalists, all the nonsense that comes with it. Just recognize what’s good for professional wrestling in general, what’s good for WWE, what’s good for AEW’s business, is good for the wrestling business. And conversely, what’s bad for business, the professional wrestling business, hurts everybody. So I’ve never met Logan Paul but I admire him, respect him, and I think his ability in the ring, beyond all of the additional eyeballs he brings to professional wrestling, and helping it to not only maintain credibility in the mainstream media but expand upon it. I just have nothing but respect for the man. And athletically, in terms of what he’s capable of doing in the ring given the short amount of time that he’s probably been working at it? Is nothing short of phenomenal, even if he didn’t bring all those eyeballs and all that mainstream interest in what we all love, professional wrestling.”
On whether WWE would keep Paul as a regular star or use him as a celebrity wrestler: “That depends so much on where Logan’s head is at and what his goals are. Let me first say that I’m a big fan of having talent that is special and unique, and maintaining that uniqueness and keeping them as an attraction. The challenge with putting someone — anybody, no matter who it is — out there every single week. And yes, it’s great for telling stories and it’s probably good for ratings to a degree. There are a lot of reasons why that makes sense on paper. But with someone like Logan, I would probably lean into keeping him more like a Brock Lesnar type of character, Hulk Hogan when we brought Hulk Hogan into WCW, The Undertaker in WWE later on in his career. Keeping Logan a special attraction? There’s a lot of value in that. And I would probably lean into that more than I would lean into putting him on the roster and making him a regular part of WWE content.”
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Logan Paul, the popular YouTuber and social media influencer, has recently made waves in the world of professional wrestling. On a recent episode of the “83 Weeks” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff discussed Paul’s involvement in WWE and how the company should utilize him going forward.
One of the main points Bischoff made was that Logan Paul’s success in WWE should not be ignored or dismissed by the hardcore wrestling audience. He emphasized that Paul has brought in mainstream viewers who may not have otherwise been interested in WWE or professional wrestling in general. This influx of new viewers is beneficial for the wrestling industry as a whole, and it is important to recognize and appreciate the positive impact that Paul has had.
Bischoff also addressed the criticism that some wrestling fans may have towards celebrities like Logan Paul entering the wrestling world. He argued that instead of being dismissive or negative, fans should understand the importance of mainstream figures like Paul and Bad Bunny getting involved in professional wrestling. Their presence helps to maintain and expand the credibility of wrestling in the mainstream media.
In terms of Logan Paul’s future in WWE, Bischoff suggested that he should be treated as a special attraction rather than a regular star. He compared Paul to iconic wrestlers like Brock Lesnar, Hulk Hogan, and The Undertaker, who were kept as unique attractions rather than being featured on a weekly basis. Bischoff believes that there is value in maintaining Paul’s uniqueness and using him sparingly to create excitement and draw in viewers.
Overall, Eric Bischoff’s comments shed light on the positive impact that Logan Paul has had on WWE and professional wrestling as a whole. While some may be skeptical of celebrities entering the wrestling world, it is important to recognize the benefits they bring in terms of mainstream exposure and new viewership. As Logan Paul continues his journey in WWE, it will be interesting to see how the company utilizes him as a special attraction and capitalizes on his popularity.