A little over two weeks ago, WWE held a press conference in Las Vegas, NV to promote the title bout between WWE Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns and Logan Paul. The match is set to take place at Crown Jewel on November 5, 2022. Many fans criticized the move to put the social media sensation into a main event spot for the title, but WWE’s Head of Creative and Chief Content Officer Triple H doubled down on the idea.
Triple H laments that celebrities like Bad Bunny and Logan Paul who are willing to put in the hard work to earn a spot in the world of sports entertainment are deserving of the same opportunities as any other WWE Superstar. Both celebrities have earned praise for their matches in WWE so far.
Bad Bunny appeared at WrestleMania 37, teaming with Damien Priest against The Miz and John Morrison. He appeared again at this year’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event.
Paul wrestled his second WWE match at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view event, facing off against The Miz. Paul previously tagged with The Miz at WrestleMania 38, facing off against the Mysterios.
During a recent appearance on LADbible TV, Triple H commented on his perspective on celebrities coming into WWE, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the involvement of celebrities like Paul: “I think it’s great. If you said to me ‘Hey, there’s this guy Logan Paul, he wants to get involved in the wrestling business. He wants to get involved in WWE, wants to become a WWE Superstar.’ And he comes in and he’s got an attitude, and he doesn’t wanna get hurt, and he doesn’t wanna take bumps . And he doesn’t want to do what everyone else is doing, and he wants it to be special and all about him,’ I go ‘Yeah, I’m not doing that.’ When somebody comes in that loves it, that is passionate about it, that trains their ass off for it? You don’t do what he did in the events that he’s worked for us — you don’t do what he’s done at WrestleMania without a lot of hard work and a lot of effort.
On Bad Bunny’s involvement: “Same thing with Bad Bunny, this guy — he just wins artist of the year at the Video Music Awards, right? He’s arguably the biggest musical attraction on the planet. And he is like ‘Hey, when can I get in the ring for you guys again?’
“And when I tell you that he was gonna do the stuff for us with Miz and all of that at WrestleMania, and have that moment? I was very honest with him, like, ‘You’re gonna have to work really hard at this’. [He] went and got a house in Orlando, Florida just down the road. And he showed up everyday at that Performance Center. Got in that ring every single day, getting his ass kicked… He got beat up bad every single day, and he would show up every single day.”
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In recent years, WWE has seen an influx of celebrities stepping into the wrestling ring. From Bad Bunny to Logan Paul, these stars have been given the opportunity to showcase their skills and entertain fans on a global scale. While some fans may criticize this trend, WWE’s Triple H believes that these celebrities deserve the same opportunities as any other WWE Superstar.
Triple H, WWE’s Head of Creative and Chief Content Officer, defended the decision to include Logan Paul in a main event title bout against WWE Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel on November 5, 2022. Despite the backlash from fans, Triple H emphasized that celebrities who are willing to put in the hard work and earn their spot in the world of sports entertainment should be given the same opportunities as any other wrestler.
Both Bad Bunny and Logan Paul have received praise for their performances in WWE. Bad Bunny made his debut at WrestleMania 37, teaming up with Damien Priest against The Miz and John Morrison. He also appeared at this year’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view event. Similarly, Logan Paul wrestled his second WWE match at this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view event, facing off against The Miz. He had previously teamed up with The Miz at WrestleMania 38 to take on the Mysterios.
During a recent appearance on LADbible TV, Triple H shared his perspective on celebrities entering the world of WWE. He expressed his support for their involvement, highlighting the importance of their passion and dedication to the craft. Triple H stated that when someone like Logan Paul or Bad Bunny comes into WWE with a genuine love for wrestling and a willingness to put in the hard work, it is a positive addition to the industry.
Triple H acknowledged that celebrities like Logan Paul and Bad Bunny have achieved success in their respective fields before entering WWE. However, he emphasized that they still had to prove themselves in the wrestling ring. He revealed that Bad Bunny, despite being one of the biggest musical attractions on the planet, showed immense dedication to his WWE career. He moved to Orlando, Florida, and trained at the Performance Center, getting in the ring every single day and enduring the physical demands of the sport.
The inclusion of celebrities in WWE has sparked debate among fans. Some argue that it takes away opportunities from full-time wrestlers who have dedicated their lives to the industry. However, Triple H’s perspective sheds light on the hard work and commitment that these celebrities put into their WWE careers. They are not simply handed main event spots; they earn them through their dedication and willingness to learn and improve.
Ultimately, the involvement of celebrities in WWE brings attention and mainstream appeal to the sport. It allows WWE to reach a wider audience and attract new fans who may not have been interested in wrestling before. While it may be controversial at times, the inclusion of celebrities like Logan Paul and Bad Bunny adds an exciting element to WWE events and showcases the versatility and entertainment value of professional wrestling.
As WWE continues to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of entertainment, it is likely that we will see more celebrities stepping into the wrestling ring. Whether fans embrace or criticize this trend, it is clear that WWE sees value in giving these stars an opportunity to shine alongside their roster of talented wrestlers.