In his recent appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show,” Bishop Dyer, also known as Baron Corbin, voiced his straightforward views on Logan Paul. He touched on how he believes that the WWE gives Paul advantages that should instead go to more deserving wrestlers. Despite this, Dyer conceded that these decisions lie in WWE’s intent to attract a larger viewership through Paul’s influence.
Below are some highlights from the podcast:
Regarding Logan Paul: “Yes, I’m not certain. He certainly puts in the work and delivers. Some of his utterances may contain elements of truth, some may be for show, and some may get under my skin when he discusses the business. It annoys me how they flaunt their success on social media, yet they’re in these tiny towns, hitting the road for live events. I’m not a fan of those who receive special favors. It’s not like he worked his way up through NXT. He obtains these privileges due to his fame on social media and YouTube. He’s given lots of advantages that I believe other talents are more deserving of. However, he does get the views. It’s a difficult situation to handle. He puts in a good effort. He’s eager to improve and takes guys down to Puerto Rico for training for his big matches. However, his everlasting entourage annoys me. Even though they might be nice people, it’s irritating to see that backstage.
While people respect his contribution and the efforts he put in to build his brand, I tend to be protective of this industry. It’s difficult for me to accept when outsiders barge in with everything handed to them on a silver platter. It’s a divisive issue – some wrestlers might accept it, others not so much. Take Seth Rollins, for instance, he hardly cares. But for the majority who are vying for spots − around 85% of the roster − bringing in people like that who seize the limelight with no real effort can be frustrating. So, it’s a mixed bag. I’ve had the opportunity to work with him and he came off as fun and affable. He’s a celebrity in his domain and if asked to wrestle with him in a match, I believe we’d deliver an outstanding spectacle. I respect his ardor for combat sports. There would certainly be lucrative potential for such a match. That’s precisely what the WWE sees, the profit he brings along with millions of views. Despite not being a fan of seeing PRIME bottle everywhere, it seems inevitable in this scenario.
He is admired and despised in equal measure. But does someone like Roman Reigns bother about what Logan Paul is up to? Certainly not. Reigns exists on a different plane of stardom. If there’s a profitable opportunity with Paul, Reigns would take it. While I’ve worked hard to earn everything in my career, and haven’t really been spoon-fed anything, the rise to stardom has been rough around the edges with phases like the Constable and Sad Corbin. I appreciate the mid-carders who constantly work to better themselves and wish to see them avail more opportunities. While I aim for everyone to attain success and make money, when someone from a different realm is thrust into their spots, I find it hard to offer my wholehearted respect. I recognize your contribution, but we probably won’t gel off the ring.”
On hoping for John Cena’s 17th world title: “Personally, I’d love to watch it happen. It would be interesting to see the ramifications…once again, I’ve had my share of stirring the pot. I relish that. I enjoy the discomfort that it might bring to people, as they ponder about what would transpire if Cena leaves with the title?”
Discussing the possible fallout of John Cena’s retirement as champion: “To me, it would elevate the title’s significance, making it practically unattainable. The question remains – how to resolve this? Would it lead to another tournament? That remains to be seen. But I’m intrigued by the prospect, and am eager for John to claim that 17th title. I believe the visual of him breaking the record, clinching the World Title for the 17th time, and disappearing from the WWE ring would create a historical moment for future generations to behold. I love that thought.”