On a recent episode of his “Grilling JR” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross weighed in on Logan Paul’s WWE progression, Stephanie McMahon’s surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40 (Night Two), and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Stephanie McMahon’s surprise WrestleMania 40 appearance: “I liked it. The crowd liked it; that’s why you kind of judge it by. Did the live audience responds to it in a favorable way? And I thought that they did. It was a nice surprise to start out the second night of WrestleMania.
“You know, she played a big role in WWE. Especially during my era, the Attitude Era. She was — at times, she could easily be considered the second-best heel in the company behind her dad. So she contributed immensely. So I’m glad that she was there and she looked great. You can tell she’s been working out. God damn, she’s got bigger biceps than me. That’s embarrassing. But it was good. It was a welcome surprise without question.”
On Logan Paul’s WWE success: “I think he’s overachieved. I’m pleasantly surprised at how much Logan Paul has developed. I don’t know who behind the scenes is coaching him, working with him. Don’t know, but he’s pretty extraordinary. For somebody who’s had 12 matches to perform at the level that he has — he’s in great shape, takes amazing bumps. He’s easy to dislike, just like I told Paul Heyman one time… I’m a Logan Paul fan. I think they gotta’ keeper right there. And the fact that he’s not wrestling every week on RAW or Smackdown is probably very, very smart. Inadvertently maybe? I don’t know. But it’s very smart that he’s not being overexposed while he’s getting his wrestling boots laced tight and getting used to the format, protocol, so forth. Hell of a performer. I’ll tell you that, he’s a helluva’ performer.”
Logan Paul’s WWE Progression and Stephanie McMahon’s Surprise Appearance at WrestleMania 40
In a recent episode of his “Grilling JR” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross shared his thoughts on Logan Paul’s WWE progression and Stephanie McMahon’s surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40 (Night Two). Ross, a legendary figure in the wrestling industry, provided insights into these topics and expressed his admiration for both individuals.
Regarding Stephanie McMahon’s surprise appearance at WrestleMania 40, Ross expressed his approval. He mentioned that the live audience’s response is a crucial factor in judging such moments, and according to him, the crowd liked it. Ross acknowledged McMahon’s significant contributions to WWE, particularly during the Attitude Era, where she played a prominent role as a heel. He also complimented her physical appearance, noting her impressive physique and jokingly comparing it to his own. Overall, Ross considered McMahon’s appearance a welcome surprise.
Moving on to Logan Paul’s WWE success, Ross expressed pleasant surprise at how much Paul has developed as a performer. Despite having only 12 matches under his belt, Paul has exceeded expectations. Ross commended Paul’s physical condition and his ability to take impressive bumps in the ring. He also highlighted Paul’s ability to generate dislike from the audience, which is an essential quality for a heel character in wrestling. Ross even mentioned that he is a fan of Logan Paul and believes that WWE has found a valuable asset in him.
Ross also speculated on the strategic decision to not have Paul wrestle every week on WWE’s flagship shows, RAW and Smackdown. He considered it a smart move to avoid overexposing Paul while he continues to learn and adapt to the wrestling format and protocols. Ross emphasized Paul’s exceptional performance skills and labeled him as a remarkable performer.
The podcast episode provided fans with an inside perspective on these two notable occurrences in WWE. It showcased Jim Ross’s expertise and admiration for both Stephanie McMahon and Logan Paul. As WWE continues to evolve and bring in outside talent, the opinions of industry veterans like Ross provide valuable insights into the progression and impact of these new additions.