Logan Paul retained the WWE US Title via DQ over Kevin Owens at this past Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble 2024.
The match happened after the Fatal 4-Way Match Undisputed WWE Universal Title Match that saw Roman Reigns retain the title. Speaking on Impaulsive, Logan commented on retaining his title.
“Kevin Owens is better than I thought. He’s good. I made fun of him. Frequently. Called him all sorts of things. Called him the Humpty Dumpty of WWE. Called him a 40-year-old school boy who dressed like a teenager. I underestimated him and I’m in a little bit of pain. I’m in a little bit of pain. I did retain my title, against all odds, for the first time in WWE. One title defense at a time. Who knows, at this rate, I could be the next Roman Reigns. I’m in pain. I bled.
“The position of the match was difficult. We were after the women’s Royal Rumble and the fatal four-way with Roman Reigns where he also retained his championship. Paul Heyman, after the match, comes out and everyone is chest out, they knew they just blew the fucking roof off with Roman. Paul Heyman goes, ‘Come here, son.’ Motions me over. ‘What’s up Paul?’ He goes, ‘You want some motivation?’ ‘Absolutely.’ He goes, ‘Follow that motherfucker.’ He goes, ‘You can do it.’ Kevin, he’s ruthless, I’ll be honest with you. He has fingerprints on my chest. My shoulder. I’ll be honest, I underestimated him. I was playing chess and he was playing checkers.”
Logan Paul Retains WWE US Title via DQ at Royal Rumble 2024
In a surprising turn of events, Logan Paul managed to retain his WWE US Title against Kevin Owens at the recent WWE Royal Rumble 2024. The match took place after the highly anticipated Fatal 4-Way Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, in which Roman Reigns successfully defended his championship.
Reflecting on his victory, Logan Paul spoke about his initial underestimation of Kevin Owens during an episode of his podcast, “Impaulsive.” He admitted that he had frequently made fun of Owens, referring to him as the “Humpty Dumpty of WWE” and a “40-year-old school boy who dressed like a teenager.” However, Paul acknowledged that Owens proved to be better than he had anticipated and expressed his admiration for his opponent’s skills.
Despite retaining his title, Logan Paul revealed that he was in pain after the intense match. He mentioned that the positioning of their bout was challenging, as it followed the women’s Royal Rumble and the electrifying Fatal 4-Way Match featuring Roman Reigns. Paul Heyman, Reigns’ advocate, approached Logan after the match and offered him some motivation. Heyman told him to “follow that motherfucker” and assured him that he could rise to the occasion. Paul acknowledged Owens’ ruthlessness and confessed that he had underestimated him, comparing their strategies to a game of chess versus checkers.
Logan Paul’s victory at the Royal Rumble 2024 marks his first successful title defense in WWE. He expressed his determination to continue defending his title one match at a time and even hinted at the possibility of becoming the next Roman Reigns, who has been dominating the WWE Universal Title scene.
The WWE Royal Rumble is an annual pay-per-view event known for its thrilling matches and surprise entrants in the Royal Rumble match itself. This year’s event lived up to its reputation, with Logan Paul’s retention of the US Title adding an unexpected twist to the night.
As Logan Paul’s WWE journey continues, fans will be eagerly watching to see how he fares against future challengers and if he can solidify his position as a formidable champion. With his newfound respect for Kevin Owens and a taste of victory, it remains to be seen how far Logan Paul can go in the world of professional wrestling.