During Saturday’s 2024 Royal Rumble pay-per-view event, Logan Paul defeated Kevin Owens to retain the WWE United States Championship.
One of Paul’s entourage, apparently named Jeff, attempted to pass on brass knuckles to the YouTube star.
The referee caught Jeff in the act and ordered security to remove him from the ringside.
During the commotion, Grayson Waller and Austin Theory came out and handed Paul the illegal weapon.
However, Owens still managed to take the knuckles and knocked Paul out cold.
However, the referee saw Owens’ illegal move and disqualified him, thereby awarding the victory to Paul.
Following the match, Owens powerbombed Paul through the announcers’ desk.
You can check out some highlights from the match below:
Can @LoganPaul withstand @FightOwensFight’s offense in this #USTItle Match at #RoyalRumble? pic.twitter.com/0DpjuLI1io
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024
YOU CAN’T SUPERPLEX OWENS!#RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/UMveMJ1DBl
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024
Not so fast, @LoganPaul!#RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/SKuFtJ4OeA
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024
WIN LOGAN WIN#AndStill #RoyalRumble pic.twitter.com/GTBijX7Cbw
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024
KO is FURIOUS!#USChampion @LoganPaul pays the price for making @FightOwensFight angry at #RoyalRumble! pic.twitter.com/m0KF0KwWuX
— WWE (@WWE) January 28, 2024
In a surprising turn of events at the 2024 Royal Rumble pay-per-view event, Logan Paul managed to defeat Kevin Owens and retain the WWE United States Championship. However, controversy surrounded the match as Paul’s entourage member, Jeff, attempted to pass on brass knuckles to Paul during the bout. The referee caught Jeff in the act and promptly ordered security to remove him from ringside.
Despite Jeff’s removal, the commotion allowed Grayson Waller and Austin Theory to come out and hand Paul the illegal weapon. Owens, however, managed to seize the brass knuckles and knocked Paul out cold. Unfortunately for Owens, the referee witnessed his illegal move and disqualified him, thereby awarding the victory to Paul.
Following the match, Owens expressed his frustration by powerbombing Paul through the announcers’ desk. The intense rivalry between the two competitors was evident throughout the match, with both showcasing their skills and determination to come out on top.
The WWE shared highlights of the match on their Twitter account, giving fans a glimpse of the action-packed encounter. From Paul enduring Owens’ offense to Owens executing a superplex on his opponent, the match was filled with thrilling moments that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Despite the controversial ending, Logan Paul’s victory solidifies his position as the WWE United States Champion. However, Kevin Owens’ display of anger and aggression after the match suggests that this rivalry is far from over. Fans can expect more intense clashes between these two competitors in the future as they continue to vie for championship glory.
The 2024 Royal Rumble pay-per-view event showcased not only exciting matches but also unexpected twists and turns. As the WWE continues to deliver thrilling entertainment, fans eagerly anticipate what lies ahead in the world of professional wrestling.