Logan Paul, the current United States Champion, is known for his confidence and bravado, but a recent interview on The Bump has raised eyebrows among fans and WWE personalities alike. Paul made a bold claim that he is smarter than everyone in the company, citing his reported IQ of 139 as evidence. However, Cathy Kelley, the host of The Bump, was not about to let Paul get away with such a statement without a challenge.
Kelley, who revealed that she has an IQ of 142 and is a member of Mensa, called Paul’s bluff, and he was forced to concede that she was, in fact, smarter than him. The exchange was a lighthearted and entertaining moment, but it also highlighted Paul’s tendency to make outlandish claims about himself.
Despite Kelley’s gentle correction, Paul continued to assert his intellectual superiority, making jokes about LA Knight and Braun Strowman, two wrestlers who, according to Paul, are not as intelligent as he is. While Paul’s comments were likely meant to be humorous, they have sparked a wider conversation about the role of intelligence and confidence in professional wrestling.
Interestingly, this exchange comes on the heels of reports that Paul was originally slated to face LA Knight at SummerSlam, but WWE ultimately decided to go in a different direction. The tension between Paul and Knight has been building for months, with the two engaging in a series of verbal sparring matches on social media and during multi-man promos.
As Paul prepares to face Cody Rhodes at King and Queen of the Ring, fans are left wondering whether his claims of intellectual superiority will translate to in-ring success. Will Paul’s confidence and bravado be enough to carry him to victory, or will Rhodes’ talent and determination prove too much for the United States Champion?
One thing is certain: the rivalry between Paul and Knight is far from over, and the seeds of a full-fledged feud have been expertly planted. As the WWE universe looks ahead to the King and Queen of the Ring, one question remains on everyone’s mind: can Logan Paul back up his boasts and prove himself as a double champion?
