This Saturday, the world of professional wrestling will be abuzz as Logan Paul, the social media sensation turned WWE powerhouse, takes on Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at the inaugural King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event in Saudi Arabia. In a shocking twist, Paul’s United States Championship will not be on the line, leaving many to wonder if the odds are stacked against him. However, Paul remains undaunted, dismissing whispers of title plans changing to favor Cody.
Speaking to Cathy Kelley on WWE’s The Bump, Paul quickly shut down speculation, insisting that nothing has shifted in the lead-up to their highly anticipated match. This confidence is a testament to the YouTube star’s meteoric rise in wrestling, which has seen him capture his first pro wrestling title in November at Crown Jewel, defeating Rey Mysterio to become the new United States Champion.
Paul’s impressive tenure as United States Champion has seen him successfully defend the title twice, first against Kevin Owens via disqualification at the Royal Rumble and then in a thrilling Triple Threat match against Owens and Randy Orton at WrestleMania XL. While he has also competed in non-title bouts against The Miz and in the Elimination Chamber, his focus remains firmly fixed on dethroning Cody Rhodes and claiming the coveted WWE Championship.
The King and Queen of the Ring marks Paul’s third trip to Saudi Arabia with WWE and his second main event match, following his unsuccessful bid to dethrone Roman Reigns for the Undisputed Universal Championship at Crown Jewel 2022. As the self-proclaimed “Ultimate Influencer” prepares to face off against The American Nightmare, the question on everyone’s lips is: can Logan Paul pull off the upset of the year and become the new WWE Champion? One thing is certain – the world will be watching as these two wrestling titans clash in what promises to be an unforgettable encounter.
