Logan Paul is set to make his in-ring debut on WWE SmackDown next week, facing The Miz in a Men’s Elimination Chamber qualifier. The winner of the match will advance to Perth for the Elimination Chamber event, with a world title match at WrestleMania XL on the line. Paul and The Miz have history, as Paul’s singles in-ring debut took place against The A-Lister at WWE SummerSlam 2022.
However, there’s speculation that Paul might not make it to the chamber due to potential interference from former champion R-Truth. In recent weeks, R-Truth has been involved in entertaining but disruptive antics, mistaking Kevin Owens for The Miz on a recent episode. Fans believe R-Truth could interfere in Paul’s match, costing him the opportunity and allowing The Miz to advance.
R-Truth’s shenanigans have had unintended consequences in the WWE RAW locker room, causing disruptions and even anger among certain factions, including The Judgment Day. The ongoing drama with The Judgment Day, which includes Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, has added an element of unpredictability to R-Truth’s appearances.
Logan Paul, known for his involvement in high-profile events, has previously entered the Elimination Chamber, impacting Seth Rollins during the Men’s Elimination Chamber match in 2023, leading to Rollins losing his United States Championship.
Originally, WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis was expected to announce Logan Paul’s new opponent for the United States Championship.
However, plans changed, and Aldis revealed that Paul would face The Miz in an Elimination Chamber qualifier. The reason behind the change remains unknown, but Aldis and Adam Pearce mutually agreed to determine the next challenger for Seth Rollins at Elimination Chamber, selecting participants from both RAW and SmackDown.
Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton secured their spots in the Elimination Chamber by defeating AJ Styles and Sami Zayn, respectively. The Scottish Psychopath and The Viper had a confrontation following the main event, adding further intrigue to the road to WrestleMania XL.
