WWE enthusiasts have been abuzz over a 28-year-old’s signature move displayed this past Friday night on SmackDown during his Elimination Chamber qualifying bout.
Despite being the reigning United States Champion, Logan Paul has set his sights on loftier aspirations within the WWE realm.
The renowned YouTuber stepped into the ring for his tenth WWE match on the latest episode of SmackDown, marking his debut appearance on WWE television following nine prior matches at premium live events.
Paul squared off against his former tag team partner, The Miz, in the high-stakes Elimination Chamber qualifying match. Emerging victorious, the United States Champion secured his spot in the upcoming premium live event slated for February 24.
The winner of the Men’s Elimination Chamber contest will earn the coveted opportunity to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 40.
Following Paul’s display of his finishing move during the SmackDown showdown, WWE shared a video of the maneuver, igniting a flurry of reactions from fans.
Opinions varied among fans, with some likening the move to a reverse Skull-Crushing Finale, while others deemed it the weakest finisher in wrestling, as showcased in fan reactions captured in the image below.
Meanwhile, WWE SmackDown luminary Bobby Lashley took a playful jab at Logan Paul, questioning his sporadic television appearances despite holding the United States Championship title.
In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Riju Dasgupta, Lashley expressed his disdain for Paul’s antics, emphasizing his own commitment to the WWE platform.
Reflecting on the scenario, Lashley pondered the prospect of facing Paul in the ring, asserting his confidence in snatching the title away from the YouTube sensation and reinstating its prestige within the WWE fold.
Additionally, a former WWE writer weighed in, commending Paul’s contributions to the roster, asserting that he has already outperformed a significant portion of the talent pool.
As speculation mounts over Paul’s trajectory within the WWE universe, anticipation brews over his potential triumph in the Men’s Elimination Chamber match and the ensuing WrestleMania clash with World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
