Controversial YouTube star-turned entrepreneur and skilled wrestler Logan Paul recently revealed that after a series of WWE appearances that evolved right into a contract in 2023, he’s officially a full-time talent as of the start of 2026. At a recent Fan Expo event, the recently-retired John Cena, who worked with Paul multiple times throughout his retirement tour last yr, revealed that he could have had a hand in Paul’s decision to go full-time.
The 17-time champion was asked by a fan if he could replace any match of his farewell tour with a dream match, what it could be. Cena then explained he desired to clear up the angle that he dodges questions like that. He said while it could have been great to have The Rock and Travis Scott with him after his turned heel, it didn’t occur. Nevertheless, he explained what he got in return was “magic,” including his Clash in Paris match against Paul.
“I got to bet on any individual who I feel has a vibrant future on this business in Logan Paul and take a look at and get one of the best out of him overseas in Paris,” Cena said. “And possibly grease the wheels to persuade him to finally be a full time WWE worker, which he currently is.”
Along with lauding Paul’s abilities with the hint he was involved in his wrestling future, Cena also mentioned other “magical moments” of his retirement tour. He brought up wrestling CM Punk in Saudi Arabia, after “The Second City Saint” initially said he would never wrestle in the dominion, in addition to his dream match with AJ Styles, and attending to wrestle Randy Orton in “The Viper’s” hometown.
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