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Paul Heyman Claims Roman Reigns Should Not Underestimate Logan Paul By Glorifying Brock Lesnar’s UFC Career

Published 11/05/2022, 9:00 AM EDT

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Roman Reigns is the highest-level talent that WWE fans have never seen. After taking down heavyweights like Brock Lesnar and Drew McIntyre, he is set to go up against the boxer and YouTube Sensation, Logan Paul, who is currently in Super Saiyan Mode.

However, before what may be Paul’s greatest WWE match in his career, the Tribal Chief became enraged when his manager, Paul Heyman. Heyman warned him not to take the YouTube phenom lightly and even likened him to Lesnar’s UFC record.

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After years of commitment and performance for the company, it can be said that the WWE Undisputed Champion is now one of the biggest superstars, not just in the organization but also across the pro wrestling industry. Considering that he has defeated The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, and many more legendary figures. In a recent SmackDown show, Reigns questioned the decision to face Paul, who had only competed in two bouts.

Paul replied, “This would be his third match. And Brock Lesnar won his UFC title in his third match. Not that Logan Paul is Brock Lesnar and not the Brock Lesnar is Roman Reigns. I mean, you beat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania and at the SummerSlam last time. My Tribal Chief I think this is a good time to take my absences.”

For those who are unaware, Lesnar won the championship in his third UFC fight against Randy Couture. Meanwhile, Heyman accidentally said Logan could win when Reigns inquired about it, citing Lesnar’s victory in his third match as evidence.

Paul Heyman wanted Roman Reigns vs Logan Paul for a long

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Unquestionably, the bout between Reigns and Logan Paul has had the WWE globe enthralled for a while now, given that both are megastars. Heyman said he has wanted this match for a very long time when discussing it on After the Bell show.

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He stated, “I didn’t have to think about it at all, and neither did Roman Reigns,” Heyman said. “When I was Executive Director of Raw, I had pitched Logan Paul to the then-Chairman Vince McMahon to get involved in a scenario that would then culminate in a SummerSlam or a Survivor Series or a Royal Rumble match. [H/T: Wrestling INC]”

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Meanwhile, the WWE Universe will be captivated by the Saudi Arabia PPV. What it has to offer will be intriguing to watch. And everyone will be watching to see if the YouTube phenomenon succeeds in unseating the current WWE Universal Champion. Do you want Logan Paul to win the title?

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Adarsh Ojha

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Adarsh Ojha is a WWE and AEW Author at EssentiallySports. Before joining EssentiallySports, he gained valuable experience at Zee Entertainment and Awadh TV as a copywriter. An ardent fan of John Cena, Adarsh has earned his bachelor's degree in Broadcast and Communication.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial