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Logan Paul claims he has 'earned' WWE US title at Crown Jewel: 'Watch what I can do'

Logan Paul said, 'I work harder than your simple minds can even comprehend, I do more in 12 hours than you do in 12 months'

CLEVELAND, OHIO: Logan Paul won his first title in WWE after he defeated Rey Mysterio for the US title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 4, 2023. After the match, he made a statement and said that the WWE universe is his and he belongs there.

He won the match against WWE veteran Rey Mysterio after knocking him out with a brass knuckle. A thrilling duel between the two took place since the US Title was on the line.

Logan Paul makes a clear statement

In response to supporters who said he was given the championship, Paul shot back in an exclusive post-match interview. The 28-year-old said that obtaining the United States Championship was just the start of his history in the WWE and that he had fought hard for all that he had.

"Been seeing a lot of y'all saying that I'm spoonfed, that this title was given to me, that I haven't earned it. Let's get one thing straight: I'm from Cleveland. Everything is earned. Nothing is given. I work harder than your simple minds can even comprehend. I do more in 12 hours than you do in 12 months," he said.

He further added, "My blueprint cannot be duplicated, my pace is unmatched. I'm not playing the same games as y'all, son. I've beaten the matrix. I am the architect. Mark my words: the WWE Universe is my universe, and this belt is just the beginning of that. Watch what I can do."

Logan Paul saves Rey Mysterio from fatal injuries

Social media appreciation has been directed towards Paul for sparing Mysterio from a possibly fatal injury during the bout.

Logan Paul, according to many fans, not only prevented Rey Mysterio from suffering a permanent injury but also had the potential to save the wrestler from falling and dying.

Some fans, however, rejected these assertions and maintained that the "save" was scripted.

A user wrote, "That was part of their script right? catch him mid-air for the slam," whereas one said, "Good save but that’s Logans fault it was so close. It’s his job to be underneath him to break his fall."

Another fan said, "That flip was not staged to be failed like that. Yes WWE is scripted and rehearsed how ever it is still performed LIVE!!! You crank it to terrible actors on P Hub and never even complain. So keep your comments to your self!"