'The greatest luchador': Logan Paul pays tribute to Rey Mysterio before WWE Crown Jewel bout
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ahead of his bout against Rey Mysterio, Logan Paul took to various social media platforms, including Twitter, to build anticipation. Notably, he tagged the official WWE page on X (formerly Twitter) and referred to the 48-year-old boxer Mysterio as 'the greatest luchador'.
It's important to highlight that the title 'greatest luchador of all time' is bestowed upon professional wrestlers known for their acrobatic and high-flying moves. This emphasized Mysterio's reputation for such dynamic maneuvers, generating significant buzz and anticipation for their WWE match.
It's also worth mentioning that this marked Logan Paul's inaugural fight in the WWE, an event that garnered acclaim and well-wishes from many.
What did Logan Paul say before bout against Rey Mysterio?
YouTuber Logan Paul holds great respect for the esteemed Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, who was the reigning WWE United States Champion until Paul defeated him on the November 4 bout. However, as they prepared to face off at the WWE Crown Jewel Premium Live Event on November 4, 2023, "The Maverick" was determined to give it his all to dethrone the seasoned celebrity.
Remaining actively involved in the WWE, Logan Paul expressed his admiration for Mysterio just hours before Crown Jewel, hailing him as "the greatest luchador of all time" in a tweet.
The tweet read, "Wrestling for the United States Championship against the greatest luchador of all time today @WWE."
For context, Logan Paul's most recent WWE match occurred at SummerSlam 2023, where he engaged in a thrilling high-flying bout against Ricochet. Following this, Paul secured a victory over Dillon Danis in a boxing match, promptly issuing a challenge to Rey Mysterio.
On the other hand, Mysterio clinched the United States title by defeating Austin Theory on an episode of WWE SmackDown in August. Since then, he has successfully defended the title against contenders such as Theory and Santos Escobar.
wrestling for the United States Championship against the greatest luchador of all time today @WWE pic.twitter.com/tR4KVygw6G
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) November 4, 2023
Logan Paul's tweet before his match with Rey Mysterio created a major buzz on the Internet. Fans flooded the comments section with their support. One fan hailed Paul as "a true legend," while another expressed their best wishes tweeting, "Pulling up to the match, good luck brother!"
A third user confidently predicted Paul's victory, noting, "The legend of the game is getting another win today 🏆 it's going to be a huge victory."
Legend of the game getting another W today 🏆 gonna be a huge dub
— Hassi (@JagerArtist) November 4, 2023
Logan Paul says 'I love Rey Mysterio'
Confidently asserting himself, Logan Paul declared on his 'IMPAULSIVE' podcast that he was poised to defeat Rey Mysterio and claim the title of the next United States Champion.
"I'm coming for you bro, you're looking at the future US champ right here,” Logan Paul affirmed.
Further, Logan Paul expressed admiration for Mysterio, referring to him as a "legend." He also conveyed his fondness for Paul but issued a warning. Paul acknowledged Mysterio's status as the "greatest luchador of all time" and held him in high regard.
He claimed, "Unfortunately, I got to take it from Rey Mysterio, the legend. I might have to punch him in the face a few times but... yeah, it sucks. I love Rey Mysterio as a wrestler.”
Paul concluded, "I respect Rey, how can you not? He's one of the greatest and surely the greatest luchador of all time. He just has something I need."