Former WWE Star Believes Logan Paul Should Have Beaten Roman Reigns

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A former WWE star believes Logan should have beaten Roman Reigns at last year’s WWE Crown Jewel event.

At WWE Crown Jewel 2022, Roman Reigns defeated Logan Paul to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. Many fans remember this bout as an eye opener for many with Paul proving himself as a main event caliber performer in only his third WWE match.

At WWE Crown Jewel 2023, Logan Paul won his first WWE championship when he defeated Rey Mysterio to win the United States Championship.

In a new video on his YouTube channel, ECW legend and former WWE star Stevie Richards praised Logan for his performance against Rey Mysterio. He said:

“Not too long ago, Logan Paul tore his [MCL]. I believe it was in Saudi Arabia as well and he had to fly all the way back for surgery.”

“So Logan came down basically on both of those knees in a very awkward position. So I have to give him credit.”

“He’s essentially saving Rey and almost sacrificing his knees and re-injuring his knee. I would take a torn [MCL] if I could save someone from breaking their neck.”

“So he definitely made a great decision a selfless decision, but his lack of experience really could have caused Rey a very serious injury,”

On his belief that Paul should have beaten Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, Richards said:

“I give [Logan Paul] all the credit in the world, new United States Champion.”

“I was the one that called it a long time ago that he should have defeated Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Title, because of his crossover appeal and how popular he is, so the fact they put the US Title on him was a smart move by WWE,”

“Speaking of smart moves, Logan was extremely smart thought on his feet and of course, like I said before, was willing to almost sacrifice re-injuring, or even blowing, both his knees out to save, literally Rey Mysterio’s neck. Good on you, Logan Paul. I give you all the credit in the world.”

While Logan Paul won title gold, Roman Reigns defeated LA Knight to retain the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event of WWE Crown Jewel 2023.

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