Greetings, grapple fans! Just when we thought the ring was getting a bit too quiet, here comes the electrifying news that’s setting the wrestling and boxing worlds abuzz: part-time WWE wrestler and full-time social media phenom, Logan Paul, is poised for a return to the boxing ring this October! Will this be the jab that knocks out his wrestling career for good?
Paul’s WWE contract, albeit a part-time gig, has certainly provided him with ample opportunities to juggle both the wrestling universe and his outside ventures like the popular “Impaulsive” podcast and, now, his boxing aspirations.
Making the news public via Instagram, Paul’s poised to lace up his gloves once again, stepping into the ring this Fall in Manchester, England, for a DAZN pay-per-view event. The Prime Card, as it’s called, is slated for October 14. This marks the maverick’s first return to the boxing world since his exhibition bout against Floyd Mayweather Jr. But there’s more!
Double the drama, double the action! The Prime Card event will feature not just one, but two main events with Logan Paul and KSI, his former rival turned friend, each headlining their own bouts. At the moment, it’s unclear if these battles will be exhibitions or professional boxing fights. Oh, the suspense!
In an interview with ESPN, Paul seemed thrilled with the upcoming bout. “I’m f***ing pumped, man,” he exclaimed. “It’s been so long since I had a boxing fight, and I feel like I’ve kind of been left out of the conversation.” Well, dear readers, it seems he’s ready to be back in the spotlight.
One thing’s for sure, this social media sensation doesn’t train wrestling. He trains boxing. For the last two years, he’s been in the backstage shadows, honing his boxing skills. Could this be his subtle hint of choosing boxing over wrestling? Only time will tell.
What’s more tantalizing is that while Paul’s hyped to step back into the ring, the identity of his opponent is still a secret. Teasing us with the classic “it’s premature” line, he’s already got us on the edge of our seats.
Before all the boxing frenzy, Paul is set to wrestle Ricochet at WWE SummerSlam on August 5. Now that’s a match we can’t wait to see! But one question still looms: Is this the last time we’ll see Paul in the wrestling arena? Stay tuned, wrestling enthusiasts!