SUMMARY
- Nick Aldis introduced Logan Paul as the next challenger for Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship.
- But after the announcement, both of them had a verbal war, and it might be a teaser of the sights to come in the feud.
WWE aired another brilliant episode of Friday Night SmackDown, as several noteworthy moments took place on the show. But alongside that, an unexpected interaction also took place on Friday Night SmackDown’s May 10 edition, as Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul came face-to-face for the first time inside the ring.
It happened after SmackDown’s General Manager, Nick Aldis, kicked off the show to introduce Logan as the next challenger for Cody’s Undisputed Championship. As Nick did so, The Maverick made his presence felt at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, as he made an unexpected appearance on the show.
Paul came out as the next opponent to go after Rhodes’ championship, and that’s why it was not just a random appearance. But what made this whole segment truly memorable was the promo battle they had, as Logan Paul probably did his best mic work ever since he joined the promotion.
FULL SEGMENT: Logan Paul challenges Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship.
By far Logan’s best promo ever.#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/KNfIJMkDd8
— Nav (@Navtreaks) May 11, 2024
From calling himself the biggest attraction to referring to the current state of the Stamford-based promotion as the “Logan Paul Levesque Era,” he produced some great things during the face-off. In addition to this, Paul also pointed out how he’s currently the longest-reigning champion in the entire organization.
But what made his work extra special was that he did it against The American Nightmare, who is a veteran at doing such things. But a guy like Logan, who has been in the company for just a few years, doing such incredible stuff against Cody was special, and that’s probably why the pro wrestling community has been referring to it as by far The Maverick’s best WWE promo.
WWE Universe hails Logan Paul for his SmackDown promo
As the WWE Universe got to witness the YouTuber’s mic work, they started hailing Logan for his SmackDown promo. Pointing out how The Maverick cooked The American Nightmare on Friday Night SmackDown, an audience member said, “Logan Paul has owned the libs.” (Via: X)
Sharing how the United States Champion’s promo skills are great, someone from the wrestling community said, “He’s good on the mic.” “Another 5 star classic incoming,” another fan commented while mentioning how this encounter could be a memorable one.
Logan Paul vs. Cody Rhodes might be an instant classic
Fans are still in awe of Logan’s promo on SmackDown, but what lies ahead for him has the potential to take his stakes as a wrestler even higher. The Maverick is set to take on The American Nightmare in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Logan Paul vs. Cody Rhodes might be an instant classic at The 2024 King and Queen of the Ring.
As the match is going to have megastars like Cody and Paul in it, this bout is most likely to be the main event at the Jeddah Super Dome on May 25, 2024. Looking at the kind of fan base both the performers have in the country, the crowd is going to be extremely hot for this match, and it’ll make things even more exciting.
Undisputed WWE Champion @CodyRhodes goes head-to-head with United States Champion @LoganPaul in a Champion vs. Champion Match at #WWEKingAndQueen!
🎟️: https://t.co/nra5pv8suT pic.twitter.com/7ldqwiFPzs
— WWE (@WWE) May 11, 2024
Amid the kind of performances the Impaulsive host has given throughout his short WWE career, he’s expected to do the same in Saudi Arabia. On the other hand, The American Nightmare can always be backed for 5-star bouts. Amid all these aspects, it’s safe to say that these two are going to set the stage on fire by having one of the best one-on-one fights in recent memory.