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WWE must keep Jake Paul out of wrestling

By Adam Taylor | Last updated Nov 20, 2024 3:51 PM ET

WWE has a long history of featuring non-wrestling stars in its programming. Entertainment is at the forefront of what WWE brings to the table, and that often means allowing non-wrestling stars to share the limelight.

However, in recent years, more than one non-wrestling star has made the permanent switch to WWE. Ronda Rousey spent years with the company. And now, Logan Paul is a member of the roster, and until recently was the United States Champion.

During a recent appearance on Logan's "Impaulsive" podcast, his brother, Jake Paul, who is fresh off a money-spinning bout with Mike Tyson, confirmed he would like to come to the WWE.

"I would love to, but I would want to be like your Paul Heyman," Jake Paul said. "I wouldn’t want to like wrestle as much, like I could do some s---, but I’d want to be your sidekick businessman or some s---...Yeah, let’s do it. You’re going to become WWE Champion."

It doesn't matter how talented or popular Jake Paul is. WWE should do everything in its power to avoid adding him to its show. Both he and Logan are inserting themselves into sports they have limited experience in and abusing the earning power within those respective industries.

Their approach is disrespectful not only to the fans of those sports but also to the athletes. Hundreds of talented wrestlers are working their way up through the indie scene. To see them leapfrogged by Logan or Jake Paul is a kick in the teeth to true wrestling fans. Yes, Logan is athletically gifted and a decent wrestler, but he hasn't put in the hard miles to deserve his status on the premier brand.

Sooner or later, a company needs to take a stand against the exploitative nature of the Paul brothers. Yes, they draw a crowd and a significant windfall of cash. However, it comes with the cost of selling a small piece of the soul of the sport.

Boxing is in a dark place right now due to Jake Paul's presence. The last thing WWE needs, now that wrestling is finally back on track and riding a wave of momentum, is to let another Paul brother begin sucking its lifeforce dry.

One Paul brother in the WWE is enough. Ideally, though, there would be none.

Adam Taylor

Adam Taylor is a sports journalist based out of the UK. Adam has been covering the NBA for nearly a decade with a core focus on the Boston Celtics. He currently holds bylines with Yardbarker, SB Nation and USA Today

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