Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul are set to team up against Randy Orton and musician Jelly Roll at WWE SummerSlam, sparking buzz about their official tag team name. The Scottish Warrior and Logan Paul recently discussed possible names during a podcast appearance, highlighting their chemistry and playful side as they prepare for the event.
Discussion on Tag Team Names during IMPAULSIVE Podcast
Drew McIntyre joined Logan Paul on The Maverick’s IMPAULSIVE podcast, where the two wrestlers touched on their alliance and future plans. While they had not settled on a team name until then, McIntyre suggested “Maverick Warriors” as an obvious option, referencing Paul’s nickname. However, he showed a preference for a name capturing their online personas more humorously.
“No, we’re just discussing it for the first time. I mean, the obvious things are like the Maverick Warriors, and you’ve got the symbol with the M and the… [Mike Majlak interrupts and says he does not like it.] What I like is something like Rage Bait because of all the crap we put online and just drive everybody crazy,” said Drew McIntyre. [From 4:53 to 5:07]
Logan Paul playfully suggested alternatives that continued the theme of provoking reactions from their audience.
“The guys who rage bait, the Rage Baiters, or the Master Baiters,” added Logan Paul. [From 5:08 onwards]
Build-Up to Their SummerSlam Showdown on WWE Shows
The rivalry involving McIntyre and Orton intensified on WWE programming leading to SummerSlam. On the July 11 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, The Maverick interrupted Jelly Roll’s performance to challenge the rapper’s place in the WWE ring. Randy Orton defended Jelly Roll, only for McIntyre to unexpectedly strike Orton with a Claymore Kick, escalating tensions.
The very next evening during Saturday Night’s Main Event, alignments shifted further as Logan Paul and Jelly Roll inserted themselves into McIntyre and Orton’s conflict, solidifying the upcoming tag team match for SummerSlam.
Mixed Reactions and McIntyre’s Response to Backlash
The announcement of Logan Paul and Jelly Roll joining the McIntyre-Orton feud met with disapproval from many wrestling fans online, questioning the creative direction of this pairing. Drew McIntyre addressed the criticism on his X/Twitter account, expressing a somewhat resigned but optimistic viewpoint about the reactions.
“The internet hates this already which probably means it’s not actually that bad,” he wrote.
This comment suggests McIntyre recognizes the challenges in winning over detractors but remains confident in the storyline’s potential to engage viewers.
Looking Ahead at the New Tag Team’s Prospects
With Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul officially forming a tag team and actively teasing a name, their chemistry and ability to entertain will be tested at SummerSlam. The buildup through WWE shows and media appearances has created tension and anticipation, highlighting the evolving storylines and character dynamics. How their collaboration will resonate with fans and impact the WWE tag team scene remains to be seen as the event approaches.
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