The 2026 Royal Rumble, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, delivered exciting moments inside the ring even if the overall outcome was predictable. Among the notable appearances was Logan Paul, who had an eventful match marked by a memorable suplex from Brock Lesnar. Paul, a recent full-time WWE Raw talent, shared his experience during a podcast conversation with Brie Bella and her sister Nikki Bella.
Logan Paul Reflects on His Match and Lesnar’s Suplex
Logan Paul entered the Royal Rumble at number 20 and lasted over 25 minutes in the contest, although he did not eliminate any competitors. Despite being eliminated by Roman Reigns, Paul expressed pride about the experience. He highlighted a special moment backstage, where he requested Brock Lesnar to perform one of his famous suplexes on him and called it an honor.
“I was eliminated by Roman Reigns and I have to say, it was an honor,”
Paul said.
“I went to Suplex City with Brock Lesnar. It was great. You love to see it. It’s like, gotta happen once. And he knew that… It was just a favor. I asked him backstage if he could suplex me. It was an honor.”
– Logan Paul, WWE Wrestler
Paul’s Progression and Role in WWE
Logan Paul revealed he signed a new contract earlier this year to join WWE Raw as a full-time performer, continuing his journey that began in June 2022. He has formed alliances with Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker in the stable known as The Vision. This group gained attention after Paul played mind games with CM Punk in a November segment, suggesting a shift towards a heroic character.
Significance of the Royal Rumble for Logan Paul and WWE
Logan Paul’s involvement at the Royal Rumble in Riyadh showcased his growing integration into WWE’s wrestling world. His alliance with established talents like Paul Heyman and Bron Breakker signals a commitment to expanding his wrestling career. The suplex from Brock Lesnar remains a standout moment from the event, symbolizing Paul’s rising profile and connection with wrestling’s biggest stars. As the year progresses, fans will watch to see how Paul’s role evolves within WWE Raw and The Vision stable.
