During this week’s WWE SmackDown, Logan Paul received a surprising new nickname as the stage was set for his upcoming SummerSlam tag team match. Paul, alongside Drew McIntyre, will face off against Jelly Roll and Randy Orton in the highly anticipated event.
New Nickname for Logan Paul Revealed on SmackDown
On SmackDown, announcer Mark Nash introduced Logan Paul as the “Pride of Cleveland” during his entrance. While Paul is traditionally known as The Maverick, this fresh moniker may signal a shift in his WWE persona. The tag team match was made official after McIntyre attacked Jelly Roll following his singles bout against Randy Orton at Saturday Night’s Main Event XL.
Logan Paul’s Recent Wrestling Highlights
In 2025, Logan Paul has taken part in several major WWE matches. These include the 2025 Royal Rumble Match and the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match. At WrestleMania 41, Paul secured a victory over AJ Styles in a singles contest but later fell short against Jey Uso in a challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Latest Appearance and Upcoming Challenges
Paul’s most recent ring appearance was at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event, where he teamed with John Cena against Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes. The match ended in defeat after R-Truth returned to attack Cena, impacting the outcome. With SummerSlam approaching, Paul’s new WWE SmackDown nickname and tag team match will be closely watched by fans.
