DVon Dudley: Logan Paul would not have fit 1990s WCW locker rooms

WWE Hall of Famer DVon Dudley said in a recent interview that while he respects Logan Paul’s athleticism and rapid adaptation to professional wrestling, the internet personality and crossover star would not have been welcomed in the locker rooms of wrestling’s 1990s era. Dudley praised Paul’s commitment and performance in modern WWE but said that the culture in organizations such as World Championship Wrestling was much less hospitable to outsiders.

“The stuff I’ve seen, I think he’s a true athlete and he takes the game very seriously and my hat goes off to him,” Dudley said, adding that in the WCW era “a lot of these old school guys would not have liked that. They would have been trying to mess with him, trying to get him to crack.” Dudley described that period as one in which locker rooms were fiercely guarded and respect had to be earned by enduring intense scrutiny from established wrestlers.

Dudley also argued that celebrity and athlete appearances have benefits for the industry by drawing new viewers. He cited historical crossovers between professional wrestling and other sports and entertainment figures as examples of how outside names can boost interest. He named several...