Grayson Waller says Logan Paul ruined celebrity wrestling

WWE star Grayson Waller said this week that fellow celebrity performer Logan Paul has effectively "ruined celebrity wrestling" by setting a level of commitment and in-ring ability that other high‑profile entrants will now be measured against. Speaking on the Battleground podcast, Waller praised Paul's rapid rise in the promotion and said the attention Paul brings has raised expectations for anyone from outside the business who steps into the ring.

Waller told the podcast he does not resent comparisons to Paul and called the former social media star's achievements "very impressive," noting Paul's success both inside and outside WWE. He recounted working with Paul at the WWE Performance Center early in Paul's training, including helping Paul adapt to physical aspects of wrestling that older veterans no longer perform. "I could tell that day he genuinely cares about what we do and he's very passionate," Waller said. He added, "I honestly think Logan Paul ruined celebrity wrestling because he was so good and put in so much effort that now anyone who comes in gets compared to him."

Waller used Paul's example to draw a distinction between outsiders who come to WWE seeking quick,...