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Orange Cassidy Rejects Logan Paul Over AEW Roster Claim

Published 26 November 2025

Orange Cassidy, a prominent AEW wrestler and former International Champion, firmly rejected claims that WWE's Logan Paul outperforms the entire AEW roster, calling the notion clickbait designed to provoke online debate. In a recent interview with podcaster Adrian Hernandez, Cassidy dismissed the suggestion outright, praising Paul's skills while defending his colleagues.

The controversy stems from a video released last week by former WWE wrestler Stevie Richards, who asserted that Paul surpasses every member of AEW's roster and 98 percent of WWE's talent. Richards' comments ignited discussions among wrestling fans and prompted responses from AEW performers. Cassidy, speaking directly to the claim, said, "No, absolutely not. I think Logan Paul is good. I think he's doing very well for his limited experience and stuff. You just get angry at people like that who just go in and do it, make it look great effortlessly. He's not better than the AEW roster. That's like another counterprogramming word, clickbaity."

Cassidy's rebuttal highlights a broader tension between the two promotions, where promotional tactics often fuel comparisons to drive engagement. He tied the remarks to earlier...

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