Well, folks—it’s official: Logan Paul, WWE’s favorite crypto-crusading YouTuber turned punch-happy provocateur, will face AJ Styles, the Phenomenal One himself, at WrestleMania 41. And like any great wrestling feud, it all started with mutual disrespect, deeply sarcastic forgiveness, and a low blow you could hear in 4K.
On Raw, Styles strutted out first, ready to go full boomer rage on Gen Z’s finest marketing algorithm. He admitted he’s been waiting for Logan Paul to call him out, but got tired of refreshing TikTok and decided to get proactive. “Come out and face me,” he said—probably while mentally preparing to sell a forearm smash like it’s 2017 again.
Logan Paul obliged, wearing his usual combo of confidence, athleticism, and punchable face. He walked to the ring, threw out some light condescension, and claimed he “forgave” Styles for their last encounter. Which is rich, considering the last time they interacted, Paul’s ego entered the arena five minutes before his theme music did.
Styles, never one to skip a clapback, returned the favor, saying:
“I forgive you for being the worst person to step foot in WWE.”
And THEN, he hit him with the most backhanded compliment of the year:
“You’re talented… but talent will only get you so far.”
This was the wrestling equivalent of subtweeting someone with direct eye contact.
Naturally, Styles offered to throw down right there, but Logan—CEO of “I don’t fight for free”—said if AJ wanted a match, he’d have to “think bigger”… then immediately pointed at the WrestleMania 41 sign, because nothing says “big money” like gesturing at glowing LED symbolism.
Then came the moment every fan knew was coming: Logan tried to cheap shot him. Styles dodged it, caught him, and set up for the Styles Clash… but Paul wriggled out and dragged the fight to the outside, like the brawl version of a podcast cut for ad placement.
Once they got back in the ring, Logan channeled his true heel energy, delivered a low blow (classic influencer tactic), then hit the Paul-verizer, which still sounds like a protein shake flavor but is, in fact, his finisher. He stood tall over Styles, soaking in the boos and brand synergy.
Later in the show, GM Adam Pearce made it official:
AJ Styles vs. Logan Paul. WrestleMania 41. One ring. No filters.
This will be Logan’s fourth straight Mania match, and Styles’ ninth, which means they now have something in common: both are really, really tired of explaining who they are to people who only watch wrestling during WrestleMania season.