Logan Paul returned to the WWE for the first time since he tore his meniscus and MCL against Universal Champion Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel — and the Youtuber-turned-boxer-turned-pro wrestler stole the show in his Royal Rumble debut.
Logan — who’s been out of action since November — entered his first-ever Royal Rumble match as the second-to-last entrant (#29) … and immediately made his impact felt.
The Maverick had one of the best spots in the match … when he collided with WWE superstar and high-flyer Ricochet in a jaw-dropping moment, sending over 51,000 fans at the Alamodome in Texas into a frenzy.
Logan and Ricochet — positioned on the top rope opposite one another — launched their bodies at each other … and collided mid-air in the middle of the ring.
WHAT DID WE JUST WITNESS?!?@LoganPaul and @KingRicochet just blew our minds at #RoyalRumble with an unbelievable moment! 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/V5HIMhT0yQ
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The spot in the match was sick — and the WWE universe showed their appreciation for the high-risk stunt, cheering both men for pulling off the maneuver.
Ricochet has a flair for flying off the top rope … but the encounter between him and Logan was remarkable, considering the last time WWE fans saw Paul inside the squared circle was over two months ago.
Another incredible moment during the Rumble match came when Cody Rhodes, son of WWE legend Dusty Rhodes, returned to the ring after being sidelined with a torn pectoral muscle injury since June.
A dream has become reality at #RoyalRumble.
Congratulations to the undeniable @CodyRhodes, you EARNED it. pic.twitter.com/v4YBiLYE2M
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Cody was the last person to enter the Rumble match … and eliminated Logan, who tossed Seth Rollins, a prohibited favorite to win the contest, over the top rope.
In the end, Rhodes came out victorious … eliminating WWE intercontinental champion Gunther — who spent over an hour in the match — and punching his ticket to challenge for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39 at SoFi Stadium.