WWE, on its official website, announced that this year’s WrestleMania was the most successful of all time. Both nights of WrestleMania 39 broke records when it came to global viewership, merchandise, gate, and sponsorship.
Plus, the ‘Showcase of Immortals’ this year set another record for gaining the highest number of online views on social media in the company’s history. And Youtuber-turned-wrestler Logan Paul played a significant role in bagging these record-setting numbers.
WWE thanks Logan Paul for his contribution to the record
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WWE went to its official Twitter handle to share a post mentioning that ‘The Show of Shows’ this year became the “most social WrestleMania” of all time. The social media view numbers have increased to 800+ million. A minute later, WWE posted another tweet stating Paul’s major contribution to these numbers.
Thank you to @LoganPaul, @WWERollins and @KSI too! 😏 pic.twitter.com/tfe1keW1vf
— WWE (@WWE) April 11, 2023
In addition to Logan Paul, WWE also mentions his fellow influencer KSI and former Universal Champion Seth Rollins. A match segment between The Maverick and Seth Rollins saw the former accidentally putting KSI through the announcement table. This particular segment has gained 27.5 million views on social media platforms. He has even surpassed the top names in WWE like Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns.
Well, it looks like WWE will be getting more record-setting numbers from the social media influencer as he will continue his wrestling journey in the company.
The Maverick signs a new contract with WWE
A while ago, the WWE Universe came to know that Paul’s contract with WWE was to end after WrestleMania. But it looks like the 28-year-old star is not done with the pro wrestling promotion. Recently, via his social media handles, he officially broke the news about his WWE contract getting renewed.
On Monday, April 10, 2023, the internet sensation shared a picture of himself standing alongside Triple H while holding his new WWE contract. The details of the contract remain unknown. However, some reports claim he has signed the contract for multiple years. Plus, he will make more ring appearances now than before.
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In the year 2021, he made sporadic appearances in WWE. A year later, in 2022, he made his official in-ring debut at WrestleMania 38. He teamed up with The Miz to take on the father-son duo Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio.
Impressed with Paul’s in-ring skills, WWE signed a one-year deal with him. In the same year, he fought The ‘A-lister’ at WWE SummerSlam, and Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel. This year he competed in the Men’s Royal Rumble match and against The Visionary at WrestleMania 39.
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