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Despite being a rare appearance in the promotion, Logan Paul’s meteoric rise in the business is enough to stun anyone. That said, it earned him a few oblique eyes as well. Many have questioned WWE’s decision to get him higher spots while snubbing other deserving regular acts.

However, responding to this, Cody Rhodes slapped them all with his latest stance on The Maverick.

Cody Rhodes made his admiration for Logan Paul known

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He called out ‘pretend wrestlers’ in the promotion, who had allegedly been irritated by Paul’s quick rise within the promotion and the authenticity he brings to the table despite his very few appearances.

During a candid conversation with Gabby LaSpisa on her podcast, Gabby AF, The American Nightmare said, ”How good is he, huh? There are some what I call ‘pretend wrestlers’ in all companies, all across the world, and I think he probably irritates them the most because brother is an absolutely stellar professional wrestler. Absolutely stellar.”

Conferring him a new title, Rhodes continued, ‘Greatest rookie year of all time, perhaps. He is blazing forward, so I look forward to what he does. ‘

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Like Rhodes, Paul has had many other older veterans back him up. Recently, one legendary WWE veteran came out in support of Paul as a still-green wrestler.

Eric Bischoff continued the streak of speaking highly of Logan Paul

A social media sensation, boxer, and YouTuber, Logan Paul proved that his wrestling mojo hasn’t gone to his head by delivering a splendid performance at Crown Jewel. He snatched the championship belt from 48-year-old Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio’s waist. And Eric Bischoff who has already been a fan of Paul for a long time, couldn’t let it pass not greeting him with a verbal ovation.

Bischoff believes Paul is a natural performer who doesn’t need formal training. His incredible athleticism coupled with his on-point mic skills makes him the rare gem that he is. Continuing to heap praise on the social media star turned wrestler, Bischoff noted that Paul’s Crown Jewel performance dazzled him downright.

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Being a true veteran of the business, Bischoff’s take on Paul undoubtedly added value to his credibility in the business.

Coming back to Cody Rhodes, his brotherly affection and starlike appreciation of The Maverick might make way for the two to come closer on and off the screen in the future.

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What’s your take on Cody Rhodes singing praise to Logan Paul following his mighty title win at Crown Jewel?

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