John Cena Defends Logan Paul From “Overrated” Label Ahead of WWE Clash in Paris

John Cena’s set to face Logan Paul at Clash in Paris, but many people don’t think Paul deserves to wrestle Cena at all. However, Cena sees it differently and even defends the Maverick in a big way.

While speaking during the Fan Expo in Chicago, John Cena defended Logan Paul ahead of their upcoming match at Clash in Paris. Cena admitted that people don’t have to like him, and many often don’t, but he hopes he’s earned respect through his career. He admitted that Logan Paul has a real chance of beating him because of how talented Paul has become in WWE, even though many fans dislike him.

“I’ve always been one of those guys you don’t have to like. You can hate me if you want. But I’d like to think I’ve earned people’s respect. So what I’m about to say might not be the answer you’re looking for—but hopefully you’ll respect it. Do I think Logan Paul can beat me up? Yes. I think he’s got a very good chance, because he’s really good at WWE. And I know a lot of people in this room don’t like him. He’s not a very likeable guy.”

When a fan called Logan Paul overrated, John Cena disagreed. He argued that Paul is actually underrated, gets unfair criticism and isn’t an outsider at all; Paul belongs in WWE.

The Leader of Cenation believes Paul’s best days are still ahead of him and sees championships in his future. He made it clear he isn’t underestimating Paul, saying he’s training hard and carrying new motivation after his match with Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam reignited his fire. While Cena admitted Logan Paul could beat him, he promised that Paul would have to fight for every inch to do it.

“[After a fan says Logan Paul is overrated] I disagree. I think he’s underrated. I think he gets a bad rap. He’s not an outsider—he belongs in WWE. I think his best days are still ahead of him. He’s got championships in his future. I can tell you I’m not looking past Logan Paul, and I’m not believing any of the hype that he’s an outsider who should be taken lightly. I’m training hard. Cody Rhodes brought out the best in me at SummerSlam—he reignited a fire in me—and I know I’ve got a very tough opponent in Logan Paul. So do I think he can beat me up? Yes. Will he have to earn every inch? Absolutely.”

This comes after Logan Paul called out John Cena for flip-flopping between heel and babyface. Nevertheless, fans are waiting to see whether Paul can prove to the world he can hang with John Cena and we’ll have our answer at Clash in Paris on August 31st.

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