Subhojeet Mukherjee on January 22, 2026
Logan Paul just broke his silence after being hit with “Banned from Japan” chants during WWE Raw in Belfast—and he wants fans to know they’ve got it wrong.
On the latest episode of his vlog, the Maverick reacted to the Belfast crowd’s taunt, which referenced his infamous 2017-2018 Aokigahara forest controversy. Paul infamously filmed a deceased individual in Japan’s so-called “suicide forest,” sparking global outrage that nearly ended his career. But while the moment remains a massive stain on his past, Paul insists the chant isn’t even factually correct.
“Bro, I’m not even banned from Japan, like officially,” Paul said. “Like, in an official way. How did a room full of absolute morons concoct such a brilliant chant? I’m not banned from Japan. What the f***, bro? I’m actually not.”
The moment came during Monday’s January 22 episode of WWE Raw, taped in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where Paul teamed with Bronson Reed and Austin Theory in a six-man tag match. The Vision lost to Rey Mysterio, Dragon Lee, and Penta.
Despite being one of the most globally recognized stars in WWE, Paul hasn’t yet appeared at a WWE event in Japan since signing with the company. To date, WWE has only held non-televised live events in Japan during Paul’s tenure—no PLEs or TV tapings. Paul has previously revealed interest in performing in Japan under the WWE banner, but no such match has materialized.
Logan Paul’s past continues to follow him, but he’s not shying away from addressing it—especially when the fans come swinging. Whether or not Japan is in his future, Paul’s reaction proves he’s ready to turn controversy into content every time.
What do you think—should Logan Paul finally wrestle in Japan to silence the chants for good? Sound off in the comments.
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