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Logan Paul's ongoing run as the US Champion is a topic of hot debate among WWE fans. All fair criticism aside, the social media star should keep the title for the foreseeable future.
Back in November 2023, The Maverick defeated Rey Mysterio to win his first championship in WWE. Since then, Paul has only defended the strap twice. While he has been a part-time superstar since the day he stepped foot in WWE, fans expected him to transition into a more regular role once he won the United States Championship.
That said, there's a fair chance that Paul's days with the title are numbered, as LA Knight looks determined to dethrone The IMPAULSIVE host. While WWE's resident Megastar certainly deserves his crowning moment, maybe it's too soon to take the US Title off Logan Paul.
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Here are four reasons why The Maverick shouldn't lose his title anytime soon:
#4. A chance to become the longest-reigning US Champion of the 2000s
From viewership records to unreal attendance figures, WWE is currently riding a massive wave of momentum. In addition to business metrics, Triple H has also booked multiple present-day stars to break longstanding championship records.
From Roman Reigns' trendsetting reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion to Gunther becoming the longest-reigning Intercontinental Champion in the company's history, the top of the mountain hasn't looked this glorious in a long time. Logan Paul has a fair shot at etching his name in history books.
The Maverick recently surpassed 230 days as the US Champion. If he could hold the title for around four more months, he would fly past Dean Ambrose's 351-day run. This would make him the longest-reigning US titleholder of the century.
While it's true that fans are ready for a new champion, a chance to eclipse esteemed accomplishments doesn't present itself every day. So, the Stamford-based promotion should consider letting Paul keep the title for a while.
#3. An opportunity to intrigue more celebrities by letting Logan Paul enjoy a successful homecoming
This year's SummerSlam will take place in Cleveland, Ohio, which happens to be Logan Paul's hometown. The Prime co-founder is elated to perform at the PLE and fully intends to make it an event worth remembering.
With The Maverick trying his best to get multiple mainstream athletes and celebrities in the building, the Stamford-based promotion could have a golden opportunity at their disposal. By presenting Paul as the second-coming of Hulk Hogan, the pro-wrestling titan could win over several big names in attendance, increasing their chances of stepping foot in a WWE ring one day.
Thus, Logan Paul should walk in and out of SummerSlam as the US Champion and look like an absolute 'Megastar' (no pun intended) while he's performing.
#2. A possibility of seeing Logan Paul defend against up-and-coming WWE Superstars
Since Logan Paul is a part-time wrestler, he only has a handful of matches each year. So, it's understandable that most of his matches have been against main-event talent.
When the YouTuber won the US Championship, fans hoped he'd square off against the up-and-coming stars in SmackDown's mid-card. After all, wrestling history has proven countless times that a US Title run could be a stepping stone for a wrestler striving to move up the card.
The internet wrestling community started fantasy booking The Maverick into title matches against stars such as Montez Ford, Andrade, and others. However, he has only defended the strap against established names like Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.
Therefore, WWE could make things right by prolonging Paul's ongoing reign and having him defend against promising midcard talent on the blue brand over the next several months.
#1. Strong odds of witnessing the first-ever celebrity vs. celebrity title match
From showcasing the US Title on his widely-viewed podcast to flexing it at UFC events, Logan Paul has been doing a fantastic job of getting an unreal number of new eyes on a WWE-branded belt.
While he still has the title, the company should strongly consider achieving another milestone. The accomplishment in question is having two sought-after celebrities fight over a WWE championship for the first time.
A potential encounter with Bad Bunny is something that fans have been clamoring for for years now. Other than that, a Logan Paul vs. Pat McAfee match could make surreal headlines too.
However, given that Paul is currently in a program with LA Knight, it could take a while before we witness a potential celebrity vs. celebrity spectacle. The wait would be worth it as long as the build is strong and the Prime co-founder keeps the US Championship around his waist.
