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Kenny Omega predicts wild celebrity match at future WWE WrestleMania

Kenny Omega predicts wild celebrity match at future WWE WrestleMania

Time of India14-05-2025

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In an era where wrestling and celebrity culture continue to collide, AEW's
Kenny Omega
has made a bold and somewhat controversial prediction about the future of WWE's biggest event, WrestleMania. According to Omega, the days of traditional wrestling main events may soon be replaced by a showdown between two of the most popular names in the digital world -
Logan Paul
and
Mr. Beast
.
During a recent conversation with Adi Shankar, Omega semi-seriously suggested that in the coming years, WrestleMania could see a main event featuring Logan Paul, a YouTube sensation turned wrestling star, and Mr. Beast, the viral philanthropist and content creator. "I think we're headed on a path where it's like, a couple of WrestleManias down the road, the main event is gonna be Logan Paul vs. Mr. Beast," Omega stated. "What is the wrestling acumen? How many miles have they put into it? It's like, does it matter? This is the process of evolution."
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A new era of wrestling celebrities?
While the idea of a Logan Paul vs. Mr. Beast main event may seem far-fetched to traditional wrestling fans, Omega's prediction aligns with the ongoing trend of celebrity involvement in WWE. Over the past few years, WWE has actively incorporated celebrities into major storylines and even put them in the ring. From Bad Bunny's electrifying matches to Logan Paul's successful in-ring debut, the company has clearly embraced the business of
celebrity wrestling
.
In fact, the company has already featured high-profile celebrity matches at major events. The most recent example was the presence of Travis Scott in the 2025 WrestleMania main event, a move that showcased WWE's growing tendency to integrate the mainstream appeal of celebrities into their wrestling product.
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For Omega, this shift in WWE's approach is simply part of the "evolution" of the sport. "It's like, who's gonna come next? It's the process of evolution," Omega remarked, acknowledging that while traditional wrestling skills may be important, the mainstream draw of social media stars might eventually become the driving force behind WrestleMania's most coveted matches.
Logan Paul's rise in WWE has been meteoric. His charm as a heel and his athleticism in the ring have made him a fan favorite and a constant presence at major events. As he prepares for a high-profile match against Jey Uso at WWE's Saturday Night Main Event, it seems the boundary between wrestling and social media fame is becoming increasingly blurred.
Could a future
WWE WrestleMania
truly feature the digital titan Mr. Beast in a match against Logan Paul? While it may seem unconventional, Omega's prediction underscores a larger shift that fans and critics alike will have to reckon with in the years to come.
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