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Newsweek
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre Trashes Travis Scott
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul have some harsh words for celebrity "outsiders" in WWE. On the latest episode of the Impaulsive podcast, the duo took aim at both Travis Scott for his WrestleMania 41 interference and their upcoming SummerSlam opponent, Jelly Roll. The conversation highlights a growing debate within wrestling about the right and wrong way for celebrities to get involved in the business. Both McIntyre and Paul made it clear they feel there is a certain level of respect and athleticism required. McIntyre Blasts Travis Scott The most scathing comments were reserved for multi-platinum recording artist Travis Scott. McIntyre blamed Scott for ruining the main event of WrestleMania 41, where his interference helped John Cena defeat Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship. "Do a six-minute run-in at WrestleMania and screw up our damn main event," McIntyre said of Scott's involvement. He then bluntly added, "Travis Scott. Piece of s---." An Insulting Comparison The conversation then shifted to their current rival, Jelly Roll. Logan Paul, a celebrity who has earned respect for his incredible athletic ability in the ring, said he finds it "insulting" when a non-athlete thinks they can just walk into the business. McIntyre echoed this sentiment with sarcasm. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation "Jelly Roll, with that major athletic background that I'm always hearing about as a kid and all the sports he played," McIntyre joked. "I don't know, dominoes in jail, I assume?" McIntyre did give credit to the "anomalies" who have successfully transitioned, naming Paul himself, Kurt Angle, and Ronda Rousey as natural athletes who took to wrestling quickly. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 11: Drew McIntyre talks to the crowd during WWE Monday Night RAW at Toyota Center on March 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Alex BierensThe Modern "Respectful" Celebrity The comments from McIntyre and Paul tap into a long history of celebrity involvement in WWE. While legends like Mr. T and Mike Tyson brought massive mainstream attention to the company, there have been many instances of celebrity appearances that have been poorly received by fans. In the modern era, a new standard has been set by stars like Logan Paul and Bad Bunny. Both men have been praised by fans and fellow wrestlers for their dedication, intense training, and clear respect for the wrestling business. Their critically acclaimed in-ring performances have created an expectation that any celebrity who steps into a WWE ring must be willing to put in the work. McIntyre and Paul's comments frame Travis Scott and Jelly Roll as celebrities who are not meeting that new, higher standard. The Road To SummerSlam These comments are the latest shots fired in the build to a massive tag team match at SummerSlam. The feud ignited on SmackDown on July 11th when Paul confronted Jelly Roll, leading to Randy Orton making the save. After more chaos at Saturday Night's Main Event, the match was made official: Randy Orton & Jelly Roll vs. Drew McIntyre & Logan Paul. The war of words is sure to intensify as the blockbuster match approaches. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle league events to be streamed by Fox Nation
Hulk Hogan has seen the rights to stream Real American Freestyle league events snapped up by Fox Nation. The 71-year-old wrestling veteran, born Terry Bollea, started the group with co-founders Eric Bischoff, 69, and 38-year-old Chad Bronstein, and subscription platform Fox Nation will stream the league's inaugural event, RAF01, on 30 August from the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. The streaming deal also includes the league's second event, scheduled to take place later in the year. Chad, who is CEO of Real American Freestyle, said in a statement: 'This partnership with Fox Nation will create a platform the athletes deserve and bring freestyle wrestling to our fans at home.' Fox Nation described the events as an 'exhilarating experience, packed with action and an immersive show atmosphere'. RAF's commentary team will include Olympic gold medallist Kurt Angle, 55, former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen, 47, and 35-year-old freestyle world champion Bubba Jenkins. The RAF01 match card includes Bo Nickal, 28, vs Jacob Cardenas, 24, Yianni Diakomihalis, 25, vs Bajrang Punia, 30, Darrion Caldwell, 36, vs Real Woods, 24, Austin Gomez, 27, vs Lance Palmer, 35, Kennedy Blades, 21, vs Alejandra Rivera, 26, and Sarah Hildebrandt, 31, vs 23-year-old Zeltzin Hernandez. It comes after Hulk underwent neck surgery in May. The brawler, who has openly discussed his extensive history of surgeries, recently told WWE star Logan Paul he has undergone at least 25 operations between 2014 and 2024. On Jake's podcast 'Impaulsive,' he said: ''I've had 10 back surgeries. Both knees and both hips replaced, shoulders – everything.' Hulk began his wrestling career in 1977 and achieved global fame in the 1980s with the World Wrestling Federation. He won the WWF Championship six times, with his longest reign lasting a record 1,474 days. Hulk also secured the WCW World Heavyweight Championship six times, holding the title for a cumulative 1,177 days, the longest in WCW history. His match against André the Giant at WrestleMania III in 1987 is iconic, where he famously body-slammed the 520-pound Giant before a crowd of over 90,000 fans. The wrestler played a pivotal role in the formation of the New World Order (nWo) in WCW, revolutionising wrestling storylines. Hulk was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice – first as an individual in 2005 and later as a member of the nWo in 2020.
New York Post
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Johnny Manziel considered an NFL comeback attempt almost a decade after his Browns flameout
Johnny Manziel wanted to return to the NFL — nearly a decade after his last game in the league. The 32-year-old former quarterback revealed on Logan Paul's 'Impaulsive' podcast that he worked out a bit last year in hopes of getting another chance after getting asked if it was too late to get another crack in the league. 'I asked myself this question last year,' Manziel said. 'Got myself into a mindset of like, 'OK, I'm going to go start working out again, throwing the football around, see if I can still get myself in shape.'' Advertisement 4 Johnny Manziel appears on Logan Paul's podcast. Impaulsive/YouTube 4 Johnny Manziel of the Cleveland Browns runs for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 30, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. Getty Images Manziel, who was drafted No. 22 overall by the Browns in 2014, added that he did not want to just play pro football but that he would only return to the game if he got an opportunity to play in the NFL. 'I remember calling my agent, being like, 'I think I'm gonna try and make a comeback.' He's like, 'OK, we'll start talking with some guys, UFL, XFL,'' Manziel said. 'And I'm just sitting there thinking like, 'There's no way I'm going back to f–king play in one of these early leagues… UFL… XFL… Anything like that.'' Advertisement The Texas A&M legend was one of the best quarterbacks in college football in 2013 and 2014, winning the Heisman Trophy as a freshman. His well-known partying lifestyle, off-field scandals and watching 'zero' game film did not help his career, which he talked about in a 2023 Netflix documentary. Manziel was seen as a possibility as a top-five talent in the 2014 NFL Draft but slipped to Cleveland late in the first round. Advertisement He later admitted he attempted suicide after being release by Cleveland. 'I think I was just running from problems,' Manziel said in 'Untold: Johnny Football.' 'Direct self-sabotage, trying to burn this thing down. I had planned to do everything that I wanted to do at that point in my life. Spend as much money as I possibly could, and then my plan was to take my life. 'Months prior, went and bought a gun that I knew I was gonna use. I wanted it to get as bad as humanly possible to where it made sense, and it made it seem like an excuse and an out for me.' He lasted just two years with the Browns with a 74.4 quarterback rating before his NFL career was over. Advertisement 4 Manziel at a press conference after a 2016 Browns loss to the Seahawks AP 4 Manziel playing in the CFL for the Montreal Alouettes AP After his short NFL tenure, he bounced around the CFL, Alliance of American Football and the Fan Controlled Football league. Even though Manziel would like to return to the game's top league, he admitted to Paul that his chances of making it are slim. 'As much as I would like to think that that's something I can do, I think at 32, my chances are probably pretty chopped,' Manziel said.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Logan Paul's ‘Impaulsive' Talk Show Is Joining the WWE and Fanatics Podcast Lineup
Logan Paul, the social media star turned WWE wrestler, is bringing his popular interview podcast 'Impaulsive' to the WWE and Fanatics podcast network. Paul, who rose to fame on Vine and YouTube, launched 'Impaulsive' in November 2018. The show is co-hosted by Mike Majlak, who co-founded the podcast, a multiplatform content creator with more than 4.4 million followers across internet platforms. The official description for 'Impaulsive' reads as follows: 'The world's greatest, most thought-provoking, mentally stimulating podcast in the history of mankind… hosted by a bunch of idiots.' To date, the podcast has racked up more than 900 million views on YouTube alone. More from Variety Bill Nighy, Mathew Horne, WWE's Jordynne Grace Board Fantasy Film 'Welcome to Paradise' (EXCLUSIVE) Tony Hinchcliffe to Host 'WWE Late Night' Comedy Show During SummerSlam Weekend WWE-AAA Crossover Worlds Collide Becomes Company's Most-Watched Live YouTube Broadcast Ever (EXCLUSIVE) The pact for 'Impaulsive' reinforces Paul's ties with the WWE, which is part of TKO Group. Paul, 30, first signed a contract with WWE in 2022 and has made regular appearances across the entertainment company's shows and events, including the annual WrestleMania flagship event. 'Impaulsive' has featured interviews with a range of personalities from the worlds of entertainment, sports and culture, including WWE Superstars such as Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns and Rhea Ripley. Other notable guests have included Tom Brady, Kevin Hart, Machine Gun Kelly, MrBeast — and in June 2024, Donald Trump. The show will continue to be available through the Impaulsive YouTube channel (4.8 million subscribers) and all major audio platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. WWE and Fanatics will provide promotional support for 'Impaulsive' and Fanatics is handling ad sales for the podcast. In March, WWE announced an agreement with Fanatics to produce and distribute all WWE podcasts. That expanded their existing partnership, which includes global e-commerce, trading cards and memorabilia, special-event retail and more. With the addition of 'Impaulsive,' the WWE and Fanatics podcast lineup includes: 'What's Your Story?' hosted by Stephanie McMahon (former WWE exec and daughter of Vince and Linda McMahon); 'Six Feet Under With the Undertaker,' hosted by the WWE Hall of Famer; 'What Do You Wanna Talk About?' hosted by Cody Rhodes; and 'The Raw Recap Show,' hosted by Megan Morant and Sam Roberts, who also co-host an instant-reaction podcast following each WWE premium live event. Pictured above: Logan Paul at this April's WWE WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
Time of India
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Logan Paul announces a blockbuster new deal with WWE on SmackDown
Photo via Getty Images In one of the segments in the recent episode of WWE SmackDown, Logan Paul made a major announcement. The Influencer cum wrestler's podcast Impaulsive signed a long-term contract with the WWE. Paul made the announcement while calling Jelly Roll names. He confronted Roll, calling him an outsider. Paul's podcast is already known for hosting stars across different entertainment fields. The contract will elevate Impaulsive to a whole new level. Impaulsive signs a long-term deal with WWE Logan Paul's podcast Impaulsive signs a long-term deal with WWE. The show is known for its engaging content. Stars from different areas of entertainment have made an appearance in the show. Paul has hosted big names like The Undertaker, Rhea Ripley, Mr. Beast and even Donald Trump. With this newly signed contract, the influencer commits to a full-time engagement with the world of wrestling. — WWE (@WWE) Paul made the announcement while confronting Jelly Roll. The former belittled the latter and made this announcement, 'Why are you here? Because I will tell you why I am here.' Paul continued, 'I belong here, Jelly. And I have some breaking news. This company loves me so much that my podcast Impaulsive has just hit a long-term deal with WWE.' Paul entered the roster of the wrestling podcasts that have signed deals with the promotion. Other noteworthy shows that have operated under the umbrella of WWE are Cody Rhodes' What Do You Wanna Talk About?, The Undertaker's Six Feet Under, and Stephanie McMahon's What's Your Story. With this new step, Paul looks forward to having a more star-studded stack in his podcast. A major brawl erupts between Logan Paul and Jelly Roll Logan Paul's entry in the recent episode of SmackDown was not a simple one. The influencer cum wrestler interfered with the performance of Jelly Roll. This amounted to a series of verbal exchanges between Paul and Roll. Soon, it was interrupted by Randy Ortan's appearance. He was speaking for Roll. Later, the Legend Killer was attacked by Drew McIntyre. The security personnel had to separate Drew from Randy. Paul took the opportunity to launch an attack on Randy Ortan. This is where Jelly Roll stepped in to slam Paul on the ground and push him out of the ring. While Paul couldn't do much being held by the security of the stadium, he went on to destroy Jelly Roll's rig. The segment led to a major update for the Saturday Night Main Event. Jelly will be cornering Randy Orton in the latter's match against Drew McIntyre. Jelly will be keeping an eye on Logan Paul throughout. Also Read: Former WrestleMania Main Eventer wants to defend WWE title against The Rock Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
