Summary
AtWWE’s WrestleMania 40, American YouTuber IShowSpeed made an appearance apparently to promote Prime, an energy drink co-owned by Logan Paul and KSI. However, the event took an unexpected turn when Randy Orton, one of the biggestWWEstars, delivered his signature move, the RKO, on IShowSpeed, slamming him onto the announce table for interfering in his match against Logan Paul and Kevin Owens.
IShowSpeed’s recent appearance at WWE’s WrestleMania 40, wearing a Prime drink costume, added an unexpected twist to the event. During a triple-threat match for theWWE United States Championship featuring Logan Paul, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens, Orton and Owens were delivering punishing blows to Paul. However, IShowSpeed intervened by distracting Orton, leading to a confrontation between them outside the ring. After a heated exchange, Orton delivered a powerful kick to IShowSpeed, causing him to fall to the ground. Orton then removed the Prime costume from IShowSpeed and placed him on the commentary table, where he executed his signature move, the RKO, leaving commentators questioning the streamer’s condition.
IShowSpeed Saves Logan Paul at WrestleMania 40
While IShowSpeed’s interference didn’t end well for him, Paul capitalized on the distraction and retained the United States Championship. Undoubtedly, this was a favorable outcome for Logan Paul and his fans. It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time a fellow YouTuber has assisted Logan Paul in a WWE match. Previously, KSI, a YouTuber and boxer, made hisWWE debut at WrestleMania 39 to aid Logan Paul in his bout against Seth Rollins.
Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see how long Logan Paul can hold onto his championship and who his next opponent will be. Additionally, thesuccess of the Prime sports drink launched by Paul and KSIin 2022 has been impressive, with the product quickly gaining popularity and generating significant earnings for YouTube stars. Prime is also the official sports drink of the UFC, showcasing the influence and reach of Logan and KSI in the sports drink market.
