Logan Paul has lashed out at the city of Perth after being booed during a WWE media day at Optus Stadium.
The 28-year-old professional wrestler is in Western Australia for the Elimination Chamber event, where he will face Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Bobby Lashley, LA Knight and Kevin Owens in a World Heavyweight Championship match.
At Friday's pre-match media day, WWE legend Randy Orton was speaking on stage when Paul paused his spot and held up his United States Championship belt.
The crowd booed the YouTuber-turned-wrestling-champion, to which he responded, “I flew 30 hours to get booed?”
“So it's the first time WWE is coming to Perth and I'm personally going to make sure it's the last time.” “This place sucks, guys,” Paul declared.
Logan Paul has lashed out at the city of Perth after being booed during a WWE media day at Optus Stadium. He is in Western Australia for the Elimination Chamber event, where he will face multiple opponents in a World Heavyweight Championship match. Pictured
At Friday's pre-match media day, WWE legend Randy Orton was speaking on stage when Paul paused his spot and held up his United States Championship belt. The crowd booed the YouTuber-turned-wrestling-champion, to which he responded, “I flew 30 hours to get booed?”
Paul continued to rant and complain that he would rather be in Sydney.
“I mean, even Taylor Swift went to Sydney instead of that dump. I'm serious, you google the top 10 things to do in Perth as a tourist and #1 is visit an island full of rats. Not so different from you guys, right? Yikes.'
The social media influencer then stated that he is the only champion competing in the Elimination Chamber and that he is the youngest by a decade.
“This place sucks, guys,” Paul continued, “…make no mistake – I'm only here because I have to be.” I'm going to win the Elimination Chamber. I will face Seth Rollins again at WrestleMania. And I will be double champion
“So Perth, make no mistake – I'm only here because I have to be.” I'm going to win the Elimination Chamber. I will face Seth Rollins again at WrestleMania. And I’ll be a double champion,” he boasted.
He ended his rant by saying: “Perth, consider yourself Logan Paul’s stepping stone.”
Paul ended his performance on stage by pushing and shoving Kevin Owens.
Paul has become a prominent figure at WWE events recently, capturing the United States Championship belt at Crown Jewel in November and successfully defending it at the Royal Rumble last month.
Elimination Chamber marks WWE's return to Australia after six years. 60,000 fans are expected for this special event.
Paul has become a prominent figure at WWE events recently, capturing the United States Championship belt at Crown Jewel in November and successfully defending it at the Royal Rumble last month