Booker T Defends Controversial WWE Star

Booker T thinks one WWE star is one of the best listeners he’s ever seen.

After returning to WWE as part of the Raw roster in January, Logan Paul qualified for the men’s Elimination Chamber match with a victory over Rey Mysterio.

Come the big night in Toronto, Paul managed to eliminate Drew McIntyre before being taken out of the match by CM Punk. Shortly after, Punk was beaten by eventual winner John Cena.

While Paul has regularly received praise for his in-ring performances, others have criticised him for relying too heavily on his athleticism, noting that while he can perform impressive moves, there’s nothing tying them together.

However, according to one WWE Hall of Famer, there’s more to Paul than meets the eye.

Booker T Full Of Praise For Logan Paul

On a new episode of his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T gave his thoughts on Elimination Chamber before turning his attention to Logan Paul. The veteran said that while Paul is incredibly athletic, he’s one of the best listeners he’s ever seen, something he has in common with John Cena.

“I’ll tell you this. This is what Logan has picked up, perhaps more than anyone that has come along from the outside. Of course, he’s picked the business up. He goes out, he’s very athletic, we know that.

But I’m gonna tell you right now. I don’t even know if I should say it…it’s just one of those traits you gotta have as a really, really good wrestler, especially when you’re coming into this business working with a lot of veterans, guys that really know the business. He’s the best listener.

He’s that braggadocios talker, getting under your skin. But I’ll tell you, he’s probably one of the best listeners that this business has ever seen. We talk about John Cena, John Cena was one of the best listeners, man. That’s why he excelled in the business the way he did. That’s why he understands it the way he does, even now at this stage of the game.

A lot of guys don’t see it from that vision. So I get it. I get why Logan Paul is so good, I do. I realize why this guy’s so good every time he goes out there and performs because he’s putting himself in the best position. So that’s all I’m gonna say about Logan Paul. Damn good one. Damn good listener,”

Paul is expected to return to the ring at WrestleMania 41, but a match for the YouTube star-turned-wrestler is yet to be announced.

H/t to Fightful