Logan Paul & Rey Mysterio face-to-face set for WWE SmackDown

Following his boxing victory against Dillon Danis, Logan Paul is ready to return to WWE.

Paul will be appearing on this Friday’s SmackDown for a face-to-face segment with United States Champion Rey Mysterio. Mysterio announced the news while appearing as a guest on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani.

Paul dominated Danis in their fight on Saturday until winning by disqualification. After the fight, Paul called out Mysterio for a United States title match.

Helwani asked Mysterio if a match between him and Paul is a done deal.

“I’m gonna see what he has to say on Friday,” Mysterio responded. “We’re gonna have to tune in this Friday night on SmackDown. Because he called me out and I responded, but now we’re going to face each other and I have to hear what he has to say.”

Helwani then asked if both Mysterio and Paul will be on SmackDown this Friday.

“Yes we will,” Mysterio said.

WWE hasn’t officially confirmed when the Mysterio vs. Paul match will be happening, but the company’s next premium live event is Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, November 4.

At WrestleMania 38 in 2022, Mysterio was part of Paul’s first-ever pro wrestling match. Paul & The Miz defeated Rey & Dominik Mysterio that night. Paul mentioned in his callout that he’s already defeated Mysterio once. Mysterio corrected Paul on the MMA Hour, noting that it was Miz who pinned him.

Mysterio told Helwani that Paul has shown great improvement in the ring since making his debut.

“Look at the performance he put against Ricochet. You know, incredible. I had to tip my mask off to that match. It was really good. And the one prior to that against Roman [Reigns]. So I think he now wants to make a statement in WWE and he wants to carry gold,” Mysterio said.

“I see his growth and his improvement. Especially after having the match against Roman and then this last match. He can adapt to any style, which is crazy. Not a lot of guys can come into our world and perform the way they perform — like Logan and like Bad Bunny in a way. They pick up the beat right away. So, it’s shocking but not scary.”

SmackDown is taking place from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio this Friday. Here’s what’s been announced for the show so far:

  • WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY defends against Charlotte Flair
  • Santos Escobar vs. Montez Ford
  • Logan Paul & Rey Mysterio go face-to-face