One of WWE’s most popular stars, Logan Paul, will not be appearing for the company’s upcoming tour of Japan. It was announced by WWE and its Japanese media partner ABEMA. PWInsider reports that the YouTube enthusiast and reigning United States leader has prior commitments that prevent him from traveling to Japan.
Fans speculate that Paul’s absence could be linked to the incident in 2017. At the time, Paul made a big splash in a controversial vlog in Japan’s Aokigahara forest, also known as the ‘suicide forest’ . Note that Paul was forbidden to visit Japan. His decision to leave the tour could be his own, and WWE’s goal might also be to avoid potential controversy by not including him in Japanese programming.
2017 event in Japan
In December 2017, Logan Paul traveled to Japan to do a vlog in the Aokigahara Forest. The forest is known to be associated with suicides. In his vlog, Paul made a disrespectful joke about a dead man, which sparked outrage when the video was uploaded to YouTube. The video was soon removed, but not before Paul faced significant backlash.
The incident made Logan Paul one of the most underrated people in early 2018. Given this history, it makes sense why Paul might choose to avoid Japan. WWE also needs to be careful about rekindling any bad feelings by having Paul on tour.
WWE’s Return to Japan
After a five-year hiatus, WWE is set to return to Japan with three live shows. The first show will take place at the Adien Arena in Osaka on July 25, 2024. The next show is scheduled for July 26 and 27, 2024 at the Ryogoku Arena in Tokyo. Japanese fans are highly anticipating this series, who have been waiting for WWE to return.
Given Lokan Paul’s popularity and ability to draw a crowd, his absence from the tour was notable. His huge social media following and reputation as a YouTuber often help boost ticket sales and attract more viewers. Even without him, WWE is expected to deliver an entertaining performance for its Japanese audience.
Influence on Logan Paul’s career
Before the controversial vlog, Logan Paul had worked with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson on several occasions. They’ve done a lot of videos and vines together. After the incident, however, Johnson severed all ties with Paul and asked him to remove the company from social media. Paul talked about how this has affected him and his work.
Despite his controversial past, Logan Paul found success in the WWE. He currently holds the United States Championship. Additionally, it is speculated that WWE could do a match between Paul and LA Knight. Paul’s absence from the Japan tour doesn’t seem to have hindered his storyline in the WWE.
Future hope for WWE is Logan Paul
Logan Paul’s decision to cancel the Japan tour appears to be a precautionary move to avoid stirring up past controversies. In other words, WWE aims for a smooth and successful show in Japan. Upcoming events in Osaka and Tokyo will be major attractions for Japanese WWE fans.
As for Logan Paul, his career in WWE has continued to thrive. His ability to capture attention and entertain fans makes him a valuable asset to the company. Although his absence from the Japan tour is notable, it does not overshadow his current role and future prospects in WWE. Fans can expect to see more of The Maverick at upcoming WWE events.
