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Logan Paul made a surprise appearance at night two of the WWE Draft by bringing Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes with him.
In a video shared on X on Monday, April 29, fans saw Paul, 29, arriving at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, with cheers from the crowd. Mahomes, 28, also made an appearance, and the crowd went wild as the three-time Super Bowl champion greeted Paul onscreen.
"We're here in KC (Kansas City), and I had to come with the legend, Patrick Mahomes!" Paul exclaimed. "He's the best quarterback in the league, man."
Next, Paul, who is currently holding the WWE United States Champion title, joined the stage with YouTube star and rapper IShowSpeed. Together, they had announcer Samantha The Bomb introduce Mahomes to the excited crowd.
"Hey everyone, before we kick things off, we have a very special guest with us tonight," Paul announced. "Samantha, why don't you give a great introduction for the top quarterback in the league, Patrick Mahomes."
As the camera shifted to Mahomes getting the crowd excited, Samantha followed up, "Let's give a warm welcome to the two-time NFL MVP, three-time Super Bowl champion, and the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes!"
Mahomes and Paul have worked together before in projects related to the WWE. Paul, who officially joined WWE in 2022 after appearing at WrestleMania 38, shared a video with the NFL star on X in January.
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“Pat Mahomes. You’re a champ. I’m the U.S. champ. How about my belt for your Super Bowl ring?” he said in the clip, which has over 115,000 views as of publication.
Mahomes inquired, "Got any lemonade Prime?" in reference to Paul's sports drink brand. After Logan handed him the drink, Mahomes exclaimed, "Well, this is amazing! Just what I needed."
Paul playfully remarked as he placed Mahomes' championship ring on his finger, "This is definitely going straight to the pawn shop, baby."
Mahomes recently appeared on Monday Night Raw, following his successful charity gala in Las Vegas. The event supported the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, founded by Mahomes and his wife Brittany. Among the attendees were Mahomes' teammate Travis Kelce and his girlfriend. Kelce even surprised everyone by auctioning off tickets to the Eras Tour.
Kelce, 34, excitedly shared on social media on Saturday, April 27, that he was discussing with his significant other about a possible additional auction item. He mentioned the Eras Tour and the chance to win four tickets to upcoming dates in Miami, New Orleans, or Indianapolis when the tour returns to the United States. Kelce asked if this idea got anyone excited.
After an exciting bidding war, where Kelce sprinted through the ballroom, the tickets were eventually sold for $80,000. The money raised will help the nonprofit started by Mahomes. As a bonus, Mahomes threw signed footballs into the crowd, each selling for an extra $10,000.
Editor's P/S:
The appearance of Patrick Mahomes at the WWE Draft alongside Logan Paul was a thrilling moment for fans of both the NFL and WWE. This collaboration between the two stars highlights the growing relationship between sports and entertainment, as athletes from different disciplines find common ground in the world of spectacle and showmanship.
Mahomes' presence at the event not only added star power but also symbolized the recognition and respect that WWE has garnered within the sports world. The fact that a three-time Super Bowl champion and NFL MVP would willingly participate in a WWE event speaks volumes about the legitimacy and entertainment value that the company has achieved. This crossover between sports and entertainment is a testament to the ever-evolving landscape of both industries, where athletes and performers are increasingly blurring the lines between their respective worlds.