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Logan Paul Seeks WWE Match With Injured McGregor

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Logan Paul told his WWE boss he wants a match against Conor McGregor after McGregor’s knee injury at UFC 329.
Conor McGregor returned at UFC 329, lost to Max Holloway and the referee stopped the fight because of an ACL and meniscus injury.
Logan Paul said he is three months ahead in recovering from a torn triceps sustained wrestling The Street Profits and noted no official timeline for his WWE return.

History

Historical Context

In July 2016 Brock Lesnar left WWE for a one-off UFC 200 appearance, earning a record $2.5 million purse and defeating Mark Hunt before a global audience. His high-profile crossover set a template that now sees YouTube star-turned-WWE talent Logan Paul pursuing a bout with UFC star Conor McGregor, pressuring Vince McMahon and Dana White to negotiate similar media-driven matchups.

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Story summary

Logan Paul told his WWE boss he wants a match against Conor McGregor after McGregor’s knee injury at UFC 329.
Conor McGregor returned at UFC 329, lost to Max Holloway and the referee stopped the fight because of an ACL and meniscus injury.
Logan Paul said he is three months ahead in recovering from a torn triceps sustained wrestling The Street Profits and noted no official timeline for his WWE return.

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