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Logan Paul channels inner-Marshawn Lynch for ESPN interview ahead of WrestleMania

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WWE star and YouTube phenomenon Logan Paul appeared on ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday, April 17, to promote this weekend’s WrestleMania 42 . He wasted no time letting the show’s hosts and viewers at home know he would rather be just about anywhere else. MORE: WWE Star Jey Uso brawls with Cam’ron during podcast interview Between getting little sleep and hearing — evidently for the first time — that there exist fans who don’t like him, Paul was ready to bolt.

So much so, he invoked the original disgruntled media captive, former Seattle Seahawk Marshawn Lynch, while delivering a threat to walk off the set. “I’m only here so I don’t get fined,” Paul said, per Awful Announcing’s post on X . “Give me a reason to walk, and I will walk.

I will walk, bro. ” A reluctant Lynch showed up to Super Bowl XLIX media day. He responded “I’m just here so I won’t get fined” to every question.

Of course. Paul was deep into his wrestling persona when he appeared on “First Take. ” But he shared relatable frustration with having to get up in time to make the 5 a.

m. appearance in Las Vegas. “I would love to answer your question,” Paul said to ESPN’s Shae Cornette.