Logan Paul

American influencer and professional wrestler (born 1995)

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Logan Paul
Born April 1, 1995
Westlake, Ohio, United States
Nationality American
Occupation Influencer, professional wrestler, entrepreneur, boxer, actor
Years active 2013–present
Known for YouTube career, WWE, Prime Hydration, boxing matches

Logan Alexander Paul (born April 1, 1995) is an American influencer, professional wrestler, entrepreneur, boxer, singer and actor. He gained global popularity through YouTube and social media platforms, later expanding into business, sports, and entertainment.[1]

He has over 23 million subscribers on his YouTube channel Logan Paul Vlogs and has been listed among the highest-paid YouTube creators by Forbes. He is the co-founder of the beverage company Prime and co-host of the Impaulsive podcast, launched in 2018.

As a professional wrestler, he signed with WWE in June 2022 and performs on the Raw brand. He is a former WWE United States Champion and one-half of the World Tag Team Champions alongside Austin Theory.

Early life

Logan Alexander Paul was born in Westlake, Ohio, to Pamela Stepnick and Gregory Allan Paul. He was raised alongside his younger brother Jake Paul.

Paul began creating videos at the age of 10 for a YouTube channel called Zoosh. He attended Westlake High School, where he excelled in sports, particularly football and wrestling.[2]

YouTube career

Vine and early success

Paul initially gained popularity through the short-video platform Vine in 2013. His comedic sketches attracted millions of followers, making him one of the most influential creators on the platform.

After Vine shut down, he transitioned to YouTube, where his vlog channel became highly successful, gaining billions of views.

Expansion and content

Paul diversified his content into vlogs, challenges, collaborations, and entertainment videos. He also worked in television and film, appearing in projects such as The Thinning and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[3]

He launched the Impaulsive podcast in 2018, which became one of the most popular influencer-led podcasts.

Business ventures

Paul is the co-founder of Prime Hydration, a beverage company launched with KSI. The brand achieved major commercial success globally.

He has also been involved in other ventures including NFTs, digital projects, and investment firms. In December 2025, he became a General Partner at Anti Fund, a venture capital firm.

Boxing career

KSI fights

Paul entered boxing in 2018 in a high-profile amateur bout against KSI, which ended in a draw. Their 2019 professional rematch resulted in a split decision loss for Paul.[4]

Exhibition and professional fights

In 2021, Paul fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in an exhibition match that went the full distance. In 2023, he secured his first professional win after defeating Dillon Danis via disqualification.

Professional wrestling career

WWE debut

Paul made his WWE debut in 2021 and had his first match at WrestleMania 38 in 2022. His performance received praise from fans and critics.

Championships

He won the WWE United States Championship in November 2023. In 2026, he won the World Tag Team Championship alongside Austin Theory as part of The Vision stable.

Controversies

Paul has been involved in several controversies throughout his career.

The most notable occurred in 2017 when he uploaded a video filmed in Japan's Aokigahara forest, which showed a deceased individual. The video led to widespread backlash, removal from YouTube programs, and public apologies.

He has also faced criticism for business ventures such as CryptoZoo, which led to legal issues and investor complaints.

Personal life

Paul has lived in Los Angeles and later moved to Puerto Rico. He has been in several public relationships and married Danish model Nina Agdal in 2025. The couple has one child.

He has also spoken about health issues related to sports injuries and long-term effects from football.

Championships and accomplishments

  • WWE United States Championship (1 time)
  • World Tag Team Championship (1 time)
  • Ranked among top professional wrestlers under 30 (ESPN)

References

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