
WWE orchestrated Logan Paul’s attack on World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso after Monday Night Raw concluded as a deliberate strategy to generate social media engagement. The assault occurred following the May 5 broadcast, which ended with Uso retaining his title against Seth Rollins via disqualification due to interference from Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker and CM Punk.
Dave Meltzer reported on Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE intentionally planned the angle for the post-show dark segment to create surprise value. The company aimed to extend the storyline’s reach through digital platforms rather than featuring it in the televised broadcast.
Uso recently captured the championship from Gunther at WrestleMania 41, concluding the Austrian star’s 258-day reign. The post-show attack sets up potential future conflict between Uso and Paul while demonstrating WWE’s evolving approach to leveraging digital platforms to supplement television storytelling.
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Footage of the assault circulated widely across WWE’s social media channels following the event, achieving the intended viral effect. This tactic reflects the company’s increased focus on creating shareable moments that drive online discussion between weekly programs.
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