Logan Paul Issues Heartfelt Apology To Stone Cold Steve Austin
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Logan Paul has issued a public apology to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin after discussing a private business offer on his podcast. This followed WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin confirming reports he had turned down a $1 million proposal from Paul to wear a PRIME Hydration bottle costume during WrestleMania 41 weekend, with Austin indicating displeasure that the offer was made public.
Recognizing he may have overstepped, Paul addressed the situation directly to Austin in a YouTube vlog. Filming himself near a WWE production truck featuring Austin's image, "The Maverick" admitted fault for sharing their private talks.
Paul explained his lapse in judgment occurred while recording his podcast shortly after the event weekend. He candidly blamed being "hungover after a crazy night in Vegas" for talking too much.
"Mr Cold, I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize," Paul stated in his vlog message to Austin. "I didn't mean to expose any private business conversations."
He continued, acknowledging his tendency to overshare: "Sometimes I say too much... I have a big mouth and a platform to say a bunch of sht and I said a bunch of sht. Sorry about that, Steve." Paul expressed concern about their professional relationship, adding, "I hope I didn't ruin our relationship. Hope we can work together in the future."
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 27: Logan Paul makes his entrance during WWE Monday Night RAW at State Farm Arena on January 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 27: Logan Paul makes his entrance during WWE Monday Night RAW at State Farm Arena on January 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Paul also conveyed understanding regarding Austin's decision to decline the lucrative offer. He acknowledged that wearing the costume likely didn't align with the legendary wrestler's persona or brand.
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"By the way, I completely understand why you wouldn't accept the million dollars to get in the Prime bottle," Paul conceded. "It's not your thing. We know it was a reach. You're a legend." He invoked the famous Wayne Gretzky quote, adding, "And you miss 100% of the shots you don't take, Steve. So we tried, it didn't work out this time... Hope you're not mad at me, Mr Cold."
Austin had previously addressed the situation on The Ariel Helwani Show after Paul first mentioned the offer. While reluctant to discuss it, Austin confirmed the story once Paul made it public.
"Man, if he said that, I'm not gonna call him a liar. I just thought that was personal business, but since it's out there—yeah, I turned it down," Austin stated. His primary reason was loyalty to his own beverage brand.
"I'm in the beer business, I sell Broken Skull beer," Austin explained. "I don't know anything about his product [PRIME], the ingredients, or whether it's good or bad or whatever. It just wasn't my thing."
He reiterated that it wasn't a fit for his image, though he respected Paul's work ethic. "No man, that's not my gimmick... He's doing really well—obviously he's hustling, and more power to him—but it just wasn't a great fit for Steve Austin," he concluded, stressing there was no disrespect intended toward Paul or PRIME.
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