IShowSpeed put through his paces ahead of WrestleMania debut

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Earlier today, Logan Paul took to Instagram Stories to post a clip from training. In the video, IShowSpeed and Austin Theory could be seen practicing a double suplex. The 31-year-old noted that the real-life Darren Watkins Jr. was ready for WrestleMania 42.

“@ishowspeed is Wrestlemania ready,” Paul wrote.

IShowSpeed made his in-ring debut at WWE Royal Rumble 2025. He entered the Men’s Royal Rumble Match at number 8, replacing Akira Tozawa, who was taken out by Carmelo Hayes before he could enter the squared circle. Speed teamed up with Bron Breakker briefly to eliminate Otis before The Unpredictable Badass hit the debutant with a vicious spear and threw him out of the ring.

The popular live streamer also trained at the WWE Performance Center in November 2025 as a part of his YouTube series, Speed Goes Pro. 14-time world champion Randy Orton was his mentor and trainer.

Popular WWE Superstar has high praise for IShowSpeed

During his appearance on The Mark Hoke Show, Austin Theory shared his honest opinion about IShowSpeed.

The member of The Vision noted that Speed started grinding at a very young age and had attained a massive social media following. He further lauded the YouTuber and noted that he brought something unique to the table.

“When we talk about IShowSpeed, that’s another one that started so young grinding, and he’s only 21 and dude’s got almost 50 million followers just on Instagram. Just his platform and what he brings to the table is so unique, and I feel with him, especially going into this match and just the little stuff you’ve seen on TV, not the Spear where he almost passed away, but this week you see him jump over LA Knight. Speed, that’s nothing for him, he jumps over cars.” said Austin Theory.

It will be interesting to see how Speed performs on his WrestleMania debut.