Overview
- On his IMPAULSIVE podcast, Paul said ropes become "slippery and oily" by the final match, leaving them "soaking wet."
- He said painted sponsor logos make the middle of the canvas slick, forcing him to slow down and watch his footing.
- Paul argued L.A. Knight’s Elimination Chamber slip was not Knight’s fault, citing ring conditions he observed from inside the match.
- He claimed PRIME was the first brand with a logo in WWE’s ring center and recalled WWE stress tests of mat paint before newer colored paints were used.
- Multiple outlets reported Paul’s on-record comments, and there has been no public WWE response or announced changes to mats or sponsorship practices.