Why did IShowSpeed come on WWE Monday Night Raw? Streamer's appearance alongside Logan Paul explored
YouTube streamer Darren Watkins Jr. aka "IShowSpeed" was back in WWE once again after his viral cameo in WrestleMania XL earlier this month (April 7). The streamer, now officially announced as a PRIME Hydration creator, was seen seconding WWE star and YouTuber Logan Paul in the latest Monday Night Raw episode.
The streamer was not the only major personality that Logan Paul brought with him earlier today. Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, who also has a PRIME Hydration deal, was seen in the latest episode. He too was Logan's ally today.
The streamer, Logan Paul, and Mahomes were all greeted by The Judgement Day (who are a WWE stable for those unaware).
Watch IShowSpeed, Mahomes, and co., make their way to the arena:
Why was IShowSpeed in the latest WWE Raw episode?
IShowSpeed made another major WWE appearance yet again. For those out of the loop, he previously appeared as a PRIME Hydration mascot during Logan Paul's match against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens in WrestleMania XL. Notably, he found himself on the receiving end of an RKO by Orton during the event.
Earlier today (April 30), the streamer returned to the spotlight. It's worth noting that this occurred during a special Raw episode featuring the 2024 WWE Draft, which essentially determines the allocation of athletes to Raw and SmackDown.
The streamer rarely makes an appearance without showcasing some of his signature barking antics. He was seen interacting, even barking at fellow audience members during his entrance with Logan Paul, while the latter was delivering a promo:
IShowSpeed was called into action during his latest WWE appearance. He was entrusted with announcing the second round of WWE drafts, during which the exciting news of CM Punk's return to Raw was revealed.
Watch the streamer call out the second-round picks:
How did IShowSpeed become part of WWE?
As mentioned earlier, the streamer is signed as a creator for Logan Paul and KSI's PRIME Hydration drinks company. Naturally, Logan aimed to make Darren's announcement as grand as possible. Therefore, Darren was adorned in a PRIME Hydration mascot costume during WrestleMania XL.
Logan revealed during one of his ImPaulsive podcast episodes that WWE needed some convincing before confirming the streamer for the role. He said:
"When I was pitching him to the WWE, it took a little massaging, took a little finessing for us to convince them that we had this young creator, who by the way is still a teenager, the kid's 19 years old, who's just an internet phenom. Everything he touches goes crazy viral."
It's fair to say that the streamer has had a rollercoaster of a month. The 19-year-old was also invited to Old Trafford by Manchester United earlier this month during which he was given a personalised stadium tour as well as presented with a contract.