Logan Paul Brings 'Hawk Tuah' to WWE ... Viral Move in Ring!!!

Logan Paul's spittin' on that thang in WWE ... reacting in a way inspired by the "Hawk Tuah" girl mid-bout -- and, it's got the internet in a frenzy.

The YouTube star turned pro wrestler pulled up to "WWE SmackDown" Friday night in Madison Square Garden and faced off with LA Knight and Santos Escobar in a threeway battle ... and, after failing to pin Escobar, he pulled his head back and spat out the viral phrase.

Check out the clip ... Logan clearly annunciates the words heard 'round the world -- spitting in the general direction of his opponent after not getting the win.

TMZ TV HOT TAKES Costner On Divorce ... Ariana, Rhea Ripley

Kevin Costner is reflecting on his divorce, Ariana Grande is getting dragged for some podcast comments, and two Australian wrestlers are getting hitched ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

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First up on "TMZ Live" Harvey and Charles dive into Kevin's comments on his divorce from Christine Baumgartner ... and how the split left him feeling crushed.

Logan Paul Sues Coffeezilla ... You're Spewing Lies For Personal Gain!!!

Logan Paul is taking legal action against popular YouTuber Coffeezilla ... claiming the internet investigator is purposely spreading lies to tarnish his reputation.

The docs were filed on Thursday ... with the WWE Superstar suing Coffeezilla -- real name Stephen Findeisen -- and his production company for defamation over his deep dive into Paul's failed CryptoZoo project.

In case you haven't been following along, Coffeezilla has released numerous videos addressing the fallout of the blockchain game for the past two years, -- calling the whole thing a "scam" -- pointing the finger at Paul and claiming he purposely duped his fans into shelling out their cold, hard cash so he could pocket it.

Rhea Ripley, Buddy Matthews We're Married!!!

WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley might be a few weeks away from returning to the ring -- but she still found a way to grab a major win outside the squared circle -- she tied the knot over the weekend with her wrestler fiancé, Buddy Matthews!

The two made the big announcement in a joint Instagram post -- with the caption "Til Death" -- where they shared the news with their fans, who were over the moon.

While it's unclear where the two got hitched, or how big the shindig was, we know the couple rocked an all-black look for the ceremony, and they couldn't be happier!

Sika Anoa'i WWE Hall of Famer Dead At 79

WWE Hall of Famer Sika Anoa'i, the father of current WWE Superstar Roman Reigns, has died at the age of 79.

One of Anoa'i's nephews, Jahrus Anoa'i, announced the sad news on Tuesday ... writing in an Instagram post, "He was many things: a hard working father, a caring brother, a supportive uncle, and a proud grandfather."

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"He was a cherished friend to many, a loving family member whose warmth and kindness knew no bounds, and an inspiration to countless individuals," Jahrus continued. "His legacy will continue to inspire and uplift future generations, reminding us of the impact one person’s life can have on so many. Rest in love Uncle Sika."

Ex-Wrestler 2 Cold Scorpio Arrested For Violent Stabbing ... But Claims Self-Defense

Former wrestling star 2 Cold Scorpio -- who won a WCW Tag Team Championship with Buff Bagwell in the early 1990s -- was arrested on June 15 for violently stabbing a man during a gas station fight ... but he claims he was acting in self-defense.

According to court documents, obtained by TMZ Sports, the bloody incident happened at around 3:40 AM at a Love's Travel Stop in Kansas City, Mo.

Authorities say 2 Cold Scorpio -- aka Charles Scaggs -- told them he was working as a security guard at the store ... when he saw a man who had lit up a cigarette inside of the establishment.

Donald Trump Jake And Logan Are Legit Fighters ... Praises Boxing Careers

Logan and Jake Paul might still be fighting for respect in the boxing community, but they got a president's big stamp of approval -- with Donald Trump praising the brothers' accomplishments in the ring.

The Donald spoke at length about his love for combat sports during his sit-down with the WWE Superstar on his "Impaulsive" podcast this week ... and when it came to the Pauls, Trump couldn't say enough good things about the two -- declaring them legitimate pugilists.

In fact, No. 45 proved he's been keeping an eye on their careers by asking Logan if he'd ever take a fight against Jake ... and shockingly, the Maverick admitted there were serious talks for them to book a bout following Mike Tyson's medical emergency.

Logan Paul Donald Trump Asked For A Chat ... Wanna Be Next, Biden???

Logan Paul's got a yuuuuuuge guest on his next podcast episode ... it's none other than President Donald Trump -- and TMZ Sports is told this may not be the WWE Superstar's only toe dip into politics.

Sources with direct knowledge tell us the Maverick sat down with The Donald at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday for an interview on "Impaulsive" ... which came to be after No. 45's team reached out and requested the meet-up.

We're told Logan agreed to to the gig (who wouldn't want to interview a president??) ... but instead of just getting one side of the upcoming election, he's now hoping to get the same opportunity with Joe Biden.

Hulk Hogan Jake Better Not Count Out Tyson ... 'He'll Seek & Destroy!!!'

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Hulk Hogan isn't ruling out Mike Tyson in his forthcoming match against Jake Paul ... noting the boxing legend still has a lot of fight left in him.

We got the WWE legend on "TMZ Live" Wednesday, where he shared his thoughts on Mike and Jake's highly anticipated fight ... which has been rescheduled for November following MT's health scare last month.

As Hulk put it ... the health incident on the plane was merely a minor setback, reminding viewers the legendary boxer is known as "Iron Mike Tyson" for a reason.

Logan Paul Jake Would Beat Me In A Boxing Match

Logan Paul is finally settling the debate on who would win in a Paul vs. Paul super fight with Jake ... admitting he's no match for his younger brother.

The WWE Superstar confessed his hypothetical demise during a lie detector test with his boxing superstar sib on Wednesday ... when Jake asked straight-up if Logan thinks he would come out on top if they faced off in the boxing ring.

Logan was surprisingly quick to respond ... uttering a simple "no" in response.

WWE's Liv Morgan Flaunts BDay Bod With CJ Perry ... On Fancy Yacht

WWE Superstar Liv Morgan celebrated her 30th birthday in style this weekend ... hopping on a yacht with her wrestling pals -- and showing off her impressive physique in the process!!

Liv -- donning a silver bikini -- was joined by CJ Perry, Sonya Deville and Johnny Gargano for the day out on the water ... and it looked like a fun ass time.

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Liv and CJ took advantage of the photo op ... posing for several sexy shots while out on the boat.

The whole bash featured treats like crab legs and a championship cake -- which is fitting for Liv, as she defeated Becky Lynch for the women's title back in May.

WWE's Jordynne Grace Earring Gruesomely Ripped Out During Match

Wrestling star Jordynne Grace lost a chunk of her ear during a match Sunday night -- and while a lot of the sport is scripted ... it's clear as day there was nothing fake about the gruesome ailment she suffered.

It all happened during Grace's NXT Women’s Championship Match against Roxanne Perez ... when at one point in the tilt, Jordynne's earring got caught in her opponent's fishnets.

You can see as Grace pulled away from Perez, the jewelry didn't go with her ... and ripped out of her ear. It left her bloodied -- and in a world of pain, too.

Olympics Star Gable Steveson Signs With Bills!!!

Gable Steveson's wrestling career has just been put on pause ... 'cause he's now an NFL player!!!

The 2020 Olympic gold medalist signed a contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday ... this after he apparently wowed team officials during a defensive lineman workout earlier this month.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Gable's deal is a standard, three-year rookie one. Steveson is slated to wear No. 61 when he hits Buffalo's field later this summer.

Vince McMahon Accuser Agrees To Delay Lawsuit ... Amid Federal Investigation

The former WWE employee accusing Vince McMahon of sexual assault and sex trafficking has agreed to hold off on her lawsuit at the request of the U.S. government ... as the feds conduct its own investigation into the former wrestling mogul.

Janel Grant filed the bombshell suit against McMahon and former WWE exec. John Laurinaitis back in January ... claiming she was coerced into sex acts to elevate her career within the company, among other disturbing allegations.

As it turns out, the government is already doing its own probe into the matter ... and asked Grant to put a pause on her suit to avoid any potential interference, which she agreed to do.

Chris Jericho Talks AEW Growth, Wrestling Future ... And Becky Lynch Rumors!

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Chris Jericho's been with AEW since day one, and five years later, the promotion's rolling, and the wrestling legend's still kickin' ass ... so, when the FTW Champ stopped by the TMZ offices, we asked about the swirling Becky Lynch rumors -- could "The Man" be All Elite?!

53-year-old Jericho, in Los Angeles for Dynamite, sat down with Babcock Tuesday morning ... where the guys discussed everything from Chris' start in pro wrestling, his big move to All Elite Wrestling -- where he just retained his FTW belt at Double or Nothing -- how much longer he wants to compete, and Tony Khan's efforts to continue to build their brand, and much more.

Regarding Lynch, there's been a ton of speculation about Becky's future after she lost her WWE Women's World Championship title to Liv Morgan on Monday's ep of Raw. Lynch, whose WWE contract is reportedly up, was said to be very emotional after the match ... with many speculating she could be headed elsewhere.

Ryan Garcia I'm Sorry For Criticizing Prime ... I Love You, Logan Paul

Ryan Garcia is doing his best to save his ass from a lawsuit ... extending an olive branch and apologizing to Logan Paul for publicly trashing Prime -- this after the massive drink company took legal action against the boxing superstar.

As we previously reported, King Ryan made several wild claims about the beverage on social media ... which prompted the brand to sue him for defamation, trade libel, violations of Lanham Act, unfair competition and unjust enrichment.

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Garcia addressed his ongoing beef with the WWE Superstar during an interview with Ana Paula Saenz this week ... and it sure as heck sounds like he got a stern talking to from his attorneys -- 'cause he's now singing a different tune.

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