Cena vs. Logan Paul Official for Clash in Paris After Explosive SmackDown Confrontation
John Cena and Logan Paul will collide at Clash in Paris on August 31 after a heated SmackDown confrontation in Montreal. Cody Rhodes joined Cena in a tag team win over Paul and Drew McIntyre.
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Montreal, QC — August 8, 2025 — WWE fans witnessed a headline-making moment on Friday Night SmackDown when Logan Paul interrupted John Cena’s fiery promo, setting the stage for a blockbuster match at Clash in Paris on August 31.
The night began with Cena addressing the Montreal crowd about Brock Lesnar’s shocking SummerSlam return. But before he could finish, Logan Paul’s music hit, and the U.S. Champion walked to the ring with a smirk and microphone in hand. Paul wasted no time throwing verbal jabs, accusing Cena of “picking and choosing when to show up” and calling him “a relic hanging on to past glory.”
Cena, never one to back down from a war of words, fired back sharply — calling Paul “the biggest dumbass I’ve ever seen in this business.” The crowd roared in approval, and the tension was palpable. Moments later, Paul threw down the gauntlet, challenging Cena to face him at Clash in Paris. With no hesitation, Cena accepted, making the match official.
Chaos Erupts in Montreal
The confrontation didn’t end with words. As Cena prepared to leave, Drew McIntyre blindsided him from behind. The attack quickly escalated into a two-on-one assault until Cody Rhodes stormed the ring to even the odds.
In an impromptu tag-team main event, Cena and Rhodes teamed up to face Paul and McIntyre. The high-energy bout had the Montreal crowd on its feet, with Cody delivering a Cross Rhodes to Paul before Cena sealed the win with his iconic Attitude Adjustment on McIntyre.
A Clash Worth the Hype
With Cena vs. Paul confirmed, WWE is promoting the match as one of the marquee bouts for Clash in Paris. The event already boasts a stacked card, but this clash between a wrestling legend and a social media megastar-turned-U.S. Champion promises to be one of the most talked-about matches of 2025.
For fans eager to follow match build-up and backstage updates, WWE.com provides official coverage, while ESPN’s WWE section offers analysis on how Paul’s rise has reshaped WWE storytelling.
