John Cena versus Logan Paul was officially announced at the WWE Clash event held in Paris on August 31, 2025. The announcement was made during the WWE SmackDown episode on August 8.
The storyline kicked off with Cena opening SmackDown by addressing his loss of the undisputed WWE Championship following Brock Lesnar’s attacks on Cody Rhodes and the SummerSlam event. Cena then issued an open challenge to anyone with an issue against him, which led to Logan Paul stepping up to face his former tag team partner. Before Cena could accept Paul’s challenge, Drew McIntyre attacked him, prompting Cody Rhodes to intervene and protect Cena.
Once the altercation settled, Cena accepted Paul’s challenge for their showdown in Paris. The SmackDown episode also revealed a tag team match featuring Cena and Rhodes versus Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre.
The 2025 WWE Clash in Paris is scheduled for August 31, 2025, at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France. This bout is one of John Cena’s final singles matches as part of his retirement tour.
Fan reactions have been mixed, with some disappointment expressed about one of Cena’s limited remaining matches being booked against Logan Paul instead of other potential opponents. This match marks the third encounter between Cena and Paul during Cena’s retirement tour. Additionally, the current card for the Paris Clash includes Naomi defending the WWE Women’s World Championship against Stephanie Verker.
Fan Take: This match holds significant interest for WWE fans as it highlights the final chapter of John Cena’s legendary career while bringing a mainstream celebrity like Logan Paul into the ring. It could shape the future by blending star power with WWE’s storied wrestling legacy, potentially drawing new audiences to the sport.
