After the jaw-dropping Brock Lesnar return at SummerSlam 2025, the WWE Universe was certain “The Beast Incarnate” would be next in line to face John Cena. But in true WWE fashion, the script has flipped — and it’s Logan Paul who will step into the ring with Cena at WWE Clash in Paris on August 31, 2025.
The announcement came on SmackDown (August 8) from Montreal, where Cena addressed Lesnar’s SummerSlam ambush. Before he could finish, Logan Paul crashed the segment, taunting Cena and issuing a challenge that was accepted on the spot.
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📜 The Road to Clash in Paris
- SummerSlam 2025: John Cena loses to Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight, then is blindsided by Brock Lesnar’s shocking return after two years away.
- Fan Expectation: The Lesnar vs Cena rivalry would be reignited for Clash in Paris.
- The Twist: Logan Paul interrupts SmackDown to steal the spotlight, officially setting up a dream match between WWE’s Greatest of All Time and the brash, self-proclaimed “future of wrestling.”
🏆 What’s at Stake for Cena & Logan Paul?
John Cena
With only 11 dates left before his planned December retirement, every bout is now part of his farewell tour. Beating Logan Paul would not only shut down the YouTube megastar’s trash talk but also prove Cena still has what it takes to hang with the new generation.
📍 WWE Clash in Paris 2025 – Event Info
- Date: Saturday, August 31, 2025
- Location: Accor Arena, Paris, France
- Main Event (announced): John Cena vs Logan Paul