John Cena Destroys Logan Paul On WWE SmackDown
John Cena destroyed Logan Paul on the mic and physically on WWE SmackDown ahead of their Clash in Paris match.
The Leader of the Cenation and The Maverick teamed up earlier this year during Cena’s heel run. However, Paul confronted the 17-time world champion after SummerSlam, setting the stage for a match between the two at Clash in Paris..
Tonight on SmackDown, Cena made his way to the ring, but was interrupted by his upcoming opponent before he uttered a word.
The Maverick started firing shots at The Last Real Champion, calling him a “professional pretender” and an actor who knows how to wrestle. He also called out fans for disrespecting him and calling him an outsider, pointing out that he had had great matches for four years and has been wrestling longer than half the roster.
Paul turned his attention to Cena again, claiming he was a “corporate pawn.” He also called him out for getting n*ked at the Oscars, allegedly to get attention. The former United States Champion also claimed that between the two, Cena was the imposter, having done the same five moves for 23 years. The Maverick ended his promo, saying that he could not wait to fight Cena at Clash in Paris.
John Cena’s Brutal Comeback On WWE SmackDown
In response, John Cena admitted Logan Paul’s presence and athleticism. He also described him as a future WWE Champion and WrestleMania main eventer. Nevertheless, the 17-time world champion stated that although he believed these things to be true, they upset him.
The Never Seen 17 claimed Paul was a disappointment. He went out to the Prime stand at ringside and flipped it over as he accused The Maverick of using WWE as a branding opportunity. Cena called out Paul for bragging about his 23 matches when he had been doing this for 23 years.
The 48-year-old called Paul for trying to use the business for his personal gain, dubbing him a “parasite.” He also told him that he was stealing an opportunity from names like AJ Styles, Seth Rollins, The Usos, Dominik Mysterio, and Jacob Fatu, who could share the ring with him on his final run, pointing out that fans believe he was wasting his time with Paul.
JOHN CENA HAS ABSOLUTELY SNAPPED ON LOGAN PAUL
I HAVE NOT SEEN THIS SIDE OF CENA IN A LONG TIME MAN 🔥#SmackDown
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) August 22, 2025
After making it clear to Paul that WWE is not his house, the former Undisputed WWE Champion advised him to bring his A game to Clash in Paris as he goes one-on-one with the greatest of all time. Cena ended his fiery promo by vowing to beat up Paul in the French capital.
The Maverick then knocked off Cena’s hat and shoved him before attempting to take a shot at The Last Real Champion. The latter escaped Paul’s attack and took him out with an Attitude Adjustment before leaving the ring.