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Logan Paul’s Botch Forces WWE To Reshoot Final SmackDown Segment

By John Canton • Published Aug 23, 2025 07:59 EDT
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The ending of WWE SmackDown, featuring Logan Paul, looked different on USA Network compared to what fans saw on Netflix.

It was an international edition of WWE SmackDown this week since the show aired live from Dublin, Ireland, for the first time.

Since SmackDown airs on Netflix for international WWE fans, the show aired at 3 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, fans in the USA had to wait until it was shown on the USA Network at 8 p.m. ET, as usual.

John Cena and Logan Paul were involved in an interesting in-ring segment during the show to promote their Clash in Paris match on August 31st. The Dublin crowd hated the recently married Paul as he tried to explain that he was not an outsider, but instead he’s a legit WWE superstar.

That led to John Cena verbally eviscerating Logan Paul with a lengthy promo that the fans loved. Cena trashed Paul for being a “parasite” who was using WWE to try to shill his Prime energy drink, among other things. Cena called Paul a disappointment while mocking Paul’s 23 career matches while mentioning that Cena has been a WWE superstar for 23 years.

It was an epic speech from Cena, who had the fans behind him as usual. Paul was frustrated, so he tried an attack, and Cena was ready for him, which led to Cena dropping Paul with an Attitude Adjustment to end the segment.

After the segment, Logan Paul walked down a hallway, and Drew McIntyre was there. Drew told Paul that he had to make a statement tonight just like Drew did to Cody Rhodes a few weeks ago. Drew told Paul to do whatever it takes. Paul said, “Yes, sir,” to him. Drew emphasized: “Whatever it takes.”

Logan Paul’s Attack On John Cena Was Different On USA Network

At the very end of WWE SmackDown, General Manager Nick Aldis was shown talking to John Cena outside of the building. Aldis told Cena that he heard from Brock Lesnar, but before he could give Cena more information, Paul appeared out of nowhere to punch Cena and lay him out. Paul is known for having a powerful punch, and since it was a cheap shot, Cena sold it by bumping to the ground. Aldis yelled at Paul to get out of there, and that’s how SmackDown ended.

As you can see in the video below, Paul’s punch looked different on USA Network compared to Netflix.

On the Netflix version, Paul comes in from the right side and punches Cena in the jaw to knock the former WWE Champion down. If you slow down the footage, you can tell from that angle that Paul’s punch missed Cena. Part of pro wrestling is not hurting your opponent, so it’s Paul being safe, but clearly, WWE didn’t love how it looked.

In the USA Network version of the attack, Paul is shown coming from behind Aldis, who Paul shoves to the side, and then Paul punches Cena from in front of him. Since the camera is positioned over Cena’s left shoulder, it also looks better. From that angle, the punch looks a lot more impressive and vicious, which is why WWE likely used it.

Calling it a botch may be a bit harsh, but it did lead to WWE reshooting the angle from a different position. That happens in pro wrestling, where editing can benefit if something isn’t a live shot.