WWE Clash in Paris 2025: Card, date, matches, rumors, predictions, match card, start time, location

Following the seismic crowd reaction at Backlash 2024 that literally shook the broadcast cameras, WWE is preparing for another monumental event in France with Clash in Paris on Saturday, August 31. The upcoming Premium Live Event will be highlighted by a marquee match on John Cena’s farewell tour and a chaotic Fatal Four-Way for the World Heavyweight Championship.

The event, which will stream live on Peacock in the United States, already features a heavily anticipated card. John Cena, in the final months of his legendary career, was expected to address unfinished business with Brock Lesnar. However, social media magnate Logan Paul interjected himself, leading to a heated confrontation and a subsequent challenge. After Paul and Drew McIntyre orchestrated an attack on the 17-time world champion, Cena accepted the match, granting Paul a coveted spot on his retirement tour.

In the championship main event, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is set to defend his title against three formidable challengers: Jey Uso, CM Punk, and LA Knight. The match was made official by WWE official Adam Pearce after tensions between the four men boiled over. Rollins’ path to the championship, which included cashing in his Money in the Bank contract on a newly-crowned CM Punk at SummerSlam, has created a web of rivalries. Both Knight and Uso also have significant history with the champion, making for a volatile and unpredictable title defense.

The official card for Clash in Paris is as follows:

World Heavyweight Championship — Seth Rollins (c) vs. Jey Uso vs. CM Punk vs. LA Knight: A clash born from months of intersecting rivalries, where Rollins must overcome three top contenders simultaneously to retain his championship.
John Cena vs. Logan Paul: A high-profile singles match pitting the legendary Cena against the controversial Paul as part of Cena’s final run in WWE.
Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed: In his first singles match since the January 6th episode of Raw, Roman Reigns will face Bronson Reed, the formidable enforcer of Seth Rollins’ faction, “The Vision.”
Sheamus vs. Rusev (Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook): After weeks of brawling, these two powerhouses will settle their score in a no-disqualification, no-holds-barred match—a signature stipulation for the Irish warrior, Sheamus.

Notably, a planned Women’s World Championship match between champion Naomi and challenger Stephanie Vaquer was canceled. Naomi announced her pregnancy and subsequently relinquished the title, leaving its future to be determined.

Ringside Predictions and Potential Matchups

While the official card is taking shape, speculation is mounting regarding other potential blockbuster encounters:

Undisputed WWE Championship — Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre: After Rhodes came to the aid of John Cena during the assault by Paul and McIntyre, the battle lines were drawn. With McIntyre’s current momentum and the logic of featuring a prominent European superstar on the card, a championship clash with Rhodes in Paris seems highly probable.
Women’s Intercontinental Championship — Becky Lynch (c) vs. Nikki Bella: A recent confrontation on Raw where Becky Lynch delivered a sucker punch to the WWE Hall of Famer has all but confirmed a future bout. A generational clash between two of the most influential women in modern WWE history would be a major attraction for the Paris event.
Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black: This potential matchup could be an under-the-radar show-stealer. Featuring Netherlands native Aleister Black in front of a passionate European crowd against a top-tier talent like Damian Priest would not only guarantee a stellar reaction but could also serve to elevate the winner into immediate title contention.

WWE Clash in Paris will stream live from the LDLC Arena on Saturday, August 31, with the main card scheduled to begin at approximately 2 p.m. ET.