WWE is headed to France for its next international premium live event, bringing Clash in Paris to Paris La Défense Arena on Sunday.
Unlike most WWE PLEs that run on Saturdays, this one takes place on a Sunday, giving it a bit of a throwback feel to the way pay-per-views used to be scheduled.
Here’s the info you need to watch.
Event Info
- Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025
- Start Time: 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. local (Paris)
- Venue: Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France
- How to Watch: Streaming live on Peacock (U.S.) and Netflix (internationally)
Full Card
- John Cena vs. Logan Paul
- World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. CM Punk vs. LA Knight vs. Jey Uso (Fatal Four Way)
- Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Nikki Bella
- Sheamus vs. Rusev (Donnybrook Match)
This is going to be the last PLE on Peacock as the new rights deal with ESPN will begin on September 20 with Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis. I’m trying like hell to make it to that show. In any case, this event has some interesting matches.
The main event between John Cena and Logan Paul carries some intrigue.
Cena has been delivering his signature sharp mic work, routinely dominating verbal exchanges while Paul has been forced to scowl while the master gets in all of his barbs and sons him at every opportunity.
For me, this feels like one of those matches where Cena’s presence alone elevates the card. A Paul win would be shocking, especially during this retirement run for Cena.
The fatal four way for the World Heavyweight Championship is the most stacked match of the night. Seth Rollins enters as champion against CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso.
I’d be surprised if Rollins actually lost the title here, but fatal four ways are unpredictable, and the combinations of finishers, run-ins, and chaos usually make for must-see television.
With Survivor Series on the horizon, whatever happens in Paris should ripple into WWE’s fall storylines.
Roman Reigns taking on Bronson Reed could be sneaky good. Reigns rarely competes outside of WWE’s biggest stages, so having him in Paris adds extra weight. He seems to bring his best every time out, especially since he’s a part-timer. Reigns makes sure he does his best to give fans their money’s worth. I’d love to see Reed get a bigger push, but I don’t think it happens here. I loved the Shoela Fala concept and Reed sold it well, but I’m not sure how far it’ll go.
I expect some form of interference or surprise run-in, but Reigns’ larger-than-life aura is likely going to remain intact heading into the next stage of this rivalry that seems to be leaning toward an epic battle with Seth Rollins at some point in 2026—or sooner.
On the women’s side, Becky Lynch defends her Intercontinental Championship against Nikki Bella. This is a matchup that bridges two different eras—Lynch representing today’s dominant generation, while Bella is one of the most recognizable stars from an earlier wave. Lynch retaining seems likely, but Bella’s presence brings nostalgia and star power for the international audience. That said, Lynch already destroyed her during a recent mic session on Raw, so I’m not sure what Bella can do to recover.
Sheamus vs. Rusev in a Donnybrook match is the night’s wildcard. Personally, I’m not as high on these stipulations anymore, since WWE has recycled so many “no-rules” match types under different names. Still, both Sheamus and Rusev can deliver a physical fight, and the Paris crowd will likely embrace the heavy-hitting style.
The international setting is what makes Clash in Paris a bit unique. WWE has leaned hard into global expansion with shows in the UK, Saudi Arabia, and an upcoming stop in Australia.
Paris continues that pattern, and it wouldn’t surprise me if one of WWE’s Big Four shows—SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, or even WrestleMania—lands outside the U.S. within the next few years. TKO’s joint management of WWE and UFC only strengthens that possibility, as coordinated global events are increasingly on the table.
Crowd energy should also make this show stand out.
European fans have a reputation for bringing football-style energy—chants, songs, and wall-to-wall noise. I expect Paris to deliver that same intensity with Cena, Rollins, and Reigns on the card. It adds another dimension to a show that already feels historic for WWE’s international strategy.
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