WWE higher stabilize its cameras when Conflict in Paris rolls via. The French crowd was so feverish at Backlash 2024 that WWE’s cameras visibly shook on the published. The corporate returns to France on Aug. 31 with John Cena on the cardboard.
Cena’s points with Brock Lesnar should wait. Logan Paul caught his nostril the place it did not belong, sparking a feud with the 17-time world champion. Now, Paul will get a coveted slot on Cena’s farewell tour earlier than he retires on the finish of the yr.
Three different matches are confirmed for the pay-per-view. World heavyweight champion Seth Rollins defends his belt in a deadly four-way match in opposition to Jey Uso, CM Punk and LA Knight. Additionally, Roman Reigns and Bronson Reed battle, and Sheamus meets Rusev in a “good ol’ long-established donnybrook.”
Naomi was initially scheduled to defend the ladies’s world championship in opposition to Stephanie Vaquer, however the match was canceled when Naomi revealed her being pregnant, relinquishing the title within the course of.
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Have a look beneath on the confirmed matches for Conflict in Paris and look on the crystal ball of what could come. The occasion streams stay on Peacock on Aug. 31 with the principle card beginning at roughly 2 p.m. ET.
2025 WWE Conflict in Paris matches
World Heavyweight Championship — Seth Rollins (c) vs. Jey Uso vs. CM Punk vs. LA Knight: Rollins’ try and form WWE in his personal picture has made him some important enemies. Rollins’ longtime hatred of Punk was nicely established when Rollins cashed within the Cash within the Financial institution contract at SummerSlam simply minutes after Punk gained the title from Gunther. Knight was the person Rollins confronted when Rollins faked a knee damage that masked his cash-in plans and has loads of historical past with the champ. Uso is in the identical camp, with loads of historical past with Rollins and his goons. After Rollins interfered in a tag staff match that includes Punk and Knight in opposition to Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, Adam Pearce made the four-way title match official.
John Cena vs. Logan Paul: Cena has unfinished enterprise with Lesnar, however he should first are likely to Paul. The social media star challenged Cena on his retirement tour earlier than he and Drew McIntyre attacked the longtime hero. The sudden hostilities led Cena to simply accept Paul’s problem.
Sheamus vs. Rusev (good ol’ long-established donnybrook): These two males have battled within the ring and all through the world for weeks. Pearce had lastly seen sufficient and informed the 2 to settle it in Paris in a “good ol’ long-established donnybrook,” which is only a title WWE has given to no-disqualification matches involving Sheamus.
Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed: The Imaginative and prescient has its arms full. Whereas faction chief Rollins contends with three title challengers, group enforcer Reed tangles with Reigns. The reserving marks Reigns’ first singles match since he beat Solo Sikoa on the Jan. 6 episode of Uncooked, coinciding with WWE’s Netflix debut.
2025 WWE Conflict in Paris predictions
Undisputed WWE Championship — Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Drew McIntyre: Rhodes rescued Cena from Paul and McIntyre’s blindside assault. That led to Cena and Rhodes defeating the villainous pair on the Aug. 8 episode of SmackDown. There aren’t many viable challengers for Rhodes on SmackDown. McIntyre has momentum and warmth with the champion. Plus, it is smart to e book extra European expertise in Paris.
Ladies’s Intercontinental Championship — Becky Lynch (c) vs. Nikki Bella: Lynch and Bella confronted each other on the Aug. 4 episode of Uncooked. The ladies’s intercontinental champ suckerpunched Bella, one thing the WWE Corridor of Famer will not take calmly. Conflict in Paris is closest vacation spot for a blockbuster ladies’s match between prime stars from totally different generations.
Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black: WWE might demote this feud to the go-home episode of SmackDown, however they should not. The Netherlands’ Black is the kind of famous person that hardcore followers rally behind. He’d get an incredible response in Paris. This might be an under-the-radar match of the evening that elevates the winner to a title shot.
