Logan Paul praises John Cena after WWE Clash in Paris: ‘Absolute mastermind of the craft’
Getting to share the ring with John Cena was a massive learning experience for Logan Paul.
The two had their first — and likely only — one-on-one match against each other at Sunday’s Clash in Paris PLE in France. Despite losing, Paul feels like he’s leaving Paris with more victories than he can count due to how much he learned from facing Cena — who Paul praised as “an absolute mastermind of the craft.”
When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) September 1, 2025
I wanted a match with John Cena to prove that I not only belong in the business but can bring the best out of the business. Mission accomplished. For me, last night was peak professional wrestling
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“I wanted a match with John Cena to prove that I not only belong in the business but can bring the best out of the business. Mission accomplished,” Paul tweeted on Monday. “For me, last night was peak professional wrestling.
“Fair play to John, an absolute mastermind of the craft. He wrestles better than Pablo Picasso paints… idk if it’ll ever be understood how good he is. Although my hand wasn’t raised, I came away with more victories than I can count. Grateful. Go toe to toe with another GOAT, check.”
Paul also gave props to the Paris crowd, saying the fans were “f*cking crazy.”
Following Clash in Paris, Cena only has eight WWE appearances remaining on his retirement tour. Up next for him is SmackDown in Rosemont, Illinois this Friday night. The episode is taking place on the road to WWE Wrestlepalooza, which is expected to be headlined by Cena vs. Brock Lesnar.
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