During a recent WWE SmackDown event in Dublin, Logan Paul and John Cena engaged in a tense verbal exchange, intensifying their ongoing feud as part of a storyline. The confrontation highlighted controversies surrounding John Cena’s WWE career, with both men trading sharp insults inside the arena and beyond.
Verbal Clash Unfolds on WWE SmackDown in Dublin
The episode in Dublin featured John Cena mocking Logan Paul’s brief time in WWE, accusing him of being a parasite who steals opportunities from established wrestlers. The segment culminated with Cena delivering his signature move, the Attitude Adjustment, to Paul, visibly escalating the rivalry.
Following the broadcast, Logan Paul addressed the situation on his YouTube channel with a fiery response. He expressed frustration with Cena’s remarks and criticized the city and its residents, saying,
Fu*king people are so stupid, bro. Especially the Irish. I’ve decided I hate this city. By the way, what’d you expect here in Dublin? That’s what I said, bro. Everyone’s a drunk, washed-up failure, including Conor McGregor. John Cena telling me that I take from the WWE. Yeah, right. You know how many moments fu*king, I’ve given these people? You know how many impressions I’ve given this company? Why do you think I’m hired?
—Logan Paul
He continued explaining his role in WWE, emphasizing his value to the company despite being relatively new. Paul stated,
Seriously, why do you think I have a job here? They now know that I’m a great wrestler. Great. That’s why I still have a job. Why I was hired here was to reach people who don’t watch WWE. Yes, at one point I was an outsider. But for him to tell the whole arena and everyone watching that I take from this industry, the [fu*king audacity, bro.
—Logan Paul
Logan Paul Challenges John Cena’s WWE Commitment
Paul also accused Cena of viewing WWE as merely a means to boost his Hollywood career rather than as a serious wrestling endeavor. He said,
Take from this industry? Dog leaves every week to go film a different movie. This is his vehicle to be a movie star. That’s what it is. It’s a vehicle for him. I’m here. I want to be a WWE superstar, not a movie star. Bro, he gasses me up. He starts gassing me up. And then just like fu*king pivot and pretend to be a good guy.
—Logan Paul
Highlighting their previous partnership at WWE Money in the Bank in June, Paul described Cena as insincere and deceptive behind the scenes. He recalled,
It’s like a compliment sandwich. Like he says all these nice things and then he degrades me while pretending to be a good guy. Bro, I know who this guy is. Trust me, I worked with him. I was his tag team partner. I know who he is. Professional pretender. That’s why he’s getting all those acting roles, ’cause he’s good at pretending.
—Logan Paul
Feud Continues With Physical Attack and Backstage Confrontations
Paul concluded his video by promising retaliation against Cena, which occurred later that night during SmackDown. As the show was nearing its end, Paul blindsided Cena with a surprise punch backstage just as fellow wrestler Nick Aldis informed Cena about discussions involving Brock Lesnar. This unexpected assault added a physical dimension to their rivalry, further escalating tensions ahead of future encounters.
The heated exchanges between Logan Paul and John Cena emphasize ongoing controversies related to Cena’s WWE career and the challenges faced by newcomers in the wrestling world. As the storyline develops, fans can expect more confrontations and dramatic moments, contributing to the evolving narrative within WWE programming.
