WWE star Logan Paul ignited controversy by targeting NFL athletes after a heated verbal exchange with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady. The Maverick confronted Brady recently during a podcast episode while discussing his involvement in Brady’s flag football event held in Saudi Arabia alongside several NFL stars. During their conversation, Brady dismissed Paul’s athletic credentials, calling WWE “cute,” which prompted a strong response from Paul.
Logan Paul later posted a video on X (formerly Twitter), where he mocked NFL players by recreating Saquon Barkley’s well-known hurdle in a sarcastic manner. Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Paul doubled down on his remarks, emphasizing his wrestling persona as a heel while highlighting his impressive net worth and YouTube subscriber count. He contrasted his achievements with Brady’s Super Bowl victories, stressing his unique claim as a former WWE United States Champion.
“I was going back and forth with Tom Brady and we’re talking about athleticism and what it takes to be an athlete. And so funny, Tom Brady talking to me about being an athlete. Bro, the worst NFL Combine of all time,” Paul gloated. “Okay, you won seven Super Bowls. It’s like, seven Super Bowls, six Super Bowls, six seven Super Bowls. It doesn’t matter how many Super Bowls you won, how many United States titles have you won? How many subscribers do you have on YouTube? What’s your net worth?”
— Logan Paul, WWE Superstar and Social Media Personality
Comparing WWE Competitors to NFL Players
Logan Paul stirred tensions further by suggesting that WWE Superstars could manage the minimum required effort on an NFL team due to the players’ athleticism. In contrast, he argued that nearly all NFL athletes would struggle significantly in the WWE ring. This claim underscored his belief in the difficulty and skill involved in professional wrestling, a sport he considers highly challenging despite skepticism from some NFL circles.
“If you put any of the WWE Superstars on the roster, including the women, on an NFL team, they would do bare minimum, all right, because these people are athletes,” Paul said. “If you plucked 99% of NFL athletes from the team and put them in a WWE ring, they would s**t the bed. They would not be able to do it. It is the hardest thing in the world to do.”
— Logan Paul, WWE Superstar and Social Media Personality
Logan Paul’s Most Recent WWE Appearance at Royal Rumble
Paul’s latest wrestling performance took place at the 2026 WWE Men’s Royal Rumble event. The match began with a shocking start as Bron Breakker was attacked en route to the ring by an unidentified assailant and then eliminated quickly by Oba Femi. Two stablemates, Austin Theory and Bronson Reed, had a strong showing after entering mid-match, working together to oust several opponents before LA Knight’s return led to their elimination.
Entering at number 20, Logan Paul lasted approximately 25 minutes, ultimately making it to the final four competitors. Though he did not record any eliminations himself, his resilience in the ring lasted until Roman Reigns, the match’s eventual winner, eliminated him.
What This Feud Means for WWE and NFL Relations
Logan Paul’s comments have triggered fresh debate over the athletic credibility of WWE performers compared to NFL players, intensifying the longstanding rivalry between the two sports worlds. Given Paul’s growing profile in both entertainment and wrestling, his outspoken nature ensures this controversy remains in the spotlight.
The interaction also highlights how figures like Tom Brady and Logan Paul continue to cross paths beyond their primary fields, bringing attention to their differing spheres of athleticism and competitive legitimacy. As the discussion unfolds, fans and athletes alike will watch closely to see if either side escalates the feud or seeks to find common ground.
