WWE Clash in Paris: Rollins retains as Punk gets Lynched
Drama, betrayal, and chaos reigned at WWE Clash in Paris, where Roman Reigns fell, John Cena rose, and Seth Rollins survived a wild main event with unexpected help
WWE brought its signature spectacle to Paris as La Défense Arena played host to WWE Clash in Paris, a high-stakes night of drama, betrayal, and unforgettable action. From Roman Reigns' grudge battle with Bronson Reed to John Cena silencing Logan Paul, the show delivered wall-to-wall chaos before culminating in Seth Rollins retaining the World Heavyweight Championship in a chaotic fatal four-way.
It was a card loaded with surprises: alliances crumbled, legends stood tall, and Paris proved to be one of WWE's loudest international crowds yet.
Roman Reigns opens with revenge, but pays the price
The night began with Roman Reigns finally scoring revenge on Bronson Reed, hitting a thunderous spear to secure the win. Yet the aftermath told a darker story. As Reigns retrieved his stolen sneakers—a running gag turned grudge storyline—Paul Heyman was attacked, and Reigns himself fell victim to brutal post-match assaults by Reed and Bron Breakker.
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Multiple spears and three Tsunamis left the Tribal Chief stretchered out of the arena. Adam Pearce responded by ejecting Reed and Breakker, leaving Seth Rollins without his Vision allies for the main event.
Becky Lynch narrowly escapes Nikki Bella
In her Intercontinental Championship defense, Becky Lynch outlasted Nikki Bella in a hard-hitting first-time singles clash. Bella came in aggressive, throwing Lynch into barricades and even delivering a Bella Buster on the steps.
Yet despite the physical punishment, "The Man" countered late, rolling Nikki up with a backslide for the win. Interestingly, the Paris crowd was firmly behind Lynch despite her villainous edge, flipping the expected dynamic.
John Cena silences Logan Paul
The clash between John Cena and Logan Paul was a classic "legend vs. loudmouth" encounter. Paul brought fresh tricks, pulling out moves like the Zig Zag and even attempting Cena's own Five Knuckle Shuffle.
Cena, however, had the crowd behind him every step of the way. He countered Paul's high-risk offense with a perfectly timed AA and even surprised the audience by pulling out a Code Red and a Styles Clash. In the end, back-to-back Attitude Adjustments sealed the victory. Paris erupted in song, celebrating Cena as he added another international chapter to his legendary career.
Fatal Four-Way main event
The main event pitted Seth Rollins against Jey Uso, LA Knight, and CM Punk in a frenetic fatal four-way. Rollins, stripped of his faction earlier in the night, had promised he would defend the title alone—or not at all. But as it turned out, backup was closer than expected.
Early on, the three challengers teamed up to punish Rollins, with Punk even jokingly calling for tables. That alliance quickly dissolved as Uso superkicked Punk and Knight, igniting chaos inside and outside the ring. Knight nearly put Punk through a table, only for it to collapse awkwardly without breaking.
Momentum shifted constantly: Uso hit a spear, Knight soared with elbows, Punk landed a GTS—but none could secure the decisive pin. Rollins bided his time, hitting stomps on Uso and Knight outside the ring before focusing on Punk.
In the final moments, Punk had Rollins beaten and was about to deliver a second GTS when a masked figure stormed the ring. The mask came off, revealing Becky Lynch. She delivered a low blow to Punk, setting up Rollins' match-ending stomp.
Throughout the match and afterwards, WWE also provided several teases of an AJ Lee return, setting up a potential marquee match between Seth Rollins-Becky Lynch and CM Punk-AJ Lee.
The Paris crowd erupted in shock and disbelief as Rollins and Lynch celebrated with a kiss to close the show—solidifying WWE's power couple as the most dangerous alliance in the company.
From Reigns' stretcher exit to Cena's triumphant return and Lynch's interference, WWE Clash in Paris lived up to its billing as one of WWE's most unpredictable international specials. Seth Rollins walks away still champion, but with CM Punk now robbed of victory by Rollins' wife, this rivalry is far from over.
Paris proved itself a fiery stop on WWE's global expansion, and the fallout from this night is certain to shape the road ahead.
