Liputan6.com, Jakarta The major professional wrestling event, WWE Clash in Paris, was successfully held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France.
This event marked the second time WWE hosted a pay-per-view (PPV) and livestream event in France, following the success of Backlash in May 2024.
Thousands of fans packed the arena to watch WWE superstars in action.Clash in Paris 2025 was more than just another wrestling show; it was a historic moment for WWE and its fans.
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One of the main highlights was the appearance of John Cena, who is rumored to be retiring from professional wrestling at the end of 2025.
A total of six matches were presented at WWE Clash in Paris, and here is a complete recap of the WWE Clash in Paris results.
WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Key Highlights
WWE Clash in Paris 2025 took place on August 31st, with an episode of Monday Night Raw following on September 1st at the same location.
Paris's La Défense Arena becomes the evidence of the most emotional and highly anticipated John Cena's appearance.
This marked his first and only appearance at a PPV and livestream event in France as an active wrestler.
Given rumors of his retirement at the end of 2025, his presence in Paris was a significant farewell for European fans.
Furthermore, Clash in Paris also held significant broadcast significance.
It was the last major WWE PPV and livestream event to air on Peacock in the United States.
Starting in September, all major WWE events will move to ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming service, marking a new era in WWE content distribution.
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Full Results of Main Matches
The main event of WWE Clash in Paris featured Seth Rollins, CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso in a four-way match.
These four wrestlers battled for the Raw World Heavyweight Championship, held by Rollins.
The match climaxed when Becky Lynch, who was not directly involved in the match, delivered a low blow to CM Punk.
Seth Rollins capitalized on this opportunity. He immediately delivered a chair stomp on CM Punk, which ultimately secured the victory and successfully retained the Raw World Heavyweight Championship.
Rollins' victory affirmed his dominance in the Raw division, despite unexpected interference from Becky Lynch.
This result will undoubtedly spark speculation and potential new storylines in the future, particularly regarding the relationship between Rollins and Lynch and its impact on CM Punk.
Another Exciting Match in Paris
PARIS, your time is NOW! John Cena is here! THEY'RE SIGNING FOR YOU, JOHN! 🔊🎶 pic.twitter.com/eABMFBsnRX
— WWE (@WWE) August 31, 2025
In addition to the main event, WWE Clash in Paris also featured several other exciting matches, such as a match between John Cena and Logan Paul.
John Cena emerged victorious after a match that lasted nearly 30 minutes.
Both superstars showcased various signature moves, including Cena using the Styles Clash as a tribute to AJ Styles.
The opening match featured Roman Reigns facing Bronson Reed in singles action.
Roman Reigns defeated Bronson Reed via pinfall.
The match started with a steady, slow pace, allowing the atmosphere in the arena to build well.
Roman Reigns performed effectively as a babyface working from the bottom, while Reed displayed good strength and mobility.
The tag team division also provided exciting action, with The Wyatt Sicks, represented by Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis, successfully defending the WWE Tag Team Championship.
They defeated The Street Profits, consisting of Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, via pinfall.
In the women's division, Becky Lynch successfully defended the WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship by defeating Nikki Bella via pinfall.
Nikki Bella's performance showed some ring rust, which resulted in several technical errors throughout the match.
The final noteworthy match was between Rusev and Sheamus in a Good Ol' Fashioned Donnybrook.
Rusev defeated Sheamus via submission.
The bout was described as an "all-out war" that escalated as the match progressed, involving the use of various weapons such as shillelaghs, kendo sticks, and chairs.
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