On Sunday at Paris La Défense Arena, WWE’s Clash in Paris delivered a raucous atmosphere and a headline-grabbing turn: Becky Lynch intervened in the Fatal 4-Way main event, helping Seth Rollins keep the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk, Jey Uso, and LA Knight. John Cena also outlasted Logan Paul in a show-stealing bout as the card mixed big moments with uneven undercard pacing.
Key Takeaways
- Seth Rollins retained the World Heavyweight Championship in a Fatal 4-Way after an assist from Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch.
- John Cena defeated Logan Paul in one of the night’s best in-ring performances.
- Rusev beat Sheamus in a bruising Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook, highlighted by a massive White Noise off whiskey barrels through two tables.
- Becky Lynch also defended her Women’s Intercontinental title against WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Bella.
- The Wyatt Sicks kept the WWE Tag Team Championships over The Street Profits amid interference.
- Roman Reigns topped Bronson Reed; Reed and Bron Breakker were later barred from ringside for the main event.
- Overall event grade: crown score 6.5/10, with the top matches carrying the night.
Verified Facts
The main event saw Seth Rollins, without his usual muscle after security removed Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker following Reed’s loss to Roman Reigns, survive a chaotic closing stretch. Becky Lynch’s run-in derailed CM Punk’s best chance at sealing the victory, allowing Rollins to escape Paris with the World Heavyweight title intact.
Earlier, Lynch successfully defended the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against Nikki Bella. While the bout had noticeable rust from Bella in singles action, Lynch steadied the match to retain before later surfacing in the main-event finish.
John Cena vs. Logan Paul matched the crowd’s fervor, with crisp timing, big counters, and a late surge that saw the 48-year-old icon edge the social-media-star-turned-champion. The result underscores Cena’s recent babyface resurgence and knack for rising to marquee moments.
Tag champions The Wyatt Sicks defeated The Street Profits with outside involvement playing a role yet again, continuing a messy feud atop SmackDown’s tag scene. In the night’s most physical fight, Rusev outlasted Sheamus in a Donnybrook that featured high-impact brawling and an arena-shaking table spot off decorative barrels.
Context & Impact
Lynch’s on-screen alliance with Rollins shifts The Vision’s trajectory. The move strengthens Rollins’ title defenses but raises questions about how often the champion leans on tactics beyond straight wins. Expect storyline ripple effects across both the men’s main-event scene and the women’s mid-card title picture.
Cena’s win over Paul fuels talk of one more sustained run of big-match showcases, while Paul remains a credible foil after another strong showing. Reigns’ victory over Reed keeps him in the win column and indirectly influenced the main event when Reed and Breakker were ejected from the building.
The interference-heavy tag title defense keeps the Wyatt Sicks atop the division but risks fan fatigue without a decisive payoff. Meanwhile, Rusev–Sheamus reaffirmed their chemistry, delivering the night’s most universally praised match.
Event Awards
- MVP: John Cena — sustained star aura and execution in crunch time.
- Gem of the Night: Becky Lynch — key run-in plus a successful title defense.
- Match of the Night: Rusev vs. Sheamus (Donnybrook) — nonstop physicality with a decisive finish.
- Best Spot: Sheamus hitting White Noise to Rusev off whiskey barrels through two tables.
Scorecard
| Match | Result | Crown Score |
|---|---|---|
| World Heavyweight Championship (Fatal 4-Way) | Seth Rollins (c) def. CM Punk, Jey Uso, LA Knight | 4.5/5 |
| John Cena vs. Logan Paul | John Cena def. Logan Paul | 4.75/5 |
| Good Ol’ Fashioned Donnybrook | Rusev def. Sheamus | 5/5 |
| Women’s Intercontinental Championship | Becky Lynch (c) def. Nikki Bella | 2.5/5 |
| WWE Tag Team Championship | Wyatt Sicks (c) def. Street Profits | 2.5/5 |
| Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed | Roman Reigns def. Bronson Reed | 3/5 |
Unconfirmed
- Whether Becky Lynch will be formally announced as a full-time member of The Vision beyond this event.
- Any official sanction or storyline consequences for Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker after being barred from the main event area.
- Details of a reported Wyatt Sicks promotional tie-in at Universal Orlando have not been formally confirmed by WWE or Universal in event materials.
Bottom Line
Clash in Paris thrived when the stakes and execution peaked: Rollins’ retention via Becky Lynch’s surprise assist and Cena’s win over Paul fueled the night. A strong top end, a raucous crowd, and one elite brawl offset a spotty mid-card, landing the show at a solid 6.5/10.