NFL legend Tom Brady and WWE star Logan Paul engaged in a heated confrontation on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York City on July 17, 2026. The incident occurred as the two figures, separated by NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns, faced off. Brady appeared to attempt to slap Paul before the two were pulled apart.
The confrontation stemmed from an ongoing feud between Brady and Paul, which began when Brady questioned Paul's status as a "real athlete" due to his WWE career. Paul reportedly roasted Brady about a flag football game during the event, leading to the onstage clash.
Following the incident, both individuals addressed it on social media platform X. Paul stated, "This happened bc I was roasting Tom for beating him in flag football. And he tries to smack me ?? Horrible example for the kids." He added that he had "-100 Aura + Blocked. With a torn tricep."
Brady responded by calling Paul a "dork" and added, "I tried America… will try again next time I see this nerd." The pair's rivalry dates back to Super Bowl week when Brady initially made remarks about Paul's athletic credentials. They previously interacted during the Fanatics Flag Football Classic.
Brady has previously expressed interest in participating in a WWE match, telling WWE star Cody Rhodes on his podcast "What Do You Wanna Talk About?" that he was awaiting a storyline from WWE president Nick Khan. In April 2025, Brady told Fox News Digital that he might appear at WrestleMania 41, noting, "It’s amazing what’s going on there and it’s amazing what’s happening with WWE and all the different things surrounding that."