WWE is bringing the Conflict again to Europe this Sunday when Conflict in Paris lands in Nanterre, France. This 12 months sees a slight title change from the Conflict on the Citadel occasion held in 2022 (Cardiff, Wales) and 2024 (Glasgow, Scotland).
A lot of WWE’s greatest stars might be in motion on the occasion, together with John Cena, who will proceed his retirement tour by going through controversial influencer-turned-wrestler Logan Paul. Cena misplaced the undisputed WWE championship to Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam and was attacked by the returning Brock Lesnar after the match.
Whereas Rhodes will not be in motion defending his title, world heavyweight champion Seth Rollins has been pressured to place his belt on the road. Not solely has Rollins been pressured to defend his title, however he’ll have to take action in opposition to CM Punk, LA Knight and Jey Uso in a deadly four-way, which means he may lose the belt with out being the person who’s pinned or pressured to submit.
Three different matches are confirmed for the occasion. Roman Reigns is ready to face off with Bronson Reed after their interactions turned heated with Reed persevering with to steal Reigns’ sneakers off his toes after beatdowns. Reed may have the previous Clever Man in his nook for the match as nicely in Paul Heyman, including an additional layer to the storytelling. Plus, Sheamus meets Rusev in a “good ol’ long-established donnybrook” after weeks of brawling with each other.
The promotion added a pair of different title matches to the cardboard within the final couple of weeks. Ladies’s intercontinental champion Becky Lynch will defend her title in opposition to WWE Corridor of Famer Nikki Bella in Bella’s first singles motion in fairly a while. Plus, SmackDown tag crew champions Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis of The Wyatt Sicks will look to defend their titles in opposition to former champions Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford.
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There’s a lot extra motion and the CBS Sports activities wrestling specialists are right here to provide you our predictions for who may have their hand raised on Sunday.
2025 WWE Conflict in Paris predictions
John Cena vs. Logan Paul: Paul is a speedbump on Cena’s retirement tour. It would be prison to have WWE’s file 17-time world champion lose to (an admittedly nice) influencer turned professional wrestler in considered one of Cena’s ultimate matches. The match is a giant ticket merchandise by WWE’s requirements, however Cena ought to clearly win this. Choose: John Cena wins — Shakiel Mahjouri (additionally Brent Brookhouse)
World Heavyweight Championship — Seth Rollins (c) vs. CM Punk vs. LA Knight vs. Jey Uso: This match is ready as much as be a traditional case of “how can the champion presumably escape with the title?” After all, there’s virtually no approach Rollins loses the belt this quickly after his surprising Cash within the Financial institution cash-in at SummerSlam. Rollins and The Imaginative and prescient are set as much as be the dominant pressure on Uncooked for months to come back and between interference from The Imaginative and prescient and Punk, Knight and Uso not getting alongside, Rollins will discover a solution to escape with the belt. Choose: Seth Rollins retains the title — Brookhouse (additionally Mahjouri)
Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed: Reed is sadly on the backside of The Imaginative and prescient’s pecking order. It is hyper unlikely that WWE provides Reed a win, clear or low-cost, over considered one of their most protected superstars of all-time. Reed’s dimension and energy makes the match aggressive, however the finish is ready in stone. “The OTC1” may have his hand raised. Choose: Roman Reigns wins — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)
Ladies’s Intercontinental Championship — Becky Lynch (c) vs. Nikki Bella: It is good that Bella is having a bit run out of nowhere, however she doubtless does not issue into WWE’s long-term plans. Meaning there is no cause to have Bella win right here until it is only a fast ping pong again to Lynch for a quick “second,” which is not one thing WWE hesitates to interrupt out every so often. Nonetheless, Lynch has an excessive amount of happening for this to be greater than her taking down a legend and getting again on with energetic roster members. Choose: Becky Lynch retains the title — Brookhouse (additionally Mahjouri)
Sheamus vs. Rusev (Good Ol’ Common Donnybrook match): Sheamus and Rusev’s hostilities seemingly come to an finish this weekend. Conflict in Paris ought to function the blow-off match in a midcard feud that is seen each males choose up wins. Rusev, whose WWE return has been disappointingly tepid, has extra to realize from victory. His comeback is recent sufficient that he may be elevated with a win, whereas Sheamus’ place on the roster appears set. Choose: Rusev wins — Mahjouri (additionally Brookhouse)