Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is not holding back against WWE star and social media personality Logan Paul ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21 in Saudi Arabia.
What began as light promotion for the exhibition quickly escalated into a clash over athleticism, NFL credibility, and who truly dominates on the field.
During a recent episode of the Impaulsive podcast, Paul claimed his athleticism rivals that of NFL stars like Saquon Barkley.
Brady, however, quickly shut down the comparison, dismissing Paul‘s WWE career as “cute” while emphasizing the higher level of competition in professional football.
“You’re a good athlete, but honestly, when I’m thinking of Saquon Barkley… it’s cute,” Brady said. “It’s a great show. I love WWE. It’s very cute.”
Brady later doubled down in an X post, highlighting the intensity he expects for the March showdown: “If you’re on my team you’re going to be locked in, all out, and we’re going to not just win… but dominate.
“I do think @loganpaul has the right attitude, and the effort will be there. How far that gets him will remain to be seen.”
Paul fired back in his own post, writing, “The NFL is cute,” and shared a video mimicking one of Barkley‘s signature moves, comparing it to his WWE repertoire, which includes backflips, top-rope maneuvers, and high-flying stunts.
Brady responded in a surprising Instagram story post, writing, “Fine I’ll do a backflip,” signaling that he’s willing to meet Paul‘s theatrics head-on while maintaining the edge of NFL experience.
NFL legacy meets WWE showmanship
Since retiring from the NFL in 2023, Brady has remained busy both on and off the field.
He serves as Fox Sports‘ lead NFL analyst, provides insight on weekly games, and holds ownership stakes in both the Las Vegas Raiders and the Las Vegas Aces, diversifying his sports portfolio.
Yet this flag football matchup marks his first high-profile return to on-field action, creating massive buzz across social media and sports media alike.
Paul, on the other hand, brings his WWE experience and social media savvy to the matchup, where the spetacle is the main draw.
Known for his daring stunts and high-energy performances, the YouTuber-turned-wrestler has promised to bring flair and theatrics to every snap.
While Brady relies on precision, timing, and elite competition instincts, Paul aims to match his athleticism with showmanship that has made him a viral sensation.
A matchup for the ages
Fans are already weighing in on the debate, with social media divided between those who believe NFL veterans like Brady cannot be matched and those who think Paul‘s WWE acrobatics might give him an unexpected advantage.
The clash of two very different athletic worlds-football discipline versus wrestling spectacle-is what makes this matchup so intriguing.
All eyes will be on Saudi Arabia on March 21 as Brady and Paul finally settle the question: Can NFL experience overcome WWE-style agility, or will Paul‘s theatrics steal the spotlight?
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