Tom Brady went full WWE on Friday, slapping Logan Paul right on stage at Fanatics Fest 2026, and you know who had to step in? None other than New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns, who reportedly held Paul back from escalating the whole thing further. Yeah, you read that right. The seven-time Super Bowl champ is apparently ready to rumble.
This Feud Didn’t Start Yesterday
If you think this was some random, out-of-the-blue moment, you haven’t been paying attention. This apparent “feud” between Brady and Paul has been building for months. It all kicked off back in February when Paul straight up told Brady that his WWE career made him just as athletic as NFL players. You know, Logan Paul, always trash-talking, always using his WWE superstar status to prod his rivals.
Brady, being Brady, wasn’t about to let that slide. He fired back at Paul at the draft ahead of their Fanatics Flag Football Classic back in March. “You might wear a helmet, that ball might get loose in my hand and if you’re not paying attention,” Brady warned him. And true to his word, Brady made good on that pregame threat, throwing the ball directly at Paul during the flag football game itself. So, this slap? It’s just the latest chapter in a surprisingly long-running beef.
The GOAT Wants In
Beyond the slap, the real bombshell dropped a day earlier. On Thursday, during the “What Do You Wanna Talk About?” podcast, live at Fanatics Fest, Brady sat down with WWE superstar Cody Rhodes and spilled the beans: he wants to get into a WWE ring. And not just for fun, he’s serious about it.
The 48-year-old NFL legend laid it out, saying, “I need to get an invite. I’ve been waiting for [WWE president] Nick Khan to come up with some storyline for me to get in the mix.” He even said he wants to “still showcase that I’m a little bit of an athlete” now that he’s retired from football. Can you imagine Brady in a WWE storyline? The man thrives on competition, and it sounds like he’s itching for a new challenge.
Don’t Hold Your Breath For Brady vs. Paul Just Yet
So yeah, 48-year-old Brady wants into the WWE, and he’s not shying away from confrontation. But if you’re hoping for an immediate showdown with Logan Paul, you’ll have to wait. Paul is still recovering from a torn triceps he suffered back on May 23. It’s a total wait-and-see, but Brady’s definitely making moves that have everyone talking. The question now is, will Nick Khan come calling?
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