WWE SmackDown returned to Dublin, Ireland, last night, and the event quickly turned heated as Logan Paul took a thinly-veiled shot at Conor McGregor and the Irish fans. The influencer-turned-boxer-turned-wrestler used his segment to further fuel his ongoing feud with the former UFC champion while igniting the crowd.
Paul’s history with McGregor has been widely reported. The two came close to a confrontation during a tense bus ride and were later linked with a potential $500 million fight that never materialized. Paul appears intent on keeping the rivalry alive, using WWE as his platform to taunt both McGregor and his native Ireland.
Controversial comments toward Irish fans
The segment began with Paul interrupting John Cena, setting the stage for their match at WWE Clash in Paris next week. Almost immediately, Paul went on the offensive, mocking the Irish crowd.
“Hey, it’s always good to be back in England! Man, all you Irish people are the same — drunk, washed-up, failures,” Paul said, echoing insults previously directed at Conor McGregor.
He even imitated one of McGregor’s signature sayings, goading the crowd further:
“Hey, I’ll tell you what. If I got out of this ring right now and spat in your faces, you would do nothing, you little leprechauns!”
The comments instantly drew boos and gasps, with many fans taking the insults personally, while others viewed it as classic wrestling showmanship designed to provoke a reaction.
John Cena saves the day
As expected in the scripted chaos of WWE, the segment concluded with John Cena stepping in to defend the fans. The WWE legend laid out Paul in front of the thrilled Dublin audience, eliciting loud cheers and applause. This moment not only gave fans a satisfying payoff but also intensified anticipation for their upcoming clash in Paris.
The exchange highlights WWE’s ongoing strategy of blending real-life rivalries with in-ring storytelling. Paul’s antics continue to blur the lines between entertainment, sports, and personal feuds, making every appearance a talking point both inside and outside the wrestling world.
Logan Paul’s European tour heats up
This Dublin appearance is just one stop on Logan Paul’s European WWE tour. With SmackDown moving through major cities across the continent, fans can expect more provocative promos and physical confrontations, especially as the build-up to WWE Clash in Paris intensifies.
Whether wrestling purists or casual fans, the Logan Paul-Conor McGregor dynamic keeps both WWE and combat sports audiences engaged, ensuring that Logan Paul remains one of the most polarizing figures in professional wrestling today.