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WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Start Times Main Card: US, UK, Australia and more

Posted on by Jake Skudder

The following guide breaks down the global start times for the main card of WWE Clash in Paris 2025, which kicks off 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 31. Whether you’re watching from the US, UK, Australia, or beyond, here’s everything you need to tune in right when the action begins.

11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET – United States Main Card Start Time

For fans in the United States, the main card of WWE Clash in Paris 2025 will begin at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), which corresponds to 11 a.m. Pacific Time (PT), on Sunday, August 31. This is when the marquee matches of the evening truly begin, including the highly anticipated Fatal Four‑Way World Heavyweight Championship match, John Cena vs. Logan Paul and more.

7 p.m. BST – United Kingdom Main Card Start Time

In the UK, the main card begins at 7 p.m. British Summer Time (BST) on the same day, Sunday, Aug. 31. UK viewers can tune in via Netflix to catch Cena’s last match in France, championship clashes, and more when the action hits its stride.

8 p.m. CEST – France & Central Europe Main Card Start Time

For fans in France and across Central Europe, the main card goes live at 8 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST). The event takes place at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, making this the local start time when the feature bouts begin their course.

11:30 p.m. IST – India Main Card Start Time

Wrestling fans in India should be ready for the main card to start at 11:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST). This late‑night kickoff will bring Cena’s farewell tour match and the world title showdown to screens across the subcontinent.

4 a.m. AEST (Mon) – Australia Main Card Start Time

Down under in Australia, the main card gets underway at 4 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, technically on Monday, Sept. 1, due to the time zone shift.

Additional International Start Times for the Main Card

Here are a few more worldwide start times for the main card of WWE Clash in Paris 2025:

  • Argentina / Brazil / Chile / Colombia – likely 1:00 p.m. local time
  • Mexico – around 1:00 p.m. (CT)
  • New Zealand – approximately 6:00 a.m. NZST on Monday, Sept. 1
  • Southeast Asia (e.g., Singapore, Malaysia) – around 2:00 a.m. local time early Monday morning
  • Nordic countries (e.g., Sweden, Finland) – 8:00 p.m. CEST equivalent

Breakdown of Times

  • US: 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET – main card kicks off
  • UK: 7 p.m. BST
  • France / CEST: 8 p.m.
  • India: 11:30 p.m. IST
  • Australia: 4 a.m. AEST (Mon)
  • Other regions: adjust based on local offset from ET or CEST

Set those alarms, prep your snacks, get that streaming setup ready, and don’t miss a second of the main card action at WWE Clash in Paris 2025!

How to watch the WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Preshow Live

Posted on by Jake Skudder

WWE Clash in Paris 2025 promises to be decent show (on paper at least). Whether you’re based in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Europe, Japan, or beyond, watching the PRESHOW live has never been easier, because everyone can watch via WWE’s official YouTube channel.

How viewers in the United States can watch the PRESHOW live

Whilst the main card is exclusive to Peacock, the PRESHOW will be accessible to all via WWE’s official YouTube channel, offering fans a free and convenient way to begin the action ahead of the premium event.

How viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the PRESHOW live

Regardless of the paid international coverage, the PRESHOW remains freely available on WWE’s official YouTube channel, giving UK fans a straightforward and zero‑cost way to catch the build‑up live.

How viewers in Australia can watch the PRESHOW live

The PRESHOW in Australia remains fully accessible via WWE’s official YouTube channel, offering a complementary live option at no cost before the main broadcast kicks off.

How viewers in Europe can watch the PRESHOW live

Meanwhile, everyone in Europe can enjoy the PRESHOW live, courtesy of WWE’s official YouTube channel, with no regional restrictions.

How viewers in Japan can watch the PRESHOW live

Even in Japan, fans don’t need to wait for the main show, as the PRESHOW will also air live on WWE’s official YouTube channel, meaning Japanese viewers can still join the action in real time.

How viewers in other territories can watch the PRESHOW live

In all other territories, including markets where WWE Network persists (such as some European countries not yet moved to Netflix) or areas served by SuperSport, Showmax, or partner platforms, the PRESHOW remains universally accessible via WWE’s official YouTube channel without needing a subscription.

WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Preshow Start Times: US, UK, Australia and more

Posted on by Jake Skudder

WWE’s Clash in Paris 2025 is just around the corner, set for Sunday, August 31. While much attention is on the main card, the preshow, a kickoff featuring insights, interviews, and early matches, begins at 12 p.m. ET (Eastern Time). Here’s your essential global preshow start-time guide, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of the early action.

Clash in Paris preshow start time

Preshow Start Time in the United States (ET & PT)

For fans in the United States, the preshow kicks off at 12 p.m. ET. For viewers in the Pacific Time zone, that’s 9 a.m. PT. Be sure to tune in early via Peacock or local viewing partners to catch exclusive preshow commentary and build-up ahead of the main card.

Preshow Start Time in the United Kingdom (BST – British Summer Time)

In the United Kingdom, operating on British Summer Time (BST), the preshow airs at 5 p.m. BST. Make sure you’ve got Netflix ready well before the action begins; the preshow offers a prelude to the main card, including match breakdowns and hype content tailored for fans across Europe.

Preshow Start Time in Australia (AEST)

Australia spans multiple time zones, so here are the regional preshow times:

  • Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST, e.g. Sydney/Melbourne): 2 a.m. AEST, Monday, September 1.
  • Australian Central Standard Time (ACST, e.g. Adelaide): 1:30 a.m. ACST, Monday.
  • Australian Western Standard Time (AWST, e.g. Perth): 12 a.m. AWST, aka midnight.

Preshow Start Time in Canada (ET & PT)

Canadian fans share time zones with their U.S. neighbors:

  • Eastern Canada (e.g., Toronto): 12 p.m. ET
  • Western Canada (e.g., Vancouver): 9 a.m. PT

Preshow Start Time in Europe (Central European Summer Time – CEST)

In Central Europe, including France, the preshow airs at 6 p.m. CEST. This time zone applies to major Clash in Paris host country fans as well as many neighboring nations.

Preshow Start Time in New Zealand (NZST)

For viewers in New Zealand, expect an early-morning start at 4 a.m. NZST, Monday, September 1.

New match confirmed for WWE Clash in Paris

Posted on by Ian Carey

Nikki Bella will challenge Becky Lynch for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship at Clash in Paris.

The match was confirmed during a segment on today’s WWE Raw from Birmingham, England. Lynch cut an in-ring promo that was interrupted by Bella, who said Lynch was afraid to face her. Lynch, who had been insulting the live crowd throughout the segment, eventually agreed to the match but said she wouldn’t do it in Birmingham.

“Will Nikki Bella leave Paris as the NEW Intercontinental Champion THIS SUNDAY?” WWE wrote on X.

“THE MAN IS NOT A COWARD! BECKY LYNCH will defend her Intercontinental Title against NIKKI BELLA at #WWEClash in Paris THIS SUNDAY!” WWE later added.

Our ongoing coverage of WWE Raw is available here.

WWE Clash in Paris lineup for August 31, 2025:

  • World Championship: Seth Rollins defends against Jey Uso, LA Knight, CM Punk
  • John Cena vs. Logan Paul
  • Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed
  • Good ‘Ol Fashioned Donnybrook match: Sheamus vs. Rusev
  • WWE Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch defends against Nikki Bella

WWE confirms new match for Clash in Paris

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Another match is now official for WWE Clash in Paris.

Raw General Manager Adam Pearce published a video on Wednesday announcing that Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed is confirmed for the show.

Pearce said:

“Look, if you have paid attention at all, you’ve seen how things have gone down between Roman Reigns and ‘Big’ Bronson Reed.”

“Bronson said it himself: Every time he’s in the same place at the same time as the OTC, he leaves the man laying and takes his shoes. Where I’m from, that’s disrespect. And we’re going to find out if that disrespect continues at Clash in Paris because it will be ‘Big’ Bronson Reed one-on-one with Roman Reigns. After all, it’s like the old saying goes, if the shoe fits…”

Reigns issued a challenge to Reed for Clash in Paris at the end of this week’s WWE Raw after coming out to fend off members of The Vision as his cousin Jey Uso wrestled Bron Breakker in an Extreme Rules match.

Reed and Reigns’ rivalry has partly revolved around Reed stealing Reigns’ shoes. Last month on Raw, Reed took a pair of Jordan Spizike sneakers off Reigns during an attack by The Vision and started wearing them around his neck as his “shoe-la-fala.” The following week, he swiped another pair of Jordans off Reigns. Paul Heyman has also dubbed Reed, “The Tribal Thief.”

The updated lineup for Clash in Paris is below.

WWE Clash in Paris (August 31):

  • World Championship: Seth Rollins defends against Jey Uso, LA Knight, CM Punk
  • John Cena vs. Logan Paul
  • Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed
  • Good ‘Ol Fashioned Donnybrook match: Sheamus vs. Rusev

John Cena’s opponent revealed for WWE Clash in Paris

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John Cena has a match in Paris.

At the start of Friday’s SmackDown, John Cena addressed the attack from Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam then asked for anyone to come out and face him, using his signature catchphrase if they wanted some, come get some. Logan Paul arrived and the two exchanged words, agreeing to a match against Cena for Clash in Paris on August 31. Drew McIntyre theen emerged as the SummerSlam teammates went in for the attack. Cody Rhodes came out for the save, setting up a tag team match for later in the night.

Cena’s final match in Montreal ended in a DQ after Paul delivered a low blow to the former WWE Champion. Meanwhile on the outside, McIntyre attacked Rhodes with the WWE Championship and gave him a claymore kick that sent Rhodes’ head through the bottom of the announce table, making it clear McIntyre was next up for a WWE title match.

John Cena returned to his babyface role just two days before his match against Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam. Although he gave it his all, Cena came up short in keeping the WWE Championship, with Cody Rhodes walking away with the title. The post-match another problem for Cena: the return of Brock Lesnar, who took him out with an F5 to close the show.

Here is the updated lineup for WWE Clash in Paris:

WWE Clash in Paris (August 31):

  • Women’s World Championship: Naomi defends against Stephanie Vaquer
  • John Cena vs. Logan Paul

New Women’s World title challenger official for WWE Clash in Paris

Posted on by Josh Nason

A new Women’s World title challenger is now official for WWE Clash in Paris: Stephanie Vaquer.

Vaquer survived a 20-woman battle royal at Sunday’s Evolution premium live event to earn the shot and on Sunday, August 31st, she will face either WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton or the winner of Sunday’s main event of Women’s World Champion IYO SKY vs. Rhea Ripley.

The final four came down to Vaquer, Lash Legend, Nikki Bella and Nia Jax.

Jax had Bella on the apron, moving out of the way just as Legend delivered a kick to eliminate Bella. That left one woman from Raw, SmackDown and NXT in the match, pointed out on commentary.

Legend picked Jax up and put her on the apron. She and Vaquer then went to work on Jax, who fought back, but the two eventually hurt her enough to knock her off the apron to eliminate her.

Legend used her strength on Vaquer, but she countered with a hurricanrana of sorts to get both of them on the apron. Vaquer then delivered the Devil’s Kiss to Legend on the apron, turning her over and knocking her to the floor for the win.

Afterward, Stephanie McMahon got in the ring to interview Vaquer, asking her a question in Spanish. Vaquer spoke briefly in Spanish and then moved to English, admitting it isn’t her first language but that wrestling is. She put over women’s wrestling and those who made this night possible before promising she will “keep working hard. You will remember my name forever.”

The 32-year-old is both a former NXT Women’s Champion and NXT North American Champion.

John Cena announced for WWE Clash in Paris PLE

Posted on by Joseph Currier

John Cena is coming to Paris on his WWE retirement tour.

WWE has confirmed Cena for this summer’s Clash in Paris PLE, which is being held at Paris La Defense Arena on Sunday, August 31. Cena is among the wrestlers featured on promotional materials for the show. Cody Rhodes, Gunther, CM Punk, Rhea Ripley, Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, Penta, Rey Mysterio, Jey Uso, Seth Rollins, Bianca Belair, and Jacob Fatu are also advertised on the initial event poster.

Paris La Defense Arena is also hosting WWE Raw the day after Clash in Paris. Two-day combo tickets for the PLE and Raw are going on sale to the general public on Friday, April 25 with a pre-sale set to begin on Wednesday, April 23.

Cena, who is retiring as an in-ring competitor this December, is just over a week away from competing at his final WrestleMania. He’s challenging Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 41 night two. If Cena wins, it will begin his 17th reign as WWE Champion.

Among the other dates Cena has coming up are the pre-WrestleMania SmackDown on April 18 and the post-WrestleMania Raw and SmackDown episodes on April 21 and April 25. His next PLE appearance after WrestleMania will be at Backlash on May 10.

WWE announces Clash in Paris PLE

Posted on by Josh Nason

WWE will bring a premium live event to Paris, France, for the first time ever this summer with the aptly-named Clash in Paris.

The event is set for the Paris La Defense Arena on Sunday, August 31st. The venue is touted as the largest indoor arena in Europe with a listed capacity of 40,000.

The PLE won’t be the only event held there as the fallout edition of WWE Raw on Monday, September 1st will also emanate from the same venue.

The event follows last year’s successful Backlash PLE from Lyon, France, in May that drew 11,682. WWE head Nick Khan said two weeks ago during a Las Vegas appearance that another PLE would be coming to France this year.

Pre-sale registration is open now with the official on-sale date yet to be announced.

Last December, TKO’s Mark Shapiro said to expect more international PLEs this year coming after a 2024 in which eight out of 12 were hosted outside of the United States (two each in Saudi Arabia and Canada and one each in Australia, France, Scotland and Germany).

To this point, WWE has announced five PLEs for this year with one thus far outside the United States: March’s Elimination Chamber in Canada and the newly-announced Paris show.