Video shows Tom Brady appearing to slap Logan Paul during Fanatics Fest feud over flag football loss

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Tom Brady and Logan Paul’s rivalry took a dramatic turn at Fanatics Fest after a viral video appeared to show the NFL legend slapping the WWE star during a heated exchange on stage.

The incident unfolded on Friday, July 17, during the star-studded event in New York City, where Brady and Paul faced off while discussing their past rivalry. Footage from the panel showed the two trading remarks before Brady appeared to strike Paul on the side of the head, prompting security and NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns to step in.

Tom Brady and Logan Paul clash during Fanatics Fest panel

The confrontation came as Brady and Paul revisited their rivalry, which intensified after the Fanatics Flag Football Classic earlier this year.

Paul's Wildcats FFC team defeated Brady’s Founders FFC squad, and the YouTuber-turned-WWE star used the victory to take another shot at the seven-time Super Bowl champion during their Fanatics Fest appearance.

"It's just nuts to me how Tom Brady couldn't come back from us winning the flag football game that he said he was going to beat me," Paul said.

"I just want to say it... never forget. Never forget the YouTuber beat the football player."

Brady responded by saying, "There were a lot of cheap shots in that game too."

Moments later, the video showed Brady appearing to slap Paul before Towns and a security guard moved in to separate them.

Logan Paul responds after viral Fanatics Fest moment

The drama continued after clips of the exchange began circulating online.

Paul addressed the incident on X and mocked Brady for appearing to lose his temper during their confrontation.

"This happened bc I was roasting Tom for beating him in flag football. And he tries to smack me ?? Horrible example for the kids

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Blocked. With a torn tricep," Paul wrote.

Brady later responded with a sarcastic post of his own.

"I tried America… will try again next time I see this nerd," he posted

Tom Brady and Logan Paul WWE rumors resurface

The latest clash comes months after Brady and Paul began publicly trading shots following Brady’s appearance on the 'Impaulsive' podcast, where he questioned Paul’s athletic credentials.

Their rivalry has also fueled speculation about a potential WWE storyline. Reports earlier this year suggested the feud could be connected to a future wrestling angle, though fans remain divided over whether the tension is genuine or part of an entertainment setup.

Adding to the speculation, Brady revealed at Fanatics Fest that he would be open to stepping into a WWE ring.

"I think I could get in there for at least one match, right?" he said.