Football legend Tom Brady slapped WWE star Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest in New York City on Friday in what some are calling a stunt.

Brady slapped Logan Paul across the face as the two exchanged words during a stare down on stage.

New York Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns separated the two men.

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.@TomBrady just SLAPPED @LoganPaul at #FanaticsFest! 😱@Fanatics | @FanaticsFest pic.twitter.com/PdhHOInFPF

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2026

The two exchanged friendly barbs on social media after the stunt.

“This happened bc I was roasting Tom for beating him in flag football. And he tries to smack me ?? Horrible example for the kids,” Logan Paul said.

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Blocked. With a torn tricep

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 https://t.co/3EMBQwYT9M

— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) July 17, 2026

Tom Brady responded: “I tried America… will try again next time I see this nerd”

I tried America… will try again next time I see this nerd https://t.co/asiJrmYr3j

— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) July 17, 2026

Tom Brady and Logan Paul have an ongoing beef.

Earlier this year, Tom Brady threw a football at Logan Paul.

🤣🤣 @TomBrady trolling @LoganPaul pic.twitter.com/uwsvcwuC6F

— FOX Sports (@FOXSports) March 21, 2026