Tom Brady slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest in New York

Retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady and WWE star Logan Paul engaged in a heated on-stage confrontation at Fanatics Fest in New York City on July 17, 2026, culminating in Brady slapping Paul across the face. The incident, which occurred before a live audience at the Javits Center, was quickly broken up by New York Knicks player Karl-Anthony Towns and a security guard.

The altercation stemmed from a discussion about a flag football game earlier this year where Paul's team defeated Brady's. On stage, Paul taunted Brady about the loss, stating, "Never forget the YouTuber beat the football player." Brady retorted that there were "a lot of cheap shots in that game." The exchange escalated until Brady struck Paul. Following the event, both men took to social media. Paul posted that the slap happened because he was "roasting Tom for beating him in flag football," calling it a "horrible example for the kids." Brady responded by calling Paul a "nerd" and wrote, "I tried America. Will try again next time I see this nerd."

The public reaction has been dominated by widespread skepticism, with many observers and former athletes suggesting the confrontation was staged. Former NFL quarterback...