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Tom Brady and Logan Paul have reignited their playful rivalry.
The retired NFL legend and the WWE sensation, who’ve been sparring verbally for over a month in the lead-up to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, exchanged lively banter during a live-streamed draft event in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
“What’s the deal, Tom? Got something to say? You had plenty to chat about on my podcast, but now you’re silent?” Paul quipped on stage at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. He made his entrance sporting sunglasses and showing off his physique in a black tank top.
“We might just end up brawling this weekend. WWE won’t hold me back from taking you down on that field.”
Brady, in response, criticized Logan for his recent habit of picking fights with NFL players, calling it “the dumbest thing” ever. He humorously suggested that Paul should “wear a helmet” to protect himself when they clash this weekend at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
After several back-and-forth blows, comedian Kevin Hart (who co-hosted the draft with Druski) playfully tried to move the convo along, asking, “What the f–k is happening, man?” as the crowd of athletes and entertainers erupted into laughter.
“I’ve got to be honest, I’ve never been to a draft where I laughed so hard,” Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin exclusively told Page Six after it wrapped. “Tom Brady talking smack … I thought Logan Paul and [Rob] Gronkowski were just going to kill each other a few minutes ago … we’re going to need extra security around those guys!”
“The funny thing is, Brady’s like a brother to me, and I love Logan as well. They’re like serious right now,” he continued, noting that he’s just going to let the competitiveness play out. “But Saturday night [after the game], I’m going to make them drink a couple shots each, make up and be friends again.”
The headline-making rivalry between Brady and Paul ignited last month as the two were discussing the upcoming flag football competition at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party in San Francisco, Calif.
In an interview for Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast — which was filmed on the red carpet — Brady called out the wrestler for not having the proper skills to keep up with elite NFL professionals.
“I’m actually a little worried for you. You’re a good athlete, but these guys are on another level,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion teased, calling Paul’s sport “very cute.”
The WWE star laughed at those comments, clapping back with, “I am the highest level. I am the level,” while reminding Brady that he was “an All-State linebacker” at Westlake High School.
Since then, the two have continued trash-talking each other at various events and on social media.
Brady, 48, and Paul, 30, will be playing on separate teams for Saturday’s highly anticipated Fanatics Flag Football Classic at BMO Stadium.
The retired NFL star — who is serving as Team Founders FFC Captain alongside Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts — will notably be reuniting on the field with former New England Patriots teammate Rob Gronkowski for the inaugural event.
Brady and Hurts also selected Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty to play on their team (as the first pick in the draft), followed by Alvin Kamara, Antoine Winfield Jr., DeVonta Smith, Stefon Diggs, Von Miller, Damar Hamlin, Patrick Peterson and Terence “Bud” Crawford.
“It’s so cool. I’ve been a fan of Tom Brady for a long time,” Miller — a linebacker who’s played with the Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills and Washington Commanders — exclusively told Page Six after he was drafted.
“Obviously, I had to go against him for a long time, tackling him and being enemies, and now we get to be on the same team. So it’ll be a whole lot of fun. I’m looking forward to it.”
Meanwhile, Paul will play on Team Wildcats FFC with captains Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, alongside Saquon Barkley, Kyle Juszczyk, Odell Beckham Jr., Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins, Derwin James Jr., Luke Kuechly, Jalen Ramsey and popular YouTuber/steamer IShowSpeed.
The third team participating in the first-of-its-kind competition will be represented by USA Football’s reigning IFAF Flag Football World Champion US Men’s National Team.
“Tom Brady called me a year ago and said, ‘I’ve got a great idea. We’ve got to do the biggest flag football game in the world,’” Rubin explained to Page Six Wednesday night, when asked how the idea all came together.
“He said, ‘I need your help. Let’s do it together.’ I said, ‘Of course, you’re family. Let’s go!’”
Brady previously said in a statement obtained by Page Six that he was “fired up” to take part in such a groundbreaking global event.
“The fact that we’ll be playing in the same stadium that will host flag football during the Olympics will show the world a preview of what’s to come in 2028,” he gushed. “But I’m not coming back to the football field to lose. That’s for damn sure.”
Fans can tune into the Flag Football Classic game beginning Saturday at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on FOX, FOX One and Tubi. The event will also be streamed internationally on the Fanatics YouTube channel.