WWE Talent Headed Already Home Ahead of Clash in Paris and RAW Tapings

Not everyone is sticking around in France for WWE’s Clash in Paris weekend.

As WWE prepares for the Clash in Paris Premium Live Event on August 31 and the Monday Night RAW taping on September 1 at the Paris La Défense Arena, some talent not scheduled for either show have already been sent home, according to Fightful Select. The company wrapped a European tour in the lead-up to these events, and with the match cards locked in, WWE began sending certain stars back to the U.S. early.

This kind of move isn’t uncommon, especially when only a select few are needed for televised appearances. It also allows the company to cut travel and lodging expenses while giving unused performers a chance to rest before the next leg of TV tapings.

Meanwhile, Clash in Paris is shaping up to be a massive event. Seth Rollins will defend the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a four-way match against CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso. Becky Lynch will put her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the line against Nikki Bella. John Cena faces Logan Paul, and Roman Reigns has a grudge match with Bronson Reed. Other matches include Sheamus vs. Rusev in a Donnybrook Match and the Wyatt Sicks defending the WWE Tag Team Titles against the Street Profits.

Clash in Paris will air live on August 31, 2025. The pre-show starts at 12 PM ET, with the main show at 2 PM ET. Fans in the U.S. can watch it on Peacock and NBC, while international viewers can stream it on Netflix.

WWE is keeping the focus tight on the main event talent heading into Paris, while others catch an early flight home after a packed tour across Europe.

WWE Clash in Paris 2025 Lineup:

• WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Seth Rollins (c) vs. CM Punk vs. Jey Uso vs. LA Knight
• WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Nikki Bella
• WWE Tag Team Championship: Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy (c) vs. The Street Profits
• John Cena vs. Logan Paul
• Roman Reigns vs. Bronson Reed
• Good Ol’ Donnybrook Match: Sheamus vs. Rusev

Do you think WWE made the right call by sending talent home early? Or should more names have been kept around for the Paris shows? Drop your thoughts in the comments!