Overview
- Paul had offered $1 million to any NFL player who could beat him under his terms, including $1 million in escrow, travel to his Puerto Rico gym, and an officiated bout.
- Multiple players engaged publicly, with Micah Parsons signaling interest once healthy and others like Dion Dawkins and Brandon Jacobs chiming in, though no contract was finalized.
- Talks progressed furthest with Le’Veon Bell after Paul posted specs of 10-ounce gloves, no headgear, three-minute rounds until someone quits, no judges, and escrow; Bell replied to send the contract.
- Before the reported WWE call, Paul said interested players preferred a promoted event with a streamer and payouts instead of risking their own money, which he rejected due to WWE commitments.
- The feud traces to recent trash talk with Tom Brady tied to the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, and after Paul’s claim that WWE blocked a fight, Bell accused him on X of faking the call, leaving the matchup unconfirmed.