WWE executive Paul Heyman was embroiled in controversy after shoving a young fan during WWE’s Survivor Series: WarGames weekend in San Diego on November 30, 2025.
The incident occurred Sunday evening, as Heyman, Logan Paul and several members of the security team were walking through the arena for the post-show segment.
The viral clip shows a young fan emerging from the crowd and trying to approach Heyman’s chest and suit, prompting him to chase him.
Others standing nearby stepped in to hold back the fans and crowd while Heyman continued walking.
A fan-captured clip of the event has since made the rounds on the internet, sparking various reactions from fans sharing their thoughts on what happened.
One such user wrote on
“He’s an old school heel guy. You expect him to smile and give him a hug? If I was the dad I’d be like ‘YOU WERE PUSHED BY PAUL?!?!’ LUCKY!!!”
It’s quite a show, my friends, even when the camera is off. It only stops for professionals when they are out of sight,” commented another.
“Someone needs to teach the child boundaries because the parents obviously didn’t,” the third user added.
Fan reactions show that most users appear to support Heyman’s reaction to the fan making physical contact with him, while some argue that the reaction was inappropriate, given the age of the young fan involved.
For those who are not in the know, this is not the first time such viral moments involving fans approaching or touching artists have gone viral.
From Seth Rollins to Bret Hart and CM Punk, infamous fan interactions have seen fans either retaliate against wrestlers or be quickly subdued by WWE security and staff.
Aside from the controversy, the night saw a major victory for Logan Paul and his team, which included Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, Drew Mclntyre and Brock Lesnar.
Paul Heyman subtly influenced the outcome of the match by discreetly passing Logan Paul a pair of brass knuckles.
The group then celebrated their triumph, with Heyman joining the party ring.
