Add as a preferred source on Google Jake Paul has once again stirred up controversy involving TKO, the parent company of WWE and UFC, claiming he is banned from attending events where his brother, Logan Paul, competes for the company.
During an appearance on Smash Cast, Jake said he does not take the rivalry too seriously, but once again called for an increase to the UFC’s minimum fighter pay, which he cited as $12,000.
“From my side, I’m just having fun. The fact that one of the biggest organizations in the world, TKO Group, has this major rivalry with me, to the point where they won’t let me go to my brother’s WWE matches because they hate me so much, is pretty wild.”
Jake Paul says TKO banned him from WWE events when Logan Paul wrestles.
— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) May 14, 2026
“There are certain points and facts I’d like to see pushed forward, like the UFC fighter minimum pay being $12,000. That needs to rise. But from my side, I’m just having fun. The fact that one of the biggest… pic.twitter.com/agbPQ96dc8
The tension comes as Most Valuable Promotions, the company co-founded by Jake Paul, continues to grow and tries to position itself as an alternative to the UFC in MMA. MVP will also hold an event this weekend in Los Angeles, with Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano among the featured names.
So far, TKO has not officially commented on Jake Paul’s accusation. The situation stands out because he has appeared at a WWE event in the past, specifically Crown Jewel 2022, when he interfered in the match between Logan Paul and Roman Reigns.
It remains to be seen whether the company will actually keep Jake Paul away from its shows, or whether the situation will be treated as just another chapter in the public rivalry between the influencer, Dana White, and the UFC.