WWE SmackDown Highlights (August 8, 2025): Logan Paul & Drew McIntyre ambush John Cena; SummerSlam fallout; Charlotte Flair defeats Chelsea Green & more

By Abhijit Singh

Abhijit has been telling sports stories through his words at Khel Now since 2024. He covers Pro wrestling, MMA, Boxing & Formula 1.

Published at :August 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM

Modified at :August 15, 2025 at 6:41 PM

WWE SummerSlam Cody Rhodes John Cena SmackDown

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The 2025 edition of WWE SummerSlam concluded this past weekend and edged its place in the history books being the biggest and the first-ever two-night SummerSlam, a format previously reserved only for WrestleMania.

After delivering the fallout show of Monday Night Raw, WWE will deliver the fallout show of Friday Night SmackDown. The fallout show of the Blue brand is set to air live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Multiple top names, including John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu, and La Knight, are being advertised for the show.

Matches & segments announced for 08/8 WWE SmackDown

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to address WWE Universe
John Cena to appear live
John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Jacob Fatu & La Knight are listed as featured superstars

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes to address WWE Universe

WWE SummerSlam Cody Rhodes — EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 3: Cody Rhodes celebrates winning the Undisputed WWE Championship during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 3, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Freeda/WWE via Getty Images)

The newly crowned WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, is set to address the WWE Universe this week. Rhodes defeated John Cena in the rematch from WrestleMania 41 to win the title. The match took place on the main event of Night 2 of SummerSlam 2025.

John Cena to appear live

WWE SummerSlam John Cena Brock Lesnar (1) — EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 03: Brock Lesnar throws John Cena during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 03, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The 17-time WWE World Champion, John Cena, not only lost the title at SummerSlam, but also was attacked by Brock Lesnar, who made his earth-shattering return during the final moments of the show after the main event. Cena will likely address the attack and would likely kick off his feud with Lesnar, only this time, fans would get the ‘real’ John Cena.

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Abhijit Singh

Abhijit Singh is a budding sports journalist with over three years of experience in the field, and a photographer capturing stories through his lens since 2018. With a background in philosophy and political science, he brings a thoughtful, analytical edge to his reporting where every word is guided by curiosity and intent. Whether he's capturing the emotion of a moment or unpacking the deeper narratives within the game, Abhijit’s work is rooted in insight and passion. When he’s not covering sports, he’s often exploring new ideas through reading, traveling or just procrastinating.