WWE SmackDown Results & Spoilers (August 22, 2025): Logan Paul knocks out John Cena; Randy Orton returns to RKO Drew McIntyre & more
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Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill defeat Becky Lynch & Nia Jax, Damian Priest returns & more
On the road to Clash in Paris, WWE arrived in Ireland for this week’s show of SmackDown. The August 22 episode of Friday Night SmackDown aired live from the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland. This was the first show of WWE in Europe ahead of Clash in Paris.
Multiple top names, including John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Jade Cargill, and LA Knight, are being advertised for the show. WWE had announced multiple matches and segments from the show, including an appearance from John Cena, along with two singles matches and two tag team matches.
Get to know what happened this Friday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winners’ list for the 08/22 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown Summary and Highlights
Becky Lynch kicks off the show in Dublin
The crowd serenaded Becky Lynch who returned the love and hyped up the crowd for the first televised live WWE event from Dublin, Ireland. Becky recapped how she used to enter the arena as a fan and recalled making eye contact with Randy Orton.
The IC Champion then went off course, stating that the crowd didn’t deserve to be on TV and revealed that she had even petitioned to get the show canceled. Becky continued to berate the crowd, who fired back with chants. Lynch pointed out how great she was, mentioning that she was the first woman to win in the main event of WrestleMania.
Lynch mentioned her ‘hot American husband,’ which triggered “CM PUNK” chants, but Becky fired back, stating that nobody wanted that “OLD ASS.” WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton’s music hit as she cut off Becky’s rant about how unappreciated she was. Stratton picked up the mic and greeted the crowd while reminding Becky that she was on the wrong show.
Stratton addressed Lynch using her real name and asked her to leave, “So, Rebecca, leave,” and then warned if she didn’t want to leave, she would make her. Nia Jax then appeared, asking why Tiffany was concerned with Becky, who had a point about Dublin, which sucked.
Jax stated that she had bigger problems than that, which was standing in front of her, and attacked Tiffany as Becky joined her. The two started battering the Champion. Jade Cargill stepped in to aid Stratton, taking out Jax. Lynch crept from behind as the two circled each other.
Jax stepped on the apron, but Tiffany took her out with a dropkick. Lynch escaped as GM Nick Aldis appeared and announced that GM Adam Pearce had signed off on Lynch being in tonight’s main event. Aldis then announced a tag team match between Stratton and Cargill, who would take on Lynch and Jax in the main event.
Grade: C
Top Moments & Insights:
- Lynch announced that this was the first televised live WWE Event from Dublin, Ireland.
- Lynch was visibly emotional during the opening segment, but got back to delivering the heel promo, which made the crowd turn on her.
- The segment didn’t make any sense storyline-wise; it was only for Lynch to appear at the show in Dublin.
- In a backstage segment, Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) gave props to Carmelo Hayes for their tag team match last week, but warned Hayes to be cautious of The Miz, who could be “a schemer, but Hayes defended The Miz, saying he’s smarter than everyone.
- Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy were seen lurking in the background during the segment.
Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) vs Melo Don’t Miz (The Miz & Carmelo Hayes)
In the first match of the show, Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) battled Melo Don’t Miz (The Miz & Carmelo Hayes) following their backstage segment last week. Blind tag drama continued between Hayes and Miz during the match, which initially helped Shelley and Sabin.
However, in the end, the Miz tagged himself in when Hayes was going in for the finish and sneaked in a pin amid chaos to pick up another win. The win earned them a #1 Contenders match for the WWE Tag Team titles next week.
Winner: Melo Don’t Miz (The Miz & Carmelo Hayes)
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- Jimmy Uso was being interviewed backstage by Cathy Kelley about Naomi’s pregnancy news from Monday, when Sami Zayn came in and the two stars embraced. Solo Sikoa and his MFTs interrupted, with Solo telling Jimmy that he could name the baby after his favorite uncle, Solo.
Charlotte Flair vs Piper Niven
One-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Charlotte Flair, battled Piper Niven in the absence of her tag partner, Alexa Bliss, who was taken out by the Green Regime. Despite initial struggle, Flair managed to take control of the action and even thwarted interference from Chelsea Green.
However, a distraction by Alba Fyre helped Green attack Flair’s eyes, aiding Niven and halting Flair’s attempt to lock in the figure eight. Niven then capitalized, pinning Flair to pick up the win.
Winner: Piper Niven
Grade: C+
Top Moments & Insights:
- Wade Barrett announced that, due to last week’s attack by the Green Regime, Alexa Bliss is not medically cleared for tonight’s event.
- In a backstage segment after the match, Kiana James was with Women’s US Champion Giulia, and Michin appeared and asked for a title shot. James intervened, stating that all things run through her before getting to Giulia. Michin states that she doesn’t mind battling her before getting to Giulia.
John Cena – Logan Paul
The never-seen 17-time World Champion picked up the mic, but Logan Paul’s music hit before Cena could get a word out. “F*CK YOU LOGAN” chants erupted before Paul even stepped into the ring. Paul reminded them that they were getting muted before stating that it was always good to be back in England.
Logan went off on the crowd, calling them drunk, washed failures. “WHOAREYA” chants erupted as Logan asked them to shut up and turned his attention to Cena. The crowd continued to curse at Logan, who reminded them that they were getting beeped. Paul went off on the critics who called him an outsider, saying he had been wrestling for four years, longer than many on the roster.
Logan called Cena a corporate pawn who would roll over when the bosses asked him to, while Logan Paul did whatever he wanted. Logan continued to blast the crowd, who refused to back down, and snuck in the planned promo, berating Cena in between.
Cena stated that the crowd was stuck on this one term for Logan. The crowd erupted in “WANKER” chants. Cena acknowledged the chants and said that the term he was referring to was that Logan was an outsider. Cena clarified that Logan was not an outsider but a disappointment. Instead of respecting the fans, he used them as a branding opportunity.
Cena pushed off the Prime cart ringside and pointed out that, despite Logan’s claims, he had only had 23 matches, while Cena had given his heart and soul for 23 years. The 17-time World Champion continued to remind everyone of his contributions to wrestling and dropped the truth bomb, calling Paul a parasite.
Cena stated that Paul had sucked opportunities away from deserving superstars like Dom Mysterio, AJ Styles, Jacob Fatu, and many others. Cena said that the fans wanted to see those legendary matches, but Paul got lucky, and Clash in Paris was the most important match of his life.
Cena pointed out that this would never be Paul’s house; it was their (fans’) house. Cena also clapped back at Logan’s jab about the infamous agreement with Nikki Bella, pointing out how Logan himself had plenty of legal troubles.
Cena cut a promo, reminding Logan to be ready for Clash in Paris. Logan knocked off Cena’s cap and shoved him. Cena picked it up and slammed Logan down with an AA before picking up his cap and celebrating with the fans.
After the segment, Drew McIntyre told Logan Paul backstage that Paul was afraid of John Cena and needed to make things right that night, no matter what it took.
Grade: A
Top Moments & Insights:
- Cena was visibly emotional during Mark Nash’s introduction and the deafening reception from the crowd.
- Another amazing promo by Cena, who continues to deliver iconic promos during his retirement tour.
- Logan Paul manages to work his lines despite the crowd actively interrupting him every single time.
- In a backstage segment, Tiffany Stratton approached Jade Cargill and told her she didn’t need her help tonight. Jade responded, saying she wanted Tiffany at 100% because after they beat Nia and Becky, she was coming for the title.
The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) vs The MFs (JC Mateo & Tonga Loa)
In the second tag team match of the show, The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) battled The MFs (JC Mateo & Tonga Loa). The match was set up following their heated backstage interaction last week. Outside interference from Talla Tonga aided Mateo and Tonga. JC almost got the pin, but Ford kicked out.
However, before Talla could do further harm, Jimmy Uso attacked with a steel chair, and the two started brawling into the crowd. Sami Zayn, meanwhile, took out Solo Sikoa with a helluva kick, aiding the Street Profits, who pinned Mateo to get the win.
Winner: The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins)
Grade: B
Top Moments & Insights:
- The crowd was chanting “You can’t wrestle” at JC Mateo, and Wade Barrett reminded them that JC had competed in the Olympics.
- WWE needs to book Jimmy Uso in a meaningful feud, even a tag team storyline makes sense than aimlessly helping everyone fend off the MFTs.
- The Street Profits will now battle Melo Don’t Miz in the #1 Contenders match for the WWE Tag Team titles.
Damian Priest returns
Aleister Black made his appearance to face R-Truth as announced for the show. However, R-Truth appeared on the screen, informing that he was not going to make it that night because he unknowingly flew to Dublin, Georgia instead of Dublin, Ireland.
Truth then stated that he had made some arrangements and introduced Damian Priest, who darted into the ring, and the brawl began. Priest threw Black off the top rope and continued the attack as security and officials rushed in to separate the two, who continued to brawl.
The security managed to get some separation, but Priest broke free, and the two brawled near the entrance ramp and into the backstage area.
Grade: B
Randy Orton returns
Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett provided an update on Cody Rhodes, stating that there was still no medical update on the Champion. Drew McIntyre appeared, asking if there was an update, and the crowd erupted in “OH! DREW MCINTYRE” chants.
McIntyre picked up the note from their desk and stepped into the ring, calling Cody a bitch before reminding everyone that he would eventually have to fight him, as he was one of the few to pin Rhodes. Drew pointed out that Cody had no friends left in WWE when Randy Orton appeared from behind and took out McIntyre with an RKO outta nowhere.
Grade: B+
Top Moments & Insights:
- In a backstage segment, Nia Jax approached Becky Lynch backstage and told her they needed to get on the same page tonight. Lynch told Nia that they were still mortal enemies, but they would be on the same page tonight.
Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill vs Becky Lynch & Nia Jax
In the main event of the show, the team of Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill battled Becky Lynch and Nia Jax. The heels took control early, battering Stratton, who managed to tag in Cargill. The control shifted as Jade delivered a sitout powerbomb on Becky, who managed to kick out at two.
Lynch managed to tag in Jax, but Cargill took out Jax and went to attack Lynch. However, Jax capitalized, attacking Jade. Jade took out Nia with a powerbomb and tagged in Stratton, who delivered the prettiest moonsault. Jade then came in with a splash from the top rope and pinned Jax to pick up the win.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill
Grade: C
Top Moments & Insights:
- The drama between Stratton and Cargill will likely lead to a title rematch.
- The main event was pretty uneventful and should have been given more time.
- Jade Cargill’s impressive power on full display as she picked up Nia Jax with ease, the sit-down powerbomb to Lynch was also a great spot.
Logan Paul knocks out John Cena
GM Nick Aldis caught up with John Cena, informing him that he had heard from Brock Lesnar. Before he could speak further, Logan Paul came in and knocked out Cena with a massive right hand. Aldis checked on Cena as the show came to an end!
WWE SmackDown Results
- Melo Don’t Miz (The Miz & Carmelo Hayes) defeated Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- Piper Niven pinned Charlotte Flair
- John Cena flatlined Logan Paul
- The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) defeated The MFs (JC Mateo & Tonga Loa)
- Damian Priest returned to attack Aleister Black
- Randy Orton returned to RKO Drew McIntyre
- Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill defeated Becky Lynch & Nia Jax
- Logan Paul knocked out John Cena to end the show
Who won in the main event of WWE SmackDown tonight?
The team of Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill defeated Becky Lynch and Nia Jax to win in the main event of tonight’s show.
Did WWE announce any matches for Clash in Paris on tonight’s show?
No, the build towards Clash in Paris continued but WWE didn’t announced any matches for the show tonight.
When and where will Clash in Paris 2025 take place?
WWE Clash in Paris 2025 will be held on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, France. This marks WWE’s first Premium Live Event in the French capital.
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