WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada! Tonight, former WWE Champion John Cena will be on hand to address Brock Lesnar’s shocking attack after SummerSlam this past Sunday. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: August 8, 2025
Motor City Machine Guns vs. Talla Tonga and JC Mateo

WWE’s official preview:
Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin are back in action after a grueling TLC Match at SummerSlam that saw them fail to capture the WWE Tag Team Title.
Their opponents will be Talla Tonga and JC Mateo of The MFTs, and United States Champion Solo Sikoa seems sure to be watching this match closely.
Can The Motor City Machine Guns capture a massive win in the hopes of earning another championship match, or will The MFTs continue their dominant run?
John Cena addresses Brock Lesnar’s shocking return at SummerSlam

WWE’s official preview:
John Cena is back on SmackDown after losing the Undisputed WWE Title to Cody Rhodes in a Street Fight at SummerSlam and following the stunning post-match beatdown he received at the hands of Brock Lesnar.
What will Cena say about his loss and the aftermath of an unforgettable SummerSlam?

